Katia Mugenzi’s Post

Encouraging herding communities to #diversify their #livelihoods beyond pastoralism can help reduce #competition over limited resources. Governments, working with development partners, should invest in #alternative income-generating activities like small-scale agriculture, businesses, and vocational training. Also, promoting sustainable resource management practices, such as water conservation and rangeland rehabilitation, can help alleviate resource scarcity and conflicts and strengthen #foodsecurity, #economic opportunity, and #socialcohesion. What strategies have you seen successfully foster livelihood diversification in pastoral communities? We are interested to learn from your experiences.

It's so easy to skim over these brief impact communications, so I invite you to reflect for a moment on this one... 37 people employed in a remote Kenyan town with few employment opportunities to work in greenhouse operation that provides trees for reforestation across the landscape... a fraction of the >400 fulltime jobs that have been created by the Kasigau Corridor REDD+ Project. How do you protect forests? By creating value for the people who choose to conserve them. REDD+ is the only proven, scalable mechanism that enables us to do this in every threatened forest on our dear planet Earth.

🌟 The USDA offers a wide range of grants designed to support the development and sustainability of rural communities across the United States. These grants are categorized into four main areas: housing and community development, rural infrastructure, energy and environmental sustainability, and business and economic support. Whether you're looking to improve access to affordable housing, expand essential services like broadband, promote renewable energy, or foster economic growth in rural areas, there's likely a USDA program that can help. Here's a snapshot of some key programs: 🏡 Housing Preservation Grants: Aimed at repairing and rehabilitating housing for low-income rural citizens, ensuring safe and affordable living conditions. 🌍 Delta Health Care Services Grant: Focused on addressing health needs in the Delta Region by fostering collaboration among health care providers, educational institutions, and other entities. 🏠 Native Community Development Financial Institution Relending Demonstration Program: Enhances homeownership opportunities for Native American, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian communities in rural areas. 💡 Rural Decentralized Water Systems Grant Program: Provides support to nonprofits and tribes to improve access to clean water and reliable septic systems in rural households. These are just a few of the many initiatives available. By leveraging these USDA programs, communities can enhance their quality of life, promote sustainability, and drive economic growth. Open opportunities include: • 2025 Landscape Scale Restoration Grant Program for Tribes (due 12/16) • Landscape Scale Restoration Grant Program 2025 Southern and IITF (due 12/13) • Landscape Scale Restoration Grant Program 2025 West (due 11/15) • Landscape Scale Restoration Grant Program 2025 Northeast and Midwest (due 11/15) • National Animal Disease Preparedness and Response Program Fiscal Year 2025 (due 10/18) • Assisting Specialist Crop Exports: Provision of MRL Information (due 10/18) Explore the opportunities and see how they can benefit your community! 🌱 Contact us at www.jozanagrants.com! #USDA #RuralDevelopment #Sustainability #EconomicGrowth #CommunityEmpowerment

We are reviving community spirit, unity and togetherness by supporting local farmers to gain market access through a sustainably built infrastractural model and open dialogues. We strongly believe farmers should be well rewarded for their hardworkhence we foster value-added approach through our community networks. Together we thrive. United we stand. #SDG 1, 2, 9, 11, 12, 13, 17 #purposeearth #sustainablefarming #environmentalprotection

We heard that Los Alamos became a Bee City, so we were wondering, what does that exactly means? 🐝 The title "Bee City" in the United States implies that the city has taken specific measures to protect and promote the health of bees and other pollinators. This title is granted by Bee City USA: a non-profit organization that works to encourage pollinator conservation in communities across the country. Being designated as a Bee City implies that the city has made concrete commitments, such as creating pollinator habitats, reducing the use of toxic pesticides, public education on the importance of pollinators, and adopting policies that favor their protection. In summary, a Bee City is committed to promoting and protecting the health of bees and other pollinators through concrete actions and public awareness of their importance to ecosystems and agriculture. Did you know that? https://lnkd.in/ddGQdjwA

The next One Basin CRC panel session will be on "Adaption, innovation and community development in the Murray–Darling Basin: responses to water availability". In the context of the Murray-Darling Basin, the panel will discuss the interconnected factors exacerbating long-standing pressures on farm businesses and communities.

Our ranch ecologist team Kala Eiring and Janét Moore were out at Durham Ranch in Wright, WY recently. They were working the Climate Smart program on one of the largest Buffalo ranches in North America at a whopping 55,000 acres! 🤯 The Climate Smart program ensures accessibility to all ranchers, regardless of background or scale of operation, through its open availability of grants, loans, and subsidies. Through collaborative partnerships with diverse stakeholders, including government agencies, NGOs, and private sector organizations, the program extends its reach and impact, fostering equity in sustainable agriculture initiatives. With a focus on personalized technical assistance and educational resources, the program empowers ranchers to participate actively, promoting inclusivity and diversity in climate-smart practices. 🦬 #TankaFund #BuffaloConservation #SupportNativeRanchers #WildlifePreservation #ProtectTheBuffalo #SustainableRanching #NativeAmericanHeritage #EcoFriendlyFarming #BuffaloFencingProject #ConservationEfforts #WildlifeProtection #SupportIndigenousCommunities #BuffaloRestoration #DonateForACause #WildlifeSupport #CulturalPreservation #IndigenousLandManagement #HelpSaveTheBuffalo #BuffaloHeritage #SustainableAgriculture #LandsLivesEconomies #Buffalo #Bison #TheReturn #NativeAmerican #ClimateRestoration #CommunityEmpowerment #EnvironmentalSustainability #BuffaloRanching #TankaImpact

"Thrilled to share my recent volunteer journey with Farm Patch, where we bridged community needs and sustainable farming. Over the last few months, my incredible team and I dove deep into understanding the local Asian community's preferences, bringing fresh, tailored produce directly to their tables. We got our hands dirty in the garden, fine-tuned the store's appeal, and launched a feedback loop that echoes the community's voice. This experience was more than just volunteer work; it was a lesson in the power of community engagement, data-driven decision making, and sustainable practices. #VolunteerWork #CommunityEngagement #SustainableFarming #DataDrivenDecisions"