Country: Malawi
Award Year: 2014 to 2017
Project:
The project aims to combat the adverse effects of climate change on rice farming by providing farmers with increased access to and better management of water resources in the Karonga area of Malawi. The plan is to install wells and pumps (solar and diesel) and supply water to 4,500 farmers who will be trained in the integrated use of ground and surface water and the maintenance of wells and pumps. The work will be carried out in conjunction with Strathclyde and Mzuzu Universities, as well as in partnership with the Kaporo Smallholder Farmers’ Association.
Award detail:
For the “Developing improved Management of water resources in Karonga” project in Malawi.
Grants:
Year one: £21,300
Year two: £22,700
Year three: £15,750
Total: £59,750