Islamic Relief Kenya presented lessons learned from irrigation projects in Mandera, Kenya. The projects aimed to improve food security for vulnerable agro-pastoral communities through irrigation farming. Three key projects were discussed: a pilot project funded by IRK, and two subsequent projects funded by Qatar Charity and ECHO. The presentation provided details on project locations, beneficiaries, activities, achievements, challenges and lessons learned. It was noted that irrigation has potential to increase incomes and food security if best practices are followed around issues like water management, diversified cropping, and market access.
This document provides background information about the state of Odisha, India. Some key points:
- Odisha has a population of nearly 40 million people and covers 4.7% of India's total geographic area. Sixty-four percent of the state's area is rainfed.
- Fertilizer consumption in Odisha has increased over time but the nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium ratio of fertilizers used is imbalanced.
- The state faces constraints like limited transportation infrastructure, inadequate storage facilities, and untimely fertilizer supplies.
- To address these issues, Odisha is pursuing initiatives like online fertilizer management systems and e-registration of fertilizer dealers.
The document summarizes a project by Sampurna Gram Vikas Kendra to revive traditional water management systems called Ahar-Pyne in Angra village of Palamu district, Jharkhand. The project aims to renovate Ahars and Pynes to irrigate over 150 acres of land and promote improved agricultural practices to ensure food security and livelihoods for local tribes. Activities included forming water user groups, providing training, renovating irrigation structures, expanding cultivated area, and introducing crops like fish farming. The project benefits over 200 households and has irrigated over 166 acres since 2010, though difficulties with local groups caused some delays.
Midloe Grange Farm: Nutrient Management Case Study Farming Futures
This presentation formed part of the Farming Futures workshop 'Cropping Climate Change: Making business sense of nitrous oxide and the nitrogen cycle'
March 5th 2010
Sasya Syamalam is an organic farming project located in Tandur, Andhra Pradesh. The project covers 250-300 acres of fertile land irrigated by groundwater. It features predominantly mango plantations as well as other crops. Owners can purchase plots starting at 5 acres and benefit from the project's corporate farming model and professional management. The project aims to provide owners with a steady income, healthy produce, and long-term asset appreciation.
GREATER CLEVELAND AREA - NORTHEAST OHIO REGIONAL SEWER DISTRICTU.S. Water Alliance
NEORSD is guiding Cleveland and 61 surrounding communities through two significant wet weather issues – CSOs and stormwater – at a time when Northeast Ohio is losing population and gaining vacancy. NEORSD is approaching these issues with multi-benefit, multi-partner programs that provide maximum value for regional investment. This presentation focuses on Project Clean Lake – NEORSD’s 25-year, $3 billion program to address CSOs with an emphasis on optimizing the mix of cost-effective gray and green infrastructure to achieve a 98% level of CSO capture. Partners will discuss early action green infrastructure projects and NEORSD’s regional approach to stormwater management and CSO control.
This document summarizes Monsanto's strategy for expanding its business through 3 rounds of growth. Round 1 focused on global expansion and capturing value from its Roundup Ready traits. Round 2 aims to introduce second-generation traits with greater benefits. Round 3 will focus on improved food and feed traits, as well as yield traits in the pipeline. Monsanto is positioned to benefit from this strategy through continued seed and trait growth. It expects to achieve a 10% earnings growth rate and strong free cash flow, while completing restructuring to reduce costs.
This document provides background information about the state of Odisha, India. Some key points:
- Odisha has a population of nearly 40 million people and covers 4.7% of India's total geographic area. Sixty-four percent of the state's area is rainfed.
- Fertilizer consumption in Odisha has increased over time but the nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium ratio of fertilizers used is imbalanced.
- The state faces constraints like limited transportation infrastructure, inadequate storage facilities, and untimely fertilizer supplies.
- To address these issues, Odisha is pursuing initiatives like online fertilizer management systems and e-registration of fertilizer dealers.
The document summarizes a project by Sampurna Gram Vikas Kendra to revive traditional water management systems called Ahar-Pyne in Angra village of Palamu district, Jharkhand. The project aims to renovate Ahars and Pynes to irrigate over 150 acres of land and promote improved agricultural practices to ensure food security and livelihoods for local tribes. Activities included forming water user groups, providing training, renovating irrigation structures, expanding cultivated area, and introducing crops like fish farming. The project benefits over 200 households and has irrigated over 166 acres since 2010, though difficulties with local groups caused some delays.
Midloe Grange Farm: Nutrient Management Case Study Farming Futures
This presentation formed part of the Farming Futures workshop 'Cropping Climate Change: Making business sense of nitrous oxide and the nitrogen cycle'
March 5th 2010
Sasya Syamalam is an organic farming project located in Tandur, Andhra Pradesh. The project covers 250-300 acres of fertile land irrigated by groundwater. It features predominantly mango plantations as well as other crops. Owners can purchase plots starting at 5 acres and benefit from the project's corporate farming model and professional management. The project aims to provide owners with a steady income, healthy produce, and long-term asset appreciation.
