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African Conservation Trust

Automated extract, not yet reviewed

African Conservation Trust implements a programme centred on “Building a Conservation Economy”, creating jobs and opportunities in food production and environmental work through agro-ecological farming, food gardens, nurseries, landscape management, erosion control, rock art monitoring, trail mapping, market access and participant training. It works in KwaZulu-Natal, Free State, Limpopo, Mpumalanga and Western Cape.

Listed in: Jobs for Nature

Footprint

420 work sites in 21 catchments across KwaZulu-Natal and Mpumalanga and Western Cape. 135 are greening and environment sites, which count for the fund. 161 sites fall inside a strategic water source area.
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  • African Conservation Trust sites, sized by count. Nearby sites group together until you zoom in
  • Strategic water source area
  • W21 (Pongola–Mtamvuna)88
  • C81 (Vaal)67
  • X31 (Inkomati–Usuthu)50
  • W31 (Pongola–Mtamvuna)46
  • W44 (Pongola–Mtamvuna)45
  • V11 (Pongola–Mtamvuna)33
  • X32 (Inkomati–Usuthu)22
  • uMngeni (U20)18
  • W12 (Pongola–Mtamvuna)14
  • W22 (Pongola–Mtamvuna)9
  • W23 (Pongola–Mtamvuna)5
  • B90 (Olifants)4
  • H30 (Breede–Gouritz)4
  • W32 (Pongola–Mtamvuna)4
  • W42 (Pongola–Mtamvuna)3
  • W45 (Pongola–Mtamvuna)3
  • 5 more catchments5

Site locations are approximate, based on addresses.

Layers: DWS quaternary catchments (CSIR ArcGIS) · SANBI Strategic Water Source Areas 2017 · both queried 7 Oct 2026 · Basemap © OpenStreetMap contributors, greyscale · Catchments without a local name show the DWS tertiary code and water management area

Catchment and water source area for each site come from a spatial join of its geocoded point with the national layers. Not checked on the ground.

Sources: Programme payroll records; DWS quaternary catchments; Strategic Water Source Areas (2017)

People employed

Counted from payroll records. Totals only. No personal data. Participants exclude supervisors, timekeepers and admin. Positive exits are payroll exit reasons, not follow-up.

7,033

different people across 4 rounds · payroll-backed

Sources: Programme payroll records · Repeat participation table

1,561

worked in two rounds, and 1,398 in all three

Sources: Programme payroll records · Repeat participation table

1,931

worked at greening and environment sites, the work this fund pays for

Sources: Programme payroll records · Greening sites only

Whole programme and greening sites only
All roundsParticipantsWomenUnder 35With a disabilityPositive exits
Whole programme7,03361.8%58.7%27340
Greening sites only1,93153.5%63.5%7112
Participants by round
RoundParticipantsWomenUnder 35Left for a jobLeft to studyPermanent job or enterprise
R13,25762.2%60.7%5728
R23,15363.1%55.8%6248
R32,62164.1%50.2%02281
R42,61862%53.2%702044

Sources: Programme payroll records · Summary and exit reasons by round

Exit reasons as recorded on payroll. There is no follow-up of people after they leave. Positive exits: left for a job, further studies, or permanent employment or enterprise.

Evidence

All 148 results cleared for the demo, grouped by category. Each shows its confidence label, source, page and caveat.

Automated extract, not yet reviewed. These results were extracted automatically from African Conservation Trust's reports and have not been checked line by line. African Conservation Trust reports are cited by name and page only. They are not published or available for download. Every environmental result is partner-reported. Nothing is independently verified yet.

Executive Summary - Training and capacity building (1)

  • Individuals trained in Agro-Ecological Farming Practices, Round 2

    3,272 individualsPartner-reported

    Sources: African Conservation Trust close-out report, Round 2 · printed p.1, Q1

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

Executive Summary - Support infrastructure (2)

  • Nurseries developed, Round 2

    8 nurseriesPartner-reported

    Sources: African Conservation Trust close-out report, Round 2 · printed p.1, Q1

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Seedlings supplied and planted, Round 2

    764,935 seedlingsPartner-reported

    Sources: African Conservation Trust close-out report, Round 2 · printed p.1, Q1

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

Executive Summary - Productive Gardens (2)

  • Productive Gardens area established, Round 2

    790,060 m2Partner-reported

    Sources: African Conservation Trust close-out report, Round 2 · printed p.1, Q1

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Estimated monthly value of gardens (R5 per m2 per month), Round 2

    3,800,000 ZARPartner-reported

    Sources: African Conservation Trust close-out report, Round 2 · printed p.1, Q1

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

Executive Summary - Sekelbos thinning and landscape management (1)

  • Area mapped and maintained (Sekelbos thinning / landscape management), Round 2

    1,678 haPartner-reported

    Sources: African Conservation Trust close-out report, Round 2 · printed p.1, Q1

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

Executive Summary - Erosion wall building (1)

  • Erosion wall building area, Round 2

    62,720 m2Partner-reported

    Sources: African Conservation Trust close-out report, Round 2 · printed p.1, Q1

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

Executive Summary - Rock Art Monitoring (1)

  • Rock Art monitor visits, Round 2

    258 visitsPartner-reported

    Sources: African Conservation Trust close-out report, Round 2 · printed p.1, Q1

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

Executive Summary - Trails mapping (1)

  • Trails mapped, Round 2

    221 kmPartner-reported

    Sources: African Conservation Trust close-out report, Round 2 · printed p.1, Q1

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

Project design - Food Security / Skills (2)

  • Co-trainers capacitated (training of trainers), Round 2

    68 personsPartner-reported

    Sources: African Conservation Trust close-out report, Round 2 · printedp.2

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Participant and community members trained on the 4-day Agro-Ecological Farming Practices course, Round 2

    2,957 personsPartner-reported

    Sources: African Conservation Trust close-out report, Round 2 · printedp.2

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

Skills and pathways - CV support (1)

  • USB memory sticks (the programme-branded) availed to teams, Round 2

    3,000 USB sticksPartner-reported

    Sources: African Conservation Trust close-out report, Round 2 · printed p.3, Q3

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

Skills and pathways - Free State enterprise (2)

  • Participant first-harvest income after full-time farming (Free State example), Round 2

    33,000 ZARPartner-reported

    Sources: African Conservation Trust close-out report, Round 2 · printed p.3, Q3

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Persons employed on vegetable programme by two participants (Metsae Tsotetsi & Philemon Molingoane), Round 2

