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FOREST AND AGROFORESTRY PROMOTERS (FAP NGO) CAMEROON

P.M.B 15 Ndop, Ngoketunjia Division North West Region Tel/Cell (+237) 677 83 98 43; Email: [email protected], [email protected]

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P.M.B 15 Ndop, Ngoketunjia Division North West Region

Tel/Cell (+237) 677 83 98 43; Email: [email protected], [email protected]

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CSO with accredited status with the conference of the parties to the UNCCD

2016

2015 ANNUAL REPORT Presented by FAP NGO Cameroon

Jaff Francis, Amuh Vitalis and Ajumni Richard

FAP NGO Cameroon

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Table of content

Forward from the coordinator .........................................................2

Who we are.............................................................................................3

Activities and project implemented in 2015.....................................7

System of Rice Intensification (SRI) ……………………...........................8

Neem tree and vegetable gardening for

climate change mitigation and socio-economic needs .......11

Supporting measures for the reinstallation of the

population in the Lake Nyos zone..............................................17

Facilitation on project identification within

the four villages of the Ndop council...........................................18


Foreword from Coordinator

Social,economic and environmental Change is

constant, continuous, unavoidable and inevitable.

Social,economic and environmental

transformation is the result of positive actions to

improve the environment in which

marginalized/afflicted/affected are assisted to

progress. FAP is a Change Maker and the

communities which benefit are change recipients.

The theme of Annual Report 2016, the projects on

Social, economic and environmental

change/Transformation enabled by FAP during the

past 10 years in client communities, depicted as case stories.

We have seen Social, economic and environmental change among youths, women and men in

communities, who were illiterates, marginalised,poor, dependent on forest for livelihoods,

affected with HIV/AIDs who got transformed to become educated, skilled, employed,

independent, self-reliant, contributing to their families and communities.

We have also seen degraded landscapes improved through reforestation, afforestation,

agroforestry/improve farming practices (SRI) and analog forestry which has improved our

farming systems, increase water infiltration into the soil, improve habitats of wildlife, increased

vegetation cover especially in forest and watershed areas and increased farm products (Rice)

This has lead to the reduction of effect of climate change, fight against desertification and

reduction of poverty within communities.

Over all the results of FAP operations, in the realms of Social,economic and environmental

development of poor marginalized, segregated, exploited are impacting their lives positively.

In this successful endeavour, one should appreciate, recognize and laud the contribution made by

Funders who funded the different activities, Members who Govern, workers who produce results

and recipient communities who consume, appropriate and change to depict a model. Let us

congratulate and resolve to act decisively for the future to come.

Jaff Francis Agiamntebom

FAP NGO Coordinator


Who we are

The organization Forest And Agroforestry Promoters (FAP NGO) Cameroon was created in

May 2001 by indigenes of the North West Region who have interest in the sustainable

management of natural and wetland resources.

The organization is registered with the government of Cameroon with reference number:

137/E31/067/SCAB

FAP’s mission is to promote the sustainable management of the natural and wetland resources in

the Western highlands of Cameroon.

FAP’s Activities include:

1. Capacity-building for forest and watershed conservation, sustainable agriculture and livestock

production;

2. Carry out tree planting to reduce the effects of climate change, deforestations, desertification,

watershed and soil degradation in the Western highlands of Cameroon

3. Facilitation of dialogue processes between the multiple users of natural resources;

4. Advocacy for women’s rights and participation in natural resources management processes;

5. Communicate market channel for products and services for volunteers to target

communities and groups.

Specific problem addressed by FAP in her activities

- Low family incomes

- Poor farming practices

- Uncontrolled exploitation of forest/wetland resources


- Low capacity of community members to generate income from their resources. (Poor

management capacities)

- Poor leadership within groups and communities.

- Conflict over the use of wetland and other natural resources.

- Fast depletion of natural resources due to unsustainable exploitation by rural

communities.

Approach to these problems

In order to address these problems, FAP uses gender-sensitive participatory approaches to build

the capacities and empower poor community members technically. With this approach, FAP

expects to achieve a more equitable access to and control over natural resources within the

community and to reduce poverty and unemployment.