GREATER CLEVELAND AREA - NORTHEAST OHIO REGIONAL SEWER DISTRICTU.S. Water Alliance
NEORSD is guiding Cleveland and 61 surrounding communities through two significant wet weather issues – CSOs and stormwater – at a time when Northeast Ohio is losing population and gaining vacancy. NEORSD is approaching these issues with multi-benefit, multi-partner programs that provide maximum value for regional investment. This presentation focuses on Project Clean Lake – NEORSD’s 25-year, $3 billion program to address CSOs with an emphasis on optimizing the mix of cost-effective gray and green infrastructure to achieve a 98% level of CSO capture. Partners will discuss early action green infrastructure projects and NEORSD’s regional approach to stormwater management and CSO control.
This document summarizes Monsanto's strategy for expanding its business through 3 rounds of growth. Round 1 focused on global expansion and capturing value from its Roundup Ready traits. Round 2 aims to introduce second-generation traits with greater benefits. Round 3 will focus on improved food and feed traits, as well as yield traits in the pipeline. Monsanto is positioned to benefit from this strategy through continued seed and trait growth. It expects to achieve a 10% earnings growth rate and strong free cash flow, while completing restructuring to reduce costs.
The Gbalin Women Cooperative in Monrovia, Liberia was supported by Oxfam to empower women through sustainable agriculture. Oxfam provided 75 acres of land to the cooperative to grow crops like peppers, peanuts, and rice, helping the women earn a regular income. The cooperative's goal is to increase production so the farm can generate more income for its members and allow more women to join, thereby providing greater support to their children.
Interacting with Social Media to Strengthen Communication StrategiesVisible Technologies
Aberdeen Group research firm is one of the premier analyst firms covering the social media landscape, and Dell is highly regarded as a world-class leader in social media strategy. Don't miss this rare opportunity to hear from both organizations in a live PRWeek/Visible Technologies webcast Interacting with Social Media to Strengthen Communication Strategies, featuring Jeff Zabin, Aberdeen Group research analyst and an industry case study from Bob Pearson, Dell VP of communities and conversations.
Oxfam's Global and Regional Work on InequalityUNDP Eurasia
Oxfam works globally and regionally on issues of inequality through research, advocacy, and policy work. Key efforts include:
1) The Even It Up global campaign launched in 2014 to tackle extreme economic inequality and ensure its reduction is a political priority.
2) Research projects within the global campaign examining inequality trends in BRICS and AM countries and developing advocacy strategies.
3) Inequality advocacy work in Russia and Armenia aligned with the global campaign to translate messages and define long-term strategies.
4) Other regional programs in the Caucasus and Tajikistan focused on food security, gender justice, economic empowerment, and representation for the rural poor.
A route to social change for sustainable development.
Delivered by Global Action Plan International at the 8th European Conference on Sustainable Cities & Towns –
TRANSFORMATIVE ACTION: THE POTENTIAL FOR EUROPE, 27-29 April 2016, Basque Country, Bilbao.
The document summarizes the Red Cross Ready Rating program, which provides a framework for businesses, organizations, and schools to prepare for emergencies. The program offers a self-paced online assessment to measure preparedness, information and resources, and recognition for members' preparedness efforts. It discusses the benefits organizations receive from joining, such as minimizing losses during emergencies and maintaining their brand reputation.
Social Media at Austrian Red Cross Communication.
Background information and best practices.
Presentation for the 2010 Return Delegates Week at Austrian Red Cross
Please help us in this great cause. We are all so blessed - let's share with the one who needs it the most....100% we collect goes to
Islamic relief orphan program.
Please Help make this world a better place for 143 million orphans around the world.
The document discusses the role of microfinance in promoting women's economic empowerment and reducing social exclusion in Bangladesh. It outlines Islamic Relief Worldwide's approach, which integrates microfinance with gender justice and child protection by addressing both individual agency and structural barriers. A case study shows how microfinance helped a woman gain control over her family's income. The document also provides evidence that Islamic Relief's programs in Bangladesh, which combine microfinance, savings, asset provision, and training, have helped thousands of women gain economic opportunities and protected many from issues like child marriage and domestic violence.
Grf synergy in drr bangladesh experience 30 aug 2012Syed Ali
1) The NARRI Consortium was formed by 10 international NGOs to provide comprehensive disaster risk reduction programming in Bangladesh through leveraging each organization's strengths and expertise.
2) Bangladesh faces numerous natural hazards including floods, cyclones, earthquakes, and drought that have killed over 190,000 people and affected over 320 million in the last 30 years. The population and economic activity in high risk areas have also increased vulnerability.
3) By working together, the NARRI Consortium aims to have a greater impact through complementing efforts, avoiding duplications, and gaining credibility for advocacy. The Consortium has reached over 1 million people so far and established strategic partnerships with the government of Bangladesh.
This document is a rollup of over a year's worth of listening and interpreting the voices of the many New Yorkers who woke up suddenly one late fall morning to a new normal: awareness of the imminent threats of climate change to our city and the northeastern seaboard of the United States, through rising seas and the increasing severity of weather patterns.
A new millennium brought a whole set of new challenges, with extraordinary tests to our physical, emotional, and financial capacity to function and succeed. We know from our history the critical role civil society plays in city building, ensuring the broadest public interests are reflected in public policies and development decisions that support a livable and resilient city for all New Yorkers.
