Girinka, launched in 2006, gives a dairy cow to vulnerable households. The name comes from the traditional greeting 'girinka' — may you have a cow — a gesture of respect and friendship.
Recipients are selected by their community and must have a cowshed, fodder, and basic training. When the cow calves, the first female calf passes to another family, so the benefit multiplies through the village.
The impact is measurable in milk consumption, child nutrition, household income, and manure that raises crop yields. Success depends on veterinary support, fodder planting, and reliable milk collection points.