“MVIWATA in Monduli and Longido”

Is a network of small-scale farmer group networks in Monduli and Longido Districts (Mtandao wa Vikundi vya Wakulima wa Monduli na Longido). The formation of “MVIWATA in Monduli and Longido” was stimulated by the National Farmer’s Network, in a bid to establish a middle network in the Monduli area. “MVIWATA in Monduli and Longido” was registered as a middle network of MVIWATA (national Farmer’s network) in March 2004 as an NGO under Societies Ordinance of 1954. “MVIWATA in Monduli and Longido” was registered under the name “MVIWAMO”, meaning “MVIWATA in Monduli and Longido”.  

Thematic  areas:

1. Group strengthening: Organizing farmers in groups and networks and training them in leadership capacity.

 2.     Capacity building: Build technical Capacity of farmers. Providing trainings in agriculture and livestock management and organizing exchange visit of farmers. Farmer groups have also been mobilized in circles and receive training in micro-finance and micro-enterprises. 

3.    Advocacy: Lobbying and advocacy on issues of interest to farmers, for example resource conflict issues and government policies. Building capacity of farmers to advocate for their issues.

4.    OD/ID of “MVIWATA in Monduli and Longido”: Focus is to build capacity of institutions to deliver services, and training leadership committees to lead their organizations. Training in Fundraising.

5. Linking & Networking:  Linking with institutions and building relationships that add value to the organization