Sunday, April 11, 2010

STAKEHOLDERS


The project has gained support from Kenya Forest Services(K.F.S), Kenya Fisheries Service(K.F.S.), National Environmental Management Authority (NEMA), Anglican Church Of Kenya(ACK Pwani),RECOMAP, Toyota Japan, Rotary Club Of Kenya and England, and lastly the group received technical training from Kwetu Training Centre under the Mariculture department.

BEE-KEEPING



The group is managing a 16-bee-hive apiary with an aim of good quality mangrove honey production. With a friendly environment, the bees help in pollinating the mangroves with a result of maximum propagule production during flowering terms.

Saturday, April 10, 2010

ECO-TOURISM



Tourism as a vital part of Kenya s economy the group has designated an Eco-Tourism boardwalk through the mangrove vegetation not only for tourism purposes but also for mangrove and crab monitoring.

MANGROVES




Following the destruction of mangroves within the region by the local people, the group is highly involved in rehabilitating the deforested areas through mangrove nurseries establishment and transplanting. Furthermore, it involves the local people to recognize the natural heritage and need to conserve for the future generations.

CRAB FARMING


The group has also found it harmonious to develop a crab farming approach through floating cages and pen ponds aiming at improving the declining crab production along the creek.

ACTIVITIES:Fish/Prawn Farming


The group has managed to construct 8 fish/prawn ponds as a result of the declining fishery products along Mtwapa Creek that causes economic stress to the families of local artisan fishermen hence leading to poor livelihoods.

Friday, March 19, 2010

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES

-To create awareness to the local communities on the significance of Mangrove Eco-System as a vital component in sustaining livelihood.

-To demonstrate how Mangrove wetlands can be managed through Small-Scale silvo-fisheries to benefit local people.

-To educate the local people in conserving and managing their natural resources with a vision of sustainability.

-To encourage coordination and co-operation of all stakeholders in Mangrove conservation and management so as to ensure freedom of Mangrove vegetation.

-To open ways for further discussion and extension of research findings to the local people on how Mangroves are useful, can be restored and managed to ensure sustainability.

-To provide a basis ground for scientific study for school and researchers.

-To increase tourist attraction within coast province.

-To educate and sensitize to the entire community about preventive measures against HIV/Aids.

INTRODUCTION


Majaoni Youth Development Group (MYDG) is a community based group located 26 Kms from Mombasa north, behind Shimo la Tewa Annex Prison. The group was formed on the 16th of October, 2003 and is registered under the Department of Social Services.
The area managed covers a total of 2 Km square along Mtwapa Creek. The group entirely found it harmonious to actively involve itself in protection and conservation of the Marine Eco-System through Aqua-Silvo fisheries activities.