As part of the Drought-Affected Farmers Support Project, in partnership with WFP, Kareem Charity held awareness-raising sessions for the target group at the Al-Mukhram Center (lecture) entitled:
"Water Harvesting and Its Role in Combating Drought and Developing Natural Resources in Syria"
Under the supervision of Dr. Mahmoud Hamdan, Professor and Researcher in Soil Sciences and Water Harvesting Techniques
Lecture Objectives:
1. Educate farmers about the importance of applying rainwater harvesting techniques as one of the ways and means to confront drought and its challenges.
2. Provide an overview of how to establish and apply water harvesting techniques at the field level.
3. The role of water harvesting in improving agricultural production (both plant and animal) and achieving food security.
4. The role of water harvesting in conserving natural resources (water, soil, and plants).
5- Raising local community awareness of the economic and social dimensions of using water harvesting technologies and their sustainability