<narrative>Strengthening food security and resilience of populations affected by the food crisis in Mauritania</narrative>

GB-CHC-285776-MAN003

CAFOD

<narrative>Strengthening food security and resilience of populations affected by the food crisis in Mauritania</narrative>This project is a contribution to Caritas Mauritania's emergency appeal (EA 18/2012). Mauritania faces ongoing food insecurity, which has been exacerbated in recent months. In 2011, poor rainfall affected crop production. According to a recent crop assessment, gross grain output is down 40% from the 5 year average. This, in addition to macro economic issues and price increases, has left many rural populations vulnerable to food insecurity. In Dec 2011 almost a quarter (24.6%) of the rural population was considered food insecure; almost triple than the same period in 2010. Through activities such as the provision of assets (cash grants, seeds and small livestock), rehabilitation of water sources and establishment of community stores, this project aims to improve the food security and strengthen the long term resilience of more than 9000HH (estimated 5 individuals per HH) in the Brakna and Gorgol districts of Mauritania.

Catholic Agency For Overseas Development (CAFOD)

Caritas Mauritania National Office

CAFODcafod@cafod.org.uk

60321.1382

CAFOD General Funds

60321.1400

Caritas Mauritania National Office