Project to raise nutritional standards in 12 rural communities in Tanzania's Ruvuma Region by introducing fish culture activities. The Peace Corps will implement the project, which will transfer basic technology and material inputs to community groups on a self-help basis. PCV's will provide equipment, materials, and fingerlings to the 12 community groups (totalling 420 persons) and will train the groups in pond construction, management, breeding, stocking, and marketing. Four ponds will be constructed in each community. The PCV's will also utilize extension techniques such as regular site visits and publications (200 fish culture manuals are targeted). Tilapia Nilotica will be cultured; the fish will be fed agricultural wastes and ponds will be fertilized with animal and green manures to boost primary productivity. Each community will produce 800 kg of fish a year, which will generate $2,000 in income and provide a locally produced and inexpensive alternative protein source. Primary beneficiaries will be the 12 targeted community groups in the Tunduru, Songea, and Mbinga Districts; some 10,500 people in surrounding communities will benefit indirectly. Twenty agents from the Ruvuma Fisheries Division will receive on-the-job training in aquaculture techniques.