1. Name of the Organization Organization NEEM TREE PROMOTION AND CONSERVATION PROJECT
2. Address of the P. O Box 1040 Mbale Uganda East Africa Organization Cell No.+256773087762 Email: [email protected]
3. Contact person address Mr. KALELE RONALD Chairman/Project Director. BSc & MSc Environmental Science
4. Legal status of the Collaboration with IECDAA organization Registered under The Republic of Uganda The companies Act (CAP 110) The company limited by Guarantee and not having a share capital
5. Banking Details BANK OF AFRICA UGANDA LTD ACOUNT NUMMER: 03767400001 SWIFT CODE or IBAN is AFRIUGKA ACCOUNT NAME: RONALD KALELE
6. Proposal Starting date March, 2014
Background Neem (Azadirachta indica A. Juss. Meliaceae) is thought to have originated in Assam and Myanmar where it is common throughout the central dry zone and the Siwalik hills .However, the exact origin is uncertain and some authors suggest it is native to the dry forest of south and south-east Asia, including Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Malaysia and In the 19th century, neem was introduced by Indian immigrants to the Caribbean (i.e. Trinidad and Tobago, Jamaica and Barbados), to South America and the South Pacific .The cultivation of neem spread to Africa in the 1920’s when it was introduced to Ghana, Nigeria and the Sudan, and the species is now well established in more than 30 countries. Neem can grow in tropical and subtropical regions with semi-arid to humid climates. Neem will typically experience a mean annual rainfall of 450-1200 mm, mean temperatures of 25-35ºC and grow at altitudes up to 800 metres above sea level. The species is drought-tolerant, and thrives in many of the drier areas of the world. There is, therefore, considerable interest in neem as a means to prevent the spread of deserts and ameliorate desert environments, e.g. Sub-Saharan Africa. Neem has been used as a pesticide throughout southern Asia for over 2000 years. Neem products are cheap, easy to prepare, nonhazardous and low-cost alternatives to agrochemicals. Neem extracts have been compared with commercial pesticides on various crop pests where they have been found to be efficacious, and equally or more cost effective. There is evidence to suggest, however, that neem is not being exploited to its full potential by farmers, both in sub-Saharan Africa. This one of the reasons we want to promote and conserve this useful tree species in Eastern part of Uganda.
Product Application
Neem has been used for thousands of years as a homeopathic cosmetic and health aid with both traditional and scientifically proven antibacterial, antiviral, anticancer, ant malarial, contraceptive, and dermatological applications In addition, neem can be used as a natural soil amendment or biopesticide to maintain agricultural yields with fewer synthetic inputs, in water and land remediation, for timber, for nutrition, as well as in various industrial processes .The neem tree is useful in many contexts; notably each of its parts is also useful: bark, wood, leaf, flower, fruit and seed kernel
Neem is a promising natural resource for impacting the state of the world’s agriculture and health, with research suggesting powerful biopesticide and soil quality applications in addition to cutting edge anticarcinogenic activities, water quality remediation, and malarial vector disruption, contraceptive effects in addition to basic dental, fever, and skin applications
Other product applications in agriculture include; Bio-pesticides are usually less toxic than conventional chemical pesticides. They affect only the target pest. Bio-pesticides are effective in very small quantities and decompose quickly, thereby resulting in lower exposures and avoiding pollution problems. Bio-pesticides leave less / no residues in water, soil and organic materials on which it is used. When used as a component of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) programs, bio- pesticides can greatly decrease the use of conventional chemical pesticides, while crop yields remain high. The potential for conservation and promotion of neem tree species in Eastern Uganda (Budaka District)
There is increasing awareness of bio-pesticides amongst farmers and its benefits, with the various Government agencies promoting use of bio-pesticides in the world. Neem tree, the basic raw material for Neem oil, finds multitude uses spanning from health care to animal care and from medicines to agriculture. The backlash of chemical pesticide products has driven the demand for natural products, which do not have any side effects and are eco friendly in nature. The growing need and demand for environmental friendly products has further boosted the demand for bio-fertilizers and bio-pesticides. Chemical pesticides have many side effects and are harmful to environment and all living organisms. Increasing awareness of people about environmental and health aspects has led towards the increased use of eco friendly bio-pesticides.
