. slides/100 Goats To Go.html Sun, 23 Nov 2008 11:57:32 +0100 Jalbum 8.0 May 9th, 2008 found us out at Teppe with 100 goats to distribute to a group of women chosen to receive the first lot of goats distributed through our ministry. May 9th, 2008 found us out at Teppe with 100 goats to distribute to a group of women chosen to receive the first lot of goats distributed through our ministry. slides/100 Goats To Go.jpg slides/Rousse de Maradi.html Sun, 23 Nov 2008 11:57:32 +0100 Jalbum 8.0 The breed of goat chosen is known as the Chevre Rousse de Maradi (Red Goad of Maradi). These goats have been especially bred for Niger. They are known to be more robust than most local breeds. They consistently have 2 or 3 kids with each pregnancy. They give a lot of milk and hold up well in the heat and dryness of Niger. The breed of goat chosen is known as the Chevre Rousse de Maradi (Red Goad of Maradi). These goats have been especially bred for Niger. They are known to be more robust than most local breeds. They consistently have 2 or 3 kids with each pregnancy. They give a lot of milk and hold up well in the heat and dryness of Niger. slides/Rousse de Maradi.jpg slides/Lady With Goats-Booklet.html Sun, 23 Nov 2008 11:57:32 +0100 Jalbum 8.0 Each woman received 3 female goats and 1 male. They received several lessons before the distribution to help them be prepared to raise well the goats that they would receive. This woman is holding some of the booklets, prepared by Samaritan's Purse and full of images that render the reading of the books quite easy for those who, though illiterate, have taken the course taught in the book. Each woman received 3 female goats and 1 male. They received several lessons before the distribution to help them be prepared to raise well the goats that they would receive. This woman is holding some of the booklets, prepared by Samaritan's Purse and full of images that render the reading of the books quite easy for those who, though illiterate, have taken the course taught in the book. slides/Lady With Goats-Booklet.jpg slides/Kids Hold the Kids.html Sun, 23 Nov 2008 11:57:32 +0100 Jalbum 8.0 The kids of the village were very involved keeping the newly arrived kids in order. The kids of the village were very involved keeping the newly arrived kids in order. slides/Kids Hold the Kids.jpg slides/Dr Aziz.html Sun, 23 Nov 2008 11:57:32 +0100 Jalbum 8.0 Dr. Aziz, veterinarian with Samaritan's Purse watched over the distribution after having given lessons to the women on the care required for their new animals. Dr. Aziz, veterinarian with Samaritan's Purse watched over the distribution after having given lessons to the women on the care required for their new animals. slides/Dr Aziz.jpg slides/Adamou Explains.html Sun, 23 Nov 2008 11:57:32 +0100 Jalbum 8.0 In the background, Adamou, president of the association with which we work, gives instructions on how the signing of contracts and the distribution of the goats will take place. In the background, Adamou, president of the association with which we work, gives instructions on how the signing of contracts and the distribution of the goats will take place. slides/Adamou Explains.jpg slides/Dr Aziz Vaccinates.html Sun, 23 Nov 2008 11:57:32 +0100 Jalbum 8.0 Dr. Aziz gave vaccinations to all of the goats to assure their survival in their new home. Dr. Aziz gave vaccinations to all of the goats to assure their survival in their new home. slides/Dr Aziz Vaccinates.JPG slides/Maman Vaccinates.html Sun, 23 Nov 2008 11:57:32 +0100 Jalbum 8.0 Maman Laya, one of the men trained in our para-veterinarian training of 2006, joined in using a syringe that we donated to him back then. He hands in reports each month on the vaccinations and treatments that he has given. Maman Laya, one of the men trained in our para-veterinarian training of 2006, joined in using a syringe that we donated to him back then. He hands in reports each month on the vaccinations and treatments that he has given. slides/Maman Vaccinates.JPG slides/Maman Vaccinates2.html Sun, 23 Nov 2008 11:57:32 +0100 Jalbum 8.0 Mamane with another goat. Ouch! Mamane with another goat. Ouch! slides/Maman Vaccinates2.jpg slides/Hama Assisting.html Sun, 23 Nov 2008 11:57:32 +0100 Jalbum 8.0 Hama, another of those who received para veterinary training assists in the vaccination process. Hama, another of those who received para veterinary training assists in the vaccination process. slides/Hama Assisting.JPG slides/Rouga Signing Contracts.html Sun, 23 Nov 2008 11:57:32 +0100 Jalbum 8.0 slides/Rouga Signing Contracts.jpg slides/ID Tags.html Sun, 23 Nov 2008 11:57:32 +0100 Jalbum 8.0 The goats were tagged so as to permit a clear follow up of each animal. The goats were tagged so as to permit a clear follow up of each animal. slides/ID Tags.jpg slides/The reason.html Sun, 23 Nov 2008 11:57:32 +0100 Jalbum 8.0 And it all comes down to the big WHY? This photo says it all. We are striving to help our friends better care for their children in this land where 1 in 4 children will die before the age of 5 years old. Pray that we will be able to succeed in this effort. And it all comes down to the big WHY? This photo says it all. We are striving to help our friends better care for their children in this land where 1 in 4 children will die before the age of 5 years old. Pray that we will be able to succeed in this effort. slides/The reason.jpg