GENDER AND HIV/AIDS N°3
Project proposal
Support to small businesses run by women
of vegetation and trees
LOCATION: Manica Town Municipal Council.
DURATION: 3 months.
DURATION: 12 months.
BENEFICIARIES: Women and children.
BENEFICIARIES: Local communities infrastructure affected by erosion.
ESTIMATED COST: USD 50,000 BACKGROUND: In Manica, several neighbourhoods and communities are experiencing an increase in household incomes and an improvement in children’s diet. This progress has been possible thanks to a poultrybreeding programme that is being made accessible to poor households. OBJECTIVES: (1) Improved diet for orphans and poor children. (2) Strengthened income generation for female-headed households. MAIN OUTPUTS: Increased poultry stock for consumption and for sale.
PROJECT PROPOSALS - MANICA
ENVIRONMENT Erosion control and replacement N°4
LOCATION: Manica Town Municipal Council.
IMPLEMENTING PARTNERS: Local communities from “7 de Abril” and “Vumba” neighbourhoods.
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Project proposal
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IMPLEMENTING PARTNERS: Local communities vulnerable to erosion, Faculty of Architecture at University of Eduardo Mondlane, NGOs, and Central Government. ESTIMATED COST: US$150,000 BACKGROUND: Widespread erosion in Manica is affecting the security of households and public infrastructure. Human activities and the failure to replace vegetation are causing the rapid degradation of soils and slopes. OBJECTIVES: (1) Soil replacement and stabilization. (2) Replacement of vegetation and trees. (3) Public education about soil and coastal protection.
MAIN ACTIVITIES: (1)Purchase of materials and feed. (2) Purchase of 500 chickens for breeding. (3) Training.
ACTIVITIES: (1) Enhance soil quality with biological material or soil replacement, controlling for erosion and stabilization. (2) Planting of new vegetation and trees. (3) Public education about soil and coastal protection.
IMPLEMENTATION: Implementation will involve the participation of local communities and communitybased organizations.
OUTPUTS: Implementation will consist of surveys, studies, debates with stakeholders, and execution in a participatory and transparent manner.