PROJECT NO 5. CONSRUCTION OF FENCE AND PATHWAY.
The project includes the following activities: (1) Fancing the Heritage historical site of Igeleke Rock paintings. (2). Consruction of pathway to the Igeleke Rock paintings.The project is funded by FAHARI YETU-SHiCS, University of Iringa Iringa. The land of Igeleke mountains undergone depletion due to the deforestation and unsuitable utilization of natural resources as trees, stones and sand. People need more space for different activities which destroy and damage the environment. The Igeleke rock Art are in high danger and critical situation of distruction.
Project Objectives: Assured protection and presarvation of historical heritage site of Igeleke rock paintings.
NO. (4).BEEKIPING PROJECT.
KIUMAKI is working for improuvement of community livelihood by introducing the project of Forestry and beekeeping activities in Igeleke mountains. The area is protected and conserved by KIUMAKI initiatives. We expect to havest more than 100 litres at the end of 2014
(1) Forest resource protection,conservation and management: KIUMAKI currently is working on protection and conserving the IGELEKE MOUNTAINS ecosystem and forest resources with different varieties of natural vagetation and historical site of IGELEKE ROCK ART. The project is self funding.We work with the communities to protect the naturl vagetation and protect the Rock Art for future tourism.
(2) Capacity building: To the member of organization:The project aims to empower the member of the organization to understand and develope effective policies,to establish and enfonce tageted regulatory framework as well as to deliver improved and expanded management skills. The project is sposored and monitored by Executive Director,Iringa municipal council,Forest and Tourist departiment.
(3) Cultural tourist and rock paints:The project will generate income for environment conservation in Iringa.The tourist officer will give skills for this project. Traditional methods of environmental conservation and forest resources uses,foods and traditinal dancing are the part of cultural tourism to be seen now at KIUMAKI. The cultural tourism center Kihesa Kilolo will include traditinal houses and home stay with Wahehe family to enjoy their unique lifestyle.