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The New Times: How Pig Farming is Enabling Rural Communities to Fight Poverty

Written by Michel Nkurunziza

“Justin Nyandwi, a resident of Ngeruka sector of Bugesera District had never realized that little resources can lead a one living in poverty to build self-reliance and into entrepreneurship until volunteers were deployed to support and change the mindset in rural communities with needy households.

Last year, following guidance from the Ministry of Local Government, 30 volunteers were deployed into rural areas – that still have people who live under the poverty line and whose children face issues of malnutrition among the many issues.

The needy communities are located in eight districts of Bugesera, Rulindo, Gicumbi, Huye, Gisagara, Musanze, Rutsiro and Ngororero…”

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