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Strengthening Household Ability to Respond to Development Opportunities (SHOUHARDO) III Plus Executive Summary

The Strengthening Household Ability to Respond to Development Opportunities (SHOUHARDO) III Plus is a two-year activity (2022-2024, extended to January 2025) funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). This initiative aims to enhance food security, resilience, and income for 168,521 Poor and Extreme Poor (PEP) households in the remote Char and deep Haor regions of Bangladesh. By focusing on income diversification, sustainable agriculture, market access, financial services, and nutrition, the program emphasizes gender equity, governance, disaster risk reduction, environmental considerations, and private sector engagement to maximize its impact.

The project engages local service providers (LSPs) to connect communities with government and private sector resources, promoting the consumption of nutritious foods and micronutrients, particularly for children under five, pregnant and lactating women, and adolescent girls. The intervention spans eight districts: four in the Char region (Kurigram, Gaibandha, Sirajganj, and Jamalpur) and four in the Haor region (Netrokona, Kishoreganj, Habiganj, and Sunamganj).

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Disaster READY Project Phase Two – CARE Baseline Report (English)

The Disaster READY Project (DRP) is a five-year initiative (2022-2026), funded by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) of the Australian Government, aimed at strengthening the capacity of communities, local civil society organizations, and government entities in Timor-Leste to effectively prepare for and respond to disasters while addressing climate change challenges. Implemented by five Australian Humanitarian Partnership (AHP) INGOs, including CARE, the project targets 20,729 individuals, with CARE focusing on 7,575 community members in Viqueque Municipality across several administrative posts. The baseline survey conducted in late 2022 involved 141 community members, including individuals with disabilities, and aimed to assess knowledge of disaster preparedness plans, local civil society capacity, and government effectiveness in disaster response. Key findings highlighted the need for improved awareness of early warning systems, the establishment of active disaster management committees, and enhanced capacity among local civil society to manage disaster preparedness efforts. The report emphasizes the importance of inclusive planning processes, particularly regarding gender and disability considerations, and suggests integrating disaster risk reduction into broader community and climate adaptation strategies to foster resilience against natural disasters and climate change impacts.

Donor: Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), Australian Government
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Disaster READY Project Phase I- Endline Evaluation Report (English)

The Endline Evaluation Report for the Disaster READY Project assesses the project implemented by the Australian Humanitarian Partnership consortium in Timor-Leste from 2018 to 2022, led by CARE and involving partners such as Caritas Australia, Oxfam, Plan International, and World Vision. Aimed at enhancing local humanitarian capabilities, the project focused on community-based disaster risk management (CBDRM) and inclusivity for women, people with disabilities (PWDs), youth, and effective coordination among stakeholders across nine municipalities. Utilizing a mixed-methods approach, the evaluation revealed significant increases in community knowledge of disaster risks, the establishment of effective coordination structures (DMCs), and improved representation of marginalized groups. The project successfully implemented early warning systems, with local leaders actively disseminating information. Concluding that the project fostered a paradigm shift in attitudes toward marginalized groups in disaster preparedness, the report recommends future efforts to enhance capacity building, integrate early warning systems, and advocate for including resilience and livelihood initiatives in disaster risk management.

Donor: Australian Humanitarian Partnership (AHP)
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