    75 personsPartner-reported

    Sources: African Conservation Trust close-out report, Round 2 · printed p.3, Q3

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

Skills and pathways - Participant attrition (4)

  • Number of participants who left the programme, Round 2

    592 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: African Conservation Trust close-out report, Round 2 · printedp.4

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • % of participants who have moved onto better roles as a result of the programme (higher paying / longer-term work), Round 2

    12%Partner-reported

    Sources: African Conservation Trust close-out report, Round 2 · printedp.4

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • % of participants who have taken up studies as a result of the programme, Round 2

    6%Partner-reported

    Sources: African Conservation Trust close-out report, Round 2 · printedp.4

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • % of participants who have started or been able to sustain enterprise as a result of the programme, Round 2

    1%Partner-reported

    Sources: African Conservation Trust close-out report, Round 2 · printedp.4

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

Lessons learnt - payroll records biometric usage (1)

  • payroll records biometric attendance / reporting rate, Round 2

    98%Partner-reported

    Sources: African Conservation Trust close-out report, Round 2 · printed p.4, Q4

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

Legacy and Sustainability - funding (1)

  • Funding secured from Township Energy Fund pilot project (IDC), Round 2

    5,000,000 ZARPartner-reported

    Sources: African Conservation Trust close-out report, Round 2 · printed p.5, Q5

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

Legacy and Sustainability - EPWP proposal (1)

  • EPWP proposal participants (submitted, not yet granted), Round 2

    1,200 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: African Conservation Trust close-out report, Round 2 · printed p.5, Q5

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

Value generated - training value (1)

  • Estimated value of training delivered (R3,000 per person equivalent), Round 2

    9,800,000 ZARPartner-reported

    Sources: African Conservation Trust close-out report, Round 2 · printed p.6, Q6

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

Value generated - garden produce (1)

  • Estimated monthly value generated by food gardens, Round 2

    4,000,000 ZARPartner-reported

    Sources: African Conservation Trust close-out report, Round 2 · printed p.6, Q6

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

Value generated - food donated (1)

  • Food produce donated within communities, Round 2

    43,046 kgPartner-reported

    Sources: African Conservation Trust close-out report, Round 2 · printed p.6, Q6

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

Value generated - firewood (1)

  • Estimated firewood value from thinned land, Round 2

    750,000 ZARPartner-reported

    Sources: African Conservation Trust close-out report, Round 2 · printed p.6, Q6

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

Value generated - fencing (1)

  • Estimated fencing value of thinned landscapes, Round 2

    4,500,000 ZARPartner-reported

    Sources: African Conservation Trust close-out report, Round 2 · printed p.6, Q6

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

Value generated - regenerated landscape (1)

  • Estimated annual value of regenerated landscape (small stock units), Round 2

    9,000,000 ZARPartner-reported

    Sources: African Conservation Trust close-out report, Round 2 · printed p.6, Q6

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

Value generated - erosion walls (1)

  • Estimated value of erosion walls (topsoil value), Round 2

    62,700,000 ZARPartner-reported

    Sources: African Conservation Trust close-out report, Round 2 · printed p.6, Q6

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

Value generated - volunteer days (1)

  • Volunteer days recorded for the common good, Round 2

    75,478 daysPartner-reported

    Sources: African Conservation Trust close-out report, Round 2 · printed p.6, Q6

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

Greening and Environment (2)

  • Area of invasive Species thinned, Round 2

    16,779,798 m2 (unit not labelled in table)Partner-reported

    Sources: African Conservation Trust close-out report, Round 2 · printed p.10, Section Five

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Erosion control measures (m2), Round 2

    62,720 m2Partner-reported

    Sources: African Conservation Trust close-out report, Round 2 · printed p.10, Section Five

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

Food Security (11)

  • Vegetables planted (seedlings), Round 2

    764,935 seedlingsPartner-reported

    Sources: African Conservation Trust close-out report, Round 2 · printed p.10, Section Five

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Trained in Agro-Ecological Farming Practices, Round 2

    3,272 individualsPartner-reported

    Sources: African Conservation Trust close-out report, Round 2 · printed p.10, Section Five

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Gardens Mapped and Maintained (m2), Round 2

    790,060 m2Partner-reported

    Sources: African Conservation Trust close-out report, Round 2 · printed p.10, Section Five

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • No of Food Gardens (20m2), Round 2

    39,503 gardensPartner-reported

    Sources: African Conservation Trust close-out report, Round 2 · printed p.10, Section Five

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Vegetables Donated (kg), Round 2

    43,046 kgPartner-reported

    Sources: African Conservation Trust close-out report, Round 2 · printed p.10, Section Five

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Nurseries Established (capacity 10 000 seedlings per month), Round 2

    8 nurseriesPartner-reported

    Sources: African Conservation Trust close-out report, Round 2 · printed p.10, Section Five

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • 397,000 m2 of food gardens maintained (total for April 2025), Round 3

    397,000 m²Partner-reported

    Sources: African Conservation Trust close-out report, Round 3 · printed p.7, value generated

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Programme Impact Indicator 4 Vegetables planted (# Seedlings), Round 3

    633,435 seedlingsPartner-reported

    Sources: African Conservation Trust close-out report, Round 3 · printedp.10

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Programme Impact Indicator 5 Trained in Agro-Ecological Farming Practices, Round 3

    2,781 peoplePartner-reported

    Sources: African Conservation Trust close-out report, Round 3 · printedp.10

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Programme Impact Indicator 8 Vegetables donated/delivered to feeding projects (kg), Round 3

    24,275 kgPartner-reported

    Sources: African Conservation Trust close-out report, Round 3 · printedp.10

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Programme Impact Indicator 9 Nurseries established (Capacity 10 000 seedlings per month), Round 3

    5 nurseriesPartner-reported

    Sources: African Conservation Trust close-out report, Round 3 · printedp.10

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

Arts (4)

  • Rock Art Site assessments, Round 2

    258 assessmentsPartner-reported

    Sources: African Conservation Trust close-out report, Round 2 · printed p.10, Section Five

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Trails mapped / maintained (km), Round 2

    221 kmPartner-reported

    Sources: African Conservation Trust close-out report, Round 2 · printed p.10, Section Five

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Programme Impact Indicator 10 Rock Art Site visits (events), Round 3

