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1. Scenery of a farmer village in Machakos in Kenya. Social Forestry Extension Model Development Project (SOFEM) is carried out near this village by JICA , Kenya Forestry Research Institute and Ministry of Forest of Kenya. | |
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2. A kitchen of a farmers house in Machakos. The pot on the right side is Enzaro jiko, which can purify water. | |
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3. Briefing at the ICA Machacos Office concerning activities of the office for two Zambian trainees. | |
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4. Mr. Teddy Chambwe and Mr. Trust Katowa, trainees from Zambia, are learning from staff of ICA Machakos. | |
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5. Ms.Marie Wafler, the project manager of ICA Machakos, and Mr.Rober Osunda of ICA Nairobi. | |
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6. Katsumani Agricultural Research Center in Machakos. The center conducts agricultural research to develop agriculture in dry areas. | |
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7. Mr.George Okuwachi, the Director of the Katsumani Agricultural Research Center, is giving a talk about their activities. | |
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8. Listening to the explanation concerning the cultivation of sweet potatoes and cassavas at the farm of the Research Center. | |
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9. Listening to the explanation about cultivation of sweet potatoes. Mr.Shigeta, the Japanese staff, is on the right side. | |
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10. The trainees are listening and asking questions wih enthusiasm. | |
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11. Visting The Jesus Workshop Centre which is supported by Daucus Aid International. | |
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12. Patrick, director of the Center, is explaining about the double digging method. | |
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13. Patrick is explaining why double digging is efficient for land improvement in dry areas. | |
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14. The trainees are learning the methods of cultivating mango and lemon. | |
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15. At the center, a sewing vocational training is provided to women. | |
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16. The front entrance of the Kitui Center of Kenya Forestry Research Center. The center is carrying out SOFEM, cooperating with JICA and Ministry of Forests of Kenya . | |
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17. Mr.James Kimmond, director of the center, is explaining about the activities of the cener and SOFEM. | |
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18. Visiting Pilot Forest- one of the activities of SOFEM at Tiba. | |
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19. A staff of the center explained the influence of erosion caused by salt on forests . | |
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20. A machine for measuring erosion of the trees. The machine was installed with the support of JICA. | |
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21. Electricity is transfered from this box to operate the machine. The center established a 24 hour watchguard system to avoid the machine from being stolen. | |
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22. Damage on the forests and the land caused by erosion is serious on the mountains in Tiba. | |
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23. A map of the Demo Forest Farm (DEMO ll) of SOFAM. | |
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24. The activity board of DEMO ll. The chart is divided in 10 parts. | |
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25. The trainee are listening to an explanation at the center. | |
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26. A freezer in the kitchen of the center which functions by charcoal. We can see charcoals at the door on the back. | |
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27. The fishery at the center. Tirapia and catfish are raised there. | |
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28. A small irrigation race at the center. | |
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29. Farmers plant trees such as mango as a part of the SOFEM Pilot Farm project at Tiba district. | |
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30. Pine trees were also planted at the pilot farm. | |
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31. Farmers living closeby were visiting the center at Tiba. | |
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32. Visiting ICA Mariyakani office near Mombasa. | |
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33. Ms.Beatrice Imali, the program manager of ICA Mariakani, is explaining about ICA MariakaniÕs activities. | |
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34. The trainees are listening to the explanation about the Agriculture and Income Generation Project implemented by ICA Machacos at Molongoni village. | |
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35. Trainees visited Morongoni village where ICA Mariyakani is backing up health care activities for women. It takes about 2 hours from ICA office to the village by car. | |
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36. Doctors and nurses visited Morongoni village arranged by ICA Mariakani. In the examinations, physical checkups for women were provoded, and many women participated to be examined. | |
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37. A study tour group of ICA Japan visited the village from Japan on the same day. A cultural exchange party was held between villagers and tour participants. | |
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