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Vuyani Mfene: A Rising Star in South Africa’s Poultry Industry

Vuyani Mfene is defined by his enthusiasm and passion for poultry farming.  Shortly after completing the World Poultry Foundation-sponsored Managing a Poultry Abattoir course at the KwaZulu-Natal Poultry Institute, the young South African proudly shared with KZNPI staff his achievements  – rows of plump, equally sized and neatly packaged fresh chicken.   ...

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Building a Brighter Future: Hatchery Construction Boosts APMI Programs in Sierra Leone and The Gambia

By: Jan de Jonge and Joe Antonyo One of the most powerful aspects of the African Poultry Multiplication Initiative (APMI) is its ability to adapt to the unique needs of each country while maintaining its overall value-chain and structure. The implementation of the APMI program in Sierra Leone and The ...

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Employment Opportunity: Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) Analyst, Africa

Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) Analyst, Africa Consultant Position Applications Due by July 12, 2024 The World Poultry Foundation (WPF) is seeking a motivated and organized individual to support a diverse range of operational and administrative needs. Location: Remote position. Consultancy Duration:  1 year, with potential for renewal Anticipated Start: February 2024 Anticipated Start: ...

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Almost like heaven

This story is one in a series from Frances Chisholm highlighting stories of lives impacted by World Poultry Foundation programs and workshops both in the U.S. and abroad. We encourage you to learn more about Ms. Chisholm and our poultry projects in South Africa. Thabo Nkomo admits he was ...

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WPF releases new training resources for small-scale poultry farmers in Africa

The World Poultry Foundation (WPF) has released a series of new training materials to help small- scale poultry farmers improve their farming methods and incomes. The WPF explains that small-scale producers are farmers who typically start with just a few birds in their gardens, but who later grow their flocks ...

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Transferring Knowledge to Partners: A Comprehensive Approach to Training and Development in the APMI Program

  By: Eve Kamba and Joe Antonyo Training plays a crucial role in the success of the African Poultry Multiplication Initiative (APMI), ensuring our partners are well-prepared for their roles and responsibilities.  Our training program utilizes a structured framework consisting of  needs assessments, resource development, capacity building, and monitoring and evaluation. ...

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Ground-level Spotlight: A Comprehensive Look at the Roles of FSRs, BUs, and SSPs in the APMI Program

By: Eve Kamba, Maureen Stickel and, Jan de Jonge If you've been following the African Poultry Multiplication Initiative (APMI) Blog series, you've walked through the intricacies of private sector partner selection, the complex planning stages, and the establishment of a robust supply chain. Now, our focus shifts to the crucial ...

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Employment Opportunity: Operational Assistant, Atlanta Area, USA

Operational Assistant, Atlanta Area, USA Part time Consultant Position Applications Due by January 26, 2024 The World Poultry Foundation (WPF) is seeking a motivated and organized individual to support a diverse range of operational and administrative needs. Location: Huntsville, Alabama or Atlanta, Georgia area (Preferred). Successful candidate should be located within a 4...

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