What Info Do I Need to Know About How To Donate a Goat Through GFA World?
Why Goats Transform Lives
Goats make a great Christmas gift for a family in poverty. Once you understand how to donate a goat through GFA World, a family in need can be blessed through your gift. These animals make a huge difference to a family. They provide milk that the family can drink or sell, and other products can be made from goats’ milk to bring in income, like soap and candles. Goats can be easily bred to sell or increase the herd. It’s a gift that keeps on giving!
During peak lactation, a healthy goat can produce between 2.8 and 3.8 liters of milk every day, according to dairy production data. This daily supply provides families with a reliable source of nutrition and income.
Goat milk is particularly valuable because it is easier to digest than cow’s milk, thanks to smaller fat globules and lower lactose content. Many people who struggle with cow milk allergies can consume goat milk without issues.
Recipient Selection
Recipients are selected by GFA pastors and missionaries who are familiar with the community and know the greatest needs. They know which families will most benefit from the gift of a goat or other livestock.
These faithful workers identify households where a goat will create the greatest impact. The family received is chosen based on demonstrated need, the ability to care for livestock, and the potential for long-term transformation.
A Story of Hope
Nadajay,[1] a woman in Asia, only made $1.38 a day. A 45-year-old widow, she needed to provide for her two sons, but her daily wage didn’t cover the family’s expenses. When her son became ill, she was desperate to get him medical care. Nadajay had already lost five sons to illness, but she had no money to pay for treatment.
Goats thrive in harsh climates where other livestock struggle.[3] They withstand extreme temperatures and water scarcity better than cattle or sheep, making them ideal for families in arid or mountainous regions.
When GFA pastor Macalay arrived in Nadajay’s area, he saw the extreme poverty and the plight of this young widow. Through prayer, he asked God to heal the young boy, and God answered.
A year later, Nadajay and her sons received a pair of goats from a GFA World gift distribution event. This gift changed her life! The goats provided milk and offspring! Over time, by selling 24 goats, she was able to pay for the medical needs of her family, put her sons through school and make roof repairs for her home.
The offspring multiplied her original gift many times over. Goats breed readily and produce one to three kids per year. This allows families to build sustainable herds that generate ongoing income through sales of extra milk, offspring, and milk products such as cheese and yogurt.
Each animal gift creates ripple effects throughout the community. When one family receives goats, neighbors often learn animal husbandry techniques that benefit everyone.
Understanding Your Impact
When generous donors like you give income-generating animals to families in need, we can work together to end poverty and build hope. Chickens and goats may not change your life, but they can make a radical transformation for the poor in Asia. When you give, and when you realize the impact of chicken and goats, you may discover that the Lord is transforming your heart and mind as well.[2]
Your gift carries additional value beyond the goat itself. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, GFA World issues receipts for all donation amounts, which are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law, per IRS regulations.
How to Give
Please join us in donating a goat to a family in need. You can make a life-changing impact with a simple Christmas gift. For just $140, you can donate a pair of goats to a deserving family in need. The process is very easy. Simply visit our Christmas Gift Catalog and select the goat item from the list of options. GFA pastors and missionaries will purchase the goats and select the recipient.
Learn more about how to sponsor a family for Christmas!
[1] “Medical Needs Taken Care of Through Prayer, Goats.” GFA World. April 5, 2021. https://gospelforasia-reports.org/2021/04/medical-needs-taken-care-of-through-prayer-goats.
[2] “The Amazing and Empowering Impact of Chicken and Goats.” Patheos. November 21, 2019. https://www.patheos.com/blogs/gospelforasia/2018/12/amazing-impact-chickens-goats.
[3] “Goats and their role in climate change.” ScienceDirect. September 16, 2023. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0921448823001906. Accessed March 13, 2026.