Sustainable Development through restoration of micro reservoirs in two dry zone villages by Women Development Foundation
Renovoating two dilapidated tanks in Horowpathana and Kahatagasdigiliya in the North Central province of Sri lanka. This area is hit by several spells of drought each year and receive rain only during a brief period of three months. In order to harvest as much rainwater it is necessary to repair all tanks in the area. Some of the activities are: strenghthening tank bund, establishment of green cover in catchments areas, trees and plant raising, cultiviating medicinal herb gardens and breeding of fresh water fish in tanks.
Objective of the project is to raise awarness in resource management, improve bio diversity particularly in homesteads, strengthening farmer organizations for common resource managment, land and water conservation on watersheds
Beneficiaries realize what is good for them when they notice the pleasant transformations of the environment around them, as a result of the restoration of their village tank and the moisture laden environ. Collected large capacity of water promise the possibility of working their fields in both Yala and Maha seasons. This will prove a sufficient incentive for their y participation in project activitie
Objective of the project is to raise awarness in resource management, improve bio diversity particularly in homesteads, strengthening farmer organizations for common resource managment, land and water conservation on watersheds
Beneficiaries realize what is good for them when they notice the pleasant transformations of the environment around them, as a result of the restoration of their village tank and the moisture laden environ. Collected large capacity of water promise the possibility of working their fields in both Yala and Maha seasons. This will prove a sufficient incentive for their y participation in project activitie
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Project Snapshot
Grantee:
Women Development Foundation
Country:
Sri lanka
Area Of Work:
Land Degradation
Grant Amount:
US$ 29,409.00
Co-Financing Cash:
US$ 1,512.00
Co-Financing in-Kind:
US$ 2,581.00
Project Number:
SRL/05/14
Status:
Satisfactorily Completed
Project Characteristics and Results
Notable Community Participation
Beneficiaries realize what is good for them when they notice the pleasant transformations of the environment around them, as a result of the restoration of their village tank and the moisture laden environ. Collected large capacity of water promise the possibility of working their fields in both Yala and Maha seasons. This will prove a sufficient incentive for their y participation in project activitie
Significant Participation of Indigenous Peoples
N/A
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SGP Country office contact
Ms. Thanuja Dharmasena
Email:
Ms. Dilisha Gunawardena
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UNDP, 202-204, Bauddhaloka Mawatha, P.O. Box 1505
Colombo 7
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