Provision of cash and seeds to locust affected population in Kenya

Project period:

01.04.2020 - 30.11.2020

Granted amount:

1,500,000,- DKK

Organization:

PlanBørnefonden

Partners:

Plan_International_Kenya

Pool:

DERF - Nødhjælpspuljen

Grant type:

Locust outbreak Horn of Africa (Rapid Response)

World goals:

Goal 2: Zero Hunger

Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth

Efforts take place in:

Kenya

Resume

Immediate objective: Vulnerable men, women and their families affected by locust invasion in northern Kenya are able to meet their basic food and livelihoods needs through the provision of cash-assistance and livelihoods packages (seeds) complemented with community awareness raising and surveillance of the locust in two communities in Tharaka Nithi county. Outputs: 1. Unconditional cash transfers distributed to 800 affected households, particularly children, women and other vulnerable groups. 2. 800 livelihoods packages (climate resistant seeds) distributed to affected households. 3. Locust awareness raising and surveillance information provided to 2800 affected households, approximately 11200 individuals.