Empowering People
The IEF supports vulnerable communities in establishing viable and self-sufficient egg production for long-term stability and improved livelihoods. By fostering entrepreneurship through egg farming and egg related businesses our projects empower individuals to uplift their families today and in the future.
Trustlines Children’s Chicken Ownership Programme
The IEF has been partnering with the Trustlines Development Network Inc since 2017 on the Children’s Chicken Ownership Programme, this collaboration continues to benefit hundreds of families in remote Ugandan communities, equipping children with the skills and resources to care for their own chickens and build their own micro-businesses.
As part of this project children from families in need receive a rooster and a hen, along with basic training to begin their own production. In 2023, IEF addressed the challenge of available point of lay birds in the regions the project operates, which was limiting both sustainability and growth of the programme. By providing funding for a dedicated layer rearing barn in Bukuya the IEF has been able to ensure the sustainability of the programme, increase our reach to support additional children, while also strengthening local rural egg and poultry farming prospects. In 2025 the IEF also started to provide specialised mentorship to enhance on-the ground rearing efficiencies and capabilities
Programme Impact
Trustlines Development Network
Supporting sustainable local egg production through practical training and community development.
Data from 2017 - 2025
2017
Year started
7
Programmes delivered
862
Families reached
1,236
Chickens donated
“The fact that we have been given the opportunity to help bring the IEF to the developing world is a privilege that we are all grateful for.”