Oxfam is an international organization that works to overcome poverty and suffering through development, humanitarian, and campaigning efforts. It has a history dating back to the 1940s and works in over 60 countries with over 3,000 partners. Oxfam believes all people have rights to a sustainable livelihood, basic social services, life and security, having their voices heard, and equity. It is funded through donations, government grants, and trading sales, and utilizes over 1,000 activists, 750,000 campaigners, and 4,053 global staff to carry out its mission.
I am currently working towards developing the foundations for an NGO that is dedicated to the establishment of recreation and resource centers in global communities with the collaborative efforts of diverse groups and foreign governments. This power-point demonstrates the initial framework upon which the organization will be founded.
The creation of The Rockefeller Foundation in 1913 was in itself a marked innovation in the development of modern philanthropy. Foundation staff, trustees and grantees had to learn by doing. The topical chapters in Beyond Charity: A Century of Philanthropy Innovation explore the evolution of the Foundation's practice from the board room to the field office. For professionals or volunteers entering the field of philanthropy, each chapter offers an opening essay that highlights abiding issues in the field. The vivid stories and fascinating characters that illuminate these themes make the history come to life.
Save the Children es una organización no gubernamental que trabaja para promover y proteger los derechos de los niños según la Convención sobre los Derechos del Niño de Naciones Unidas. Su misión es crear un mundo más justo para todos los niños a través de cambios en las políticas, valores sociales y conductas. Save the Children opera en varias provincias de Argentina con enfoque en educación, prevención de violencia y cumplimiento de los derechos del niño.
This document provides a summary of Islamic teachings about environmental stewardship and humanity's responsibility to care for the planet. It discusses how Islam teaches that God created the earth and all life belongs to Him. Humans have been given the role of stewards or caretakers over the natural world. However, environmental damage from pollution, deforestation, and excess resource use is affecting the planet. The poorest communities are most vulnerable to the impacts of climate change like drought and natural disasters. Muslims believe protecting the environment is an important duty. Everyone should do their part by reducing, reusing and recycling to prevent further harm.
The document discusses the concepts of Fairtrade and its alignment with Islamic principles of justice and equity in trade. It provides information on Fairtrade standards such as minimum pricing and premiums that ensure farmers' and workers' livelihoods are supported. The document also highlights teachings from the Quran and hadith that promote fairness, workers' rights, environmental stewardship and contractual agreements. It encourages individuals to consider ethically sourced Fairtrade products and support farmers in poorer nations through their consumer choices.
American redcross PowerPoint templates designed by skilled, experienced and professional graphic designers that are intended to solve the big issue of time consumption. These are fully editable slides and organized in a way to simplify the most complex topics and present it in an attractive manner. You can easily incorporate charts, diagrams and animations along with the content to these layouts in order to explore new technologies and trends of businesses in a unique way. All editable slides are digitally created to pinpoint and clarify the message, and summarize information regarding topic.
Oxfam India's annual report for 2012 summarizes the organization's work over the past year. The report highlights that Oxfam India worked with over 180 partner organizations across seven Indian states in four key program areas: economic justice, essential services, gender justice, and humanitarian response and disaster risk reduction. It provides details on some of the projects undertaken in each of these areas, such as strengthening women farmers' access to land, promoting climate-resilient agricultural practices, securing forest rights for tribal communities, and launching a national food justice campaign.
The DryDev programme aimed to transform lives and landscapes in dryland areas through sustainable rural development. Over six years, it worked with over 164,000 smallholder farmers across five countries in Africa. Key achievements included rehabilitating over 163,000 hectares of land through watershed management and planting over 4.6 million trees. It also increased food security and incomes by expanding irrigation to over 16,000 hectares, utilizing over 950 water harvesting structures, and promoting climate-smart agricultural practices on over 60,000 hectares.
The Gbalin Women Cooperative in Monrovia, Liberia was supported by Oxfam to empower women through sustainable agriculture. Oxfam provided 75 acres of land to the cooperative to grow crops like peppers, peanuts, and rice, helping the women earn a regular income. The cooperative's goal is to increase production so the farm can generate more income for its members and allow more women to join, thereby providing greater support to their children.
Interacting with Social Media to Strengthen Communication StrategiesVisible Technologies
Aberdeen Group research firm is one of the premier analyst firms covering the social media landscape, and Dell is highly regarded as a world-class leader in social media strategy. Don't miss this rare opportunity to hear from both organizations in a live PRWeek/Visible Technologies webcast Interacting with Social Media to Strengthen Communication Strategies, featuring Jeff Zabin, Aberdeen Group research analyst and an industry case study from Bob Pearson, Dell VP of communities and conversations.
Oxfam's Global and Regional Work on InequalityUNDP Eurasia
Oxfam works globally and regionally on issues of inequality through research, advocacy, and policy work. Key efforts include:
1) The Even It Up global campaign launched in 2014 to tackle extreme economic inequality and ensure its reduction is a political priority.
2) Research projects within the global campaign examining inequality trends in BRICS and AM countries and developing advocacy strategies.