    244 eventsPartner-reported

    Sources: African Conservation Trust close-out report, Round 3 · printedp.10

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Programme Impact Indicator 11 Rock Art Trails Mapped (km), Round 3

    210 kmPartner-reported

    Sources: African Conservation Trust close-out report, Round 3 · printedp.10

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

Section Five - participants supported (Greening Sector) (1)

  • No of participants supported in Greening Sector, Round 2

    797 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: African Conservation Trust close-out report, Round 2 · printed p.10, Section Five

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

Source profile (1)

  • No. of Sites, Round 3

    15 sitesPartner-reported

    Sources: African Conservation Trust close-out report, Round 3 · printed p.1, header table

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

Executive Summary (5)

  • 68 persons capacitated to enable locally based training in the vernacular, Round 3

    68 personsPartner-reported

    Sources: African Conservation Trust close-out report, Round 3 · printedp.2

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • 3 000 USB memory sticks (branded with the programme logo) were availed across the teams in SEF3, Round 3

    3,000 USB memory sticksPartner-reported

    Sources: African Conservation Trust close-out report, Round 3 · printedpp.3-4

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • One participant has been able to secure a R250,000 Agriculatural Grant to set up a Poultry business, Round 3

    250,000 ZARPartner-reported

    Sources: African Conservation Trust close-out report, Round 3 · printedpp.3-4

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Programme Impact Indicator 6 Gardens mapped & maintained (average 20m2 per garden), Round 3

    125,223 average 20m2 gardensPartner-reported

    Sources: African Conservation Trust close-out report, Round 3 · printedp.10

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Programme Impact Indicator 7 Value of produce to participants, Round 3

    21,287,960 ZARPartner-reported

    Sources: African Conservation Trust close-out report, Round 3 · printedp.10

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

Skills and pathways (2)

  • Number of participants who left the programme, Round 3

    325 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: African Conservation Trust close-out report, Round 3 · printedpp.4-5

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • % of participants who have taken up studies as a result of the programme, Round 3

    4.6%Partner-reported

    Sources: African Conservation Trust close-out report, Round 3 · printedpp.4-5

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

Greening and the Environment (25)

  • Programme Impact Indicator 1 Area of invasive species thinned (m2), Round 3

    10,260,367 m²Partner-reported

    Sources: African Conservation Trust close-out report, Round 3 · printedp.10

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Programme Impact Indicator 2 Number of participants supported in the greening sector, Round 3

    724 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: African Conservation Trust close-out report, Round 3 · printedp.10

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • Programme Impact Indicator 3 Erosion control measures (m2), Round 3

    38,465 m²Partner-reported

    Sources: African Conservation Trust close-out report, Round 3 · printedp.10

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line.

  • participants employed under the Greening theme, Round 4, Q1

    765 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: African Conservation Trust quarterly report, Round 4 · printedp.3

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • erosion repair teams, Round 4, Q1

    6 teamsPartner-reported

    Sources: African Conservation Trust quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.3, erosion teams

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • persons per erosion team, Round 4, Q1

    11 personsPartner-reported

    Sources: African Conservation Trust quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.3, erosion teams

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • participants retained in erosion sites due to specialist skills, Round 4, Q1

    50 percentPartner-reported

    Sources: African Conservation Trust quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.3, erosion teams

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • Drakensberg erosion walling constructed, Round 4, Q1

    857 m2Partner-reported

    Sources: African Conservation Trust quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.3, erosion control

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • erosion control reported by other teams, Round 4, Q1

    4,088 m2Partner-reported

    Sources: African Conservation Trust quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.3, erosion control

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • thinned or maintained areas mapped, Round 4, Q1

    1,750,921 m2Partner-reported

    Sources: African Conservation Trust quarterly report, Round 4 · printedp.4

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • villages with grazing land mapped, Round 4, Q1

    31 villagesPartner-reported

    Sources: African Conservation Trust quarterly report, Round 4 · printedp.8

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • Erosion control measures (m2), Round 4, Q1

    4,944.9 m2Partner-reported

    Sources: African Conservation Trust quarterly report, Round 4 · printedp.10

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • Area of invasive species thinned and maintained (m2), Round 4, Q1

    1,750,921.3 m2Partner-reported

    Sources: African Conservation Trust quarterly report, Round 4 · printedp.10

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • Number of Grassbanks created, Round 4, Q1

    0 grassbanksPartner-reported

    Sources: African Conservation Trust quarterly report, Round 4 · printedp.10

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • erosion repair teams, Round 4, Q2

    6 teamsPartner-reported

    Sources: African Conservation Trust quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.3, erosion teams

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • persons per erosion team, Round 4, Q2

    11 personsPartner-reported

    Sources: African Conservation Trust quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.3, erosion teams

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • participants retained in erosion sites due to specialist skills, Round 4, Q2

    50 percentPartner-reported

    Sources: African Conservation Trust quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.3, erosion teams

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • Drakensberg erosion walling constructed to date under SEF4, Round 4, Q2

    1,988 m2Partner-reported

    Sources: African Conservation Trust quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.3, erosion control

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Cumulative figure.

  • erosion control reported by other teams, Round 4, Q2

    8,015 m2Partner-reported

    Sources: African Conservation Trust quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.3, erosion control

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • combined erosion control, Round 4, Q2

    10,003.1 m2Partner-reported

    Sources: African Conservation Trust quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.3, erosion control

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • grassbanks mapped, Round 4, Q2

    17 grassbanksPartner-reported

    Sources: African Conservation Trust quarterly report, Round 4 · printed pp.3-4, grassbanks

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • villages with grazing land mapped, Round 4, Q2

    33 villagesPartner-reported

    Sources: African Conservation Trust quarterly report, Round 4 · printedp.8

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • Erosion control measures (m2), Round 4, Q2

    10,003.1 m2Partner-reported

    Sources: African Conservation Trust quarterly report, Round 4 · printedp.10

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • Area of invasive species thinned and maintained (m2), Round 4, Q2

    6,553,489.5 m2Partner-reported

    Sources: African Conservation Trust quarterly report, Round 4 · printedp.10

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • Number of Grassbanks created, Round 4, Q2

    17 grassbanksPartner-reported

    Sources: African Conservation Trust quarterly report, Round 4 · printedp.10

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

Organisational Capacity & Sustainability (5)

