Status of River Malaba
The purpose of the project is to improve the tree cover in areas along River Malaba in Chawo parish. This will in the long term conserve the water catchment so that it contributes to the maintenance of the water quantity and quality. Trees are cut at a high rate by community members who make charcoal for sale. Most of the charcoal is used by households in urban centers for cooking and it is their main source of fuel. The project will work with up to 40 households in Busia town and provide them solar ovens at a subsidized price so that they can eventually stop using charcoal for cooking. In addition, the project will target the charcoal makers and involve them in alternative income-generating activities. Furthermore, community members will be involved in tree planting, especially indigenous tree species, along River Malaba in Chawo parish to improve tree cover.
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Project Snapshot
Grantee:
Happy Childhood Foundation
Country:
Uganda
Area Of Work:
International Waters
Grant Amount:
US$ 25,000.00
Co-Financing Cash:
Co-Financing in-Kind:
US$ 5,000.00
Project Number:
UGA/NTEAP/05/007
Status:
Satisfactorily Completed
Project Characteristics and Results
Capacity - Building Component
? About 200 people will be trained in tree-planting.
? About 120 people will acquire skills in using solar energy for cooking.
? 12 people will be trained in small business management.
Emphasis on Sustainable Livelihoods
The project promotes income-generating activities for at least 12 households that were previously engaged in charcoal burning.
In the long term, the use of solar energy for cooking will result in savings on cost of fuel.
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SGP Country office contact
Mr. Abu-baker S. Wandera
Phone:
+256772289162
Fax:
(256-41) 250851/344801
Email:
Mr. John Stephen Okuta
Phone:
+256772289163
Email:
Address
UNDP, PLOT 11 Yusuf Lule Road, P.O. Box 7184
Kampala
Kampala
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