Sahansaho – Is a Project against desertification in Buhodle Somalia
Project Source of Main sector Project Partners duration funding locations
PARTNERS
MFA of Environmental Buhodle, Relief and Development Organization, ongoing Finland protection and Nomadic Development Organization, (NDO). FIN: Somali Social self-Development Association
- NTRODUCTION
- Sahansaho is a joint project, coordinated by the Finnish Somalia Network (FSN), addressing the sustainable use and management of the natural resources in Somalia.
- It was implemented in Buhodle in 2010. it was supported and funded by Finish Somali Network
- The key development problem which the project aims to find solutions to is the desertification leading to lack of livelihoods, poverty and forced migration.
- The long-term objective is to secure livelihood of the communities and to restore vegetation cover in the project areas.
Major activities of Sahansaho
- The principal activities include: – awareness raising programs, media campaigns and school visits – workshops on energy saving stove making and usage – trainings for charcoal producers on sustainable charcoal production – seedling production, seed collection, advanced trainings on nursery techniques and seed procurement – promotion of agro-forestry practices – promotion of natural regeneration, maintenance of demonstration enclosures – joint meetings for project partners and stakeholders, workshops with authorities
- The main site of Sahansaho is in Buhodle district
- The final beneficiaries are the local communities at large, estimated population of 347 000, that benefit from the rising awareness on environmental issues from the better condition of the environment which will improve their livelihood in general.
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES
- To preserve pasture and habitat resource
- to prevent soil desertification and to have good water care
- 3. Reduce settlement and road restriction
- 4. To ensure good land use and pasture management
- 5. to strengthen environmental education
Main achievements
- . Soil and water conservation enhanced
- Seed lings distribution Increased
- Stove energy saving for charcoal conception
- Land erosion control led
- Pressure on natural vegetation decreased
- Existing environmental centers developed into regional hubs
- Collaboration and partnerships between local, national and international actors
- Environmental problems-versus impact assessed.
- Current policy at government-ministry of environment and the local authorities confirmed.
