AREA OF EXPERTISE
Food security and livelihood
AREA OF EXPERTISE
Food security and livelihood
FUNDING
The populations currently present in Central Darfur, partly because of the recent conflicts, are having a hard time maintaining their agricultural production capacity. Consequently they are facing high food insecurity, and an increasing number of cases of malnutrition - especially among young children and pregnant and lactating women – have been identified. Pre-harvest food safety surveys conducted by TGH in its areas of operation highlighted food self-sufficiency for less than 6 months on average for these households. The most vulnerable families rely on their relatives during lean periods to supplement their diet.
The program conducted by TGH targets the most vulnerable households among the displaced and host populations, and pays particular attention to households with a sick person, unaccompanied minors, or headed by a lone parent. The beneficiaries will receive agricultural seeds for the rain and winter seasons, as well as donkey plows. The most vulnerable households, particularly those headed by a lone-parent mother, will receive irrigation pumps and will be trained to be able to cultivate their land themselves and achieve food self-sufficiency.
TGH will ensure the follow up of beneficiary households and make recommendations, when necessary, with regard to agricultural practices.