  • total sites, Round 4, Q1

    13 sitesPartner-reported

    Sources: African Conservation Trust quarterly report, Round 4 · printedp.1

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • total localities, Round 4, Q1

    190 localitiesPartner-reported

    Sources: African Conservation Trust quarterly report, Round 4 · printedp.1

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • total sites, Round 4, Q2

    13 sitesPartner-reported

    Sources: African Conservation Trust quarterly report, Round 4 · printedp.1

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • TGO poverty surveys completed, Round 4, Q2

    4,234 surveysPartner-reported

    Sources: African Conservation Trust quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.1, key activities

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • GIS and mapping assistant appointed, Round 4, Q2

    1 peoplePartner-reported

    Sources: African Conservation Trust quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.5, Human Resources

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

Training and Skills (12)

  • Greenlight Facilitators training initiated, Round 4, Q1

    29 facilitatorsPartner-reported

    Sources: African Conservation Trust quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.1, key activities

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • new facilitators trained in Greenlight Office platform, Round 4, Q1

    29 facilitatorsPartner-reported

    Sources: African Conservation Trust quarterly report, Round 4 · printedp.4

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • Greenlight office facilitation trainees to date, Round 4, Q1

    29 personsPartner-reported

    Sources: African Conservation Trust quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.5, Pathways

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Cumulative figure.

  • participants trained in chainsaw safety and usage, Round 4, Q2

    27 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: African Conservation Trust quarterly report, Round 4 · printedp.4

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • Greenlight Office facilitators trained, Round 4, Q2

    135 facilitatorsPartner-reported

    Sources: African Conservation Trust quarterly report, Round 4 · printedp.5

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • Greenlight Office Facilitation target, Round 4, Q2

    50 facilitatorsPartner-reported

    Sources: African Conservation Trust quarterly report, Round 4 · printedp.5

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • participants upskilled in chainsaw operation and maintenance, Round 4, Q2

    27 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: African Conservation Trust quarterly report, Round 4 · printedp.5

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • participants attending two-week accredited course, Round 4, Q2

    25 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: African Conservation Trust quarterly report, Round 4 · printedp.5

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • TGO Facilitation (Applicable to all themes), Round 4, Q2

    135 facilitatorsPartner-reported

    Sources: African Conservation Trust quarterly report, Round 4 · printedp.3

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • Basic Business Skills (Applicable to all themes), Round 4, Q2

    82 peoplePartner-reported

    Sources: African Conservation Trust quarterly report, Round 4 · printedp.3

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • Basic Financial Literacy (Applicable to all themes), Round 4, Q2

    34 peoplePartner-reported

    Sources: African Conservation Trust quarterly report, Round 4 · printedp.3

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • Financial Literacy (Facilitators) (Applicable to all themes), Round 4, Q2

    82 facilitatorsPartner-reported

    Sources: African Conservation Trust quarterly report, Round 4 · printedp.3

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

Employment & Livelihoods (6)

  • active contracts, Round 4, Q1

    2,524 active contractsPartner-reported

    Sources: African Conservation Trust quarterly report, Round 4 · printedp.1

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • new NGOs, CBOs and volunteer organisations, Round 4, Q1

    17 organisationsPartner-reported

    Sources: African Conservation Trust quarterly report, Round 4 · printedp.2

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • ACT internal resources for travel, airtime and transport, Round 4, Q1

    70,456 ZARPartner-reported

    Sources: African Conservation Trust quarterly report, Round 4 · printedp.7

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • participants paid in March, Round 4, Q2

    2,624 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: African Conservation Trust quarterly report, Round 4 · printedp.1

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • co-trainer provinces, Round 4, Q2

    4 provincesPartner-reported

    Sources: African Conservation Trust quarterly report, Round 4 · printedp.5

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • ACT internal resources for travel, airtime and transport, Round 4, Q2

    70,456 ZARPartner-reported

    Sources: African Conservation Trust quarterly report, Round 4 · printedp.7

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

Food Security and Nutrition (29)

  • participants working under Food Security, Round 4, Q1

    68 percentPartner-reported

    Sources: African Conservation Trust quarterly report, Round 4 · printedp.2

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • gardens developed and/or maintained, Round 4, Q1

    303,751 m2Partner-reported

    Sources: African Conservation Trust quarterly report, Round 4 · printedp.2

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • produce donated to date, Round 4, Q1

    482.5 kgPartner-reported

    Sources: African Conservation Trust quarterly report, Round 4 · printedp.3

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Cumulative figure.

  • Mpumalanga AEFP trainees, Round 4, Q1

    1,419 personsPartner-reported

    Sources: African Conservation Trust quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.3, AEFP training

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • Jama KwaZulu-Natal AEFP trainees, Round 4, Q1

    893 personsPartner-reported

    Sources: African Conservation Trust quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.3, AEFP training

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • Free State AEFP trainees, Round 4, Q1

    235 personsPartner-reported

    Sources: African Conservation Trust quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.3, AEFP training

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • value of agro-ecological training funded by ACT, Round 4, Q1

    113,774 ZARPartner-reported

    Sources: African Conservation Trust quarterly report, Round 4 · printedp.7

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • Future Farmer graduates in profit-share pilot, Round 4, Q1

    30 graduatesPartner-reported

    Sources: African Conservation Trust quarterly report, Round 4 · printedp.8

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • Trained in Agro-Ecological Farming Practices (4-day course), Round 4, Q1

    2,619 peoplePartner-reported

    Sources: African Conservation Trust quarterly report, Round 4 · printedp.10

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • Productive gardens mapped and maintained (m2), Round 4, Q1

    303,751.2 m2Partner-reported

    Sources: African Conservation Trust quarterly report, Round 4 · printedp.10

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • Produce donated/delivered to feeding projects (kg), Round 4, Q1

    482.5 kgPartner-reported

    Sources: African Conservation Trust quarterly report, Round 4 · printedp.10

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • large seedling nursery capacity, Round 4, Q2

    173,000 seedlingsPartner-reported

    Sources: African Conservation Trust quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.1, key activities

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • participants working under Food Security, Round 4, Q2

    68 percentPartner-reported

    Sources: African Conservation Trust quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.2, Food Security

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • gardens developed and/or maintained, Round 4, Q2

    503,106.3 m2Partner-reported

    Sources: African Conservation Trust quarterly report, Round 4 · printedp.2

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • seedlings planted to date, Round 4, Q2

    644,677 seedlingsPartner-reported

    Sources: African Conservation Trust quarterly report, Round 4 · printedp.2

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Cumulative figure.

