This was a synergy pilot project funded by TRIAS Tanzania from 2012 to 2013 to Improve food and income security through a better use of natural resources and drought cycle management in Longido district, Tanzaniain the villages of Meirugoi, GilaiLumbwa, Orkejuloongishu and Noondoto.

The activities implemented by LCDO were;

• Restocking of goats for 200 poorest households in the target area and installation of redistribution system of goats
• Initial stocking of 4 grain stores and installation of food bank system
• Improvement of pasture land though mobilizing the community to plant favorable seeds in pasture areas
• Finishing of dam in Meirugoi village
• Rehabilitation of pipeline in Meirugoi
• Establishment of water pans at strategic places
• Development of drought management cycle system and development of early warning system.