FAP focuses on the rural population of the Cameroon who constitutes 80% of the total

population of the region. The reason for focusing on the rural population is because they depend

on natural resources for most of their income generating activities (crop production, livestock

rearing including beekeeping, exploitation of timber and non timber forest products). Because of

their poor organization and poor management capacities, these resources are depleting thereby

rendering them even poorer.

Target Groups

1. Women

2. Youth

3. Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC)

4. People living with HIV/AIDS

5. Persons living with Disabilities, etc

6. Forest dependent people

FAP‘s Programs Area Intervention

7. Natural Resources Management

8. Socio-Economic Empowerment


9. Capacity building on management and governance issues

10. Support to Natural Resources Management activities

11. Human Rights and development

PARTNERSHIP

1. International partners

Netherlands Development Organization (SNV)

Netherlands Senior expert volunteers (PUM)

Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO)

The Netherlands Embassy

Trees for the future USA

International Tree Foundation UK

Agric Dynamic NL

Dignity International Malaysia

IAFN Costa Rica

New England Biolabs Foundation USA

GEF SGP UNDP Cameroon

SKILL for Development UK

2. National Partners

Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development

Ministry of Environment , Nature protection and sustainable development

Ministry of Forestry and wildlife


Mbororo Cultural and development Association (MBOSCUDA)

Apiculture and Nature Conservation (ANCO)

North West Association of development Organization (NWADO)

3. Local Partners

Women’s groups/organizations,

CBOs

Health Institutions

Cooperatives

Municipal and Local Councils and Development Associations

Volunteers,

Human Rights and Development Organizations etc

Unions and Federations of farming groups


ACTIVITIES AND PROJECTS IMPLEMENTED IN 2015.

1. The training of 5 common initiative groups on System of Rice Intensification (SRI) in Ndop Central Subdivision, Ngoketunjia Division NWR Cameroon

This activity received technical and financial support from SKILLS for

Development UK [email protected], www.skillsfordevelopment.org

SRI Introduction

Rice farming in Cameroon is undertaken in swampy plains and occurs during the wet season

(between March and September). During this time there is significant ground water that

manifests itself through rivers and streams. Some of the farms are then irrigated through a system

of canals developed by the government (however due to many years of neglect this has fallen

into disrepair and irrigation is and has been a significant problem even on these “developed

farms”. The government is now investing more funds into the development of the region and has

initiated schemes to repair the infrastructure). However due to demand, the growth in rice

farming was through “undeveloped” farms – where the farmers create their own irrigation

channels feeding from existing rivers. However for these farms controlling the irrigation is a

significant problem. The introduction of a new farming technique (SRI) to Cameroon through

a unique global alliance spanning Asia, Europe and Africa. The techniques are designed to

empower grass root rice farmers by increasing their yields whilst reducing their inputs.

Furthermore the techniques result in more robust farms and plants that are better able to handle

adverse environmental conditions, thereby empowering the farmers to withstand the pressures of

climate change and maintain environmental stability given the inputs that they have. Finally, in

an area where unemployment is rife, education and health are luxuries and 3 meals a day is a

luxury that many cannot afford, increasing yields in rice farming; as the main cash crop for these

farmers, will have a profound impact on the their lives.

This programme has initiated at the behest of the rice farmers in Ngoketunjia Division, North

West Region, and Cameroon. The farmers, 75% of whom are women are subsidence grass root

farmers, farming small plots of land and without the benefits of mechanisation. At an initial stage

of the programme, a comprehensive survey of the farmers was carried out. As such we found

that the difficulties faced by the farmers fall into a number of categories, with lack of farm inputs

and limited capacities on modern rice farming techniques being the most prominent.


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Lack of farm inputs such as fertilizers, herbicides and pesticides.

For the farming year of 2007-2008 62% of farmers used fertilizers for their farms, but only 17%

used the (government) recommended treatment by volume, with all the rest unable to afford and

sustain this application. Only 30% of farmers had started using manure or compost on their

farms; 44% of farmers used herbicides or pesticides. As a result, weeds and pests are destroying

entire farms.

Lack of training

64% of the surveyed farmers have not had any training on rice cultivation. Field visits have

shown that the farmers are utilizing poor methodologies and yields are low.

