The Kyeema Foundation (KYEEMA) supports local solutions to empower lives. We do this primarily through improving village poultry production. We respect local knowledge and implement solutions together with communities we serve. Our activities support sustainable food sources and help people move themselves out of poverty.
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1 in 9 people globally suffer from chronic undernourishment
[FAO of UN]
Childhood stunting affects more than 147 million pre-schoolers in developing countries.
[SCN’s World Nutrition Situation 5th report]
The majority of the world’s poor rely on raising livestock for their day-to-day living.
Poultry in particular are ‘petty cash on legs’. Their health is integral to poverty alleviation and food security.
Newcastle disease (ND) is a major constraint to village poultry production in Africa and Asia. It is a significant and constant threat to household food security.
We are pioneering an effective way to treat malnutrition in smallholder farmers through the use of a vaccine that protects poultry from Newcastle disease.
In many countries poultry are owned and managed by the most vulnerable community members – women and children.
Empowering women in agriculture improves livelihoods and nutrition outcomes.