Project Background

• Action Against Hunger | Action Contre la Faim (ACF) in coordination with Sahara Nepal has initiated implementation of Food Security and Livelihood (FSL) activities in wards 4 and 8 ofBelaka municipality for the period of January 2023- June2024. The main objective of the project is to ensure disaster resilient livelihood and enhance food security (improved Household Dietary Diversity) among the most vulnerable households of Udayapur district through innovative Value Chain development of bamboo, mushroom and Neglected and Underutilised Crop Species (NUCS).
• The programme specifically aims to achieve the following results:

• 100HHshave improved their knowledge and practices on the use of bamboo for livelihood and resilience to climate change impacts has been improved among the community
• 15 farmers’ groups (from 300 HH farmers (50% women), 50 lead farmers (50% women), 10 vendors have an improved physical and financial access to micronutrient-rich food through NUCS/Mushroom Value chain network establishment.
• Community awareness campaign are organised toward the general community media and other multipliers to promote the consumption use of NUCS particular in favour of women groups.