For Monia, poultry farming is becoming a practical way to earn a living and build a more secure future for her children. What began as a livelihood project has made encouraging progress: by May 2026, she was earning income, and our assessment of her management was clear. She was handling the business prudently and doing well.

That progress matters to us at The Platform Foundation. Our empowerment work seeks to give people a starting point from which they can use their abilities, take responsibility and provide for their families. Monia’s poultry enterprise shows why that starting point deserves patient, practical support.

Putting the foundations in place

In July 2025, preparations for the project were underway. Drinkers, feeders and heating materials had been purchased, and a deposit had been made for 1,000 chicks expected that September. Water provision was also part of the planning, with a solar pump and panels ready while drilling for the proposed well was still pending.

These preparations are part of the less visible work behind a poultry enterprise. Before birds can become a source of income, their care requires equipment, water, warmth and consistent attention. Supporting a livelihood means taking those practical requirements seriously.

Monia’s work is central to the story

As a widow and mother, Monia carries responsibilities that continue well beyond any project visit. The business gives her an opportunity to earn while working toward greater security for her children. Its progress also reflects her own effort and careful management. The support provided creates an opening; the person running the enterprise does the daily work of turning that opening into a livelihood.

We are encouraged by the income and progress reported so far. They give this story substance beyond the launch of a project and point to the value of following up on how an enterprise develops.

Empowerment with a longer view

Monia’s story belongs within our wider commitment to Education, Empowerment and Relief. Alongside immediate assistance for families in difficulty, we work to create opportunities for earning, learning and rebuilding. Our Farm Project follows a related approach, connecting agriculture with employment and food for the Dogo-Nahawa school.

Our vision is to raise a responsible generation. In Monia’s enterprise, that vision takes a practical form: a mother applying her abilities, managing an opportunity carefully and working toward her family’s future.