LOCALISATION & DISASTER RISK REDUCTION

General

CARITAS Moroto under the ICSP will contribute to both impact 1 and 3 of the project. These are; Impact 1: People experiencing poverty and most vulnerable to shocks, conflicts and crises have more sustainable and equitable access to food and livelihoods Impact 3:Institutional systems to prevent and respond to shocks, conflict and crises are more inclusive and better informed by the needs, rights and vulnerabilities of those furthest behind. Specifically under impact are 1 Caritas Moroto will implement activities relatedto strengthening the sorghum value chain with an aim of improving food and income security for targeted groups and communities. These activities include training of small holder farmers good Sorghum agronomic practices, organizing of farmers in producer groups, creating awareness of land rights especially for women, and popularizing policies related to land, agriculture and climate change. Under impact area 3 caritas will focus more on activities that contribute to timely response to disaster and shocks, localization ofresponse and activities aimed at Disaster Risk Reduction and preparedness. These include; Identification of community support structures essential for disaster risk mitigation, contingency planning and communitybased early warning, supporting integration of village level disaster management plans into parish, sub county and District disaster management plans, Facilitating Village and DistrictDisaster Management Committee meetings to monitor/review implementation of emergency mitigation and response plans and supporting surveillance to inform emergency response among others