3) Inequality advocacy work in Russia and Armenia aligned with the global campaign to translate messages and define long-term strategies.
4) Other regional programs in the Caucasus and Tajikistan focused on food security, gender justice, economic empowerment, and representation for the rural poor.
A route to social change for sustainable development.
Delivered by Global Action Plan International at the 8th European Conference on Sustainable Cities & Towns –
TRANSFORMATIVE ACTION: THE POTENTIAL FOR EUROPE, 27-29 April 2016, Basque Country, Bilbao.
The document summarizes the Red Cross Ready Rating program, which provides a framework for businesses, organizations, and schools to prepare for emergencies. The program offers a self-paced online assessment to measure preparedness, information and resources, and recognition for members' preparedness efforts. It discusses the benefits organizations receive from joining, such as minimizing losses during emergencies and maintaining their brand reputation.
Social Media at Austrian Red Cross Communication.
Background information and best practices.
Presentation for the 2010 Return Delegates Week at Austrian Red Cross
Please help us in this great cause. We are all so blessed - let's share with the one who needs it the most....100% we collect goes to
Islamic relief orphan program.
Please Help make this world a better place for 143 million orphans around the world.
The document discusses the role of microfinance in promoting women's economic empowerment and reducing social exclusion in Bangladesh. It outlines Islamic Relief Worldwide's approach, which integrates microfinance with gender justice and child protection by addressing both individual agency and structural barriers. A case study shows how microfinance helped a woman gain control over her family's income. The document also provides evidence that Islamic Relief's programs in Bangladesh, which combine microfinance, savings, asset provision, and training, have helped thousands of women gain economic opportunities and protected many from issues like child marriage and domestic violence.
Grf synergy in drr bangladesh experience 30 aug 2012Syed Ali
1) The NARRI Consortium was formed by 10 international NGOs to provide comprehensive disaster risk reduction programming in Bangladesh through leveraging each organization's strengths and expertise.
2) Bangladesh faces numerous natural hazards including floods, cyclones, earthquakes, and drought that have killed over 190,000 people and affected over 320 million in the last 30 years. The population and economic activity in high risk areas have also increased vulnerability.
3) By working together, the NARRI Consortium aims to have a greater impact through complementing efforts, avoiding duplications, and gaining credibility for advocacy. The Consortium has reached over 1 million people so far and established strategic partnerships with the government of Bangladesh.
This document is a rollup of over a year's worth of listening and interpreting the voices of the many New Yorkers who woke up suddenly one late fall morning to a new normal: awareness of the imminent threats of climate change to our city and the northeastern seaboard of the United States, through rising seas and the increasing severity of weather patterns.
A new millennium brought a whole set of new challenges, with extraordinary tests to our physical, emotional, and financial capacity to function and succeed. We know from our history the critical role civil society plays in city building, ensuring the broadest public interests are reflected in public policies and development decisions that support a livable and resilient city for all New Yorkers.
Oxfam is an international organization that works to overcome poverty and suffering through development, humanitarian, and campaigning efforts. It has a history dating back to the 1940s and works in over 60 countries with over 3,000 partners. Oxfam believes all people have rights to a sustainable livelihood, basic social services, life and security, having their voices heard, and equity. It is funded through donations, government grants, and trading sales, and utilizes over 1,000 activists, 750,000 campaigners, and 4,053 global staff to carry out its mission.
I am currently working towards developing the foundations for an NGO that is dedicated to the establishment of recreation and resource centers in global communities with the collaborative efforts of diverse groups and foreign governments. This power-point demonstrates the initial framework upon which the organization will be founded.
The creation of The Rockefeller Foundation in 1913 was in itself a marked innovation in the development of modern philanthropy. Foundation staff, trustees and grantees had to learn by doing. The topical chapters in Beyond Charity: A Century of Philanthropy Innovation explore the evolution of the Foundation's practice from the board room to the field office. For professionals or volunteers entering the field of philanthropy, each chapter offers an opening essay that highlights abiding issues in the field. The vivid stories and fascinating characters that illuminate these themes make the history come to life.
Save the Children es una organización no gubernamental que trabaja para promover y proteger los derechos de los niños según la Convención sobre los Derechos del Niño de Naciones Unidas. Su misión es crear un mundo más justo para todos los niños a través de cambios en las políticas, valores sociales y conductas. Save the Children opera en varias provincias de Argentina con enfoque en educación, prevención de violencia y cumplimiento de los derechos del niño.
This document provides a summary of Islamic teachings about environmental stewardship and humanity's responsibility to care for the planet. It discusses how Islam teaches that God created the earth and all life belongs to Him. Humans have been given the role of stewards or caretakers over the natural world. However, environmental damage from pollution, deforestation, and excess resource use is affecting the planet. The poorest communities are most vulnerable to the impacts of climate change like drought and natural disasters. Muslims believe protecting the environment is an important duty. Everyone should do their part by reducing, reusing and recycling to prevent further harm.
