Management of Natural Resources along River Sio
The main purpose of the project is to reduce siltation of River Sio by the farming community in Buhehe and Bulwenge parishes in Buhehe sub-county, Busia district. Improved management of the river banks will include planting trees and grass along the banks to reduce soil erosion and subsequent siltation of the river. The communities will be involved in income-generating activities which should keep them from cutting the planted trees for income. In addition, the project will improve access to clean water for domestic use by constructing 4 shallow wells in the 2 target parishes. The women have been walking long distances to collect dirty water from River Sio for domestic consumption.
Project Snapshot
Grantee:
Christian Association for Disadvataged Children and Environment
Country:
Uganda
Area Of Work:
International Waters
Grant Amount:
US$ 25,000.00
Co-Financing Cash:
Co-Financing in-Kind:
US$ 4,000.00
Project Number:
UGA/NTEAP/05/008
Status:
Satisfactorily Completed
Project Characteristics and Results
Capacity - Building Component
? About 400 community members will be trained in various aspects of natural resource management
? Community members will gain experience in developing environment management action plans
? Community members will acquire skills in constructing shallow wells.
? 20 community members will get skills in various income-generating activities.
Notable Community Participation
A total of 90 people (17 women and 73 men) participated in developing a Community Environment Action Plan which the project will assist them to implement.
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Mr. Abu-baker S. Wandera
Phone:
+256772289162
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Email:
Mr. John Stephen Okuta
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+256772289163
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Mr. Omar Ssemanda Senyonjo
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