Improving household food security of smallholder farmers through rehabilitation of traditional irrigation system
The Project aims at rehabilitating community based irrigation system at Faru, Kilema Kusini ward so as to increase income and improving household food security among small holder farmers at Kilema Kusini Ward. The rehabilitation of this canal will reduce water loss from the furrow through seepage thus increase amount of water for irrigation purpose. The initiative will double crop production at Kilema Kusini and also improve food security at household level and increase family incomes for poverty reduction. It will also reduce encroachment to the protected areas surrounding Mt.Kilimanjaro.
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Project Snapshot
Grantee:
Himo Environment Management Trust Fund
Country:
Tanzania
Area Of Work:
Land Degradation
Grant Amount:
US$ 37,051.00
Co-Financing Cash:
US$ 3,705.00
Co-Financing in-Kind:
US$ 22,514.00
Project Number:
TAN/COMPACT/UNF/01/02
Status:
Satisfactorily Completed
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Project Characteristics and Results
Emphasis on Sustainable Livelihoods
Increased crop production will improve food security and poverty reduction at household level. Surplus crops will be sold to generate income that will reduce income poverty.
Gender Focus
Irrigation lessens farm work. Since farm work is mostly done by women, the project will reduce women workload.
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Indicators
Biophysical
Number of local policies informed in biodiversity focal area
2
Empowerment
Number of women participated / involved in SGP project
15
Biophysical
Hectares of degraded land rest
225
Livehood
Increase in household income by increased income or reduced costs due to SGP project
2
SGP Country office contact
Mr. Faustine Donald Ninga
Email:
Ms. Stella Zaarh
Email:
Address
UN House, P.O. Box 9182, PSSSF Commercial Complex, Sam Nujoma Road, Kinondoni.
Dar es Salaam, Dar es salaam Region, 255-22
Dar es Salaam, Dar es salaam Region, 255-22
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