Sustainable land management project for environmental protection and livelihood improvement
The project aims to create a conjunctive environment in order to mitigate the effects of land degradation and provide socio economic development for present and future generations to come.
The Specific Objectives of project are as follows:
1. To combat desertification..
2. To build the capacity of the communities in environmental management skills.
3. To Increase the income generation capabilities of communities in order to attain food security and reduce poverty.
The Specific Objectives of project are as follows:
1. To combat desertification..
2. To build the capacity of the communities in environmental management skills.
3. To Increase the income generation capabilities of communities in order to attain food security and reduce poverty.
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Project Snapshot
Grantee:
Nyodema Environment and Food Security Association
Country:
Gambia
Area Of Work:
Land Degradation
Grant Amount:
US$ 25,000.00
Co-Financing Cash:
US$ 10,200.00
Co-Financing in-Kind:
US$ 23,000.00
Project Number:
GMB/SGP/OP5/Y3/STAR/LD/13/03
Status:
Satisfactorily Completed
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Project Characteristics and Results
Emphasis on Sustainable Livelihoods
Beneficiaries received training on soil improvement and environment protection practices such as quick compost making, uses and application techniques. This is aimed at improving crop yield which will in turn increase income generation and improve livelihood in the long run.
some of the trees planted in the woodlots ,particularly cashew, are high value economic trees that are anticipated to bring in considerable income for the community.
Gender Focus
Both men and women contribute to environment degradation in these communities. the women are culturally responsible for fetching firewood for the family, sometimes assisted by their daughters and sons. Thus the site management committees have roughly equal number of both genders (67 female, 87 male) altogether. the project is expected to benefit 4,210 females, 2500 men and 9,426 children.
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SGP Country office contact
Mr Kebba L Jarju
Email:
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UN HOUSE, 5 Kofi Annan Street, Cape Point
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