Vision:- ?A sustainable people driven socio-economic development in the Zambezi Valley.?.
Mission:-
Basilwizi is committed to building the capacity of the Tonga and Korekore communities ? men, women, young and old, able and disabled ? for them to realize improved and sustainable well-being and free themselves from poverty.
Basilwizi Trust is a community development organization founded in 2002 by a group of visionary people of the Zambezi Valley. Its formation was driven by their determination to demand and restore the dignity taken away from them when they were displaced from the Zambezi River banks to pave the way for the construction of the Kariba Dam. This displacement and dispossession of the communities left them poor and vulnerable to food insecurity and many other social and economic ills. Over the past 20 years, Basilwizi has prioritized programs that are responsive to the concerns, worries, fears, aspirations, and hopes of the Zambezi Valley communities as part of its humble contribution towards the recognition of their language, culture and identity as a people in line with the Constitution of Zimbabwe, UNESCO Universal Declaration on Cultural Diversity, and the United Nations Universal Declaration on Human Rights.
Basilwizi?s mandate is to empower the affected people to advocate for developmental changes and inclusion in decision-making processes on issues affecting their development, mainly using resources around/from Lake Kariba. The organization facilitates the putting in place legislation, policies, procedures, and practices that enhance the capacity of men and women to access, utilize and control their natural resources. Basilwizi assists the beneficiaries in improving their socioeconomic well-being by establishing people-centered development projects that meet basic material needs.
Basilwizi Theory of Change
The main thrust of Basilwizi Trust is to address the root causes of poverty, marginalization and the reparations for the victims of the displacements from the Zambezi Riverbank. The organization believes that providing these people with opportunities to participate in shaping the decisions that impact their day-to-day lives is likely to address the underlying causes of poverty and create opportunities for wealth creation. As part of its theory of change, Basilwizi works by facilitating the interaction and engagement between the peoples of the Zambezi Valley communities on the one hand and the local authorities and central government on the other. Such an engagement is an essential governance norm that can strengthen decision-making and produce outcomes favoring the Zambezi Valley communities.
To be sure, Basilwizi believes that poverty is caused by social processes which deny people?s rights and entitlements to sustainable and resilient livelihood. It also assumes that good and accountable governance, strong community institutions and organisation, high literacy, gender equity, employment, and opportunities for enhancing local initiatives are critical preconditions in addressing the root causes of poverty and inequality. Thus, the organisation privileges the capacity building of local communities as a driver of change and transformation.
Objectives of Basilwizi
i. To empower the affected people to advocate for developmental changes and their inclusion in decision making processes on issues that affect their development particularly the use of resources around / from Lake Kariba.
ii. To assist the beneficiaries to improve their socio-economic well-being, through the establishment of people centred development projects that meet the basic material needs.
iii. To facilitate the putting in place of legislation, policies, procedures and practices that enhance the capacity of men and women to access, utilize and control their natural resources.
iv. To promote the cultural and educational development of the beneficiaries.
v. To combat and reduce the impact of HIV/AIDS pandemic through community-based intervention strategies.
vi. To promote gender, child protection and disability mainstreaming in all programme activities of the organization
vii. To enhance organisational capacity and ensure effective implementation of Basilwizi goals.

Basilwizi has sourced funding from, among others, the UN Women, European Union, Action AID, UNICEF, Hivos, and many other international Donor agencies. Basilwizi is strategically positioned to save the people of Binga and achieve its mandates.

d) (i) Briefly describe organizational structure, governance and administrative framework, including staff numbers, roles, etc. Provide an indication of the legal status with any supporting registration/legal documentation as annex. If none, provide an elaboration of its nature of existence. Provide recent audited financial statement if any.
Basilwizi is operating from an office in Binga Centre. Basilwizi Trust has 16 staff members under the leadership of the Director, who oversees its day-to-day functions. Five of the staff members are women. The Director is supported by a Programmes Manager, Finance and Administration officer, Programme officer and two Project Officers.

Basilwizi has a 13-member Board of Trustees, all of whom originate in the Zambezi Valley, and 3 of them are women. The Board comprises traditional leaders (4 chiefs), community activists, development and legal professionals, and clergy. The Trustees are well-known in their local communities and have extensive knowledge of the issues faced by the local people. The Board of Trustees, in consultation with the beneficiaries and other key stakeholders, determine the policies and overall direction of the organization and its programmes.

