Silk Worm Rearing Project in Imenti South - Phase II
The CBO will work with the Ministry of Agriculture Extension staff in implementation of a silk worm rearing project. The project hopes to assist 30 house holds (15 women, 15men) to generate adequate income for household needs from silk worm rearing and sale of silk. The project also helps to increase tree cover by planting 6,000 mulberry trees on each members property, which will also provide the food necessary for rearing of the silkworms.
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Project Snapshot
Grantee:
Gacera Nyanjara Self Help Group
Country:
Kenya
Area Of Work:
Biodiversity
Grant Amount:
US$ 19,710.00
Co-Financing Cash:
Co-Financing in-Kind:
US$ 6,620.00
Project Number:
KEN/COMPACT2/OP2-TOP-UP/08/04
Status:
Satisfactorily Completed
Project Characteristics and Results
Capacity - Building Component
Fifteen group members will be trained on silk worm rearing and management of mulberry trees. These will form the base of members trained, from which others will learn.
Emphasis on Sustainable Livelihoods
Silkworms will provide a sustainable livelihood source through the production and sale of silk. The growing of silkworms does not negatively impact the environment as the inputs (i.e., mulberry leaves) are a sustainable resource. The mulberry trees will also help to restore forest cover.
SGP Country office contact
Ms. Nancy Chege
Phone:
(254-20) 7624473
Fax:
(254-20) 621076
Email:
Ms. Eunice Mwaura
Email:
Address
UNDP, P.O. Box 30218
Nairobi, 00100
Nairobi, 00100
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