USAID/OFDA Quarterly Program Performance Report: Restore food security and health of conflict-affected and displaced populations in the Central African Republic

The project, implemented by Tearfund, focused on improving agricultural production and food security, as well as water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services. In the Central African Republic, the project distributed seeds and tools to 447 vulnerable households, with 480 households receiving training on cross-cutting issues. Livestock distribution was also conducted, with 90 households receiving chicks. The project also established WASH Committees, with three new committees established in the last quarter. Hygiene promotion activities were conducted, with 60 hygiene promoters delivering training in 34 communities. The project faced several challenges, including security concerns and logistical constraints. Despite these challenges, the project made significant progress, with 2,682 people receiving seeds and tools, and 23,823 people accessing clean, safe water. The project's impact indicator progress showed a projected increase in the number of months of food self-sufficiency due to distributed seed systems/agricultural inputs for beneficiary households. The number of people benefiting from seed systems/agricultural input activities, by sex, also showed significant progress. The percentage of households with improved access to sanitation facilities also increased, with 29% of the target population having a handwashing station located next to their latrine. The project's implementation focused on improving agricultural production and food security, as well as WASH services. The project distributed seeds and tools, conducted livestock distribution, and established WASH Committees. The project also conducted hygiene promotion activities and reported significant progress in improving access to clean, safe water and sanitation facilities.