Hubbard, a global leader in poultry genetics, has announced a landmark partnership with Ghana’s WAFAD Group and Mozambique’s Maëva Group to expand dual-purpose poultry systems in sub-Saharan Africa. The five-year program—backed by a grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation—aims to strengthen rural livelihoods, boost food security, and promote sustainable poultry farming.
Operating under the names Chicken4U in Ghana and Caferial Chicken in Mozambique, the initiative will produce and distribute 10 million high-quality dual-purpose chickens to 500,000 smallholder farmers, with a strong focus on empowering women and youth in underserved rural areas.
The program will establish over 4,000 brooder units, expand hatchery capacity, and improve farmers’ access to quality feed, vaccines, and veterinary support. Participating farmers will receive hands-on training and affordable inputs to improve productivity, raise household incomes, and combat malnutrition.
“Hubbard is delighted to have been selected by the Gates Foundation to support WAFAD’s and Maëva’s important projects,” said Olivier Rochard, Managing Director of Hubbard. “By building local supply chains and providing the right genetics and support, we aim to make poultry farming a reliable and profitable livelihood in even the most remote villages.”
Expected Impact
- 500,000 rural households reached in Ghana and Mozambique
- 10 million chickens distributed for both meat and egg production
- Significant income growth for women- and youth-led micro-enterprises
- Affordable, high-protein food for rural families
- Strengthened resilience through local feed production and vaccine access
- Enhanced technical capacity of local partners via Hubbard-led training
With a focus on long-term sustainability, the initiative will help create profitable, scalable poultry ecosystems designed to outlast the project’s lifespan. It also supports the Gates Foundation’s wider goal of facilitating the production and distribution of 200 million day-old chicks annually across sub-Saharan Africa.
