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Women participate in a course to make cheese in
Al Qaser. An olive tree plantation in the Raba region. A farmer ploughs an olive tree plantation in the
Raba region. Farmer fences off area to be used for olive plantation
in the Kerak governorate. Fencing is employed to prevent sheep
from eating plants and to prevent soil erosion. Farmer fences off area to be used for olive plantation
in the Kerak governorate. Fencing is employed to prevent sheep
from eating seedlings and to prevent soil erosion. Project director Sulemen Abadi visits olive tree
seedlings in the Kerak governorate. The project has provided olive
tree seedlings and encourages farmers to build dams and protective
stone walls. The project has provided olive tree seedlings and
encourages farmers to build dams and protective stone walls in
the Kerak governorate. Farmer Abdullah Owad collects rainwater from a
well built by funds provided by the project near Bteer village,
Kerak governorate. Farmer fences off area to be used for olive plantation
in the Kerak governorate. Fencing is employed to prevent sheep
from eating plants and to prevent soil erosion. The project has provided olive tree seedlings and
encourages farmers to build protective stone walls around them
in the Kerak governorate. The walls prevent erosion and help retain
water. The project has provided olive tree seedlings and
encourages farmers to build protective stone walls around them
in the Kerak governorate. The walls prevent erosion and help retain
water. Project director Jamil Jaa'freh visits olive tree
seedlings in the Kerak governorate. The walls prevent erosion
and help retain water. Farmer Abdullah Owad checks on his olive tree seedlings
provided by the project in the Kerak governorate. The project has provided olive tree seedlings and
encourages farmers to build dams and protective stone walls in
the Kerak governorate. Farmer Abdullah Owad checks on his olive tree seedlings
provided by the project in the Kerak governorate. Workers unload irrigation pipes to be installed
on a farm near Bteer. Due to a draught, a tanker supplies water to a
well that is usually filled with rainwater, near Bteer. Due to a draught, a tanker supplies water to a
well that is usually filled with rainwater, near Bteer. Farmer Abdullah Owad checks on his olive tree seedlings
provided by the project in the Kerak governorate. A worker builds a wall to help stop erosion in
Adder. A worker builds a wall to help stop erosion in
Adder. A shepherd herds sheep in the Kerak governate.
Portrait of farmer Abdullah Owad on his olive tree
plantation in the Kerak governorate. Farmer working on an olive plantation in the Kerak
governorate. Farmer working on an olive plantation in the Kerak
governorate. Farmer working on an olive plantation in the Kerak
governorate. Overview of terracing and olive plantations in
the Kerak governorate. An olive plantation in the Kerak governorate. Mountain goats on a farm near the Tafila governate.
A worker transports fertiliser to be used on olive
seedlings on a farm near the Tafila governate. A worker spreads soil where he will be planting
olive seedlings on a farm near Tafila. An olive plantation in the Kerak governate. An olive plantation in the Kerak governate. Workers spread soil where they will be planting
olive seedlings on a farm near Tafila. Portrait of a mountain goat on a farm near the
Tafila governate. A worker picks olives on a farm near Tafila. A worker picks olives on a farm near Tafila. A worker spreads soil where he will be planting
olive seedlings on a farm near Tafila. Portrait of a mountain goat on a farm near the
Tafila governorate. Stonewalls and terracing sustain an olive plantation
near Mazar. Stonewalls and terracing sustain an olive plantation
near Mazar. Stonewalls and terracing sustain an olive plantation
near Mazar. Stonewalls and terracing sustain an olive plantation
near Mazar. |
A well to collect rainwater, stone walls and terracing
sustain an olive plantation near Mazar. Stonewalls and terracing sustain an olive plantation
near Mazar. A farmer and his turkeys on a farm near Mazar.
Portrait of a farmer near Mazar. Walls built to stop erosion near Mazar. Janet Havani, a beneficiary has participated in
a training course to make and market dairy products in the village
of Al Rabba. Janet Havani, a beneficiary has participated in
a training course to make and market dairy products in the village
of Al Rabba. A farm worker prunes apple trees near Mazar. The
apple seedlings have been provided by the project. A farm worker prunes apple trees near Mazar. The
apple seedlings have been provided by the project. Turkeys on a farm near Mazar. Janet Havani, a beneficiary has participated in
a training course to make and market dairy products in the village
of Al Rabba. Dairy products in the village of Al Rabba. Najar Beshabshi, a beneficiary, makes butter using
a sheepskin, in Al Qasser. This is a traditional method employed
in the region. Janet Havani, a beneficiary has participated in
a training course to make and market dairy products in the village
of Al Rabba. Najar Beshabshi, a beneficiary, makes butter using
a sheepskin, in Al Qasser. This is a traditional method employed
in the region. A project beneficiary picks herbs that she sells
along with vegetables and processed foods, in Al Qasser. She has
attended food processing and marketing courses. A project beneficiary picks herbs that she sells
along with vegetables and processed foods, in Al Qasser. She has
attended food processing and marketing courses. A project beneficiary discuses herbs with project
staff, in Al Qasser. She grows and sells herbs along with vegetables
and processed foods. Project staff discuss stone wall construction in
Al Qasser. Project beneficiary and village leader (or mukhtar)
in Al-Mazar. Traditionally, the mukhtar settled land disputes
and water rights. Project coordinators confer with him to disseminate
information about the project and to encourage group participation.