  • Boitelo Primary School seedling nursery capacity, Round 4, Q2

    173,000 seedlingsPartner-reported

    Sources: African Conservation Trust quarterly report, Round 4 · printedp.2

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • produce donated to date, Round 4, Q2

    3,665.1 kgPartner-reported

    Sources: African Conservation Trust quarterly report, Round 4 · printedp.2

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Cumulative figure.

  • participants and community members trained in AEFP, Round 4, Q2

    2,751 peoplePartner-reported

    Sources: African Conservation Trust quarterly report, Round 4 · printedp.2

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • Mpumalanga AEFP trainees, Round 4, Q2

    1,527 personsPartner-reported

    Sources: African Conservation Trust quarterly report, Round 4 · printedp.2

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • Jama, KwaZulu-Natal AEFP trainees, Round 4, Q2

    923 personsPartner-reported

    Sources: African Conservation Trust quarterly report, Round 4 · printedp.2

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • Free State AEFP trainees, Round 4, Q2

    301 personsPartner-reported

    Sources: African Conservation Trust quarterly report, Round 4 · printedp.2

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • farmers from Jama Traditional Authority completing 10-day accredited AEFP training, Round 4, Q2

    25 farmersPartner-reported

    Sources: African Conservation Trust quarterly report, Round 4 · printedp.3

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • value of agro-ecological training funded by ACT, Round 4, Q2

    239,956 ZARPartner-reported

    Sources: African Conservation Trust quarterly report, Round 4 · printedp.7

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • ACT 4-day Agro-Ecological Farming Practices (AEFP) course (non-accredited), Round 4, Q2

    2,751 peoplePartner-reported

    Sources: African Conservation Trust quarterly report, Round 4 · printedp.3

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • 10-day accredited Agro-ecological farming course, Round 4, Q2

    25 peoplePartner-reported

    Sources: African Conservation Trust quarterly report, Round 4 · printedp.3

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • Trained in Agro-Ecological Farming Practices (4-day course), Round 4, Q2

    2,751 peoplePartner-reported

    Sources: African Conservation Trust quarterly report, Round 4 · printedp.10

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • Productive gardens mapped and maintained (m2), Round 4, Q2

    503,106.3 m2Partner-reported

    Sources: African Conservation Trust quarterly report, Round 4 · printedp.10

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • Number of seedlings planted, Round 4, Q2

    644,677 seedlingsPartner-reported

    Sources: African Conservation Trust quarterly report, Round 4 · printedp.10

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • Produce donated/delivered to feeding projects (kg), Round 4, Q2

    3,665.1 kgPartner-reported

    Sources: African Conservation Trust quarterly report, Round 4 · printedp.10

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

Community and Public Art (13)

  • Community and Public Art retained participants, Round 4, Q1

    18 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: African Conservation Trust quarterly report, Round 4 · printedp.4

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • new Montagu wild-spaces teams, Round 4, Q1

    2 teamsPartner-reported

    Sources: African Conservation Trust quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.4, Montagu trails

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • community trails mapped and maintained, Round 4, Q1

    55.1 kmPartner-reported

    Sources: African Conservation Trust quarterly report, Round 4 · printedp.4

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • rock art assessments completed, Round 4, Q1

    60 assessmentsPartner-reported

    Sources: African Conservation Trust quarterly report, Round 4 · printedp.4

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • Number of Rock art site assessments, Round 4, Q1

    60 assessmentsPartner-reported

    Sources: African Conservation Trust quarterly report, Round 4 · printedp.10

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • Community Eco-trails mapped (km), Round 4, Q1

    55.1 kmPartner-reported

    Sources: African Conservation Trust quarterly report, Round 4 · printedp.10

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • participants retained under Community and Public Art, Round 4, Q2

    18 participantsPartner-reported

    Sources: African Conservation Trust quarterly report, Round 4 · printedp.4

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • new Montagu wild-spaces teams, Round 4, Q2

    2 teamsPartner-reported

    Sources: African Conservation Trust quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.4, Montagu trails

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • Cape Epic race stages hosted, Round 4, Q2

    2 daysPartner-reported

    Sources: African Conservation Trust quarterly report, Round 4 · printedp.4

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • community trails mapped and maintained by participant teams, Round 4, Q2

    280.8 kmPartner-reported

    Sources: African Conservation Trust quarterly report, Round 4 · printedp.4

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • rock art assessments conducted to date, Round 4, Q2

    149 assessmentsPartner-reported

    Sources: African Conservation Trust quarterly report, Round 4 · printedp.4

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Cumulative figure.

  • Number of Rock art site assessments, Round 4, Q2

    149 assessmentsPartner-reported

    Sources: African Conservation Trust quarterly report, Round 4 · printedp.10

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • Community Eco-trails mapped (km), Round 4, Q2

    280.8 kmPartner-reported

    Sources: African Conservation Trust quarterly report, Round 4 · printedp.10

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

Pathways (3)

  • funding secured for agricultural cooperatives, Round 4, Q1

    299,650 ZARPartner-reported

    Sources: African Conservation Trust quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.5, Pathways

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • agricultural cooperatives supported, Round 4, Q1

    2 cooperativesPartner-reported

    Sources: African Conservation Trust quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.5, Pathways

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

  • the programme participants and small-scale farmers supported by cold chain intervention, Round 4, Q1

    32 peoplePartner-reported

    Sources: African Conservation Trust quarterly report, Round 4 · printed p.5, Pathways

    Caveat: Automated extract from the partner's reports. Not yet reviewed line by line. Period figure; do not add to close-out totals.

Labels used: Partner-reported Payroll-confirmed Independently verified (none yet)

Finance-readiness checklist

What funders usually ask for, and where African Conservation Trust stands. An automated checklist: items marked Not assessed have not been reviewed yet.

  • Baselines

    Not assessed

    Not yet reviewed.

  • Work locations

    Partial

    420 sites from geocoded addresses; 135 are greening and environment sites. No GPS or work polygons.

  • Costs

    Not assessed

    Not yet reviewed.

  • Land rights

    Not assessed

    Not yet reviewed.

  • Permits

    Not assessed

    Not yet reviewed.

  • Monitoring

    Not assessed

    Not yet reviewed.

