Project Objectives:
- Introduce Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) practices to 500+ smallholder farmers across Zanzibar.
- Enhance soil health and water management through regenerative agriculture and low-cost irrigation systems.
- Establish 10 community demonstration farms to serve as living labs for training and innovation.
- Increase yields of staple crops by 30% within two years, contributing directly to local food security.
- Empower women and youth by providing targeted agricultural training, financial literacy, and market access support.
Key Activities:
| Activity | Description |
|---|---|
| Farmer Field Schools | Establish farmer-led learning centers focused on agroecology, permaculture, and sustainable intensification. |
| Demonstration Plots | Set up plots using CSA techniques (mulching, drought-resistant seeds, composting, intercropping). |
| Water Harvesting Systems | Install rainwater collection and solar-powered drip irrigation systems in 10 pilot villages. |
| Agroforestry & Soil Regeneration | Introduce nitrogen-fixing trees and compost hubs to improve soil fertility. |
| Digital Advisory Services | Provide mobile-based weather alerts, planting calendars, and e-market access to rural farmers. |
| Market Linkages & Cooperatives | Support formation of farmers’ cooperatives to improve access to local and regional markets. |
Expected Outcomes:
- 60% reduction in crop failure due to climate variability.
- Over 3,000 people (indirect beneficiaries) will benefit from improved nutrition and income stability.
- Increased resilience of local ecosystems through reduced deforestation and soil erosion.
- Elevated role of women in agriculture through leadership and entrepreneurship opportunities.
Project Budget: $250,000 (USD)
| Budget Item | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|
| Training & Capacity Building | $50,000 |
| Demonstration Farms (10 sites) | $40,000 |
| Water Harvesting & Irrigation | $45,000 |
| Seeds, Tools, Compost Units | $25,000 |
| Digital Platform & Advisory Services | $20,000 |
| Monitoring & Evaluation | $15,000 |
| Women & Youth Empowerment Programs | $25,000 |
| Admin, Transport, Communications | $15,000 |
| Contingency (5%) | $15,000 |
| Total | $250,000 |
Call to Action:
Zanzibar stands at the frontline of climate change—but it can also become a beacon of resilience.
- We invite development partners, donors, government bodies, private investors, and philanthropists to join us in sowing the seeds of transformation. Every dollar invested in this project strengthens food security, protects the environment, and uplifts communities.
- Partner with us to build a future where Zanzibari farmers do not just survive—but thrive.
- Sponsor a farm, fund a water system, support a youth cooperative. Be the reason hope is harvested.