Project Duration
April 1, 2024 – March 30, 2025
Donor: PWJ/JPF
Project Purpose:
This project addresses the urgent food and livelihood needs of vulnerable households in Kot and Bati Kot districts of Nangarhar Province. These communities are dealing with severe socio-economic challenges, including:
Prolonged conflict.
Economic downturns.
Forced displacement.
Natural disasters like droughts and floods.
Project Activities
Component 1: Food Assistance (Cash Transfers)
Objective: Provide immediate financial aid to alleviate food insecurity.
Implementation:
Cash transfers delivered directly to targeted households.
Beneficiaries selected through a transparent process involving local authorities, community leaders, and vulnerability assessments.
Regular monitoring ensures funds are utilized effectively for essential needs.
Component 2: Poultry Assistance
This component aims to empower households with the resources and knowledge to raise poultry, creating a sustainable source of nutrition and income.
Poultry Rearing Training
Sessions: Five comprehensive training sessions held in each district, divided into three groups for accessibility.
Topics Covered:
Setting up chicken coops.
Breeding management.
Optimal feeding practices.
Health management and disease prevention.
Egg hatching techniques.
Facilitators: Local veterinarians and poultry experts provide practical advice, fostering long-term relationships for ongoing support.
Setting Up Chicken Coops
Materials Provided: Essential construction materials such as doors, nets, and roofs are supplied to beneficiaries.
Implementation:
Contractors deliver materials to households.
Beneficiaries utilize training knowledge to construct coops, ensuring proper ventilation, sanitation, and protection for the poultry.
Distribution of Hens, Roosters, and Equipment
Livestock Distribution:
Vaccinated, healthy hens and roosters are procured from reputable suppliers.
Distribution ratio: 27 hens and 3 roosters per household, enabling effective breeding.
Equipment Support:
Households receive feeders, waterers, and feed to ensure the poultry’s health and productivity.
Impact :
Improved Food Security: Vulnerable households gain immediate relief from food shortages through cash assistance.
Sustainable Livelihoods: Poultry rearing provides a steady source of nutrition (eggs and meat) and potential income from surplus produce.
Resilience Building: Communities acquire skills and resources for long-term self-reliance, reducing dependency on external aid.