MAIN AIMS OF THE PROJECT:
To Introduce and conserve Neem tree species in eastern part of Uganda To promote integrated organic nature based cultivation medicinal herbal plants(neem tree and ensure Bio fertilizer, Bio pesticide, Bio nutrient and Socio Economic Development of farmers with sustainable Agriculture in Kamonkoli Budaka district eastern part of Uganda
SPECIFIC AIM OF THE PROJECT:
To enhance the Awareness of Farmers, Youth and women on sustainable agriculture based Organic Cultivation and Promotion of Medicinal Herbal Plants (neem tree), environmental protection and Bio Diversity conservation in Kamonkoli Sub county Budaka district eastern part of Uganda. To contribute on reducing carbon from the atmosphere as these trees will act as carbon sinks To obtain 1 hectare of land to plant and conserve neem tree species
To inform the local community on the importance of having Medicinal trees
To plant 100 trees of neem trees
To treat weeds and storm water erosion
To obtain grant funding
To share information with other natural resource management organizations (especially species conservation) via reports, meetings, email networks and newsletters. To eradicate mosquitoes using Bio pesticide from neem trees (Mosquitoes cause malaria know to be number one killer in Africa).
TARGET POPULATION OF THE PROJECT:
Local farmers, Youth and whole community of Kamonkoli Sub county Budaka District
TARGETTED AREA: Kamonkoli Sub-county Budaka district eastern part of Uganda, the knowledge of Neem tree is not yet fully exploited and few trees of neem species are seen, the existing few are cut for charcoal and making bricks. Yet the Residual toxicity of Pesticides, chemical fungicides continue to be carried into human system and cattle system through Food Fodder respectively even the mother milk is also getting contaminated with there harmful residuals and then chain continues to the new bone babies and the communities are also consuming these and their side effects have began to surface. So in order to avoid
NEED OF THE PROJECT AND JUSTIFICATION OF THE PROJECT:
In Budaka District the excessive use of Chemical fertilizer sympathetic chemical fertilizers, Herbicides Pesticides and fungicides is likely to lead to the following problems.
i) All beneficial Soil Micro Organisms are destroyed. ii) The earth works are killed. iii) Frequent change occurred in soil PH condition. iv) If contaminates under ground water and streams & Sea water also. v) If kills the Beneficial insects of natural Eco system. vi) Contaminates the air and water. vii) The residual pesticides in our food cause cancer and other Health Problems. The promotion of uses and conservation of neem tree species can overcome all these problems especially with integrated Agriculture in Budaka District Eastern Part of Uganda
Specifically, the project will assist at least 100 farmers and their households to: a) Access Neem tree seedlings. b) Adopt appropriate agricultural technologies and farming practices (including techniques for sustainable soil and water management, integrated pest management, weed control etc) using organic fertilisers derived from Neem tree species c) Access credit to buy basic farming tools and equipment (including spray pumps, watering cans, etc) and improved storage equipment and facilities (including refrigerators); d) Undergo training in sustainable agricultural practices (including making of organic fertilizers)
Timetable
The project will be implemented for a period of 18 months (March 2014-September 2015). Major undertakings will include the following:
i. Community Mobilisation and Identify at least 100 Beneficiaries to participate in the project (March 2014)
ii. Establishment of operational office and a Community Project Committee to oversee and sanction the project (March-April 2014)
iii. Carry out major sensitisation and training including sensitisation seminar for Local council leaders in Kamonkoli; and an orientation workshop for beneficiaries (March- April 2014) and Preparation and dissemination of at least 2,000 awareness materials.
