AID grant no. DRU 2/85 to Africare to support an emergency food-for-work feeding/intermediate support program in the Tanout district Zinder Department in Niger

The program, which will help the displaced population to grow irrigated food crops, will include: (1) construction of at least 55 hand dug wells (cement-lined) and basins; (2) distribution of seeds and other agricultural materials, supplies, and TA; and (3) distribution of food for a minimum of 3 months while displaced persons are waiting to harvest their crops. Africare will work with CARE and the Government of Niger to ensure that shelter and health services are available. Food distribution will be financed under a separate grant (see PD-ABA-331).