Quarterly Report Apri - Jun 2019

The program's geographic focus is on these two regions, with a specific emphasis on the districts of Atsimo Atsinanana, Vatovavy, Fitovinany, Farafangana, Vangaindrano, Vondrozo, Manakara, Mananjary, and Vohipeno. The program's goal is to achieve sustainable improvement of food and nutrition security and resilience of vulnerable populations. To achieve this goal, the program has three main purposes: Purpose 1, Purpose 2, and Purpose 3. Purpose 1 focuses on sustained improvement in health and nutritional status of Women of Reproductive Age (WRA), adolescent girls, and Children Under Five (CU5s). This purpose is further divided into three sub-purposes: 1.1, 1.2, and 1.3. Sub-purpose 1.1 aims to sustain consumption of optimal diets by WRA, adolescent girls, and CU5s. This is achieved through activities such as promoting optimal dietary practices, improving access to nutritious food, and enhancing food preparation and consumption skills. Sub-purpose 1.2 focuses on ensuring that WRA, adolescent girls, and CU5s receive timely, high-quality preventive and curative healthcare. This includes activities such as health education, disease prevention, and treatment of illnesses. Sub-purpose 1.3 aims to reduce exposure to pathogens in households and community environments. This is achieved through activities such as promoting proper hygiene practices, improving access to clean water and sanitation facilities, and enhancing waste management practices. Purpose 2 focuses on ensuring that households (HHs) have incomes and production that are sufficient to access food and non-food essentials and build savings. This purpose is further divided into two sub-purposes: 2.1 and 2.2. Sub-purpose 2.1 aims to increase agricultural production by women, youth, and men. This is achieved through activities such as providing training and support for agricultural practices, improving access to inputs and services, and enhancing market access for agricultural products. Sub-purpose 2.2 focuses on ensuring that women, youth, and men actively engage in profitable Income Generating Activities (IGAs). This includes activities such as providing training and support for IGAs, improving access to markets and financial services, and enhancing business skills and knowledge. Purpose 3 focuses on enhancing social and ecological risk management. This purpose is further divided into three sub-purposes: 3.1, 3.2, and 3.3. Sub-purpose 3.1 aims to enhance cooperation and governance of organizations and institutions. This is achieved through activities such as promoting collaboration and coordination among stakeholders, improving governance and leadership skills, and enhancing institutional capacity. Sub-purpose 3.2 focuses on improving management of shocks and risk by households and communities. This includes activities such as promoting risk assessment and management practices, improving access to emergency assistance and support, and enhancing community resilience. Sub-purpose 3.3 aims to restore and protect ecosystems. This is achieved through activities such as promoting sustainable land use practices, improving access to natural resources, and enhancing biodiversity conservation. The FIOVANA program is implemented in partnership with local organizations and stakeholders, and is supported by USAID. The program's implementation is guided by a Detailed Implementation Plan (DIP) and is monitored and evaluated through regular progress reports and assessments. The program's progress is also influenced by various challenges and opportunities, which are addressed through regular review and adaptation of the program's strategies and activities.