Sustainability: Voices of Peace and The Chicks

As with many non-profit organizations these days, the intention to become sustainable is the key to set them free from the constant drill of fund seeking.

At the Nserester Complex there is an amazing amount of creativity flowing as students and staff look for ways to improve their economic condition, modernize their educational system, strength their own health and reduce social injustice. Sustainability is the key to set them free from the need for outside aid. The Chick Project points to financial independence for Voices of Peace.

Every six weeks 80 little chicks are born. Voices of Peace, Nserester social outreach program, is sustained by the $3 received when each chick is sold. Moureen Nakiyaga heads up this project and has learned a great deal about turning fertilized eggs into little chickens. Over the past four years, she has become a technical expert on raising chicks as she monitors temperature control, vaccinations and their feed.

Dedicated to learning everything she can, Moureen has set out to make Voices Of Peace in Nabbingo a sustainable out reach program for the larger community. As the project grows they will be able to purchase larger incubators. Already a third floor has been built to house offices, and with more funds, more land can be purchased to expand their operations. With more facilities, local villagers can be taught the technology of chick raising. Moureen is even dreaming of her own radio station to inform villagers of their rights and broadcast information on available services and resources offered by Voices of Peace. Maybe the BBC has an idea for them. Ummmmm.