Supporting Resilient Livelihoods and Food Security in Yemen Joint Programme - Description of the Action
Supporting Resilient Livelihoods and Food Security in Yemen Joint Programme - Description of the Action
December 25, 2019
The Supporting Resilient Livelihoods and Food Security in Yemen Joint Programme (ERRY II), a 3 years programme financed by the EU, will be implemented in Yemen by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), International Labour Organization (ILO), United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and World Food Programme (WFP) in six vulnerable governorates: Hajjah, Hodeidah, Lahj, Abyan, Taiz and Sana’a.
The overall objective of the Programme is to contribute to reduced vulnerability and strengthened resilience of crisis-affected communities in Yemen through the creation of sustainable livelihoods and improving access to basic services.
Specific Objective (Outcome): Crisis affected communities are better able to manage local risks and shocks for increased resilience and self-reliance.
The Joint Programme is expected to achieve the following results over the implementation timeframe:
Output 1: Community livelihoods, productive assets and food security are improved to strengthen resilience and self-reliance;
Output 2: Vulnerable communities benefit from solar energy for sustainable livelihoods opportunities and enhanced social service delivery;
Output 3: Communities and local authorities have enhanced capacities to respond to conflict- and gender-sensitive needs.