Basilwizi also has an Advisory Council, which plays a liaison and advisory role to the Board and Management. The Advisory Council technically assesses implementation progress and provides advice on programming issues and the Board and Management on emerging issues. Membership in this structure is at the invitation of the Board, which considers an individual's community standing, knowledge, skills and experience on matters relevant to Basilwizi's work.

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The CBO is legally registered (See attached Annex)


ii) How many direct and indirect beneficiaries (gender segregated) are in the project

Number of Direct beneficiaries Number of indirect beneficiaries
Number of Men Number of Women Number of Men Number of Women
50 375 2730 3495
The direct beneficiaries will come from the following villages: Manjolo Ward 7 (Siangwemu and Manjolo Villages), Sikalenge Ward 6 (Keelameenda and Sialota Villages) while the project will indirectly benefit the whole population of Manjolo Ward 7, Sikalenge Ward 6 and Kani Ward 24.
iii) How many members are in the project committee (gender segregated). List the names of project committee members and IDs
N/A

iv) If there is no project Committee in existence, indicate the management structure that will be in place for this project and what will be the role
Basilwizi will tap into the existing community structures guided by inclusiveness and representation of all community groups in setting up the Committee. The Committee will inform and offer governance oversight towards implementing, monitoring, and evaluating ECW-BCRM. The Committee will ensure Manjolo community lead all the processes and that their voice continues to shape ECR-BCRM. The Committee will be set up transparently, and at the core of the recruitment process are the principles of diversity, inclusivity, and dignity. The MCRBC ensures that ECW-BCRM engages the whole Manjolo community, leads sustainable, collaborative locally driven solutions to Manjolo wetland conservation challenges, and ultimately, makes those solutions a reality. As such, the Committee will include Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, Secretary and Vice Secretary the Treasurer and 7 committee members. The main committee will have 7 and the other 5 will be coopted to represent the areas with no representation in the main committee. The structure will therefore have 10 committee members. The four top committee leadership will represent men, women, persons with disabilities and youth. Within the Committee will also be Conservation Champions to coordinate and oversee all conservation efforts.

iv) What is your Current Annual budget: USD 250, 000

v) Does the organization have a Constitution Certificate of Registration, please attach a copies.
YES

vi) Has the organisation received a previous grant from other sources? If Yes, indicate in the table provided below; If No, place N/A in the table below:

Name of Project Name of Funder Amount of Grant (US$) Year
Strengthening Community Voices for Engagement (SCOVE) GIZ 70, 000.00 2019
Strengthening Civic Engagement for Accountability & Democracy in Zimbabwe (SCADZ) Pact Zimbabwe 120, 000.00 2019-2020
Zambezi Valley Empowerment of Informal Cross-Border Traders Project (ZVEICBTP) OSISA 80, 000.00 2020-2021
Women & Youths Empowerment (WOYE) American Friends Service Committee 24, 000.00 2020-2021
Building Resilience Inclusiveness Social Cohesion & Healing (BRICH) Heal Zimbabwe 90, 000.00 2021-2023
Local Rights Project Action Aid Zimbabwe 180, 000.00 2022
Zimbabwe Accelerated Trachoma Elimination Project (ZATEP) Sightsavers 52, 000.00 2022-2023
Strategic Partnership Agreement (SPA2) Action Aid Zimbabwe 52, 000.00 2023

e) Describe previous experience relevant to the proposed project, including activities related to global environmental issues; or experience with projects that focus on sustainable development at community level.
Basilwizi Trust had several projects that respond to global environmental issues based on sustainable development at the community level.

Under local rights project (LRP) 2020 up to date

The project funded by ActionAid International Zimbabwe (AAZ) and had activities that include.
· Watershed management for local leadership.
· Training on Agroecology principles and adaptation of neglected and underutilized species.
· Training of women and youths on value addition.
· Borehole drilling and solarization.
· Awareness raising meetings on the management of natural resources.
Women in Tyunga Ward 22 and Luunga Ward 01 in Binga can now manufacture peanut butter independently after training on value addition. They also welcomed good agronomic practices in agriculture, which are related to soil management and conservation. Community members are now using mulching, green manure, and organic manure to improve soil fertility for improved yields.

Under the SPA2 project, youth and women are capacitated on conserving natural resources, manufacturing products from natural resources, and incorporating value addition to the products.

