LAKE VICTORIA STAKEHOLDERS WORKSHOP ON POVERTY ERADICATION AMONG THE FISHING COMMUNITIES HELD AT ELCT-

BUKOBA HOTEL ON 15™ DECEMBER 2004.

1. INTRODUCTION:

A one-day technical workshop that was conducted on December 15th 2004 involved fishers from the selected villages in the project. |Various officials also attended the workshop from the Government, Religious institutions and other NGOs which execute responsibilities related to environment.

The workshop aimed at imparting sustainable fishing methods among the fishers through the following approaches.

  • How to use low cost appropriate fishing gear
  • Dangers of using POPs and dynamites in the Lake ecosystem and
  • Imparting knowledge on sustainable fishing skills in the industry.

Vision Statement

We envisage a friendly environment and a healthy, prosperous, and just society that is committed to solution of its problems independently and sustainably.

Mission Statement

KADETFU is committed to protect human rights, conserve the environment, facilitate promotion of social, economic, cultural development and empower the society.

Objectives

Economic promotion by enhancing income opportunities to ensure food availability at household level in urban and rural areas through improving community capacities and research.