As a result, 55% of farmers achieved half or less than half of the expected yield of 6 tonnes per

hectare during the agricultural year 2007-2008. Only 7% of farmers achieved yields of greater

than 5 tonnes per hectare. Rice farming is of strategic importance for the region, with Cameroon

importing rice for its domestic population, whilst exporting to neighbouring countries such as

Chad, Gabon, Nigeria and Equatorial Guinea.

Objective of the training

The objective of these trainings was to build capacities of 5 groups on System of Rice

Intensification as a means to empower grass root rice farmers in techniques to increase yields

whilst reducing expenses paid on farm inputs

Activities carried out

Hold planning meetings with 05 rice farming groups in different village communities.

Carry out separate trainings with the different groups on SRI Nursery establishment and

management, transplanting, weeding, harvesting and storage.

Support to groups trained in 2014 with Rotary weeders.

Major achievements

Five farming groups with a population of 120 household made up of mostly women, youths and

men trained on SRI techniques, majority of those trained are women. The trained households

has improved their knowledge on SRI Nursery establishment and management, transplanting,

weeding, harvesting and storage.

20 rotary weeders produced locally and handed over to 05 groups trained in 2013/2014 as

support to weeding.


Reduction of labour in weeding and through the use of weeders.

Increase in production as a result of timely weeding.

Knowledge on composting and the production of compose manure as alternative to fertilizers

improved

Conclusion

Ndop rice farming activities normally starts from the 5th

June with Nursery establishment

especially in the developed farms and in some undeveloped farms it starts from May. That was

not the case this year because rains actually started coming this year in late June which has only

permitted some farmers to start their activities in July, during this period there was water in some

farm and other farms were very dry.

The final nursing of the seeds for demonstration plot was done before 30th

of July in all the two

village communities, 80% of the target beneficiaries were actively involved in the project

planned activities, this shows the enthusiasm and the need for the project. All the groups were

happy for the initiative and promised their total involvement in ensuring that they practice what

they have learnt.

The participation in the implementation of the trainings is a clear indication that these project

needs replication to increase the scope of beneficiaries.

Based on the performance and participation of the groups, it is expected that the knowledge

gained by the women and other group members will be effectively communicated further into the

communities through practice. These groups were very active and will help others in

understanding the training through testimonies and examples. These groups will have to continue

replicating the training in their farms in their various community and surrounding communities.

Highlights


Product of System of Rice Intensification (SRI)

Transplanting rice seedlings in the field using SRI methods

Weeding of rice fields using Rotary weeders

Harvesting of rice for food and for seed


Rotary weeders support to women groups

2, Neem tree and vegetable gardening for

climate change mitigation and Socio-

economic needs in Ngoketunjia Division

With financial support from GEF SGP UNDP

Introduction:

Within the Northwest Region of Cameroon the HIV and AIDS prevalence rate currently stands at

8.7 % (Health District Ndop, 2009), over 3% above the national average of 5.5%. Amongst

young people (those aged up to 30) the rate is significantly higher, with recent statistics

suggesting that amongst women aged 20 to 30 the rate in many villages is above 20%(Health

DistrictNdop, 2009).

Reducing this incidence remains a key objective of the local Health authorities and development

partners, and whilst much has been and is being done, a number of key groups of people living

with HIV and AIDS are relatively neglected, including HIV positive mothers of young children,

elderly care givers of young children, and orphan-headed households.


The project aim at assisting the lives of over 2000 people living with and affected by HIV and

AIDS, targeting particular the lives of affected children. The project has raised and planted 6000

tree seedlings which includeNeem, Maesopse, Cassia spectabilise, AccasiaAngustissima for

medicinal, environmental and economic benefits and also, small scale gardening and beekeeping

have been carried out to enhance nutrition and income. The capacities of people living with

HIV/AIDS has been enhancing in hygiene, sanitation and drug handling. The project has

contributed to the fight against climate change through tree planting of assorted tree species in

private plots, waters catchment areas, farms, apiaries and boundaries.

