Dignity and peaceful coexistance, Darfur,
2023-2025
Development project "Dignity and peaceful coexistance of conflict affected communities in Darfur through access to food security, WASH, and GBV services", 2023-2025
More than 2 million people have fled their homes in Darfur, around 130,000 in 2022. According to OCHA, there are more than 1,700,000 people in need in South Darfur, where the project is being implemented. Among them are internally displaced persons, refugees, returnees and the poor communities that host them. In the four target communities, internally displaced persons represent half of the population. Due to the population growth and destroyed or neglected infrastructure, these communities face a lack of potable water and their food security is threatened by climate change, lack of productive assets and lack of knowledge on climate-smart agriculture. Women also face violence.
In order to ensure a dignified life for the four communities, installation of a solar-powered water yard and water distribution points in addition to two upgraded wells with a solar water pump will provide access to drinking water for around 6,000 people. The project will also contribute to improved agricultural productivity and enhance the food security of 600 men and women. New trainers will be trained in modern and sustainable farming practices and they will pass on their knowledge to other women and men farmers on 24 demonstration farms.
At the same time, participating women and men will be supported through the establishment of four cooperatives. The members of the cooperatives will be trained in management and marketing. In addition, twelve savings and credit schemes will be developed. 3,000 kg of seeds for various cereals and vegetables will be distributed to the members of the cooperatives and solar-powered irrigation systems will be introduced in three communities. At the same time, communities will be educated and empowered to protect their members from violence - four community-based protection networks will be established and trained and 32 volunteers will be trained to raise awareness against female genital mutilation and child marriages in the communities. Besides, 40 victims of violence with special needs will be provided with psychosocial, medical and legal support. Three latrines will be installed for women – this will protect them from being exposed to sexual violence during open defication. Four awareness-raising campaigns against gender-based violence will also be carried out, reaching at least 2 000 participants.
The project is financed by Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of the Republic of Slovenia within international development cooperation. The opinion and content of the project do not represent the official position of the Government of the Republic of Slovenia.
Project duration: 2023–2025
Project partners: Zavod Krog (Slovenia),
The project is funded by the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of the Republic of Slovenia as part of international development cooperation.