Activities include
· Training on the introduction to agroecology
· Training women and youth on value addition and market linkages
· Drilling of a borehole in the Sikalenge ward
· Training women and youth on conservation farming (CF)
From the above activities based on value addition training, Basilwizi embarked on feminist green economy alternatives where youth were capacitated on gathering and drying indigenous fruits(tamarind) which grow locally to make jam with an agenda to make the youth self-sufficient. Youths were also taught to grow the mushrooms after the provisions of seeds for them to start the project.

SCOVE 2019
The project was implemented in Hwange district aimed at empowering communities to embrace agriculture as the backbone of the economy. It also included activities related to advocacy and campaigns.

Activities
? Awareness raising meetings on the management of natural resources in the community.
? Community mobilization on afforestation (planting of trees)
? Look and learn visits to agro-ecology organisations.
? Establishment of environmental management committees in the communities

Basilwizi has been instrumental over the years in the implementation of sustainable local economic development initiatives at the community level such as Sustainable community composting, fish farming and climate smart agriculture. One project that Basilwizi implemented is the Integrated Aquaculture Agriculture Project. The Integrated Aquaculture Agriculture project was funded by European Union and the implementing partners are Basilwizi, World Vision and Aquaculture Zimbabwe. The partners in the project shared areas of operation and Basilwizi was covering Hwange and Binga districts. In Hwange the project was working with capture fisheries and in Binga district both capture fisheries and aquaculture were implemented. Ten fishponds were excavated in Binga under the aquaculture component of the project. The project worked closely with local leaders like chiefs, councilors and village heads for sustainability of the project. The programme targeted women, men, fishermen, traders, people living with HIV& Aids, disabled, young and old people. More about the project results is available at http://www.basilwizi.org/basilwizi/projects/integrated-aquaculture-agriculture-project
The project was implemented in the Hwange district and aimed at empowering communities to embrace agriculture as the backbone of the economy. It also included activities related to advocacy and campaigns.

Activities
· Awareness raising meetings on the management of natural resources in the community.
· Community mobilisation on afforestation (planting of trees)
· Look and learn visits to agroecology organisations.
· Establishment of environmental management committees in the communities

Basilwizi has been instrumental in implementing sustainable local economic development initiatives at the community level, such as Sustainable community composting, fish farming and climate-smart agriculture. One project that Basilwizi implemented is the Integrated Aquaculture Agriculture Project. European Union funded the Integrated Aquaculture Agriculture project, and the implementing partners were Basilwizi, World Vision and Aquaculture Zimbabwe. The project partners shared operation areas, and Basilwizi was covering Hwange and Binga districts. In Hwange, the project was working with capture fisheries and in Binga district, both capture fisheries and aquaculture were implemented. Ten fishponds were excavated in Binga under the aquaculture component of the project. The project worked closely with local leaders like chiefs, councillors, and village heads for the project?s sustainability. The programme targeted women, men, fishermen, traders, people living with HIV& Aids, and disabled, young, and old. More about the project results are available at http://www.basilwizi.org/basilwizi/projects/integrated-aquaculture-agriculture-project


The Protracted Relief Projects: Binga and Gokwe North is another Basilwizi Livelihoods project that the CBO is implementing in Binga and Gokwe North in partnership with Save the Children Zimbabwe and Concern Worldwide (CWW), respectively. The purpose of PRP is to ?Prevent destitution and protect and promote the livelihoods of the poorest and most vulnerable?. Most significant changes recorded show changes in diet, agronomic practice, income, and social status for vulnerable and poor people. In general, household food security and nutrition have been enhanced through sustainable and improved productivity because of the programme. More information on the project results is available at http://www.basilwizi.org/basilwizi/projects/protracted-relief-projects-%E2%80%93-binga-and-gokwe-north

Basilwizi is also implementing the Participatory Local Governance and Public Accountability Project (LOGPAP) project to ensure that women and youths can lead socio-economic change and promote non-ethnically aligned cohesion in the Hwange district. The project recognizes women's role as mothers, first-line opinion makers, and youths as future leaders in shaping a progressive and cohesive society. The project seeks that citizen, particularly marginalized women, and youth in poor rural communities in Hwange, are empowered to participate in decision-making structures, participatory planning and budgeting and inclusion of community-generated priorities into Schools and RDC budgets. The project targets Chiefs, Ward Development Committees (WARDCO), Village Development Committees (VIDCOs), and Village heads explicitly in the five wards of Mabale, Simangani, Mbizha, Mabale, Sidinda and Mashala. The project also targets five ward-based gender officers, five youth coordinators/officers under respective government line ministries, and three organized women's groups (21 youths). Find out more about this project at; http://www.basilwizi.org/basilwizi/projects/participatory-local-governance-and-public-accountability-project


f) Please indicate the organization?s prior engagement with GEF SGP (e.g. grantee, partner, etc), i.e Has the organization received a previous grant from the GEF Small Grants Programme? (Yes) (No). If Yes, complete the table below. If NO, insert N/A in the table.