The document discusses the concepts of Fairtrade and its alignment with Islamic principles of justice and equity in trade. It provides information on Fairtrade standards such as minimum pricing and premiums that ensure farmers' and workers' livelihoods are supported. The document also highlights teachings from the Quran and hadith that promote fairness, workers' rights, environmental stewardship and contractual agreements. It encourages individuals to consider ethically sourced Fairtrade products and support farmers in poorer nations through their consumer choices.
American redcross PowerPoint templates designed by skilled, experienced and professional graphic designers that are intended to solve the big issue of time consumption. These are fully editable slides and organized in a way to simplify the most complex topics and present it in an attractive manner. You can easily incorporate charts, diagrams and animations along with the content to these layouts in order to explore new technologies and trends of businesses in a unique way. All editable slides are digitally created to pinpoint and clarify the message, and summarize information regarding topic.
Oxfam India's annual report for 2012 summarizes the organization's work over the past year. The report highlights that Oxfam India worked with over 180 partner organizations across seven Indian states in four key program areas: economic justice, essential services, gender justice, and humanitarian response and disaster risk reduction. It provides details on some of the projects undertaken in each of these areas, such as strengthening women farmers' access to land, promoting climate-resilient agricultural practices, securing forest rights for tribal communities, and launching a national food justice campaign.
The DryDev programme aimed to transform lives and landscapes in dryland areas through sustainable rural development. Over six years, it worked with over 164,000 smallholder farmers across five countries in Africa. Key achievements included rehabilitating over 163,000 hectares of land through watershed management and planting over 4.6 million trees. It also increased food security and incomes by expanding irrigation to over 16,000 hectares, utilizing over 950 water harvesting structures, and promoting climate-smart agricultural practices on over 60,000 hectares.
The document summarizes the participatory irrigation management of the Waghod Irrigation Project in Maharashtra, India. It describes how forming water user associations improved water distribution and agricultural productivity. Water entitlements were established, water use became more efficient, and crop yields and farmer incomes increased. Community management of irrigation infrastructure through local water user associations enhanced water security, equitable access, and the sustainable management of water resources for the region.
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This document summarizes a proposed project to empower vulnerable households in Idleb Governorate, Syria through intercropping agriculture. The project would support 1,000 households in Kafr Takharim and Armanaz sub-districts over 6 months with a budget of 113,815 euros. It aims to improve food security and incomes by having olive farmers intercrop legumes to improve soil fertility while reducing costs, and partnering each IDP household with a host household to share land and improve relations. Training would be provided on intercropping techniques and agreements formalized between partner households. Inputs like seeds and fertilizer would be distributed to beneficiaries.
The document discusses the need for a new paradigm in groundwater management in rainfed areas. It argues that past programs that brought investments, decisions, and knowledge to local communities have been successful. For groundwater management, it suggests taking a similar participatory approach focused on secure access to groundwater for all households to ensure crop security and livelihood stability. Case studies show how communities have collectively managed groundwater resources through pooling borewells and sharing water. The document calls for public investments to trigger such community-driven solutions and the development of a new localized knowledge system to support groundwater management goals.
Grameen Sahara works to promote sustainable livelihoods through various livelihood support programs and projects in rural Assam, India. Their key projects include: 1) a Diversion Based Irrigation project that provides water for agriculture to over 2000 farmers across 13 villages without electricity; 2) a System of Rice Intensification promotion project that trains over 2200 farmers; and 3) microfinance and handicraft projects. The irrigation project has led to increased food production and security for farmers by facilitating kitchen gardening and multi-cropping. However, challenges remain in expanding coverage and promoting new agricultural practices among traditional farmers.
The document provides an overview of the Barind Multipurpose Development Authority (BMDA). Some key details include:
- BMDA was established in 1992 to oversee agricultural development projects in 6 districts of Rajshahi division.
- It has implemented various irrigation, afforestation, rural infrastructure and drinking water projects.
- Some of the major projects include installing over 14,820 deep tube wells for irrigation, re-excavating 1,537 km of canals and ponds, and planting over 2.7 crore trees.
- These projects have helped increase crop yields, reduce temperatures, and improve livelihoods in the Barind area.
(1) The document discusses improved cookstoves and densified cooking fuel products that provide environmental and social benefits in Senegal. (2) It seeks an equity investment of $225,000 for a 2500 ton per year facility producing the densified cooking fuel. (3) The document also presents a concept for a 1 megawatt electricity project using Typha biomass that could generate over $700,000 in annual revenue while providing nutrient removal and carbon credit benefits.
This document provides an overview of rice production in Ethiopia. It discusses Ethiopia's climate zones, the introduction and growth of rice cultivation, production potentials, major rice growing ecologies and current recommended practices. It also outlines constraints to production such as abiotic factors, biotic factors, socioeconomic challenges and constraints to rice research. Opportunities for growth including policy support, varieties, dissemination channels and research partners are presented. Achievements in technology development, ongoing research activities, relevant institutions and the linkage between research and extension are summarized.
The document summarizes the objectives and implementation of Diversion Based Irrigation (DBI) projects in tribal villages in India. The key points are:
1) The first phase from 2012-2014 implemented DBI in 4 villages benefiting 180 households. The second ongoing phase since 2014 covers 4 more villages and 322 households.
