Kyeema Champions
Stakeholders working to make change in the communities we serve
Read their stories
Elena
“Kyeema is a valued partner to us and manages Palladium’s giving platform. It is rewarding for me to have the chance to contribute to the operationalization of Kyeema’s new Strategic Plan, which among other objectives aims to become the Foundation of choice by corporate partners like us by making an efficient, engaging, impactful use of funds.”
Dr Coleta
“Working in the field training vaccinators is a very interesting aspect of the project. As a veterinarian, it is my role to share knowledge acquired with others and it becomes satisfying .”
Nhi
“I love working with the wide range of staff, experts and volunteers at Kyeema. They are the most inspiring people with great business ideas, strategies and plans that drive Kyeema to be a successful non-for-profit.”
Ali
Ali is a retired agricultural project officer based in Queensland and is the key instigator behind our work in Papua New Guinea (PNG).
Dr Rosa
"I practically followed the birth and growth of Kyeema Foundation, and became passionate not only for the work that Kyeema does but also for the seriousness and professionalism of the team.”
Melissa
“For me personally, the thought of food security being an issue in PNG was eye opening. I grew up in PNG with an abundance of fresh produce being sold at the markets and it never crossed my mind that we were having an ongoing issue with food security.”
Amedio
We want to thank Amedio for the hard work and immense input into the development of the village chicken farm hub at Vanapa in Central Province.
Grace
“I will work with Kyeema to set up my own breeding flock at home in Param Village in Raba Raba District, Milne Bay Province”
Luisa
“I am very satisfied with the support given to me by Kyeema. My life has improved considerably”
Tracy
“I enjoy working with the farmers, particularly in helping them to digitize the marketing process and overcome some of the challenges of the middlemen, who exploit farmers by buying their commodities at a cheaper price and selling it at a very high price”
Lizzie
“The vaccination work gives me an income so I can afford some of the basics like food and consumables."
Mariana
"I am very happy to be a vaccinator because I am increasing my own flock size and I am getting some money to buy salt, soap and other small things"
Kevin
“ I am looking forward to planning together to expand our work [with village chickens and coral reef restoration], the first of its’ kind in PNG and the Pacific”
Mafalda
"I feel proud to be a vaccinator because I see the benefit of vaccinating the chickens and most of my neighbours already know me”
Judith
"I eat chicken meat much more frequently than I used to and I sell many more chickens these days"
Elinati
"If it were not for that grass roots enthusiasm, our work would be much more difficult"
Victoria
"I am keen to continue with the work of vaccinating chickens, not just because it brings a small income but because it is recognised and appreciated by chicken owners generally"
Adelia
"I am happy to be a community vaccinator"
Caciano
"During the March 2017 vaccination campaign, I vaccinated 2,150 chickens and received a small income plus 5 kg of beans"
Adelaide
"Mine and my neighbours’ chickens used to die a lot - mainly during the months of July and August"