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To promote increased food self-sufficiency within semi-nomadic communities in the Afar region through the creation of small farm plots. To provide these communities with access to potable water, basic education and basic health care.
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Objectives of the project: -To create household food self-sufficiency for the agro-pastoral community in Afar through small scale farm plots -To provide access to basic education in Afar through the construction of village schools -To empower women through small-scale fruit and vegetable sales -To provide access to potable water for agro-pastoral households and the community through the construction of clean water wells -To provide integrated community-based health services -To prepare for emergency relief food distribution intervention in the event of drought -To stop hunger and help farmers feed their families and the community as a whole -To create awareness within the community about the food security Expected outcomes/impact (short term, medium term, long term): -Short term: Improved food self-sufficiency -Short term: Community understanding about irrigation crop farming -Medium term: Development of safe drinking water on the target population -Long term: Enhanced community fruit and vegetable farming capabilities -Long term: Betterment of the livelihood of the community in the target areas Beneficiaries: 180 men, 180 women, 1080 children (520 boys + 560 girls)