The document outlines 10 key considerations for food security and livelihood programming during emergencies, including conducting rapid needs assessments, providing emergency food assistance, supporting agricultural activities, implementing cash-for-work programs, diversifying livelihoods, and strengthening social protection measures. Effective programming requires coordination among stakeholders and tailoring interventions to local contexts while prioritizing sustainability and community participation. The overall goal is to address immediate food needs and help affected communities recover their livelihoods and become self-sufficient.

1. FSL programming

2. At the end of this session, IRP staff is enabled to:
• Sensitized on the FSL programming.
• They are enabled to are enabled to provide food assistance
in the relief phase & associated activities.
• IRP staff is sensitized to on restoration of livelihood, small
businesses & jobs
Session Objectives:

3. Food security and restoration of livelihoods are crucial aspects
of programming during emergencies. When a crisis occurs,
such as natural disasters, conflict, or pandemics, the
availability, accessibility, and utilization of food can be severely
disrupted, leading to widespread hunger and malnutrition.
Restoring livelihoods is also essential to enable affected
communities to recover and become self-sufficient once again.
Here are some key considerations and approaches for food security and
restoration of livelihood programming during emergencies:
FSL Programming

4. FSL Programming

5. 1. Rapid assessment and response: Conduct rapid assessments
to identify immediate needs and gaps in food security and
livelihoods. This assessment should consider the availability of
food, local agricultural systems, market functionality, and the
capacity of affected communities to recover.
2. Emergency food assistance: Provide immediate food
assistance through various means such as in-kind food
distribution, cash transfers, or vouchers. This ensures that
affected individuals and communities have access to an adequate
and nutritious food supply.
3. Agricultural support and input provision: Assist farmers and
agricultural communities in resuming and restoring their
production systems. Provide them with essential agricultural
inputs such as seeds, tools, fertilizers, and training to enable
them to restart their farming activities.
Key Considerations for
FSL Programming

6. 4. Cash-for-work programs: Implement cash-for-work programs that
allow affected individuals to earn income while contributing to the
restoration of essential infrastructure, agricultural activities, or
environmental conservation projects. This approach not only
provides immediate financial support but also helps rebuild local
economies.
5. Livelihood diversification: Encourage livelihood diversification by
supporting the development of alternative income-generating
activities. This may involve providing vocational training,
microfinance support, or promoting small-scale businesses to help
affected individuals and communities rebuild their economic base.
6. Market support and revitalization: Assess and support local
markets to ensure they are functional and accessible. This can
include rehabilitating market infrastructure, establishing market
information systems, promoting fair trade practices, and facilitating
market linkages for farmers and traders.
Key Considerations for
FSL Programming

7. 7. Social protection measures: Establish or strengthen
social protection mechanisms, such as cash transfer
programs or food vouchers, to provide a safety net for
vulnerable individuals and households. These measures
can help protect them from further deterioration of their
food security and livelihoods during emergencies.
8. Capacity building and knowledge transfer: Provide
training and technical assistance to enhance the skills and
knowledge of affected communities in areas such as
sustainable agriculture, natural resource management, and
business development. This empowers them to better
manage their resources and build resilience for future
emergencies.
Key Considerations for
FSL Programming

8. 9. Gender mainstreaming: Ensure that food security and
livelihood programs are gender-responsive and address
the specific needs and vulnerabilities of women, who often
play a critical role in food production and household
nutrition. Promote women's participation in decision-making
processes and provide targeted support for their economic
empowerment.
10.Long-term recovery and resilience-building: While
addressing immediate needs, also incorporate long-term
recovery and resilience-building measures into
programming. This may involve activities such as
rehabilitating infrastructure, strengthening local institutions,
promoting climate-smart agriculture, and supporting
disaster risk reduction efforts.
Key Considerations for
FSL Programming

9. • Effective food security and restoration of livelihood
programming during emergencies requires coordination
among multiple stakeholders, including government
agencies, humanitarian organizations, local communities,
and donors.
• It is crucial to tailor interventions to the specific context,
engage affected communities in the decision-making
process, and prioritize sustainability and local ownership in
program design and implementation.
Key Considerations for
FSL Programming

10. activity
• Show the video (https://youtu.be/UlnQohPH0yw) in plenary.
• Ask selected participants to comment on the
shared video about food and livelihood
programme in emergencies in light of their own
project interventions