iv. Organise beneficiaries into 3 groups and further train them in group dynamics
v. Purchase and distribute planting materials (March-June 2014) as well as basic farming equipment
vi. Field extension advice and support to establish gardens including a demonstration plot for out reach purposes(March-Sept 2015)
vii. Identifying and training of 5 local volunteers/facilitators and place them on the job training (June 2014) viii. Training of beneficiaries in best and functions of Neem tree species (June- Nov 2014)
ix. Identify potential markets for farmers produce (May 2014- Aug 2015)
x. Mid term project reviews (Sept 2014;March 2015;Sept 2015)
xi. Organise beneficiaries into a Community association ( June-sept 2015)
xii. Final project evaluation (Aug-Sept 2015) and producing final report
Budget UNIT COST in UNIT Dollars ACTIVITY COST TOTAL (@2500) NOTES High Value and Quick maturing seeds Procurement of seeds/seedlings for 20 3,600,00 beneficiaries 180,000 0 1,440 Estimated at UGX 180,000 per person Transportation of the seeds and seedlings 120,000 360,000 144 Hired at 120,000 per day x 3 days 3,960,0 Subtotal 00 1,584
Purchase of Basic Farm Equipment Hoes 4,000 800,000 320 4,000/hoe x 2 x 100 people 1,300,00 Watering Cans 65,00 0 520 6,500/can x 2 x 100 people 6,000,00 2 beneficiaries to use one spray pump Spray pumps 120,000 0 2,400 each 8,100,0 Sub-total 00 3,240
Preparation and dissemination of awareness materials 2,050,00 1,500 brochures @ 700/- & 400 Printing of brochures and posters 0 820 posters @2,500/- 1,200,00 T-shirts 6,000 0 480 200 T-shirts @ 6000/- 2,500,00 Video footage shooting, editing and Production of the video documentary 0 1,000 production 5,750,0 Subtotal 00 2,300
Sensitisation workshop for local leaders (LCs in Kamonkoli sub-county) - 2 days Venue hire 50,000 100,000 40 50,000 / day x 2 days Writing pads, files, pens, markers , Workshop materials - assorted 3,000 120,000 48 paper, etc Workshop facilitator's fees and 150,000 per day x 2 days x 1 transport 150,000 300,000 120 workshop 6,000 per participant x 2 days x 25 Meals participants and organizers 6,000 300,000 120 people Sub-total 820,000 328
3 community awareness seminars and 2 training workshops for local beneficiaries @ 2 days 50,000 per day x 2 days x 5 Venue hire 50,000 500,000 200 workshops 2,500,00 Writing pads, files, pens, markers, Materials assorted 5,000 0 1,000 paper, etc Workshop facilitator's fees and 1,500,00 150,000 per day x 2 days x 5 transport 150,000 0 600 workshops 6,300,00 6,000 x 105 people x 2 days x 5 Meals participants and organizers 12,000 0 2,520 workshops 10,800, Sub-total 000 4,320
Monitoring and Evaluation 2,400,00 End-of-cycle evaluation consultant 120,000 0 120,000/day x 20days 2,400,0 Sub-total 00 960
18,630, TOTAL COSTS 070
Project management fee (7% project 5,591,1 cost) 10 2,236
24,221, GRAND TOTAL 180 9,688
DEMOGRAPHICS OF BUDAKA DISTRICT
Just like in Uganda Budaka district has high ethnic groups existing at time but the 2002 population and housing censes analytical report for Budaka shows that Bagwere 82.2% which is the native, followed Banyole 8.5% and the least Basamia and Bakenyi 0.1% . Population: 136,220 Note: The figure an above for this district got from 2002 population and housing censes analytical report for Budaka Age structure 0-14 years: 51.8% (male 35,263; female 35345) 15-64 years: 44.2% (male 27,733; female 32,488) 65 years and over: 4% (male 2810; female 2836) Population growth rate: 2.94% (2002) Birth rate: 50.15 births/1,000 population (2002) Death rate: 6.5 deaths/1,000 population (2002) Major economic activities; The 2002 population and housing censes analytical report for Budaka Shows that 81% working population are distributed in agriculture and fisheries and only 6.3% were office related workers. This can conclude the level of education is generally low in Budaka. Households There are 26,655 households in Budaka District with 17.6 % in Kamonkoli sub-county; there are 7 sub-counties in the District with IKI-IKI and Kamonkoli sub-counties having the highest % of households Religions: Roman Catholic 27.6%, Protestant 43.8%, Pentecostals1.5%,SeventhDay Adventists 0.8,Muslim 24.8%, indigenous beliefs 1.5% Languages: Lugwere mostly used by the Natives English (official national language, taught in grade schools, used in courts of law and by most newspapers and some radio broadcasts),Ganda or Luganda, Swahili, Literacy: Definition: age 15 and over can read and write Total population: 60% Male: 54.5% Female: 45.5% (2000) The information from 2002 population and housing censes analytical report for Budaka Main source of household livelihood According to the 2002 census, the major source of livelihood for the household is subsistence farming with 85.5%, Employment income only made up of 5.3 % and the family support was 5%. This shows that there are high levels of poverty and also that employment opportunities in the district are very