On-farm employment strengthens rural families and communities by decreasing the need for migration to urban areas in search of employment. Genuine Need and Justice HPI is a partner to people who truly need an opportunity to improve the quality of their lives, and who can benefit from modest support. Group members develop their own criteria to determine who will receive animals and related inputs. The poorest in the community should be included in the group membership and receive priority for assistance. Families are eligible regardless of creed or ethnic heritage.
Priority is given to groups that have traditionally been neglected.
In addition, the livestock should not cause or worsen any environmental problems. Full Participation HPI works with grassroots groups or intermediary organizations representing grassroots groups. A truly effective group has strong leadership and organization and is committed to involving all members in decision-making. Training and Education Groups decide their own training needs and local people are involved as trainers. In addition to training in livestock husbandry and care of the environment, groups have requested training in diverse topics such as food processing, marketing, group formation and human nutrition.