RESEED
Restoring the Ecosystem in Somaliland through Economic Empowerment for the Displaced
We succeed by working together
The RESEED project is funded by the JAC Trust. The operating partnership consist of MedicineAfrica and LanderProsopis. The community of residents and internally displaced persons in Darassalm, Somaliland play a major part in defining the overall aims and outcomes of the project. We are grateful for the support, guidance and cooperation of the Somaliland Ministry of the Environment, the Somaliland Biodiversity Association and Welthungerhilfe .
We aim to use nature-based solutions to:
- Remove an invasive species which has taken over farmland
- Convert prosopis into animal feed and ethical charcoal
- Replant native species as well as establishing crops and grasses for animal feed
- Train locals in agroforestry, beekeeping and baking using prosopis flour
- Use solar powered TVs to enhance education opportunities
- Increase biodiversity in the area
- Create self-sustaining, community run cooperatives that can turn degraded land into climate-resistant agro-farms
Project Partners
We are also grateful for support from the following organizations
Small steps to start a long journey of transformation
We are the first project to look at removing an invasive species in a way that provides income for local residents and regenerates the land for future generation
Our Activities
With your help we plan to regenerate an abandoned area and turn into a self-sustaining and productive community resource. What we learn from this project will be essential for replicating it in many other villages faces similar hardships
Regeneration
We can turn an area filled with invasive species into a productive community resource with increased biodiversity. Find out more
Solar power
Using the power of the sun to provide learning opportunities and transition to cleaner energy sources. Find our more
Protecting trees
Somaliland has seen its native tree population decimated by illegal charcoal production. Find out how we are helping
Climate Resilience
Find out why the approaches we are trying out may lead to more climate resilient growing methods
Biodiversity
Somaliland may be home to a huge number of undiscovered species. Here's what we are doing to help
Circular economy
Look at the ways we are using waste products and invasive species to turn them into real community benefits