Integration for Success Impacts from the CARE-WWF Alliance SAGCOT program

The CARE-WWF Alliance SAGCOT program in Tanzania's Mufundi and Iringa districts achieved significant gains in household income and water resource management between 2021 and 2023. By integrating Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLAs), Farmer Field and Business Schools (FFBS), and Integrated Land and Water Management (ILWM), the project increased average household income by 102% and improved dry and wet season water flows in the Mkikifu river. The program specifically targeted women and youth, resulting in a 157% income increase for female-headed households and a 3% reduction in the income gender gap.

• The program achieved substantial increases in household income, exceeding its target of a 60% increase. The average household income rose by 102%, increasing from a baseline of US $500 to US $1,012 at the endline. Female-headed households saw a higher increase of 157% compared to a 145% increase for male-headed households, which contributed to closing the income gender gap by 3%.
• Community-led restoration and management of over 80 water sources led to an upward trend in water flows in the Mkikifu river. During the dry season (July-Nov 2023), water flow increased by 105% to 0.50 m3S-1 from a 2021 baseline of 0.24 m3S-1. During the wet season (Dec-June 2023), water flow increased by 178% to 1.85 m3S-1 from a 2021 baseline of 0.67 m3S-1.
• The project impacted 14,727 individuals (including 58% women and 36% youth) across 9,597 households, of which 52% were female-headed. These results were derived from an endline evaluation of a sample of 263 households across 10 of the 21 participating villages.
• The Alliance utilized a combination of established and innovative models to drive inclusive green growth: Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLAs) for financial stability, Farmer Field and Business Schools (FFBS) for sustainable agriculture and female leadership, and Integrated Land and Water Management (ILWM) using Village Land Use Plans (VLUP) supported by satellite imagery. Additionally, the Collective and Sustainable Investment (CSI) model was piloted to accelerate finance access for marginalized groups.

APA

WWF International (n.d.). Integration for Success Impacts from the CARE-WWF Alliance SAGCOT program. https://www.worldwildlife.org/documents/2621/SAGCOT-Impact-Brief-2024.pdf

Chicago

WWF International. Integration for Success Impacts from the CARE-WWF Alliance SAGCOT program. n.d. https://www.worldwildlife.org/documents/2621/SAGCOT-Impact-Brief-2024.pdf.

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BibTeX

@techreport{wwfinternationalndintegration, author = {{WWF International}}, title = {{Integration for Success Impacts from the CARE-WWF Alliance SAGCOT program}}, institution = {WWF International}, url = {https://www.worldwildlife.org/documents/2621/SAGCOT-Impact-Brief-2024.pdf}, urldate = {2026-10-23}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }