365 DAYS OF LOCAL ACTION TO END VIOLENCE AND EMPOWER WOMEN PROJECTS: CLIMATE CHANGE AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

MADAGASACAR LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND GENDER JUSTICE SUMMIT AND AWARDS 23-26 APRIL 2012 KOPANONG HOTEL

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INTRODUCTION
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LIDITTE Angle
Member of the Association of woman TSARA LAZA Rural council of Antanamitarana MADAGASCAR

Category: Climate change and sustainable development. Agriculture is the principal economical activity in my council. However, despite of the insuffisciency of rainfall, people suffer

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HOW DID YOU GO ABOUT IDENTIFYING THIS PROBLEM ?

THE SOIL IS DETERIORATING, CLIMATE IS CHANGING AND GO BAD PROJECTS: CLIMATE CHANGE AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

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HOW DID YOU GO ABOUT IDENTIFYING THIS PROBLEM ?

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The forest was destroyed for economical needs

Bush fire is a common practice

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RIVERS AND WATER SOURCE ARE FAR FROM THE VILLAGES AND WOMEN ARE EXPOSED TO VIOLENCE THE WATER IS ALSO DIRTY AND DISEASES ARE SPREADING
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CYCLONES AND FLOODS ARE FREQUENT

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THE POPULATION BEGIN TO MOVE TO URBAN AREAS

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IS THIS ISSUE IMPORTANT?

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Yes,

this is issue is very important because: The crops are poor and supply is failing to keep up with demand All kinds of diseases are spreading in the council because of dirty water. I took the responsibilty because I knew that it was everyones duty to react towards this bad situation. Especially on environment which is the root of life.
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HOW ARE YOU GOING ABOUT ADDRESSING THIS PROBLEM?

I started to inform people on Climate Change, its bad consequences, as well as the strategies to face it.

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SENSITIZATION ON REFORESTATION AND THE IMPORTANCE OF TREE PLANTING

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Plantation of Eucaluptus , tree for charcoal

Plantation of fruit trees near river sides

LOBBYING FOR THE ADDUCTION OF DRINKING WATER (PUBLIC DRINKING FOUNTAIN AND WELL)
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Council deliberation. The association TSARA LAZA was given the responsibility to be in charge of running the public drinking fountain

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WHAT IS THE TIME-FRAME FOR THE PROJECT?

Tree

planting is done during the season of rain, once a year and will be continued.
Running

of the public drinking fountain since August 2010.

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WHO IS THE KEY TARGET? WHO IS INVOLVED? ARE WOMEN AND MEN EQUALLY INVOLVED?
EVERYONE IN THE COUNCIL TOOK AVANTAGES FROM THE WORK DONE

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PARTNERSHIPS FORMED THROUGH THE PROJECT

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The person who took part in the project:

The council, the Association and the population

The council, the representative of the Ministry of Water, the Jirama, the Society Colas , Jardin dElemiah. Men and women are equally involved in the project because they are all using water for everyday life and in agriculture

Partners:

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MEN AND WOMEN WORK TOGETHER

RESOURCEFULNESS: WHAT FINANCIAL, HUMAN AND OTHER RESOURCES WERE MOBILISED?

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Partnership with: The council for the adduction of drinking water Society Colas , ACPU D/S for reforestation Human resource: - Jardin Elemiah (fertilizer, young tree) - Employees of the council and the population
CREATIVITY: ARE YOU USING ARTS, CULTURE, MEDIA AND SOCIAL MEDIA TO POPULARISE THE ISSUES?

The BCPI gave training for the responsible of public drinking fountain. Establishment of a committee for maintenance

MONITORING AND EVALUATION

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Transparency in Management (report and feed-back)

Water:

Monthly report (comparing income and water spent) Double signature of the responsible of the public fountain and the president of the association before putting the money into the account Salary for the responsible of the public fountain and a special budget for maintenance

Tree planting

Verification of the trees planted every six months.

OVERVIEW OF THE POPULATIONS USE OF WATER

Month Isanolona maka rano lahy November 40 vavy 60 rano lany (Gerican:G) 500Gx20lx3 0j=30M3 Vola azo 30AR/gerica n 10000ARx 30=300000A R fanamariha na

December

25

40

325Gx20lx3 0j=19,50M3
300Gx20lx3 0j=180M3 320Gx20lx3 0j=192M3

6500x30=19 5000AR
6000x30=18 0000AR 6400x30=19 2000AR Nihena ny mpatsaka

January

18

35

February

20

47

March

40

60

400Gx20lx3 0j=240M3

8000x30j=24 Niakatra ny 0000AR isanny mpatsaka

WHAT RESULTS HAVE BEEN ACHIEVED?

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The problem of water was reduced at 80%

The quality of production has improved considerably because of water. Women can plant vegetable such as tomatoes which was not possible before.

THE PRODUCTION OF VEGETABLE AND RICE HAS INCREASED AT 75%

WHAT RESULTS HAVE BEEN ACHIEVED?

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There is harmony and peace in each household because men as well women participate in the expenses of the family
Violence has decreased because the public fountain is in the village Decrease of diseases due to dirty water

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IMPACT (BASED ON THE SADC PROTOCOL TARGETS)

Art 4-8: Gender discrimination

Art 15-19: Access to drinking water and land owning

Art 2-8: Womens participation in decisionmaking positions and in conflict resolution .

THE PROJECT IS EFFICIENT BECAUSE:

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In 2009: 30% of children were suffering from diseases caused by dirty water In 2011: Only 2% of children were reached

2010: Access to water is easier. This situation decreased the cases of rape while little girl had to go far for getting water

The revenue of each household has increased Young people are coming back from town to work in agriculture business
Creation of associations for the fight against gender violence

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SUSTAINABILITY AND REPLICATION?

The project is sustainable because of the partnership with the council

It can be replicated in other region or countries because climate change and its effect is a world phenomenon

LESSONS LEARNED
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Sensitization on reforestation is very important to protect environment Saving water is capital for a sustainable development Transparency in management is the key for the success and the sustainability of a project PROTECT environment and SAVE water for future generation

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THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION!