In collaboration with TNC, WWANC works with local landowners and other partners is using a game changing -approach, we promote Nature Based Solutions to enhance water, food and environmental security through inclusion and empowerment of women. YCWF aims to adopt the wetland regulations, invest in catchment conservation, agroforestry, and other sustainable and regenerative climate-smart agricultural practices. Key interventions include; agroforestry, forest restoration, riparian conservation, rain water harvesting, nursery establishment and beekeeping.

Ultimately, YWCF aims to achieve:

• Reduced sedimentation into rivers and wetlands.
• Reduced water turbidity.
• Empowered small holder farmers through sustainable farming practices.
• Restored biodiversity in forests and wetlands.
• Reduced operational and maintenance cost for respective water utilities.

Achievements:

• 15,315 farmers recruited
• 266 water pans laid
• 211,145 trees planted to rehabilitate degraded forests, riparian and wetlands
• 65 Km of grass strips planted
• 64 Km terraces dug
• 88 Km of riparian conserved