LWF Humanitarian aid to crisis-affected communities in CAR

hrough this project ACT Alliance member Lutheran World Federation (LWF) will support crisis-affected communities in Central African Republic (CAR) through an integrated program including Food security, Wash, and Protection activities. The program activities will be implemented in 2 priority areas: Ouham & Ouham-Pende provinces.
The activities will include:
Food Security:establishment of community gardens for rainfed agriculture and vegetables, distribution of tools & seeds, agricultural training,
Protection: train youth as peace ambassadors, organize awareness raising on peaceful co-existence, radio broadcasts,
Wash: construction of boreholes/water sources, latrine construction, and training of water management committees in Child-Friendly spaces.

The program contributes to building stronger and more resilient communities through the reduction of food insecurity, improving access to water and latrines, as well as enhancing social cohesion in Ouham and Ouham Pendé provinces.
Short background: Central African Republic (CAR) suffers from a complex crisis. The crisis started in December 2012 when fighting broke out between armed factions leading to overthrowing of the government in May 2013. Currently, after more than six years of conflict, an estimated 2,7 million people or more than half of the population are in need of humanitarian assistance.
This program is funded by a contribution from Ministry of Foreign Affairs through the Dutch Relief Alliance (DRA), as well as by a contribution from our own Kerk in Actie funds.

Overarching Goals:
The program contributes to building stronger and more resilient communities through the reduction of food insecurity, improving access to water and latrines, as well as enhancing social cohesion in Ouham and Ouham Pendé provinces.
Target Group: 18.995 persons in total, divided over the below sectors (with some double counting):
Food Security: 840 persons
Protection: 8.155
Wash: 10.000 persons
Cash: 3090 persons (included in other activities)
Start situation (baseline): none reached so far.
Sustainability: Parent Teacher Associations as well as Wash Committees are actively involved in the implementation of the project, thereby contributing to sustainable results.