The farmers are at the centre of the project and are involved in making decisions concerning project activities. This has started well, through an observed participation in the formation of committees, the selection of sites, the construction of structures and the administration logistics for Newcastle disease vaccine. Farmers will also be responsible for sales and their proceeds at the breeding centres (culled stock, breed stock and excess birds and eggs) and the security of the centres (through community police). The project targets resource-poor farmers in rural areas and includes: families with malnourished children under five; female-headed, poor households or families; old people without external support, but capable of carrying out minor activities such as keeping poultry; and others below the poverty line.
The project has involved the extension workers from the Ministry of Agriculture at EPA level as front line staff. These workers will also be involved in training and will have an extension advisory role. It is expected that non-governmental organizations dealing with the promotion of food security in rural areas will be interested in collaborating.