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Livelihood Assistance to Support Drought Affected Vulnerable Farmers in Sindh province in Pakistan
Tags: PAKISTAN, ASIA, DROUGHT, LIVESTOCK, AGRICULTURE, ANIMAL FEED, RESOURCE PARTNERS, UNITED STATES,
Full title of the project:
Livelihood Assistance to Support Drought Affected Vulnerable Farmers in Sindh province in Pakistan
Contribution:
USD 150 000
10/04/2019-31/08/2019
Project code:
OSRO/PAK/902/USA
Objective:
To provide critical support to ensure food security and protect agriculture-based livelihoods of drought-affected populations in Sindh Province.
Key partners:
Department of Livestock and Dairy Development and the District Coordination Office.
Beneficiaries reached:
1 530 households (8 415 people).
Activities implemented:
- Procured and distributed 482 tonnes of concentrated animal feed to 1 530 drought-affected households.
- Trained all 1 530 beneficiary households on animal feed preparation and usage, and basic livestock husbandry practices through 29 orientation sessions in 14 villages.
Impact:
- Protected the livestock assets of 1 530 households during the dry season, covering the nutritional requirements of 7 650 animals for three months.
- Built smallholders’ capacity in livestock management.
OSRO/PAK/902/USA