Income and Food Production Enhancement by Luweero Diocese Heifer Project

ABSTRACT There has been concerted effort by Government of Uganda, Development partners to eradicate poverty and ensure food security in Uganda. Nevertheless there are households who are poor and food insecure in Luweero district. A study was carried out to determine the contribution of Church of Uganda Heifer Project to the income and food enhancement of the beneficiary households in Luwero District. The objectives of the study were to determine the level of income and food production to the beneficiary households in Luweero District. The study was a descriptive survey with an approach of both qualitative and quantitative methods. A sample size of 90 was used to collect data using questionnaires, interview schedules, observations and secondary data. The results show that more than 60% of the respondents had kept the project animals for over five years. Income from the project animals was used to purchase household items which included food items. There were no reinvestments into buying other animals by Households and cow manure was used to grow vegetables and bananas near lhe house hold. Project managers should encourage beneficiaries to re-invest some of the profits into the project for sustainability of the project. The beneficiary households should regularly consult veterinary professionals for appropriate animal husbandry remedies. Project iniplemnenters should train beneficiaries on the use of animal manure on all crops for food availability. Research by Lower Local Governments to investigate youth involvement in the design, implementation and management of livestock related projects in order to enable youth participation in development activities. Further research should be carried out by Developmental partners on how Community Based Organizations utilize reimbursed resources,