Beneficiaries next to a dam constructed with project
funds in Adir, Karak. The reservoir provides water for the village's
livestock during the dry season. Jordan is one of the world's
most water-scarce countries. Seventy-five percent of the country
is desert or semi-desert. Farmer Yasin Muhammad in Rashaidi village, Qasr
district. Through its soil and water conservation component, the
project helped him to develop his land for olive production. He
constructed a cistern and erected a wall around his plot to prevent
free-grazing animals from entering. Farmer Yasin Muhammad with a family member in Rashaidi
village, Qasr district. Through its soil and water conservation
component, the project helped him to develop his land for olive
production. He constructed a cistern and erected a wall around
his plot to prevent free-grazing animals from entering. Farmer Yasin Muhammad in Rashaidi village, Qasr
district. Through its soil and water conservation component, the
project helped him to develop his land for olive production. He
constructed a cistern and erected a wall around his plot to prevent
free-grazing animals from entering. Farmer Maliha Maita and his family on their farm
in Rabba village, Qasr district. With assistance from the project,
they developed 50 dunums - or about 5.0 ha of land - for cereal
and olive production. The improvements they made will prevent
soil erosion on their land and promote water conservation. Farmer Maliha Maita and his wife on their farm
in Rabba village, Qasr district. With assistance from the project,
they developed 50 dunums - or about 5.0 ha of land - for cereal
and olive production. The improvements they made will prevent
soil erosion on their land and promote water conservation. Stone wall built around steep land in Wadi Bin
Hammad. Stone walls help reduce soil erosion and water run-off.
Jordan is one of the world's most water-scarce countries. Seventy-five
percent of the country is desert or semi-desert. Stone wall built around steep land in Wadi Bin
Hammad. Stone walls help reduce soil erosion and water run-off.
Jordan is one of the world's most water-scarce countries. Seventy-five
percent of the country is desert or semi-desert. Goat farmer Hamdiya al Mawees in Tefila village.
She received training from the project to develop dairy cultivating
techniques. With a small loan she purchased goats to start her
own dairy microenterprise. When women have access to agricultural
inputs and relevant knowledge, farm productivity gains are high.
Village meeting in Dana, Tefila. With assistance
from the project, the village improved its irrigation structures
and created a system to protect its natural springs. Springs are
the major water resource for many villages. The spring rehabilitation
programme seeks to protect springs against falling debris and
contamination from livestock. Village meeting in Dana, Tefila. With assistance
from the project, the village improved its irrigation structures
and created a system to protect its natural springs. Springs are
the major water resource for many villages. The spring rehabilitation
programme seeks to protect springs against falling debris and
contamination from livestock. Beneficiary at a village meeting in Dana. With
assistance from the project, the village improved its irrigation
structures and created a system to protect its natural springs.
Springs are the major water resource for many villages. The spring
rehabilitation programme seeks to protect springs against falling
debris and contamination from livestock. Olive orchid protected by stone wall in Al Hijfa,
Jarak. The wall was built with funds from the project. Stone walls
help reduce soil erosion and water run-off. Jordan is one of the
world's most water-scarce countries. Seventy-five percent of the
country is desert or semi-desert. Dam constructed with project funds in Adir, Karak.
The reservoir provides water for the village's livestock during
the dry season. Jordan is one of the world's most water-scarce
countries. Seventy-five percent of the country is desert or semi-desert.
Beneficiary on his land in Adnanieh, Karak. With
assistance from the project, he constructed a gabion (a porous
container used to prevent erosion) and a stone wall to protect
his plot. Stone walls help reduce soil erosion and water run-off.
Beneficiary's land in Adnanieh, Karak. With assistance
from the project, he constructed a gabion (a porous container
used to prevent erosion) and stone wall to protect his plot. Stone
walls help reduce soil erosion and water run-off. Ai village has improved its irrigation system with
assistance from the project. The villagers use the water to irrigate
their olive crops. Jordan is one of the world's most water-scarce
countries. Seventy-five percent of the country is desert or semi-desert.
Beneficiary in Ai village. Through its soil and
water conservation component, the project helped the village improve
its irrigation system. The villagers use the water to irrigate
their olive crops. Jordan is one of the world's most water-scarce
countries. Seventy-five percent of the country is desert or semi-desert.
Beneficiary in Ai village. Through its soil and
water conservation component, the project helped the village improve
its irrigation system. The villagers use the water to irrigate
their olive crops. Jordan is one of the world's most water-scarce
countries. Seventy-five percent of the country is desert or semi-desert.
Ai village has improved its irrigation system with
assistance from the project. The villagers use the water to irrigate
their olive crops. Jordan is one of the world's most water-scarce
countries. Seventy-five percent of the country is desert or semi-desert.
A cistern installation in Rabba village, Qasr district.
It collects rainwater and irrigates the planted area by gravity.
Farmers also purchase water to fill the cistern. Over 1 170 cisterns
have been built in the project area. Trees planted on steep ground in Rabba village.
The trees help reduce water run off and stabilize sloping land.
Jordan is one of the world's most water-scarce countries. Seventy-five
percent of the country is desert or semi-desert. Trees planted on steep ground in Rabba village.
The trees help reduce water run off and stabilize sloping land.
Jordan is one of the world's most water-scarce countries. Seventy-five
percent of the country is desert or semi-desert. |
