The Tongwe project is an integrated programme that encompasses aspects of renewable energy, catchment protection of Limpopo International River, rehabilitation of degraded lands, biodiversity conservation, seed multiplication and income generation. Livelihoods will be improved through sustainable agriculture programme, small livestock production and marketing of this produce in the local area and in Bulawayo.

project objectives
-to improve the Tongwe community`s capacity to mange development and engage in the sustainable utilization and conservation of natural resources through establishment of the Tongwe development association and development of its legal and policy frame work
-to reduce the community `s dependency on wood fuel as the major source of energy to meet household energy needs through the use of renewable energy obtained from biogas digesters.
-to equip the participating communities with knowledge and skill to manage the Tongwe river catchment , conserve and enrich the

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biodiversity of te environs of the river
-to improve the livestock producers` capacity to manage grazing lands and engage in the production of better quality and quantities of small livestock
- to increase the community`s food security situation through improved access to small grains seeds
-to document the projects best practices, processes and procedures in both print and video format.

intended results/ outputs
-tongwe community and traditional leadership aware and capable of managing the integrated program
-15 biogas builders trained and capable to construct biogas digester
-heifer pass on scheme operational with an initial 20 heifers to benefit 20 families in the biogas project
-major gullies reclaimed
-proper livestock management and sustainable grazing patterns instituted.
-output of small stock producing groups increased by 60%

project activities
-community mobilization and awareness raising
-establishing the tongwe development association board
-training of the TDA board
-conducting awareness meeting and training on the use of biogas and construction of biogas digesters
-gully reclamations
-establishing the irrigation scheme

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