Name of Project: Community Initiatives for Protecting VCF in Khagrachari District
Donor: SID-CHT, UNDP
Project Duration: December 2017 to June 2019
Project Area: Laxmichari, Guimara, Matiranga, Mohalchari, Khagrachari Sadar and Dighinala Upazila of Khagrachari District
Budget in 2018: 4,249,835
Human Resources: Male- 4, Female-1
Number of Beneficiaries: 15 VCFs and 29 Para (s) as catchment areas of 15 VCFs. 1345 H.H and total population 6,725
Project Goal and Objectives:
Project Goal: the goal of the project is to Protect 15 Village Common Forests of Khagrachhari District
Purpose of the project: The capacity of VCF dependent communities strengthened to conserve the Village Common Forest (VCF) and its resources for sustainable development
Project Activities:
1. Situation Analysis and Resource Mapping on VCF Status
2. VCF management committee formation/reformation
3. Boundary demarcation meeting
4. Bimonthly meeting for VCF management committee at VCF level
5. Observe International Day on Bio-diversity
6. Observe World Environment Day
7. Training on GPS operating system for the field staff
8. VCF Mapping through GPS Coordination
9. Pillar Installation in the 15 VCF boundaries
10. Display Board with Location and area information
11. Awareness raising training on Climate Change and Preparedness to Disaster Management
12. Training on Women Participation in decision making process
13. Financial Management Training for VCF committee leaders
14. VCF Management Plan Formulation workshop
15. Training on Participatory Monitoring and evaluation process
16. Quarterly Meeting with KHD VCF Network
17. Financial management and organizational development training for VCF network leaders
18. Training on Climate Change and Preparedness to Disaster Management (2 days)
19. Exposure visit outside district for VCF network leaders
20. Meeting with KHDC chairman
21. Meeting with Mong Circle Chief
22. Print IEC Materials (Poster, Sticker)
23. Project End Publication