Project Number Project Title & Location Total Grant received Summary of achievements Gaps to be addressed by grant being applied

N/A






PART 2: PROJECT PROPOSAL

SECTION A: PROJECT FRAMEWORK

1. Project Summary
Please provide a brief summary of the project in one paragraph, including rationale and context, project objective and key expected results, include the target site and community(ies) involved.

Zimbabwean wetlands have faced serious threats from natural and anthropogenic forces, resulting in about 50% of wetlands being lost and fragmented over the past 50 years (Musasa & Marambanyika, 2020). Manjolo wetlands, located in Ward 7 Binga district, are among the wetlands under threat from the surrounding communities. A listening session with 20 households surrounding the Manjolo wetlands conducted in response to the requirements of this call has further shown why it is critical to intervene to save the Manjolo wetlands. Several recent studies confirm that conservation measures must be undertaken to ensure that East African wetlands remain resilient to human interventions in the future (Maua et al., 2022). Holistic approaches are needed which pay attention to food production and take wetland resilience into account because it is critical for people's health, food and energy demand. To this end, a locally led conservation approach that puts local community members in the driver's seat is needed to save Manjolo wetlands. This holistic approach will build a strong/resilient community in Manjolo and ensure wetland conservation and sustainable use. Against this background, Basilwizi Trust proposes implementing a 2-year project named; "Enhancing Conservation of Wetlands and Building Climate Resilience in Manjolo Community (ECW-BCRM)" in Ward 7, Manjolo. Ward 7 has an estimated 6,225 people (2,729 male and 3,496 female) (Zimbabwe Census Report 2022).

The project is anchored on Strengthening community-based conservation of threatened ecosystems and species (land and water) through;
1. Protection of Manjolo Wetlands through conservation and sustainable use of this threatened ecosystem
2. Conservation and sustainable management of Manjolo wetlands with the active involvement of the Manjolo communities
3. Improving community-led biodiversity-friendly Manjolo wetlands use, practices and approaches, including agriculture and fisheries.

The project will also enhance sustainable agriculture and fisheries, leading to food security by;
1. Introducing new and enhancing existing ?Biodiversity friendly? production methods in Manjolo wetlands.
2. Promotion of livelihoods diversification and agroecological production methods for improved climate resilience and food security in Manjolo
3. Promotion of Climate-smart agroecology in Manjolo to enhance effectiveness and efficiency in food production.

The project goal is to ensure community-based conservation of the Manjolo wetland and build resilience and food security in Ward 7.


2. Project Justification and Baseline
Please describe the following:
? The challenges/problems that the project intends to address in relation to global environmental and development issues.

Problem Analysis:

State the
Problem/Issue or Challenge Manjolo wetlands (masensa in Tonga), are under threat from anthropogenic factors.
What are the causes of the problem/issue or challenge? Direct Causes Indirect Causes
1. Deforestation and forest degradation
2. Cultivation which leads to siltation
3. Use of fertilizers in gardens and fields
4. Limited knowledge on the importance of wetlands and how to conserve them
5. Increased demand for food and energy
6. Overharvesting of fish and wild fruits
7. Invasive Species leading to Loss of biodiversity
8. Pollution. 1. Negative Climate change induced food insecurity effects
2. Zimbabwean Economic meltdown
3. Broken Value Chains
4. Limited knowledge on Value addition
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? How the project relates and will be contributing to the SGP Country Programme Strategy
? How the project relates to other relevant programmes supported by government, GEF and other donors, and private sector.

