Our Pig Farming Program aims to increase families’ overall income and ensure that 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.
One of our beneficiaries is Qubi Jinzhu (42), a mother of seven children. Her eldest is 16 years old, while her youngest is just a year old. This big family size is supported by her husband, who works as a migrant salesperson in Zhejiang. To help themselves fed while her husband is in between remittances, Qubi farms at home. She plants corn, sweet potatoes, and potatoes—all for her family’s consumption and animal feed. At home, she takes care of livestock like chickens, cows, and pigs.
It was a hot summer afternoon when we visited her home. When we arrived, she was already waiting at her door—as if expecting us. Although excited, her back slightly hunched due to her chronic back pain. As she invited us in, we observed a modest brick house. “This was built in 2012.” As if reading our minds. Her family was able to secure housing due to government support. We looked out of the yard, and we saw a truly provincial scene: chickens pecking at the dirt, pigs grunting in their pens, and corns and sweet potatoes laid out to dry under the hot sun.
Qubi called us behind and invited us to gather around for tea. As we sat comfortably, she shared her family’s story. While her husband has a stable job, they still struggle to make ends meet, especially when the children are growing older and their educational needs are growing more and more demanding. Her chronic headaches and back pain don’t help either.
When we asked her about her experience in the Pig Farming Program, her face lit up—she says it helped her address her financial issues bit by bit. “The two pigs I received were healthy and easy to raise.” With the help of the training provided, she has been carefully following the guidelines: cleaning the pigpen daily, feeding and changing their water three times a day, and disinfecting the pigpen weekly to prevent disease. As a result, the pigs have grown from 35 jin to 50 jin and are thriving with shiny coats and strong appetites.
She led us to the pen after and pointed at two well-fed pigs, and true enough, they looked very healthy! The area was clean and had no strong odor. It was clear that dedication and hard work always pay off.
As we concluded our visit, Qubi expressed heartfelt gratitude to our donors by saying,
“Your help has brought warmth and hope into our lives. It has eased our burden and made me believe again in a better future.”
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