Found 10 projects
Dayak Farmers: Land Guardians and Entrepreneurs of Indonesia Central Kalimantan
“Dayak Farmers: Land Guardianas and Entrepreneurs of Indonesia Central Kalimantan” is a EuropeAid project realized through the cooperation of three organizations, including Weltweit. At the heart of the action is the strengthening of civil society in Central Kalimantan, Borneo as an independent actor of good governance. In a region where external economic forces—such as palm oil plantation expansion, illegal mining and the potential implementation of carbon credit schemes over the forest by outside actors—continue to erode traditional livelihoods and ecological resilience, we aim to enhance the capacities of Community-Based Organisations (CBOs) across at least 25 villages, including 10 Dayak Indigenous communities and 15 farmer groups. This will be realized by equipping these grassroots organisations with the tools and knowledge to advocate for land rights, engage in participatory governance, and pursue sustainable livelihoods.
Project GAERS – Training Farmers to Develop Natural Fertilizers in Farm Laboratories and through Whatsapp in Nigeria
The GAERS project aims to train smallholder farmers in Sokoto State, Nigeria, in the development and use of natural fertilisers. In thisregion over 87.73% of the population lives below the poverty line and agriculture is affected by high production costs and insufficient government support. Selected farmers learn how to produce natural fertilisers and pesticides from local resources. They are supported by volunteers, who will disseminate the knowledge in the region. The aim is to reduce dependence on expensive chemical fertilisers, increase soil fertility and thus improve yields. The farmers learn how to use microorganisms and biological methods to improve the soil through online and face-to-face training.
Matutuine Bamboo Park
60 hectares of land in the border area of the Maputo nature reserve have been severely damaged by the removal of sand for the construction of a road that connects Maputo city with the coastal town of Ponto do Ouro and runs through the Matutuine district. The devastated soil and the illegal extraction of further sand from the open areas prevent the colonisation of valuable flora and fauna.
As a pilot project, bamboo is to be planted for the ecological restoration of 12 hectares of degraded land. A mixed forest of endemic and exotic bamboo species with characteristics adapted to the micro-ecology of the landscape will help to restore soil stability and increase biodiversity. In the next step, the project envisages the creation of a park with leisure facilities within the bamboo forest, which will provide jobs and income for the local population