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Accompanying program for sustainable land management and agroecological transition in the Arusha region in Tanzania

Accompanying program for sustainable land management and agroecological transition in the Arusha region in Tanzania

Overall objective

The aim of the Kilimo Endelevu Arusha project is to support the emergence of a sustainable food system in the region, in order to strengthen the resilience of local populations.

Specific intervention area

10 villages in Arusha region.

Project objectives
  • Strengthen the food security and economic viability of family farms through sustainable land management and agroecological intensification.
  • Accompany the territory’s stakeholders in setting up an institutional and social environment that facilitates the deployment of sustainable land management and agroecological intensification.
Key figures
48

hectares of degraded land have been restored.

84 000

trees have been planted.

399

female farmers and 188 male farmers have been trained in agroecological practices.

345

students have been educated about environmental protection.

Main activities carried out
  • Training and technical support for family farms in 10 villages on agricultural production, livestock, post-harvest management, and marketing.
  • Restoration of degraded lands in the ten villages.
  • Setting up short marketing channels and training of restaurateurs and sellers.
  • Awareness-raising among the citizens of the Arusha region about healthy, local, and sustainable food.
  • Sensitization and advocacy with local and national authorities.
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Acronym​

Kilimo Endelevu Arusha

Country and/or area of intervention

Tanzania

Project date

2022 - 2025

Coordinator

Centre d'Actions et de Réalisations Internationales

Budget

1 197 955 €

Partners

Iles de paix , MVIWAARUSHA , Pays Coeur d'Hérault , Recoda , Terre Nourricière

Financial backers

AFD , Fondation MIROVA FORWARD , Iles de Paix , Région Occitanie
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