The proposed project aligns with the SGP Country Programme Strategy, which focuses on creating global environmental benefits and safeguarding the global environment through community and local solutions that complement and add value to national and global level action. Precisely, ERC-BCRM is aligned to three themes of the SGP Country Programme Strategy;
1) Community landscape/seascape conservation: The project?s main objective is to sustainably conserve the Manjolo wetlands, which are under threat mainly from the surrounding communities in Ward 7, Binga district.
2) Climate-smart innovative agroecology: Agriculture is the principal livelihood sustaining Manjolo communities in Ward 7. However, unchecked agricultural practices' effects on the adjacent wetlands are daring. The project seeks to promote innovative agroecology models and mechanisms for conservation to save the wetlands.
3) Promoting social inclusion (e.g., gender mainstreaming, youth involvement, indigenous people?s fellowships and working with People with Disability): The project is guided by gender equality, inclusiveness, and participation of all groups in Ward 7. There will be a 56% female and 44% female gender aggregation, youth balance and strong disability inclusion in the project.

3. Project Goal, Objectives, Activities, Outputs and Outcomes











Table 1 - Results Framework: (This is the most important part of the project proposal. Please take your time and use the guidelines provided)
GOAL
OBJECTIVES ACTIVITIES
INDICATORS FOR PLANNED ACTIONS OUTPUTS OUTCOMES
To ensure community-based sustainable conservation of Manjolo wetlands and build resilience and food security of communities in Ward 7. 1. To develop a locally-led model/ approach for conservation and wise use of Manjolo wetlands

1.1. District and ward level inception meetings with stakeholders to introduce the project Baseline: No of district and ward level inception meetings
Target: 1 District and 1 Ward level meeting with stakeholders 1 x District and 1 x ward level inception meetings done. Awareness on the project raised for stakeholders.
1.2. Establishing Manjolo Conservation and Resilience Building Committee (MCRBC). Baseline: No Manjolo Conservation and Resilience Building Committee (MCRBC).

Target: 1 functional Manjolo Conservation and Resilience Building Committee (MCRBC). 1 x Manjolo Conservation and Resilience Building Committee (MCRBC) established Oversight and fortress conservation of Manjolo wetlands
1.3. Establishing a model approach based on experiences in ward 7 to ensure integrated management of Manjolo Wetland Baseline: No model approach exists to manage Manjolo wetland

Target: 1 model approach developed based on experiences in Manjolo community A Manjolo wetland management model developed A locally-led wetland management model applied in practice and can be replicated
2. To engage in activities that result in sustainable management of Manjolo wetland and forest ecosystems.

2.1. Planting Native Trees and Shrubs in and around Manjolo wetland. Baseline: Limited native trees and shrubs in and around Manjolo wetlands

Target: 1500 native trees and shrubs planted in and around Manjolo wetlands 1500 Native Trees and Shrubs planted in and around Manjolo wetland. Revived Reforested of Manjolo wetlands
2.2. Scooping of the Dam Baseline: Siltation of the wetland water reservoir

Target: 1 water reservoir resuscitated in Manjolo wetland. Amount of water collecting from the wetland into the reservoir. Improved water source for gardening and domestic chores in Manjolo Wetland.

2.3. Gulley Reclamation Baseline: Gullies threatening the area due to climate change.

Target: 2 gulleys in the wetland reclaimed Space of threatened area reclaimed around Manjolo wetland Sustainable Land Reclamation.
2.4. Fencing of the wetland Baseline: no proper fencing for the wetland

Target: 61 hectares of wetland fenced 1 wetland protected at Manjolo ward Resuscitated wetland



3. To build resilience, improve food production and household income of 750 vulnerable households through provision of capacity building agricultural initiatives.


3.1. Establish Community Nutrition Garden Baseline: No community gardens around Manjolo wetlands but only small household gardens
Target: 1 community garden established and thriving At least 1 community gardens established around Manjolo wetlands

Nutrition and income secure households and individuals who rely less on Manjolo natural resources
3.2. Purchasing and distribution of Garden seeds Baseline: Limited knowledge on climate sensitive variety horticulture seeds

Target:
500 vegetables seeds
500 cabbages
500 tomatoes
500 beetroots 375 individuals and households who received horticulture seeds
3.3. Introducing Income Savings and Lending Baseline: No Income Savings and Lending groups in ward 7

Target: 2 Income Savings and Lending Groups established (1 in Sikalenge Ward 6 and 1 in Manjolo Ward 7 At least 2 ISAL groups established and 60 individuals and households reporting being part of ISALs Improved individual and household income security for the community in ward 7 and 6 .