Food insecurity, malnutrition and climate vulnerability are complex problems that require integrated, holistic and sustainable solutions that are locally owned, managed and led.
The Triple Resilience program, which will develop over 4 years, financed by the Swedish Embassy, led by IFDC (International Fertilizer Development Center) and ICEI partners together with a large consortium of organizations, aims to build and strengthen social, climate and economic resilience accelerating the transition from humanitarian aid to long-term sustainable development and increasing the capacity of communities to absorb, adapt and transform in the face of recurring shocks and stresses.
The objective of the project is to build the capacity of local actors, in coordination with government authorities and programmes, including women, youth, IDPs, DDR beneficiaries, low-income people and community-level farmer leaders, promoting an entrepreneurial mindset; improving habits, attitudes and working practices; and ensuring sustainable results.
The gender dimension will be integrated into all program activities, with particular attention to the promotion of rights and the creation of sustainable income-generating activities, gainful employment and leadership opportunities for women and youth.
Innovation and sustainability for community resilience ICEI, under the strategic objective “Resilience to climate change”, will provide alternative livelihood pathways for non-farmers, including the most vulnerable beneficiaries. It will develop youth entrepreneurship with the creation and training on forest nurseries, fruit trees and horticulture. It will provide youth, women, DDR beneficiaries and displaced persons with income opportunities through beekeeping and fish farming.
It will work with community groups and IFDC to improve nutrition among women, girls and children under 5, raising awareness of the importance of a diverse and healthy diet. ICEI will focus on the economic and environmental resilience of communities through innovative training programs in beekeeping and fish farming, integrating modern agroforestry methods. As part of fish farming, it will select tree species to nourish ponds, prevent erosion and fertilize naturally.
Collaboration with local authorities and communities will ensure efficient use of resources.
The overall objective of the project is to achieve social integration, develop sustainable and resilient livelihoods and improve natural resource management for communities across the entire Beira corridor, ensuring the full economic and social participation of DDR, internally displaced persons, young people and women, while reducing vulnerability and the risk of future conflict.
The total number of beneficiaries of the project is 42,000, in particular internally displaced persons, DDR, women and youth.
Project activities
As part of the project, which includes a large number of activities and initiatives. ICEI brings targeted expertise for the second strategic objective “Food-secure, climate-resilient and environmentally sustainable households and ecosystems as a result of widespread access and adoption of climate-smart agriculture and the implementation of sustainable on-farm, off-farm and non-agricultural activities, combined with the conservation of natural resources.” It will provide alternative livelihood pathways for non-farmers, including the most vulnerable components of the program.
ICEI will also develop youth entrepreneurship through the establishment and training of forestry, fruit tree and horticulture nurseries; will provide youth, women, DDR beneficiaries and internally displaced persons with opportunities to develop income streams from beekeeping and fish farming; will work through existing community groups to improve nutritional outcomes among women, girls and children, particularly children under 5.
It will work with IFDC to ensure that women understand the importance of a diverse diet for their families, especially children under 5, and will be able to prepare healthy, nutritious and appetizing dishes.
ICEI is positioned to bring economic and environmental resilience to communities through innovative training and mentorship programs in beekeeping and fish farming. Its focus on beekeeping integrates this age-old practice with modern agroforestry methods, offering diverse benefits to the environment as part of the ecosystem and to young people with opportunities for increased income.
In fish farming, ICEI’s approach will align with agroforestry principles, creating an integrated agricultural system. This approach includes thoughtful selection of tree species that provide essential nutrients for fish ponds, buffer zones to prevent erosion, and the incorporation of crops for natural fertilization. Not only will it provide beneficiaries with valuable skills, but strong links will also be established with local markets, including restaurants and retailers, with the aim of making vulnerable populations more resilient and contributing to environmental health.
By integrating beekeeping and fish farming with agroforestry, a holistic and resilient approach to income generation and ecological well-being will be adopted.