Mdukatshani, established in 1975 is a non-profit, Non Governmental Organisation (NGO) based in Weenen/Msinga area of KwaZulu-Natal, a province of South Africa.
The Goat Agribusiness Project
Mdukatshani has set up a Goat Agribusiness pilot Project across the poorest rural municipalities in Kwazulu-NatalIn a four way partnership with the provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural Development and the National Department of Rural Development and Land Reform.
Homestead chicken vaccination, and productivity support
A Chicken Vaccination and Productivity program that supports learning and production improvement among household chicken farmers in over 3000 homes in the Weenen/Msinga area. This improves food security in these homes and supplements incomes through local sales of these chickens.
Animal Health Promotion Club
Everyone is involved in the care of livestock, especially children who are the ones who herd and feed the animals. As part of their effort to promote sustainable livelihoods, MRDP focuses on children’s involvement in promoting animal and personal health in after school youth clubs.
The Craft Project-African Beads and Metalwork
A craft project supporting 150 crafters and artists who work with beads, grass and metal to create products for national and international markets.
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Research and publications
Research and publications MRDP has been involved with.
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