The Sheep and Share project began in 2015, at a time when a group of brothers had the mission of sacrificing sheep for Eid. It seemed like a simple task at first, but one of the most memorable anecdotes is of a brother who embarked on a mission worthy of a soldier to fetch a sheep from Normandy, turning off his phone and traveling more than three hours from Paris. It was a highly risky mission, but it reflects the determination and dedication to the cause.
Following this experience, an idea took root: why not offer Muslims in France the opportunity to sacrifice a sheep and donate it by proxy to needy people in Madagascar? This was the beginning of Sheep and Share, an initiative born out of kindness and generosity.
Over the years, the project grew. It quickly became clear that Sheep and Share could play a crucial role in facilitating the sacrifice for Muslims in France while helping disadvantaged populations. However, an important observation emerged: the shepherds did not benefit enough from this process. It was at this point that a bold decision was made: to put the shepherds and farms at the heart of the project, thus giving birth to Sheep and Share in its current form.
But what were the motivations behind this transformation into a solidarity farm? The answer is simple: to take people in severe precarity, have them work alongside the Sheep and Share team, and ensure them sustainable incomes. It was a way to ensure that disadvantaged people would not only be beneficiaries but also actors of this positive change.
For Muslims in France, Sheep and Share has become an essential resource. It facilitates the sacrifice, a fundamental religious practice, by offering a transparent and accessible service. Today, it is important to remember that the priority is to perform the sacrifice oneself and to try to bring the sheep home. However, many people do not have the physical, logistical, or even legal capacity to do so. This is where Sheep and Share comes in, offering a service that meets this crucial need with complete transparency.
In summary, Sheep and Share's beginnings in 2015 were modest but filled with determination and generosity. Today, Sheep and Share is much more than just a sacrificial service. It is a solidarity farm that helps disadvantaged people while facilitating an essential religious practice for Muslims in France. Sheep and Share's journey has a positive impact on the lives of many people.