Context:

Nyantare village in Bunda District has a large number of cattle which moves all the way to Lake Victoria and Nyantare river in search of water. These daily movements of livestock cause severe erosion and land degradation as well as siltation and eutrophication in the Lake Victoria. The village does not have a reliable source of water for domestic uses and livestock drinking therefore the large number of cattle belonging to the project community village and lack of reliable source of water for both domestic and livestock has necessitated the construction of the proposed charcoal dam.
About the Proponent:

Mtendeni Environmental Strategy (MES) is a community based organization formed in 2015 and registered in 2016 by Bunda Town Council vide registration number HMB /V: 30 /1/ 342. The organization niche is environmental conservation and Management.
The organization vision is to have a well aware and environmental disciplined community capable of utilizing the natural resources for sustainable environment without affecting the nature while the mission states that promoting the participatory and inclusive approaches in development without leaving anyone behind
The overall objective of the organization is to promote people centered development through community participation and involvement in sustainable development based on sustainable and shared growth.

Project?s Primary Objective:
To contribute towards creating a vibrant Nyantare society with capacity of creating and supply water resources to 7,871 livestock and 3,000 Nyantare community members to foster sustainable development trough through livestock keeping and farming (irrigation) by May 2022