2) The objectives are to provide irrigation, improve agriculture, enhance livelihoods, empower farmers and communities, and strengthen local institutions.
3) Implementation has led to increased crop cultivation, incomes, food security, forest protection, and women's participation in the villages.
4) Challenges included opposition from some groups, difficult terrain, and dependence on forest resources. Community
The document discusses efforts to regenerate diversion-based irrigation (DBI) on the Devnadi river in Sinnar Block, Nashik District, Maharashtra with community participation. It provides background on the drought-prone area and history of the traditional DBI system using bandharas. The system broke down by 1995 due to various social and economic changes. Recent initiatives led by Yuva Mitra have repaired canals and bandharas, formed water user associations, introduced new crops and farming practices, and leveraged funds to expand DBI, benefiting over 1,000 households. Challenges include government interference and the need for integrated long-term support to sustain community-managed irrigation.
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The document summarizes the Equitable Payment Watershed Services (EPWS) program in Tanzania's Uluguru Mountains. The program aims to improve watershed management and livelihoods through establishing markets for watershed services. Key points:
1) The program identifies local communities as sellers of watershed services and companies as buyers, with sellers implementing conservation practices in exchange for payment.
2) Over 700 farmers have benefited from improved agricultural practices, increased yields, and higher incomes from crop sales.
3) However, initial costs are high and long-term impacts will take time, while engaging buyers and including landless groups remains challenging.
This document proposes establishing a cluster shrimp farm model in Sri Lanka to develop the rural shrimp aquaculture industry. A cluster farm would be set up in Vattawan village comprising 50 hectares of infrastructure like roads, water inlets/outlets, and electricity. 27 local beneficiaries would each farm 0.5 hectares, supported by an experienced investor managing the entire cluster. The government would provide land and infrastructure while the investor provides working capital and technical support. This model aims to generate livelihoods for 200 families and produce 200 metric tons of shrimp for export annually.
Presented by: Erika Styger, SRI International Network and Resources Center (SRI-Rice)
Presented at: IRC Pre-Congress SRI Day
Presented on: November 8, 2010
1) An earthen dam was constructed in Jhalara village with support from RF BIJ, storing 446,000 cubic meters of water. This irrigates 217 hectares of private land and benefits 250 families.
2) A study was conducted interviewing 91 households to analyze changes brought by the dam. It found a significant increase in rabi crop production and income for small/marginal farmers, and overall crop yields and incomes have more than doubled since the dam's construction.
3) To ensure sustainability, the villagers formed a water user group that collects fees for irrigation water to fund future dam maintenance without relying on outside support. While impacts have been positive, the summary notes there is still potential for
ADB-WPES-Project magazine (Eng) 2012.04.15Ali Morgan
The project established 69 new and rehabilitated water points across 10 soums, making 195,000 hectares of additional rangeland available to 900 herder households. It provided training to herder groups on rangeland management, resulting in 71 groups developing management plans and concluding contracts to improve degraded lands. Non-agricultural training led to the establishment of cooperatives and businesses, generating sales of 130 million MNT and increasing revolving funds. The project disseminated materials on management practices and its results, demonstrating a model for sustainable livestock production.
1. The Diversion Channel Based Irrigation Project Nandurbar was started in April 2009 in Nandurbar District, Maharashtra and is sponsored by the Jamsetji Tata Trust.
2. The project aims to increase irrigation areas, assure irrigation availability, and mobilize farmers for proper water distribution through constructing impounding structures, channels, and distribution chambers across 11 villages.
3. Over 380 families across 15 sites now have access to irrigation, enabling year-round cultivation and increased yields for crops like maize, groundnuts, wheat, and vegetables.
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LAND USE LAND COVER AND NDVI OF MIRZAPUR DISTRICT, UPRAHUL
This Dissertation explores the particular circumstances of Mirzapur, a region located in the
core of India. Mirzapur, with its varied terrains and abundant biodiversity, offers an optimal
environment for investigating the changes in vegetation cover dynamics. Our study utilizes
advanced technologies such as GIS (Geographic Information Systems) and Remote sensing to
analyze the transformations that have taken place over the course of a decade.
The complex relationship between human activities and the environment has been the focus
of extensive research and worry. As the global community grapples with swift urbanization,
population expansion, and economic progress, the effects on natural ecosystems are becoming
more evident. A crucial element of this impact is the alteration of vegetation cover, which plays a
significant role in maintaining the ecological equilibrium of our planet.Land serves as the foundation for all human activities and provides the necessary materials for
these activities. As the most crucial natural resource, its utilization by humans results in different
'Land uses,' which are determined by both human activities and the physical characteristics of the
land.
The utilization of land is impacted by human needs and environmental factors. In countries
like India, rapid population growth and the emphasis on extensive resource exploitation can lead
to significant land degradation, adversely affecting the region's land cover.
