Through the linkages between the CA-SARD Project and the Sustainet-Africa component both of which are being implemented in Kenya and Tanzania, Eotulelo FFS Group got involved in the sustainet self assessment process towards the end of 2004.
As the group was not involved from the beginning, i.e. had no advantage of the training conducted for and with other partner organisations, Sustainet-Africa personnel had to spend time to explain to the Group leaders and CA-SARD group Facilitator what this Self-assessment was and the process involved.
The main part of the assessment was done by discussions of group members collectively and in smaller groups and also by visits to the fields. The team also discussed specific elements with village key informants such as the Village Government Chairperson and some local traders.
The assessment process was facilitated by Sustainet-Africa personnel (Martin Bwalya) and the group CA-SARD facilitators (Ms. Mariam Isreal) and National CA-SARD Project Coordinators (Ms. Marietha Owenya).
