Improved Food Security: Project can play a major role in improving the livelihoods of local communities by increasing access to healthy food. Many people living in low-income areas do not have access to fresh, nutritious produce, which can lead to poor health outcomes. By providing a place for people to grow their own fruits and vegetables, community gardens can help to improve the diets of individuals and families, leading to better health and a reduced risk of chronic diseases. In addition, community gardens can provide a sense of community and social support, which can be particularly important for marginalized groups. First, they can help to create a more resilient and sustainable local food system. Improved Climate Adaptation: Community gardens can also encourage more sustainable farming practices such as composting and water conservation that are climate friendly. Sustainable Communities (SDG 11): Community gardens can help to revitalize neighborhoods and make them more attractive places to live and work. Increased food security is perhaps the most immediate and tangible benefit of community gardens. By providing a space for people to grow their own fruits and vegetables, gardens can provide a reliable source of food that is often more affordable and fresher than what is available at the grocery store. Zero Hunger (SDG 2): Furthermore, community gardens can have a ripple effect in terms of food security. One way that community gardens can reduce food waste is by providing a way for people to share and use excess produce. The garden can then use this produce to feed its members, or to donate to local food banks. Another way that community gardens can reduce food waste is by encouraging composting. Composting turns food scraps into a nutrient-rich soil amendment, which can then be used to grow more food. No Poverty (SDG 1): The proposed project has the potential to improve livelihoods in Mfiri and Kohli Villages by increasing access to nutritious food, providing a source of income, and building social capital. These improvements in livelihoods can have far-reaching effects, including improved health, greater educational opportunities, and stronger economic resilience. For example, training and completion of a market stall can increase knowledge and skills around food production and marketing, leading to increased income. Improved Nutrition Security: Another way in which the proposed project can improve livelihoods is through improved food security. By increasing access to nutritious food, the project can help to reduce the incidence of malnutrition and improve overall health, particularly among children. This can have a significant impact on education and future earning potential, as well as reducing the burden on local healthcare systems. In addition, the project can provide training in sustainable farming practices, which can help to increase agricultural productivity and reduce vulnerability to climate change. It can also help to create opportunities for women and girls, who may be disproportionately affected by poverty and lack of access to education and economic opportunities.

Indicate the roles of men, women, youth and persons with disabilities in the project? Categories ROLES Men ? Gully reclamation. ? Rehabilitation of the gabion cage. ? Construction of the market stall. Women ? Bio intensive gardening. ? Decision making and planning Youth ? Gully reclamation. ? Rehabilitation of the gabion cage. ? Construction of the market stall Persons with Disabilities ? Decision making and planning.

The results of the project will be sustained through; a) Training women on leadership and conservation to improve their sustainable use of forestry and other natural resources. b) Livelihoods and market linkages will be the core benefits of the project and they will bring economic value of the project to the community members. c) The project will create linkages of the community group with local CBOs for continued project monitoring and support. d) Collaboration and coordination of project implementation with line ministries and landscape partners will enhance technical support for the success of the project. e) Working with local structures will be promoted in all activities for the project to remain within local development plans. f) Improved livelihoods of community members and appreciation of catchment management and water conservation.

Youth Generational equality and meaningful inclusion. - Project implementation skills. - Improved skills in Sustainable Land Management and Sustainable Water Management.Youth ? The project will include educational and social activities that engage youth in the garden and in the project.Youth ? Lack of interest or motivation to participate in the project.Youth ? Gully reclamation. ? Rehabilitation of the gabion cage. ? Construction of the market stall

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