Neem’s effects on the immune system: According to the ancient healing system, the bark of

Neem tree will strengthen an individual’s resistance to diseases. Modern clinical studies have

identified a number of compounds in the Neem tree that effectively regulate immune system

functions. There are immunomodulatory polysaccharide compounds, especially present in Neem

bark, that apparently increase antibody production. Neem appears to enhance cell-mediated

immune response in people who are HIV positive but who do not have full blown AIDS.

The relevance of the project to the GEF SGP Country Programme Strategy: The nursing and

planting of neem and bee loving trees in private plantation will help to reduce the effect of

climate change and the promotion of biodiversity conservation while income is generated from

the sales honey, Processed neem products and gardens will increase household income and

alleviate poverty in the region.

Project main objective

The main objective is to contribute to the fight against climate change and the improvement

of living conditions of people living with HIV/AIDS in three villages of the Ndop central

subdivision.

Specific objectives.

To produce and out plant at least 6000 trees seedlings in order to mitigate climate

change Three community nurseries will be put in Bamessing, Bamali and Bamunka

Villages where beneficiaries will be able to collect neem, bee loving and fuel wood tree

seedlings for planting in private plantation around homes and farms. The tree species

that will be raised include: neem, acasiaAngustissima and maesopses.

- The link to this objective to GEF themes are climate change and biodiversity

conservation

To encourage and promote bee keeping for alternative income generating activities

food and medicine, and conservation of biodiversity: Bee keeping is actually an

activity that does not need huge capital and intensive labor to start and in this regard this

fits people living with HIV/AIDS who does not need heavy capital. Honey itself is food

and medicine and the beneficiaries after having enough for local consumption will sell

surplus to generate income for the family.


To promote home gardening for nutritional, health and income values: It has been

proven that people leaving with HIV/AIDS needs a lot of vegetable and fruits for their

upkeep, beneficiaries will receive practical training on gardening and a total of 15 home

gardens will be established in 3 target villages each of the earmarked 15 groups will own

a garden made up of leafy vegetables and garden fruits such as carrots, garden eggs etc.

This objective is link to climate change as GEF theme.

To promote hygiene, nutrition, sanitation and handling of Drugs: People with HIV

and AIDS can look after themselves while they are able to. They should be encouraged to

keep themselves as healthy as possible and to strengthen immune systems through the

food they eat. Training in basic hygiene and treatment for common infections like skin

infections.

Major achievements,

Climate change

8 hectares of watercatchment land protected and enriched with trees from the project in

Bamessing Village

7 hectares of secret forest land protected and enriched with trees from the project, these

areas have been used for apiaries in Bamessing and Bamunka Villages.

10 and morehectares of land planted with tree as private fuel plantation, apiaries,

boundary demarcation and in farms in Bamessing, Bamali and Bamunka villages.

Reduction on the use of chemical pesticide and fertilizers through the introduction of

nutural pest control measures and the introduction of composting to obtain organic

fertilizers.

Capacity development

• 197 community members living with HIV/AIDS trained on tree nursery establishment.

(Youths 53, Women 91 and men 53)

• 107 Beneficiaries, knowledge improved on bee keeping with 51 men, 24 youths and 33

women

• 671 community members living with HIV AIDS trained on home gardening (417

women, 77 men and 177 youths)

• 212 Beneficiaries capacities build beneficiaries in 06 sessions on hygiene, nutrition,

sanitation and handling of Drugs(175 women, 37 youths)

Gender and youths development

The project targeted and has worked with 15 beneficiaries groups, majority of the group

members are women with few men and youths. A total of 671 community members living

with HIV AIDS were trained on home gardening (417 women, 77 men and 177 youths)


Conclusions

The enthusiasms and benefits derived by beneficiaries during the implementation of this project

indicate that project was timely and meet the needs of the target beneficiaries.

Acknowledgements

We have taken efforts in this project. However, it would not have been possible without the kind

support and help of many organizations. I would like to extend my sincere thanks to all of them.

We are highly indebted to Marie-Laure Mpeck Nyemeck, PhD, National Coordinator of GEF

SGP and Aimé Kamga Fogué Senior Programme Assistant GEF SGP, for their financial,

guidance and constant supervision as well as for providing necessary information regarding the

project & also for their support in completing the project.

