At least 60 women in Bor have been trained by UNMISS peacekeepers to become animal health workers, empowering them to care for livestock, educate cattle keepers, and earn an income through their services in South Sudan.
In a bid to strengthen community resilience, UNMISS Indian peacekeepers in Bor have trained 60 women as animal health workers. This initiative equips them with the skills needed to improve livestock health, support local farmers, and contribute to household incomes.
Lieutenant Colonel Harmanjeet Singh Goraya, a peacekeeping veterinarian from India, emphasized the broader impact of the training:
“This training is life-changing as it promotes gender equality, empowers women, enhances food security, and protects their livelihoods. It helps to build a healthier and stronger South Sudan.”
The program highlights a growing shift toward gender equality, with women increasingly taking on roles in animal health services within the community.