Soil and Water Conservation

Soil and Water Conservation (SWC) activities

This project is centred on the aim to contribute in reducing poverty and enhance food security of farming households and communities primarily through natural resources (soil, water, forest) conservation, sustainable management and responsible use. This project is financed by “Ferster foundation” Switzerland.

The main activities of the project (DRD-SWC):

• Soil and water conservation and management 
• Irrigation development 
  • Canal work
  • Vegetable and fruit tree distribution 
  • Animal fodder production
• Portable water development 
  • Cistern construction 
• Income generating activities 
  • Chicken production
  • Beekeeping 
• Capacity building (farmers, Governmental experts and project staff)