seriously, these type of projects make WAY more sense then the usual 'lets just throw food at the starving masses and completely ignore the underlying problems' aproach. here, the people learn to help themselves, get to keep their pride+dignity....plus, you only have to help *once*, not every time there´s a drought!
They need to use permaculture swales on the hillsides. They are ditches the cut across the slope and trap water for newly planted trees. They eventually fill in with humus and dirt to become terraces but they give trees a much better chance in the more challenging climate of Africa. I've seen too where people have used shading techniques on new plants when they are young and establishing deep roots to withstand the dry season, to great effect. They also need to incorporate mulch in the ground, not just on top, because the hot African sun can really make that humus-y stuff disappear quickly through solarization. Good project though. I love this sort of thing. May they keep up the good work!
Rather than putting in a lot of effort with digging they could also plant hedges of vetiver. This helps create natural terraces, helps water infiltration, prevents erosion and has load of other benefits, such as fodder or uses in building and crafts.
@@b_uppy haha, true that. Mulching, composting, holistic grazing, not to mention adult learning strategies, tribal politics (in SA, where I am active) etc etc. It is a very interesting journey.
@@peterlawrence738 No till farming and multiple cover crops growing concurrently is amazing, too. I also suggest everyone read Mark Shepard's Resstoration agriculture and encourage your grocery stores to buy products grown via these methods.
If one could, this would certainly be an effort worth supporting. It is amazing what can be done when everyone works together for the good of the earth. : )
if you want a spring, plant an African banyan tree, one spot 3 banyan tree, every 500 meters. insya Allah the banyan tree is very strong and stores a lot of water so springs appear. and the leaves can be used for animal feed
Lordy many surprises the commens but this project like the Loess Plateau in China and the Knepp Estate in the UK show what nature will do if you allow her natural processes to return with a little help from people initially. This may look like a food programme but in time these people and this project will become self sufficient. As Schumacher said 'Small is Beautiful'. These people who live on the land have helped themselves and the land. These Reforestation, Permaculture and Rewilding Projects give me great hope for the future. Thank you for sharing. I hope other charities et al will follow this model?
He it is Who sends down water from the sky; from it you drink and from it the vegetation on which you send your cattle to pasture. With it He causes to grow for you the crops, the olives, the date palms, the grapes, and every kind of fruit. Verily, in this is indeed an evident proof and a manifest sign for a people who give thought. (Al-Quran, Surah An-Nahl: 10-11)
What's with showing dancing and singing were they asked to perform or are we to believe that this is done routinely when about to engage in work. Such films belong to a different age not in the 21st century.
The speaker told a nice story like the local people knew better that the use of a sand dam is..... they suffered for years and somehow they know now better.... I dont like it then someone tells lies even little one
They do, sand was harvested unsustainably which caused rapid erosion. There are thousands of such sand dams in the region now which have increased access to water
seriously, these type of projects make WAY more sense then the usual 'lets just throw food at the starving masses and completely ignore the underlying problems' aproach. here, the people learn to help themselves, get to keep their pride+dignity....plus, you only have to help *once*, not every time there´s a drought!
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I AGREE TOO
Thanks Joseph for teaching me to make these beautiful Dams, Mozambique thanks you. RIP friend.
Sand filter cleans the water and the death toll from disease drops greatly.
I know.....i wish i could visit and take a sip of that water....
If you notice they did this as a FOOD for WORK program concept. This means there is a less of a chance of corruption. The best concept to help people.
They need to use permaculture swales on the hillsides. They are ditches the cut across the slope and trap water for newly planted trees. They eventually fill in with humus and dirt to become terraces but they give trees a much better chance in the more challenging climate of Africa. I've seen too where people have used shading techniques on new plants when they are young and establishing deep roots to withstand the dry season, to great effect. They also need to incorporate mulch in the ground, not just on top, because the hot African sun can really make that humus-y stuff disappear quickly through solarization.
