Volunteer Souad El Maleh and her counterpart Abdelghani Ait Bella showcased this initiative. The project aims to convert surplus goat milk into an economic opportunity to enhance food security and create job opportunities for women and youth. The community chose to establish a cheese production unit after a series of meetings involving men, women, and children, using tools like community mapping and seasonal calendars. Other ideas, such as building an olive press or a multi-purpose hall, were considered. However, the cheese project was deemed the most realistic and sustainable due to existing resources (animal feed, unified sheepfold) and the prominence of goat farming in the area. With a total budget of $25,000, the project aims to create seven jobs for women and five for men. Thirty-three farmers, along with many others in the area, will benefit from this project. Several NGOs and the Ministry of Agriculture are supporting its funding.
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