Community Development
Gender Equity and Resilience in Malawi: Insights from Titukulane RFSA Outcome Harvesting
Titukulane aims to build resilience and improve food security in rural Malawi through approaches that advance gender equality by addressing key constraints for women and girls. These constraints include the gender division of labor, intra-household decision-making, and access to productive resources. Gender equality is critical to achieving the broader objectives of Titukulane, as it directly affects agricultural productivity, economic empowerment, and the resilience of households and communities. By promoting women's and youth's active participation in leadership roles and community decision making processes, Titukulane seeks to ensure more sustainable and equitable outcomes in resilience building activities.
Building off the earlier Gender Outcome Mapping, the 2024 Outcome Harvest evaluated Titukulane’s impact on five gender equality interventions, which included:
- More women are now asking men for help with household chores, freeing up time for rest and family care.
- Men are becoming active in tasks traditionally viewed as women’s work, including child feeding and housekeeping.
- Women have greater influence over nutritional choices, especially in food purchasing and household meal distribution, though cultural norms still limit their authority over assets like land and livestock.
- More women are stepping into community leadership roles, though these roles are typically less influential than men’s.
- Community attitudes towards GBV are shifting, with more cases reported and discussed openly. Men and youth are increasingly vocal against GBV, fostering greater awareness. Read More...
Building off the earlier Gender Outcome Mapping, the 2024 Outcome Harvest evaluated Titukulane’s impact on five gender equality interventions, which included:
- More women are now asking men for help with household chores, freeing up time for rest and family care.
- Men are becoming active in tasks traditionally viewed as women’s work, including child feeding and housekeeping.
- Women have greater influence over nutritional choices, especially in food purchasing and household meal distribution, though cultural norms still limit their authority over assets like land and livestock.
- More women are stepping into community leadership roles, though these roles are typically less influential than men’s.
- Community attitudes towards GBV are shifting, with more cases reported and discussed openly. Men and youth are increasingly vocal against GBV, fostering greater awareness. Read More...
EJERCICIO DE REVISIÓN DESPUES DE LA ACCIÓN
The evaluation report outlines the efforts of the Climate Change and Resilience Program, which focuses on enhancing the capacities of vulnerable populations to manage extreme climate events and other natural disasters. One significant project aims to conserve and restore forest landscapes in the municipalities of La Reforma, El Quetzal, and Colomba Costa Cuca. This initiative seeks to build on previous conservation efforts by strengthening local governance through the establishment of Environmental Management Units. Key activities include the formulation of municipal environmental policies and the reactivation of stakeholder dialogue to ensure community participation. Additionally, the project supports community-level training for volunteer promoters and the implementation of biocultural productive projects that diversify agroforestry systems. Running from December 1, 2022, to May 31, 2024, the project covers 33 communities and is funded by the Tropical Forest Conservation Fund (FCA).
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Best Approaches from the Disaster READY Project Phase II to be Replicated at Scale by Government and/or Other Partners
This report analyzes best practices in Disaster Risk Management (DRM) derived from the second phase of the Disaster READY Project (DRP II), implemented by five agencies under the Australian Humanitarian Partnership (AHP). It identifies approaches that can be effectively scaled by the government and other partners in Timor-Leste, focusing on the inclusion of vulnerable populations. The evaluation investigates the effectiveness, inclusiveness, and localization of various project implementation strategies. Among the highlighted activities, Community Action Planning (CAP), Small Scale Disaster Mitigation Activities (SSDRMA), and Participatory Community Risk Assessment (PCRA) emerge as the most successful, showcasing a significant impact on community resilience and disaster preparedness while emphasizing the importance of local engagement and support for vulnerable groups.
Donor: Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), Australian Government
Total Page Count: 39
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Donor: Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), Australian Government
Total Page Count: 39
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Mid-Term Evaluation of the Hamzari Resilience Food Security Activity in Niger – Volume II
The Mid-Term Evaluation (MTE) of the Hamzari Resilience Food Security Activity represents a crucial assessment of the program's effectiveness and impact in addressing food insecurity and malnutrition among vulnerable populations in Niger. This evaluation, funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance (BHA), aims to comprehensively analyze the implementation strategies, outcomes, and overall quality of the Hamzari program, which operates within a multi-faceted framework designed to improve food security and nutrition for marginalized groups, including women, youth, and persons with disabilities.
The MTE serves as a critical tool for identifying the strengths and weaknesses of the program's interventions, exploring areas of success while also pinpointing challenges that may hinder progress. By focusing on qualitative and quantitative indicators, the evaluation aims to provide evidence-based recommendations for enhancing program design and delivery in the remaining years of implementation. Key objectives include assessing service delivery quality, identifying intended and unintended changes in target communities, and evaluating the efficiency of cross-sectoral strategies, particularly those addressing gender and youth engagement.
Page No: 120
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The MTE serves as a critical tool for identifying the strengths and weaknesses of the program's interventions, exploring areas of success while also pinpointing challenges that may hinder progress. By focusing on qualitative and quantitative indicators, the evaluation aims to provide evidence-based recommendations for enhancing program design and delivery in the remaining years of implementation. Key objectives include assessing service delivery quality, identifying intended and unintended changes in target communities, and evaluating the efficiency of cross-sectoral strategies, particularly those addressing gender and youth engagement.
Page No: 120
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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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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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Donor: Australian Humanitarian Partnership (AHP)
Total Page Count: 44 Read More...