Good project though. I love this sort of thing. May they keep up the good work!
Rather than putting in a lot of effort with digging they could also plant hedges of vetiver. This helps create natural terraces, helps water infiltration, prevents erosion and has load of other benefits, such as fodder or uses in building and crafts.
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That works, but you need more than vetiver for crops.
@@b_uppy haha, true that. Mulching, composting, holistic grazing, not to mention adult learning strategies, tribal politics (in SA, where I am active) etc etc. It is a very interesting journey.
Not to mention use of “no dig” gardening techniques and food forest polycultures
@@peterlawrence738
No till farming and multiple cover crops growing concurrently is amazing, too. I also suggest everyone read Mark Shepard's Resstoration agriculture and encourage your grocery stores to buy products grown via these methods.
The people learned that technique from the elephants. That's how elephants have been finding water for millions of years.
Wonderful just Amazing. Bless this group!
Amazing harvest runoff water when it rain,ido the to the kids back home I teach the kids to harvest rain water!07
Amazing work.God bless your hard work
Thank you Canada
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Well done Africa. We will have a good land for future generations
Msuri sana! The slogan should be, "Kidogo, kidogo! Pole, pole!?"....."Small, small. Slowly, slowly." Great video.
If one could, this would certainly be an effort worth supporting. It is amazing what can be done when everyone works together for the good of the earth. : )
if you want a spring, plant an African banyan tree, one spot 3 banyan tree, every 500 meters. insya Allah the banyan tree is very strong and stores a lot of water so springs appear. and the leaves can be used for animal feed
Blessings. Shalom.🙏
Lordy many surprises the commens but this project like the Loess Plateau in China and the Knepp Estate in the UK show what nature will do if you allow her natural processes to return with a little help from people initially. This may look like a food programme but in time these people and this project will become self sufficient. As Schumacher said 'Small is Beautiful'. These people who live on the land have helped themselves and the land. These Reforestation, Permaculture and Rewilding Projects give me great hope for the future. Thank you for sharing. I hope other charities et al will follow this model?
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Plant tall,spreading shadows useful trees more &more, Will give welfare.Also impart education to all.
この地にトラクターとショベルカーを導入して植林活動と水源を掘り起こす作業に取り掛かるべきです‼️
This is only a beginning Hundred such Sand Dams or A newer Tech Rubber Dams needs to be built across Kenya
Also if they are provided gasifier biomass burning stoves then there will be even greater benefits of health and environment.
He it is Who sends down water from the sky; from it you drink and from it the vegetation on which you send your cattle to pasture. With it He causes to grow for you the crops, the olives, the date palms, the grapes, and every kind of fruit. Verily, in this is indeed an evident proof and a manifest sign for a people who give thought. (Al-Quran, Surah An-Nahl: 10-11)
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Increased CO2 ie plant food is having a large impact on crops record harvests all over the world
PERMACULTURE AND NO TILL
Africa have his own Seed Data , why you are introducing your seed ?
What's with showing dancing and singing were they asked to perform or are we to believe that this is done routinely when about to engage in work. Such films belong to a different age not in the 21st century.
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The speaker told a nice story like the local people knew better that the use of a sand dam is..... they suffered for years and somehow they know now better.... I dont like it then someone tells lies even little one
They do, sand was harvested unsustainably which caused rapid erosion. There are thousands of such sand dams in the region now which have increased access to water
Mennonites in Kenya !!!! For water…!!! Are you serious !!!!!!!
Water given so they convert! There is no such thing as a free drink
Instead of building walls of hate to keep people out, this idea of the great green wall is amazing.
@mike a You know Trump, do you?
They must learn stop ploughing their fields and put carbon back into their soil
Gambioms are cheaper
In Canada maybe. Steel mesh is not readily available or easy to transport in third world countries.
God gives wisdom and I hope someday african people turn to God and repent and ask for wisdom blessing then they will have a good life.