Project Orientation Workshop and Safeguarding Requirement
Description:The Barwaaqo project is a long-term development initiative aimed at improving the livelihoods of local communities through water supply improvements, agricultural advancements, and environmental management. A two-day orientation workshop was conducted in Mansoor, Hargeisa, involving line ministries for activities and knowledge sharing.
Handing Over of Vehicles to Implementing Ministries
The Ministry of Planning and National Development organized a ceremony to deliver Biyoole project vehicles to line ministries. Eleven vehicles were handed over successfully.
Ministry of Agricultural Development - Establishment of Farmer Field School (FFS) Groups
The ministry established ten (10) Farmer Field School (FFS) groups across Holhol, Awbarkhadle, Lebisagaala, and Oog to enhance sustainable farming practices. Training on governance and management was also conducted.Image: (Farmer training and field school images)
Ministry of Environment and Climate Change - Rangeland Restoration and Community Awareness
This initiative focuses on rangeland restoration, preventing deforestation, and raising awareness about environmental protection in pastoral and agro-pastoral communities.Image: (Rangeland restoration project site images)
Training Workshop on Establishment of Rangeland Associations
A training workshop was held to educate the community on sustainable rangeland management and promote participatory decision-making through Rangeland Associations.
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Ministry of Livestock and Rural Development - Office Building Construction
A new office building was constructed at MoLRD’s compound for the national project team’s daily activities, completed in three months (Dec 2023 - Mar 2024).
Livestock Sub-village development committee formation
The committee was formed to address livestock feed shortages, disease outbreaks, and market access issues through collaborative community efforts.
Milk Equipment Distribution Activities
The Ministry of Livestock and Rural Development distributed stainless steel sanitary equipment, milk transportation containers, tables, and umbrellas to dairy cooperatives.
Ministry of Water Resource Development - Water Point Rehabilitation & Surveys Description:
Water point rehabilitation projects were carried out through site surveying, detailed engineering design, and socioeconomic data collection for future development.
Procurement of Equipment under Barwaaqo Project
The project procured essential equipment for environmental and agricultural development, including:
- Front-End Loaders – For land restoration and environmental projects.
- Fire-Saving Stoves – Fuel-efficient stoves for energy conservation.
- Irrigation Kits – Drip irrigation systems for water-efficient farming.
Crushing Machines for Prosopis Pods – To process pods into livestock feed.