  • Evidence of water benefit

    Missing

    No measured or modelled water benefit.

  • Employment after exit (3 and 6 months)

    Missing

    Payroll records exit reasons only. No follow-up after people leave.

  • Independent verification

    Missing

    Environmental results are self-reported. People numbers come from payroll.

  • Buyer or payer interest

    Not assessed

    Not yet reviewed.

  • Contracted revenue

    Not assessed

    Not yet reviewed.

What African Conservation Trust says about its programme

Statements from African Conservation Trust's own reports, labelled as intended or reported. Not verified. Automated extract, not yet reviewed.
Outcomes African Conservation Trust aims for or reports (26)

  • Landscape management work draws livestock owners into engagement with participant teams.

    Reported by the partner · Round 2 · African Conservation Trust close-out report, Round 2

  • 12% of participants have moved onto better (higher paying / longer-term) roles as a result of the [the programme].

    Reported by the partner · Round 2 · African Conservation Trust close-out report, Round 2

  • Legacy rests on leaving capacity, understanding and ownership in food security and greening, with larger gardens generating income.

    Intended outcome · Round 2 · African Conservation Trust close-out report, Round 2

  • participant employment target

    Reported by the partner · Round 4 · African Conservation Trust quarterly report, Round 4

  • nutritional or financial support and local food security

    Reported by the partner · Round 4 · African Conservation Trust quarterly report, Round 4

  • skills and certificates

    Reported by the partner · Round 4 · African Conservation Trust quarterly report, Round 4

  • erosion control

    Reported by the partner · Round 4 · African Conservation Trust quarterly report, Round 4

  • healthy ecosystems, carbon sequestration and climate resilience

    Reported by the partner · Round 4 · African Conservation Trust quarterly report, Round 4

  • heritage monitoring and ecotourism potential

    Reported by the partner · Round 4 · African Conservation Trust quarterly report, Round 4

  • participant income generation

    Reported by the partner · Round 4 · African Conservation Trust quarterly report, Round 4

  • future direct funding flows to rural communities and ACT income

    Reported by the partner · Round 4 · African Conservation Trust quarterly report, Round 4

  • participant employment target

    Reported by the partner · Round 4 · African Conservation Trust quarterly report, Round 4

  • nutritional or financial support and local food security

    Reported by the partner · Round 4 · African Conservation Trust quarterly report, Round 4

  • skills and certificates

    Reported by the partner · Round 4 · African Conservation Trust quarterly report, Round 4

  • erosion control

    Reported by the partner · Round 4 · African Conservation Trust quarterly report, Round 4

  • healthy ecosystems, carbon sequestration and climate resilience

    Reported by the partner · Round 4 · African Conservation Trust quarterly report, Round 4

  • heritage monitoring and ecotourism potential

    Reported by the partner · Round 4 · African Conservation Trust quarterly report, Round 4

  • larger market access

    Reported by the partner · Round 4 · African Conservation Trust quarterly report, Round 4

  • future direct funding flows to rural communities and ACT income

    Reported by the partner · Round 4 · African Conservation Trust quarterly report, Round 4

  • ACT seeks primarily to create jobs and opportunities in the food production and environmental sphere.

    Intended outcome · Round 3 · African Conservation Trust close-out report, Round 3

  • 2,781 individuals were trained in AEFP against a target of 2,500.

    Reported by the partner · Round 3 · African Conservation Trust close-out report, Round 3

  • 52,800 volunteer days were given during SEF3.

    Reported by the partner · Round 3 · African Conservation Trust close-out report, Round 3

  • ACT identifies at least 50,000Ha remediation potential in SEF4 target communities.

    Intended outcome · Round 3 · African Conservation Trust close-out report, Round 3

  • Environmental restoration activity is intended to support local enterprise, employment and reduced environmental impact.

    Reported by the partner · Round 2

  • Agro-ecological production is expected to improve nutrition and reduce reliance on commercial food production.

    Intended outcome · Round 2

  • Cultural-site management is expected to support tourism, small enterprises and employment.

    Intended outcome · Round 2

Lessons African Conservation Trust reports (48)

  • A training-of-trainers model (68 persons capacitated) enabled training of 2,957 participants and community members quickly with strong oversight, mentorship and ongoing production capacity.

    Reported by the partner · Round 2 · African Conservation Trust close-out report, Round 2

  • Landscape management has longer-term impact and needs structured training, model-landscape focus and livestock-owner engagement rather than open team self-selection.

    Reported by the partner · Round 2 · African Conservation Trust close-out report, Round 2

  • The Art theme design was effective and efficient with no real need for change; trail network and tourism opportunities to be explored in future [the programme] iterations.

    Reported by the partner · Round 2 · African Conservation Trust close-out report, Round 2

  • The key lesson is the absolute thirst for practical knowledge and the value of the ACT Training course, with communities requesting it on an ongoing basis and partnerships with larger gardening groups.

    Reported by the partner · Round 2 · African Conservation Trust close-out report, Round 2

  • It takes longer than expected for a household to pull out of poverty; expecting resilience after a few months/years is unrealistic. ACT must deliberately leverage other SIPs and NPOs to create a stable ongoing support mechanism.

    Reported by the partner · Round 2 · African Conservation Trust close-out report, Round 2

  • A hardcore attitude to biometric usage plus deadlines and weekly tracking raised reporting from just below 80% to over 90% and nearly 98% by May 2024, despite deep rural connectivity constraints.

    Reported by the partner · Round 2 · African Conservation Trust close-out report, Round 2

  • Recognition is itself a massive motivator; constant encouragement via WhatsApp and personal visits distinguishes [the programme] from other tendered Public Works programmes that lack field supervision and community ownership.

    Reported by the partner · Round 2 · African Conservation Trust close-out report, Round 2

  • WhatsApp channels drove cross-pollination of best practice across themes (e.g. erosion control); field-level M&E is increasingly used as a learning tool combined with practical application.

    Reported by the partner · Round 2 · African Conservation Trust close-out report, Round 2

  • Some teams experience constraints in securing suitable land to expand operations.

    Reported by the partner · Round 4 · African Conservation Trust quarterly report, Round 4

  • Produce donation was below target at this stage but February and March exceeded monthly targets.

    Reported by the partner · Round 4 · African Conservation Trust quarterly report, Round 4

  • Business and financial literacy training was added to support enterprise growth.

