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Community prosper together - Tapioca cooperative - Ndonzoro women group

Cooperative Development Organisation

Implementing Partners and Organisations

AJEEC-NISPED, SAILD, UNDP

Period of Implementation

November 2020 - December 2023

Geographic scope

Africa: Cameroon

Cities: East region

Budget

$ 70,000
€ 66 667

Donor(s)

Others: AJEEC-NISPED (internal budget)

Sector(s)

Agriculture & Fisheries, Conflict Prevention & Resolution, Rural Development

Type of Activity

Technical Assistance & Advisory, Training & Capacity Building, Value Chains / Socioeconomic Circuits

Summary

Vision Refugees and host communities in complex and volatile environments will prosper together in a sustainable and resilient way. Mission To strengthen the individual and systemic social-economic resilience in mixed communities living in complex and volatile environments through income-generating activities, community development processes, and capitalizing on Israeli and local technology, innovation, and expertise. Project objectives Livelihood opportunities, production, and income are increased equally for all communities in the locality through sustainable agriculture Social cohesion, participation, and collaboration are increased within and between communities in the locality Social resilience is increased by stronger social and economic ties and collaborative shared structures in the community. Who are the beneficiaries Communities of smallholder farmers in low-income countries living in high vulnerability (due to climate change, political instability, food insecurity) and in complex and volatile environments with mixed-faith and languages. The focus will be on women and young men with an interest in changing their lives and developing their community. Theory of change If communities learn and work together regardless of race, faith, or language, and develop and strengthen formal and informal groups and institutions while improving their livelihood conditions, they will become more resilient and prosperous with the right to greater access to services.

Project Objectives

To strengthen the individual and systemic social-economic resilience in mixed communities living in complex and volatile environments through income-generating activities, community development processes, and capitalizing on Israeli and local technology, innovation, and expertise.

Impact on SDGs

SDG1 - No Poverty
SDG2 - Zero Hunger
SDG5 - Gender Equality
SDG8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth
SDG16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Main Indicators

Increased livelihood activities for women, youth, refugees, host groups.
Increased technical knowledge and expertise that allow for improved livelihood opportunities.
Increased income/inputs.
Increased level of community cohesion and collaboration between different groups and inclusion of all members of the community.
Increased access to services and pathways for ownership of community development processes

Impact Measurement

Observation and demonstration, FGD, Interviews

Direct beneficiaries

Individuals: 24

Key Tags

Conflict, Peace and Security, Entrepreneurship, Inequalities