Therefore, human intervention has significantly influenced land use patterns over many
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Khf kenya irrigation_mandera_presentation_ir_31_oct08
1. Islamic Relief Kenya
Irrigation Projects in Mandera
Lessons learned
Presented by: Yesuf Abdella Mohammed
IRK, Head of Mission
Friday, October 31, 2008
y, ,
Nairobi, Kenya
2. Content
1. Overview of IR operation area
2. IR’s Programmes in Mandera
3. Irrigation in Mandera Baseline Info
Mandera-
4. Overall objective of irrigation projects & their location
Current staffing & office structure
5. The Process
6. Detailed information, progress/achievement per
project
7. Simple cost benefit analysis (CBA)
8. Challenges encountered & corrective measures
9. Lessons learned, recommendation & future direction
10.
10 Key messages
3. 1. Overview of IR Operational
area M d
Mandera
• Pop= 311,777;
• Drought recurrence
followed by flood
become very
frequent
• 70 % pop. relief
dependent
• 4 clans (3main)
• IR O
Operates in 7 out
t i t
of 18 Divisions
(106,000 benef.)
• Other INGOs; AAH
AAH,
SC/UK, VSF
• Pastoralism & the
mainstayy
7. 2. IR’s Programmes in Mandera
1. Nutrition
2.
2 WATSAN
3. Livelihood
a. I i t d Agriculture
Irrigated A i lt
b. Micro-Credit
4. Orphans
5. Education
8. 3.
3 IRRIGATION IN MANDERA
Baseline info of irrigation
• Daua River bounds Kenya & Eth along Mandera district for 150Km
• Flows 9 months/yr in normal years
• Annual rainfall 250mm distributed into 2 rainy seasons (
y (Long: April-
g p
June and Short: October- November)
• 3 cropping seasons possible per year by irrigation due to short growing
period (Temperature Avg. 32 but can go a high as 39; hence high
photosynthesis and h
h t th i d hence ET)
• Land owned by county council but by town council in central division
• Soils: Reddish varying texture; fine sandy loamy or clay & v. calcareous
(salinity along Daua R)
• Flat topography and subject for flooding in low lying areas
• Intl river posing problem of not putting permanent diversion dam
• Traditional irrigation practice using low head pumps
• Potentially irrigable area 10,500ha (Irrigation Dept)
11. 4.
4 Overall objective of irrigation
projects & their location
Improve food security of vulnerable
agro pastoral
agro-pastoral dropouts through
enhanced livelihood activities to
enable them lead a self reliant life
while contributing to sustained
economy of th t
f the target locations and
tl ti d
the broader Mandera District
12. Project sites/locations
ECHO funded
ongoing
Qatar Ch i
Q Charity
funded -
ongoing
1stt pilot IR
il
funded
completed
13. 5. The
5 Th process
1.
1 COMMUNITY CONSULTATION, TARGETTING
CONSULTATION TARGETTING,
PLANNING & MEETING
14. The process cont…
• MOU signed with the MoWI, PS
• Community, local admin and MoA together with IR staffs identified
agreed upon project area/site & 60 beneficiaries
• Beneficiaries organized in 6 Irr groups ea 10 members
Irr.
• Beneficiaries selected 20 early adopters/group leaders for exchange
visit to similar areas with success story
• Exchange visit organized by the MoWI funding and facilitation
• Participants of exchange visit shared lessons to all other members
• Beneficiaries discussed on the planned actives and clear roles and
responsibilities crafted- direct support of IR’s inputs (apart from
technical) ending after one cropping season
• MOU signed between irr groups and IR
• Survey and design of canal, pump site etc concluded by IR/community
• Beneficiaries mobilized for action
19. Handover of inputs
IRK staff interprets the pump Girrisa central farmers
characteristics to farmers posing for a photo after
and Rhamu during handing
nd Rh m d ing h nding receiving seeds from IRK
e ei ing eed f om
over
33. ( IR funded 1st pilot project-
impl. in
i l i 2007)
Project Total Area in Benefic. Status
Location C
Cost Acre HH
Euros
Become
Hareri 44,000 60 60 (6 Irr. operational &
Group & run by
6 pump) beneficiaries
b fi i i
Total 44,000 60
34. ( Qatar Charity funded 2008 )
funded-
Project cost location Ben. HHs Status
Girrisa 45 1st harvest
Rhamu 45 1st harvest
115,000
Shantole
Sh t l 45 1st h
harvest
t
Yabicho 45 1st harvest
Total 180 (18 Irr
Group &
Cost 115,000 pumps
35. Activities/achievements of Qatar
Charity Project
Mobilized, selected , registered & formed 18
Small Irrigation groups of 10 farmers each
Assorted farm tools and equipment
distributed to 180 farmers
Supported 180 farmers to reclaim over 180
acres of land thro’ hiring a tractor for land
preparation
Canal construction and land preparation by
farmers
36. Activities/achievements of Qatar
Charity Project Cont …
18 pump set ea 8 HP capacity & 17lt/sec
capacity distributed
Trained
T i d over 72 pump operators across th
t the
18 farmers groups on Pump operation and
maintenance
Constructed over 15 Pump seats and stilling
basins
Procured and distributed over 1.5 tons of
assorted seeds
37. Activities/achievements of Qatar
Charity Project Cont …
IR has so far distributed 40L of Diesel
per farmer to 180 farmers (7200 lt)
Changed the notion of farmers from
being recipients of hand to mouth relief
food to self sufficiency
Improved in nutritional status & income
Benefited the general public through
supply of food/fodder-market exchange
38. ECHO Funded- 2008/9
Project location No. of Status
(IFSDAA) Ben./ Acre
Sala 150/150 Canal con. on
going,
going pump
mobilized, land
prepared, crops
Irrigation p
planted using RF
g
Qumbiso 120/120 ,, ,, ,,
Cost: 276,000
Euros (out of
700,000 Euros Hareri 130/130 ,, ,, ,,
ECHO funded
project)
Total;
400/400
39. Indicators of result ECHO
funded project:
• 400 vulnerable farmers supported to engage in irrigated
farming to become food secure within one farming season
(2 Irr seasons).
