Research

To find out more about Send a Cow’s work, (and to see what other people think about us), have a browse through our library of research.

Our Foundation Series reports are a great place to start. Drawing together our own research with independent evaluations, case studies and comment, we have published three reports so far, focusing on climate change, organic agriculture and social development.

Highlighting the holistic nature of our work, they are a solid introduction to Send a Cow and also a useful reference point for ongoing debate around issues such as environmental impacts of farming, social development and natural farming vs use of fertilisers:

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Evaluation Reports

We have a range of reports into our individual projects. Have a look through the country list below and select an Executive Summary. If you would like to see a full copy of the report, please call Helen Jacob on (01225) 871917

Uganda

Northern Uganda Stockaid Extension Programme Mid-Term Evaluation Review 2006. Conducted by an independent consultant working with Send a Cow Uganda, for Comic Relief. Focusing on gender equality and women’s status.
Impact Study of Farmers’ Associations: AWA Masaka and BMW Iganga, Uganda 2006. Conducted by independent consultants for Send a Cow UK and Send a Cow Uganda. The farmers’ associations are based in two different areas of Uganda, and comprise mainly women.
Post-Conflict Sustainable Agriculture Programme Impact Assessment, 2008. Carried out by independent consultants for Send a Cow UK to examine programmes in Rwanda and northern Uganda funded by the Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Fund.
Multiplier Research Report. Carried out by an independent consultant in Uganda to examine the wider impact of Send a Cow’s work.
Great Lakes Programme Evaluation Report 2001-2004. Conducted by independent consultants working closely with Send a Cow Uganda and Send a Cow Rwanda staff, for Comic Relief’s Children’s Promise fund. The programme targeted child-headed households, orphans living with relatives, and widows struggling to care for children.