    Reported by the partner · Round 4 · African Conservation Trust quarterly report, Round 4

  • Selective thinning is used to avoid scorched-earth clearing and support ecosystems.

    Reported by the partner · Round 4 · African Conservation Trust quarterly report, Round 4

  • HR issues are managed through disciplinary hearings, warnings and exit reasons.

    Reported by the partner · Round 4 · African Conservation Trust quarterly report, Round 4

  • Market access and produce sales are used to support participant income generation.

    Reported by the partner · Round 4 · African Conservation Trust quarterly report, Round 4

  • Pre-filled CV templates and [the programme]-branded USBs support participants to present themselves to employers.

    Reported by the partner · Round 4 · African Conservation Trust quarterly report, Round 4

  • WhatsApp groups are used for management, leadership, communication, numeracy and peer-to-peer learning.

    Reported by the partner · Round 4 · African Conservation Trust quarterly report, Round 4

  • Manual written attendance records and spot checks mitigate reporting interruptions.

    Reported by the partner · Round 4 · African Conservation Trust quarterly report, Round 4

  • Templates, guides, videos, numeracy tests and GPS Waypoints App training reduce reporting errors.

    Reported by the partner · Round 4 · African Conservation Trust quarterly report, Round 4

  • Community meetings, traditional leader contact and blind draw selection reduce local interference risks.

    Reported by the partner · Round 4 · African Conservation Trust quarterly report, Round 4

  • Weekly reconciliation, two EFT signatories, quotations and audit controls manage financial risk.

    Reported by the partner · Round 4 · African Conservation Trust quarterly report, Round 4

  • Site coordinators, ecological oversight and technique workshops reduce over-clearing risk.

    Reported by the partner · Round 4 · African Conservation Trust quarterly report, Round 4

  • ACT funds some travel, airtime, transport and training from internal resources.

    Reported by the partner · Round 4 · African Conservation Trust quarterly report, Round 4

  • Partners continue to contribute services and expertise at no cost to the programme.

    Reported by the partner · Round 4 · African Conservation Trust quarterly report, Round 4

  • Kruger 2 Canyons grant supports cold storage and refrigerated transport for Limpopo cooperatives.

    Reported by the partner · Round 4 · African Conservation Trust quarterly report, Round 4

  • Carbon sequestration mapping is expected to generate long-term funding flows and ACT income.

    Intended outcome · Round 4 · African Conservation Trust quarterly report, Round 4

  • New NGOs, CBOs and volunteer organisations expanded the Montagu and Free State implementation base.

    Reported by the partner · Round 4 · African Conservation Trust quarterly report, Round 4

  • Seedling planting was below narrative target basis at Q1 but expected to increase.

    Intended outcome · Round 4 · African Conservation Trust quarterly report, Round 4

  • Produce donation was below target at this stage but expected to increase as harvesting begins.

    Intended outcome · Round 4 · African Conservation Trust quarterly report, Round 4

  • AgriInnovation was selected as an alternative provider for financial and business skills.

    Reported by the partner · Round 4 · African Conservation Trust quarterly report, Round 4

  • Correct thinning practices and grassland management protect ecosystem and climate benefits.

    Reported by the partner · Round 4 · African Conservation Trust quarterly report, Round 4

  • Dismissals followed due process and no significant disciplinary issues were recorded.

    Reported by the partner · Round 4 · African Conservation Trust quarterly report, Round 4

  • Cold storage and refrigerated transport support access to larger markets.

    Reported by the partner · Round 4 · African Conservation Trust quarterly report, Round 4

  • Market access is intended to help participants earn additional income from produce sales.

    Reported by the partner · Round 4 · African Conservation Trust quarterly report, Round 4

  • Written attendance records, spot checks and ongoing [the payroll system] engagement mitigate attendance reporting disruption.

    Reported by the partner · Round 4 · African Conservation Trust quarterly report, Round 4

  • Templates, guides, literacy/numeracy tests and GPS Waypoints App training reduce reporting errors.

    Reported by the partner · Round 4 · African Conservation Trust quarterly report, Round 4

  • Weekly reconciliation, two EFT signatories, quotations and audit controls manage financial risk.

    Reported by the partner · Round 4 · African Conservation Trust quarterly report, Round 4

  • ACT funds some travel, airtime, transport and training from internal resources.

    Reported by the partner · Round 4 · African Conservation Trust quarterly report, Round 4

  • Partners continue to contribute services and expertise at no cost to the programme.

    Reported by the partner · Round 4 · African Conservation Trust quarterly report, Round 4

  • Profit-share pilots are being used to generate organisational sustainability income.

    Reported by the partner · Round 4 · African Conservation Trust quarterly report, Round 4

  • Carbon sequestration mapping is expected to generate long-term funding flows and ACT income.

    Intended outcome · Round 4 · African Conservation Trust quarterly report, Round 4

  • The Agro-Ecological Farming Practices training had the greatest impact.

    Reported by the partner · Round 3 · African Conservation Trust close-out report, Round 3

  • Ensuring that teams understand Thinning vs Clearing remains a key issue.

    Reported by the partner · Round 3 · African Conservation Trust close-out report, Round 3

  • Targets have been well achieved at local and regional level.

    Reported by the partner · Round 3 · African Conservation Trust close-out report, Round 3

  • The Greenlight Office Survey results provide higher-level baseline data and a homestead-level pathway to redefining outcomes.

    Reported by the partner · Round 3 · African Conservation Trust close-out report, Round 3

  • [the payroll system] reporting improved from just below 80% to over 90% after stricter reporting practice.

    Reported by the partner · Round 3 · African Conservation Trust close-out report, Round 3

  • ACT aims to leave a legacy of capacity, understanding and ownership within the food security and Greening themes.

    Intended outcome · Round 3 · African Conservation Trust close-out report, Round 3

  • The Carbon Credit programme promises long-term income streams to rural communities over 10 to 30 years.

    Reported by the partner · Round 3 · African Conservation Trust close-out report, Round 3

  • ACT recommends that SIPs deepen their work together and leverage off each other.

    Reported by the partner · Round 3 · African Conservation Trust close-out report, Round 3

Barriers African Conservation Trust reports (22)

  • Ensuring teams understand Thinning vs Clearing to avoid a scorched-earth process; working with smaller groups over larger distances and letting teams self-select landscapes proved less effective.