We would like to express our gratitude towards collaborators (NAFI, MINFOF, MINEPDEP,

D O Ndop Central, Mayor Ndop council and traditional Authorities) for their kind co-operation

and encouragement which help us in the completion of this project.

We would like to express our special gratitude and thanks to the different group leaders and

members for giving such attention and time.

Thanks and appreciations also go to my colleague in development and implementation of the

project and people who have willingly helped us out with their abilities.

Highlights

Trainings


Products (hulcle bery) Okra Water melon

Hulklebery, onion and cabbages ready for market

Gardening training and gardening products with people living with HIV/AIDS

Tree seedlings in the nursery


Community tree planting

Bee keeping trainings

Installation of bee hives


3, Supporting measures for the reinstallation of

the population in the Lake Nyos zone.

Supported by CAMEROON – EUROPEAN UNION COOPERATION

Introduction

The lake nyos( in reality lake lwi which later became popular with the appellation lake nyos,

being the name of the village closer to the lake), lake of volcanic crater is situated in the North

West Wegion , 1 200 metres from the attitude, on the same side with the in active lake Oku

exploided in the night of 21st of august 1986. This explosion, that was due to the accumulation

of toxic gas, killed about 1800 persons. About 915 were killed in the locality of nyos, situated

adjecent to a hill which constitutes a natural wall to nyos. In SU-BUM, is situated 14km from the

lake, despite a great number of its population, registered lesser loss. We censured about 700

deads. With 70 victims, the small village of Cha lost all her inhabitants. Beside this loss in

human lives, we noted the death of about 3000 cows and an imortant number of wild and aquatic

faunes.

The survivals of this catastrophy are estimated to about 3000 persons. Due to their exposition to

the toxic gas, some suffer from lung problems et sight problems. These persons have been

displaced by the Cameroonian government and resettled in many camps (wum, wada, esu,

kumfutu, measaje,nkambe), displaced all over Boyo and Menchum division. Prolonged stay

(1986-2014) the deplaced population is estimated today to about 10 000 persons in these camps

and has progressively become very poor due to the insufficient and lack of means of production

put at their disposition.

In the mean time, we notice a persistent inbalance in the localities where the population were

resettled which is characterised by land over crowding and affected localities (Subum, nyos...)

which are becoming waste land whereas it has important agricultural and pastoral opportunities.


If this situation continue to be like this it is likey to temper with the economic and social

cohesion, which could in a long run compromise the harmonious development of the entire zone.

After investigations of many scientific teams on the lake site, it was recommendated that efforts

should be made to outgas the lake and consolidate the banks of the lake in ordersecure the area,

and protect the indiginous popualation. In this regard, the PNUD was given the responsility by

the government of cameroon to cordinate a working team in order to elaborate a project of

rehabilitation and pycho social and economic reinsertion of the population of lake nyos area.

This led to the necessity to put in place a project which shall have as objective the durable

security of the area, encourage the displaced population to move back to their villages, to

improve on their living conditions and make the damaged vallies viable to enable a sustainable

development, balanced and repopulate the area around the lake nyos.

For there to be this outgassing of the lake and the consolidation of the banks of the lake, many

recommendations have been put in place. The only thing that is left henceforth is the return of

these population to their origianal setting. It is therefore indispensible not only to ensure the

security of the place and its viability, but to ensure a minimum support in terms of social basic

infrastructures. It is in this light the the European Uniom already very implicated in the security

and viability of this site, organises the Ordonnateur National du Fonds Européen de

Développement Pour la Coopération Cameroun / Union Européenne, Supporting measures

for the resettlement of the population around the lake Nyos zone. Renfort et Actions in

partnership with Forest and Agroforestry Promoters is one of the organisation implicated

carrying out the actions decided to this effect.

