General Food Assistance Project/Assurance Project

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Project goal

To improve the food security and nutrition of people of concern through the General Food Distribution modality

Project duration

Start:

2023-08-01

End:

2025-06-30

Project location

Sitti and Fafen Zones, Somali Region, Ethiopia

Target beneficiaries

385,003

Reached beneficiaries

349,599 individuals, including 177,135 women (51%) and 172,464 men (49%). Total Food Distributed: 17,270.65 metric tons

Donors

Partners

Achievements

Community-Based Targeting and Digital Registration:
- Successfully completed community-based targeting, digital registration, and digital distribution, enhancing efficiency and reducing errors.
Community Feedback and Response Mechanisms:
- Implemented effective Community Feedback and Response Mechanisms, allowing timely resolution of complaints and escalated issues.
Distribution:
- Distributed a total of 17,270.65 metric tons of food commodities to 349,599 beneficiaries, achieving 91% of the target.
Food Aid Modality:
- Combined in-kind food aid with a cash switch modality where feasible, offering beneficiaries flexibility and access to diverse food options.
Digital Tools:
- Utilized digital tools to streamline verification processes, reducing manual errors and ensuring accurate distribution.

Impact

The General Food Assistance Project demonstrated enhanced assurance measures and controls, ensuring that food aid reaches the intended beneficiaries while preventing misuse and diversion. The project significantly improved food security and nutrition for its beneficiaries, particularly targeting vulnerable groups such as women-headed households and lactating mothers, with women representing 51% of the total beneficiaries.