May 31 2025 Humanterial

watershed management and rehabilitation

From March 22-24, 2025, the Ethiopian Catholic Church Diocese of Adigrat held a training program on watershed management and rehabilitation at St. Mary’s College, focusing on the “Livelihood Restoration and Recovery for War and Drought Affected Communities” in four wored as of the Eastern Zone. The training, led by college agriculture instructors and a senior natural resource management expert, included both theoretical and practical components covering project objectives, watershed management, soil and water conservation, and organic soil improvement techniques. A total of 50 participants (39 males and 11 females), including woreda NRM experts, development agents, and local technicians, attended the program.

Training outcomes included:

·        Understanding of project objectives and implementation strategies

·        Knowledge of sustainable watershed management and community engagement

·        Familiarity with biological and physical soil and water conservation methods and organic soil improvement techniques

Overall, the training was considered fruitful and helpful in enhancing skills and knowledge related to livelihood restoration and recovery