Goal: To protect the breeding grounds of migratory birds Main Activities: Participatory development of bye-laws and ordinance for the protection of Musambwa Island as a bird sanctuary Key Results: Protection of largest breeding colony of the Grey Headed Gull in Africa
Senyi Eco-Sanitation Project
Goal: To establish and maintain a reliable supply of (piped) potable safe water, toilet facilities, and hand washing facilities Main Activities: Build a gravity-flow water system, rainwater collection & storage, water-borne toilets and hygiene education Key Results: Senyi fish landing site satisfies the international hygiene regulations and is leading source of Uganda's fish exports.
Minani Fruit Tree Project
Goal: To promote sustainable and profitable land management Main Activities: Training and supporting farmers in growing export quality fresh mangoes Key Results: 240 hectares under sustainable land care as mango orchards. Initial commercial harvests yielded fresh mangoes sold by local project beneficiaries earning US$ 37,696 in 2008 & US$ 131,578 in 2009
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Country Impact
SGP projects supported , documented and influenced:
At national level: Ordinance enacted declaring Musambwa Island a bird sanctuary, recommendation made by parliamentary committee to include energy saving stove/technology among basic requirements and minimum standards for boarding schools, Lakes Bisina, Opeta & Nakua designated as Ramsar Sites
At local level: Bye-laws passed by local governments in the shea belt for protection of shea nut trees in savannah grasslands
Successful projects scaled up, replicated or won award:
Community-Based Conservation for Wetlands Biodiversity (COBWEB), a GEF Medium size project is a replication and scale-up of SGP's Katonga Wetland Conservation Project which had an important impact in raising awareness regarding the significance of wetlands as biodiversity hot-spots in semi-arid areas
Kibale Association for Rural & Environmental Development (KAFRED) won the UNDP Equator Prize for the second time in 2010 for the Conservation & Community Development Project
Awards
2010 - Equator Initiative Award
Kibale Association for Rural and Environmental Development undertakes sustainable ecotourism activities in Kibale National Park with the aim of protecting the area's biodiversity and promoting sustainable local livelihoods. The conservation of both natural and cultural resources, the promotion of conservation education, and the channeling of ecotourism revenues into community development (including education, health and sanitation projects) are central features of KAFRED's work. A walking tour offered through Magombe Swamp has proved a sustainable income-generating project while also providing a platform for the protection of a valuable wetland and its unique endemic species. Music, dance and drama are performed at community schools to promote public awareness of local environmental and cultural values.