{"id":3682,"date":"2022-10-11T09:25:08","date_gmt":"2022-10-11T07:25:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mission-21.org\/?post_type=projekte&p=3682"},"modified":"2026-07-21T15:41:34","modified_gmt":"2026-07-21T13:41:34","slug":"climate-protect-women-strengthen-sustainable-agriculture-in-tanzania","status":"publish","type":"projekte","link":"https:\/\/www.mission-21.org\/en\/projekte\/klima-schuetzen-frauen-staerken-nachhaltige-landwirtschaft-in-tansania\/","title":{"rendered":"Protecting the climate, empowering women: Sustainable Agriculture in Tanzania"},"content":{"rendered":"

Background information<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In the Usangu Basin in Tanzania\u2019s Mbarali District, climate change and deforestation are contributing to desertification in this semiarid region. This also threatens the region\u2019s river water supply. This, in turn, has far-reaching consequences for the region\u2019s natural ecology and its supply of hydropower. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The region\u2019s increasingly high population density and the appeal of rice and peanuts as cash crops have led smallholder farming families to intensify their agricultural production. The use of agricultural chemicals is causing soil contamination. This environmental pollution further worsens living conditions. Most of the farming in the region is rain-fed. Droughts and severe flooding\u2014exacerbated by deforestation\u2014are causing food insecurity and health problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Justification and effectiveness of the agricultural project in the Mbarali district<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The promotion of ecological agroforestry is important for the Mbarali district and its inhabitants for the following reasons:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Prevention of soil erosion and siltation of the water infrastructure.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Cooling of the microclimate and shading options.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Increase in groundwater recharge.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Protection of the river catchment area for natural ecology and hydroelectricity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Providing residents and their livestock with clean drinking water<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Increased income for project participants through increased agricultural and forestry production.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Development of sustainable agricultural production for the local market.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Project Objectives:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    • Improved access to a stable and clean water supply in Mbarali District at six project sites to date. Plans are in place to add another site in 2026.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Protection of the environment through the cultivation and planting of different tree species<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Economic Empowerment of Women's Groups Through the Establishment of Savings and Loan Groups<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Improved Nutrition for Participating Families<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      Target group<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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      • 240 Sukuma and Masai women<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • 40 multipliers from parishes and politics<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • More than 5,000 people benefit indirectly from a safe drinking water supply and a more balanced diet.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        Activities<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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        • Agroecological training in the Massai and Sukuma communities<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Construction and expansion of water infrastructure (solar-powered wells, tanks, pipes) and watering troughs for livestock<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Establishment of tree nurseries and demonstration areas<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Planting heat-resistant tree varieties and creating vegetable gardens<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Sensitization of the population by trained key persons in order to increase the demand for seedlings and tree products. This raises awareness of agroecology and the importance of tree planting<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Study tours for key figures in organic agriculture, aimed at professional development and the further advancement of the project<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

          Project progress<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

          In 2025, another well was drilled and equipped with tanks and solar pumps. A reliable supply of clean drinking water is now guaranteed at six locations for a total of around 5300 inhabitants. The water is also used as a source of drinking water for livestock and to irrigate tree nurseries and demonstration fields. The tree varieties selected for reforestation are well adapted to the dry climate and improve soil quality. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

          At all six project locations, \u00abforest gardens\u00bb were created in which not only trees but also vegetable plants grow. The existing irrigation also increased the harvest yield on existing vegetable fields and increased the income of the women and their families. There are a total of twelve women's groups with 250 members at the six project locations. The women are trained in agroecology and closely supported in the implementation of the project. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

          For the first time, products such as tea and soap could be made from the seeds of the Moringa trees at two locations, which were quickly sold out. In addition, new plants could be grown from their own 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