The outcomes of this project include:

• 2’500 farmers/kitchen gardeners and around 5’000 schoolchildren are less affected by malnutrition thanks to improved livelihoods and food security
• 2’500 farmers/kitchen gardeners (same beneficiaries as in outcome number 1)  and 150 vulnerable households improve their economic security through diversified income and better access to markets
• Around 6’000 households and 5’000 schoolchildren (same beneficiaries as in outcome number 1) have improved health thanks to access to safe drinking water and better hygiene.

Principaux résultats attendus:  

Key outputs for the planned phase include, but are not limited to:

• 2,500 farmers & 5,000 schoolchildren have improved farming techniques, including post-harvest management, creation of vegetable gardens for households & schools and 6,000 households have improved access to water for consumption & production.
• 2,500 farmers & 150 vulnerable households develop alternative sources of income linked to a better value chain and integrated farming capacity to reach long term & sustainable resilience.

Principaux résultats antérieurs:  

This will be the first support to the project by Switzerland. A similar outlined project funded by South Cooperation and implemented by FAO shows:

1. Targeted communities were able to adjust and adapt to good farming practices.
   
2. Shared knowledge and skills on farming practices.
3. Improved production and start to engage in farming for income.

Phase 1 01.10.2019 - 31.05.2023   (Completed)