....will come from some Northern Irish goats for the people of Tanzania!
One disclaimer: this is a totally feel-good story, so if you don't want to feel good - please don't read !
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/northern_ireland/4578602.stm
Last Updated: Wednesday, 4 January 2006, 07:22 GMT
Goats offer milk of human kindness
These Irish goats are being sent to Tanzania.
Goats reared on a farm in County Down are being sent to east Africa.
The goats were bought as charity gifts at Christmas, and it is hoped their milk will help make life easier for hundreds of people in Tanzania.
The charity, Bothar, says the goats can make a dramatic difference.
Charity worker Elie Milwright said the animals would provide a lifeline for families who had no other way of getting an income.
"There is no social security for these people," she said.
"So when they receive a dairy goat, not only will they get the nutritious milk from the goat but they are also able to sell the surplus milk.
"(This means) they will have a small income for medicine and food and also sending their children to school."
Kids (baby goats) born in Tanzania must also be passed on to other local people.
The goats are sent to various areas across the east African country, particularly to tropical coastal regions.
The charity, which began in 1991, operates other projects in more than 30 countries involving animals including cows, camels and even bees.
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One disclaimer: this is a totally feel-good story, so if you don't want to feel good - please don't read !
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/northern_ireland/4578602.stm
Last Updated: Wednesday, 4 January 2006, 07:22 GMT
Goats offer milk of human kindness
These Irish goats are being sent to Tanzania.
Goats reared on a farm in County Down are being sent to east Africa.
The goats were bought as charity gifts at Christmas, and it is hoped their milk will help make life easier for hundreds of people in Tanzania.
The charity, Bothar, says the goats can make a dramatic difference.
Charity worker Elie Milwright said the animals would provide a lifeline for families who had no other way of getting an income.
"There is no social security for these people," she said.
"So when they receive a dairy goat, not only will they get the nutritious milk from the goat but they are also able to sell the surplus milk.
"(This means) they will have a small income for medicine and food and also sending their children to school."
Kids (baby goats) born in Tanzania must also be passed on to other local people.
The goats are sent to various areas across the east African country, particularly to tropical coastal regions.
The charity, which began in 1991, operates other projects in more than 30 countries involving animals including cows, camels and even bees.
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