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Project Overview
The overall objective of the project is to sustain food security in the Paghman district by promoting sustainable irrigation practices.

This would entail establishing community based organizations to organize and create a consensus on matters such as efficient irrigation practices, increased awareness regarding the use of water through demonstrated irrigation models and sustained efforts through the establishment of Community Organizations (COs).

Project Background
Islamic Relief has recently opened office in Paghman and is in the process of mobilizing the Paghman Integrated Rehabilitation and Development Program (PIRDP).

Islamic Relief is funding the project mainly through its own funds, although other donors will be sought to support some of the program costs.

Project Objectives
Overall objective of the project is to ensure that food security in Paghman district is increased through the promotion of sustainable irrigation practices, the project will further aim to ensure that:
• Sustainable social organization around irrigation issues are in place.
• Agriculture fields and orchards have sufficient irrigation water through rehabilitation of existing water sources.
• Increase awareness amongst small farmers regarding wise use of water through various demonstrated irrigation models.

Project Activities
• Formation of Community Organizations (COs)
• Creation of an Agriculture Research Station
• Provisions of water pumps
• Sustainable water management training course
• Repair, lining and reconstruction of Karaz and Water Channels

Beneficiaries
The project will benefit 30 villages which means approximately 1,800 families, or approximately 12,600 individual community members.