The content of the action and support Nyos and su-bum

Title of action Follow up of the reinstallation of the populations of Nyos and SU-BUM

villages’

Place of action Nyos village in the Zoa municipality/Fungum subdivision/Menchum division

and Su-Bum village in the fonfuka municipality/Bum subdivision/ Boyo

division. All situated in the north west region of Cameroon

deadline 12months

Objectives of

the action

Main Objective: follow up the reinstallation of the displaced population after

the lake nyos disaster and contribute to ensure a favourable living condition in

their village

Specific Objective 1: construct basic socio economic infrastructure in the

villages of Nyos and Su-Bum

Specific objective 2: support the reconstruction of houses by the population

Specific objective 3: reinforced the organisational capacity and productive

capacity of the population of nyos and su-bum villages


Specific objective 4: planify the development of nyos and su-bum and prevent

conflicts

Target group The population through organised groups in the nyos and su-bum

villages(associations,organisations of producers etc)

Final

beneficiaries

Nyos village in the Zoa municipality/Fungum subdivision/Menchum division

and Su-Bum village in the fonfuka municipality/Bum subdivision/ Boyo

division. All situated in the north west region of Cameroon

Results

achieved A four classroom bloc constructed in su-bum village

10 houses supported with roofing materials

10 producers organisations structured /reinforced

10 common farms created

10 common pig farms created

100 persons trained with agro pastoral technics

20 persons trained with technics of maintaining the grinding machines

Highlights

Nursery school in Subum village Primary school in the same village


Training on the vegetative propagation of plantain suckers

4, FACILITATION ON PROJECT IDENTIFICATION

WITHIN THE FOUR VILLAGES OF THE NDOP

COUNCIL

INTRODUCTION

Ndop Council Area

Council localization: The Ndop Municipal Council corresponds to the Ndop Central Sub-

Division. The Council is one of the three councils of the Ngoketunjia Division of the North West

Region. It is about 30km from Bamenda, the Region headquarter of the North West Region,

along the Bamenda - Kumbo stretch of the Ring-road. It is bounded to the North by Babessi

council East by Balikumbat Sub division, to the West by Tubah council and to the South by the

Noun division of the West Region.

Historical Profile of Ndop council: Ndop council enjoys the privilege to have been the

headquarters of the South Eastern Federation of Native Authorities created by the local

administration in 1940. The territory of the South Western Federation included the areas covered

by Nkwen, Bafut and Nso. In 1960 the SEF territory was divided into two with the Nso Native

Authority cut out of it and in 1961, the Bafut-Ndop Area Council was created. The present Ndop

council was created, along side the councils of Babessi, Balikumbat by Presidential decree that

created the Ngokentunjia Division out of Ngokentunjia Division Eventually, Bafut and Tubah

were taken away and the territory now known as Ngoketunjia Division.

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Population Analysis of the 4 the villages: According to the administrative accounts of the

council, the population of the Ndop municipality stands at 80,342 inhabitants. From the 1987

census, the population of the constituent villages is projected on a 2.8% National growth rate.

Ethnic Groups in the Municipality: The inhabitants of the constituent villages of Ndop

Municipality are from the great Tikari tribe which is the origin of most villages in the grass field

areas of the Northwest Region. There are principally four clans in the municipality that

correspond to the four villages of the council. These clans are; the Mbaw Yakum now known as

Bambalang who migrated from Tikari around Adamawa; the Nsei clan, mostly known as

Bamessing, is also of the Tikari ethnic group. They migrated from Refoum in the Adamawa

Region in the 14th century at the close of the Kotoko Empire, which marked the end the Empire

of Western Sudan; the Bamali clan who are descendants of a group of seven people who

migrated from a place called Ndoupeh near Fomban in the Noun Division of the West Region;

the Bamunka people who originated from Ndobo around Foumban. Other ethnic groups include

a strong Hausa population who are spread in the four villages of Bamunka, Bamessing, Bamali

and Bamabalang and the Mbororo who are mainly cattle breeders living up the hills. A Large

population of the mbororos are found in Bamessing, and Bamunka which are closer to the hills

which enable them to carry out their livelihood activity of cattle rearing. These Hausas and

Mbororos do not live in separate communities in the villages. They spread out and integrated in

the various village communities.

FAP assisted the council in elaborating socio-economic and environmental projects in the 4

village communities that make up the Ndop council municipalities.

In each village 20 projects were identified and a total of 80 projects identified in all the villages.

Mapping of the different existing socio-economic structures in the communities by women,

youths and men groups


Presentations by the different groups

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