    Reported by the partner · Round 2 · African Conservation Trust close-out report, Round 2

  • Many participants are unable to translate an investment of seedlings or small savings into their future, attributed to very basic income levels, dearth of opportunities and deep poverty; frost losses illustrate the fragility.

    Reported by the partner · Round 2 · African Conservation Trust close-out report, Round 2

  • Rural node locations impose long travel distances, difficult terrain and lack of internet/data connectivity.

    Reported by the partner · Round 2 · African Conservation Trust close-out report, Round 2

  • land allocated by traditional leaders is not always optimal for food garden development

    Reported by the partner · Round 4 · African Conservation Trust quarterly report, Round 4

  • delays in participant onboarding and the time required for gardens to mature

    Reported by the partner · Round 4 · African Conservation Trust quarterly report, Round 4

  • debt, limited savings and budgeting practices identified through previous TGO surveys

    Reported by the partner · Round 4 · African Conservation Trust quarterly report, Round 4

  • Sekelbos is not an alien, but highly invasive

    Reported by the partner · Round 4 · African Conservation Trust quarterly report, Round 4

  • participant resignations, absconding, deaths and disciplinary dismissals

    Reported by the partner · Round 4 · African Conservation Trust quarterly report, Round 4

  • [the payroll system] website updates and/or downtime

    Reported by the partner · Round 4 · African Conservation Trust quarterly report, Round 4

  • inaccuracies in monthly reporting

    Reported by the partner · Round 4 · African Conservation Trust quarterly report, Round 4

  • political interference by community groups

    Reported by the partner · Round 4 · African Conservation Trust quarterly report, Round 4

  • Overspending on budget line items

    Reported by the partner · Round 4 · African Conservation Trust quarterly report, Round 4

  • Environmental impact: Clearing too much natural vegetation

    Reported by the partner · Round 4 · African Conservation Trust quarterly report, Round 4

  • participant onboarding and garden maturity delayed planting

    Reported by the partner · Round 4 · African Conservation Trust quarterly report, Round 4

  • participants only began planting recently and crops are still maturing

    Reported by the partner · Round 4 · African Conservation Trust quarterly report, Round 4

  • logistic and cost considerations blocked Me and My Money training

    Reported by the partner · Round 4 · African Conservation Trust quarterly report, Round 4

  • risk of over-clearing natural vegetation

    Reported by the partner · Round 4 · African Conservation Trust quarterly report, Round 4

  • abscondment after final written warnings

    Reported by the partner · Round 4 · African Conservation Trust quarterly report, Round 4

  • storage and transport barriers for perishables

    Reported by the partner · Round 4 · African Conservation Trust quarterly report, Round 4

  • [the payroll system] updates and/or downtime

    Reported by the partner · Round 4 · African Conservation Trust quarterly report, Round 4

  • inaccuracies in monthly reporting

    Reported by the partner · Round 4 · African Conservation Trust quarterly report, Round 4

  • Overspending on budget line items

    Reported by the partner · Round 4 · African Conservation Trust quarterly report, Round 4

How African Conservation Trust adapted (3)

  • Created a basic grassbanks training programme (to be developed further in SEF3) teaching grass species identification and engaging livestock owners; provision of chainsaws/polesaws with training generated firewood and fencing value.

    Reported by the partner · Round 2 · African Conservation Trust close-out report, Round 2

  • Adopted 'NO [the payroll system] NO pay', earlier reporting and days-worked deadlines, and weekly tracking.

    Reported by the partner · Round 2 · African Conservation Trust close-out report, Round 2

  • Overcome via WhatsApp communication channels, a deliberate support system and ongoing local field-team support.

    Reported by the partner · Round 2 · African Conservation Trust close-out report, Round 2

Recommendations from African Conservation Trust (2)

  • Leverage other SIPs and regional NPOs for a stable, ongoing support mechanism absent institutional/government delivery.

    Reported by the partner · Round 2 · African Conservation Trust close-out report, Round 2

  • Expand or maximise production area and continue mentorship.

    Reported by the partner · Round 4 · African Conservation Trust quarterly report, Round 4

Sustainability, as African Conservation Trust reports it (9)

  • ACT has funded some R70,456 and R239 956 in training value.

    Reported by the partner · Round 4 · African Conservation Trust quarterly report, Round 4

  • Manyoni Game Reserve and Sabi Sands Pfunanani Trust provide in-kind support.

    Reported by the partner · Round 4 · African Conservation Trust quarterly report, Round 4

  • Grant secured from Kruger 2 Canyons.

    Reported by the partner · Round 4 · African Conservation Trust quarterly report, Round 4

  • More than 17,000 hectares mapped across 33 villages.

    Reported by the partner · Round 4 · African Conservation Trust quarterly report, Round 4

  • R299,650 secured for two cooperatives.

    Reported by the partner · Round 4 · African Conservation Trust quarterly report, Round 4

  • ACT funded R70,456 and R113,774 in training value.

    Reported by the partner · Round 4 · African Conservation Trust quarterly report, Round 4

  • Manyoni Game Reserve and Sabi Sands Pfunanani Trust provide in-kind support.

    Reported by the partner · Round 4 · African Conservation Trust quarterly report, Round 4

  • Projected R500,000 in income to ACT.

    Intended outcome · Round 4 · African Conservation Trust quarterly report, Round 4

  • More than 17,000 hectares mapped across 31 villages.

    Reported by the partner · Round 4 · African Conservation Trust quarterly report, Round 4

What helped African Conservation Trust (2)

  • Locally based trainers in the vernacular; WhatsApp best-practice sharing and Technical Support commentary on images/videos.

    Reported by the partner · Round 2 · African Conservation Trust close-out report, Round 2

  • Experienced local Berg teams who know their jobs; effective monitoring.

    Reported by the partner · Round 2 · African Conservation Trust close-out report, Round 2

Sources

  • Programme payroll records · Export dated 28 Sep 2026. Totals only; no personal data shown.
  • DWS quaternary catchments · Via CSIR ArcGIS service, queried 7 Oct 2026
  • Strategic Water Source Areas (2017) · SANBI BGIS, queried 7 Oct 2026
  • African Conservation Trust close-out report, Round 2 · Partner report. Cited by name and page only.
  • African Conservation Trust close-out report, Round 3 · Partner report. Cited by name and page only.
  • African Conservation Trust quarterly report, Round 4 · Partner report. Cited by name and page only.
  • African Conservation Trust quarterly report, Round 4 · Partner report. Cited by name and page only.

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