Singida Cluster C Update – April 2025

General Overview

Cluster C is steadily advancing, having conserved 367,932 Kisiki Hai trees to date. The adoption of rainwater harvesting techniques continues to grow. So far, 116 households have received training on fanya juu/fanya chini trenching methods, with a total trench length of 3,207 meters established. Farmers who began trenching in previous quarters are continuing their efforts, showing strong follow-through and commitment.

Figure 1: An FMNR woodlot in one of the villages

The rain season has started and the Fanyas have started producing benefits in farms. Harvesting rainwater to improve water availability for crops and preventing soil erosion. 

Figure 2: Photo taken in December 2024 in Ishenga village in Mkalama, Singida region

Testimonial: Champion Farmer Impact

“I first received regreening training in October 2024, and I was especially drawn to the Fanya Juu/Fanya Chini technique. My farm had been struggling during the rainy seasons, with heavy erosion leading to poor harvests.” – Simon Kitundu, Champion Farmer, Lyelembo Village, Mkalama, Singida.

Simon’s story reflects the practical impact of the training efforts and the tangible benefits farmers are beginning to experience.

Monitoring and Supervision

LEAD Foundation district coordinators continued to provide supportive supervision through field visits to champion farmers in this cluster. Field visits are currently being carried out by LEAD Coordinators in all program clusters (A, B, C, and D). These visits aim to assess progress, provide feedback, and offer technical support to ensure alignment with the program objectives.