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This programme will work with 1000 families to transform 50 vulnerable communities by improving agricultural production, nutrition, household incomes and access to markets.

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Categories

  • Disaster Relief Disaster Relief
  • Poverty Alleviation/Relief Poverty Alleviation/​Relief
  • Beneficiaries

    • Children (3-18) Children (3-18)
    • Older People Older People
    • Women & Girls Women & Girls
    • Young People (18-30) Young People (18-30)
    • Other Other

    Situation

    The need • Liberia is among the poorest countries in the world, ranked 176th of 179 countries in the 2008 UNDP Human Development Index. • Gbarpolu County is particularly vulnerable due to its isolation and lack of infrastructure. • Over 60% of the population is living in fear of starvation and malnutrition rates are high, with stunting affecting 29.6% of children. • Only 16% of households have access to safe water, so incidences of intestinal diseases and general poor health are high, particularly among children under 5. Mercy Corps’ response • To improve access to safe water and to raise awareness of good health and hygiene behaviours. • To emphasise community participation, particularly involving local women’s groups to train mothers in child malnutrition prevention. • To involve communities in the maintenance and management of wells. • To improve access to markets, increase and diversify food production and build the capacity of local associations and government agencies. Expected Results A comprehensive nutrition and food security programme measured by the following: 1. Agricultural livelihoods: • 500 families reporting increased yield of 100% or more in targeted farming activities • 600 families engaged in 2 new types of farming enterprises 2. Nutrition of vulnerable populations: • 75% of mothers in target communities participating in nutrition and hygiene activities. • 75 % of children of participants with improved nutritional status as assessed by wasting/stunting. • 75% increase of households utilising year-round clean water sources. 3. Economic and social resources for long-term food security: • 25 communities with improved access to markets through improved road infrastructure • 50 % increase of in sales of supported agro-processing and input supply businesses • 10 community infrastructure projects successfully completed with sustainable maintenance and management plans in place. 4. Involvement of public institutions and civil society: • 50 target communities with actively engaged farmer groups • 3 District Development Committees participating in ag livelihoods programme planning and implementation. • 2 local NGOs / CBOs implementing livelihoods programmes Funding request The European Commission has committed €1,002,357 (80%) of the total budget for this project, conditional on Mercy Corps securing the remaining €250,590 in co-financing. To date, we have secured €89,590 from other funders.

    Solution

    100%
    Categories

  • Disaster Relief Disaster Relief
  • Poverty Alleviation/Relief Poverty Alleviation/​Relief
  • Beneficiaries

    • Children (3-18) Children (3-18)
    • Older People Older People
    • Women & Girls Women & Girls
    • Young People (18-30) Young People (18-30)
    • Other Other