• 400 acres of land put under food crops and fodder
cultivation
• 324 MT of foods and 400 MT of fodder harvested per irr.
season
Activities related to the result
• Community mobilisation and beneficiary selection
• Survey, design & construction of canals & pump seats
• Land preparation
• Installation of irrigation pump sets
• Supply of fuel and engine oil for pump sets
• Training of farmers in extension & pump set operation
• Supply of certified seeds & limited pesticides
40. ECHO project progress to date
• 40 irrigation groups formed
• 400 Acre reclaimed through bush clearing
• 160 Acres planted using the recent rains,
• Hand tools distributed to all 400
• Pumps seat and canal design on progress
P t d ld i
• Procurement of 30 pump sets at its final stage &
installation to start this week
• 4000 lt of fuel distributed
• 40 Farmers Field School (FFS) formed
41. 7. CBA in Euros for HH at
2MT/Acre/season
(
(2-3 production seasons/yr possible)
p y p )
Productio Cost/yr Gross GM/Acre
n in Mt income
•Maize 184 192 288
2MT/Acre/ +
season 280
•Fodder/ crop
472
aftermath
Vegetables
V t bl 333 900 567
42. 8.
8 Challenges encountered &
corrective measures undertaken
Soil Salinity- Irr Water Mgt, select non saline affected
area
Floods- select areas less prone to flooding for
p g
irrigation and locate pumps in safe/protected site
Insect and pest- IPM
Loose of water through seepage canal lining & water
seepage-
mgt training
Low level of education, hence poor adoption rates to
modern technology. gy
Culture/land tenure; practice unfavorable to women
beneficiaries- sensitization and awareness raising
Poor market infrastructures
Conflict and insecurity in Mandera and Somalia
43. Major farm level
challenges
– S li it
Salinity
– Insect & Pest
– Loose of water
through
seepage
44. 8. Lessons learned,
recommendation & future
direction
• Animal traction through (DAT) to
complement land preparation by tractor
• Diversification of crops through mixed or
intercropping to increase output p unit
pp g p per
area.
• Growing high value crops such as Oil
crops sunflower, cotton, simsim, f it &
fl tt i i fruit
vegetable
45. Lessons learned,
recommendation & future
direction cont…
• Promote production of fodder, encourage
seed bulking and fodder banking
• Addition of value to crops through
processing incases of oil or fruit crops.
• Utili ti of crop b
Utilization f by-products as f dd
d t fodder
(cotton, simsim & sunflower cake and
maize stalks)
• Use of farmyard manure to enrich soil
fertility hence promoting sustainable
organic farming
46. Recommendations
• Permanent lining on the canals & stilling b i to reduce water
P li i h l illi basins d
loss through surface seepage & erosion control
• DAT (Draught Animal Technology) be re-introduced in the
region
• Promote seed bulking and fodder banking for both exotic and
indigenous crops (S d grass, P l millet, G
i di (Sudan Pearl ill t Green l f
leaf
desmodium, Green gram ,pigeon peas, cow peas)
• More funds be geared towards improvement in market
information, links and opportunities for the farm produce.
• Soil fertility, salinity and water management strategies be
strengthened.
t th d
47. Future Directions
• Training farmers on Good Agronomic practices
• Formation of farmers co-operatives for
effective/efficient input output market
ff i / ffi i i k
• Setting up more Farmers Field Schools or Common
interest groups that will act as centers of extension
education/dissemination of modern farming
techniques
• Training of trainees and community Ag. extension
g y g
workers to improve farmers production skill and
knowledge
• Close monitoring of early warning info for
g y g
contingency plan incase of failure rains in Ethiopian
highlands
• Replication of same efforts in collaboration with
p
ALRMP & COCOOP making use of EMOP FFW
48. 9. Key messages
• Good intentions of saving lives through food aid (but if
improperly managed/targeted) can kill livelihood; hence
dependency syndromes
• W should push f such l
We h ld h for h long term interventions t cut
t i t ti to t
the adverse impacts of recurrent droughts from happening
as vulnerables who already run out of asset can easily
fallback
• In doing so we can also ensure channeling aid with all the
dignity and self-reliance
• Given the current hicks of food price and its
p
unavailability in the market good to think of producing
crops within 3 months
• Irrigation is only one of the number of alt livelihood
options for ASAL areas hence not a panacea Need to
areas- panacea.
explore other options while tapping irrigation opportunity.