Our Pig Farming program aims to increase families’ overall income and ensure they can sustainably support their children’s education and well-being. We hope the families can earn a profit of CNY 5,000 to 8,000 (USD 700 to 1,120) per year from the pig business.
In Qiesha Musewai’s home, there are seven people—she, her husband and their five children, one you would consider a “large” family. Three of the children are currently in elementary school, while two others are yet to start schooling in a couple of years from now. Their family dynamic is quite traditional. Her husband works in their farm, while Qiesha stays at home to care for their children.
In recent years, the married couple had been admitting to themselves that the husband’s mere salary may not be enough for all their children’s schooling. They possess 20 acres of land (quite common for a family in rural China) where they grow peppercorns and make CNY 45,000 (USD 6,173) annually.
The family’s main priority is their children’s schooling, and their annual salary alone may not be enough especially when the other two kids start their education. It is just about right that they considered other income-generating projects.
When we visited Qiesha’s home, we found her and her family on the field, turning the soil. It was during summer, where children were at home due to the vacation and helping their parents with the farm work. When they saw us, Qiesha invited us to their house so we could discuss the results of the pig farming.
The piglets grew quickly, according to her. In just over a month of raising them, they weighed 30-35 kg each. All she did was follow our guide and trust the process. True enough, it paid off. It would not take a while before she could finally sell them and save up the income for her children’s education.
Qiesha and her husband were not fortunate enough to focus on their education when they were younger due to poverty. They know how hard it is to move forward in life when you have a limited educational background, and they do not wish the same for their children. Through this program, they could hopefully break the cycle of poverty by prioritizing their children’s schooling.
While we talked to Qiesha, we observed how she spoke with honesty, kindness, and care. Her children are lucky to have a mother like her despite their financial struggles. We are always in awe of helping people like Qiesha—those who hope with their good hearts.
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