AREA OF EXPERTISE
Food security and livelihoods
AREA OF EXPERTISE
Food security and livelihoods
FUNDING
Ambassade de France
Located in the northwest of Myanmar, Chin State is one of the poorest and most vulnerable in the country. The local population, mainly rural (86%), poor and dependent on agricultural activities for their subsistence, is isolated in this very mountainous region affected by recurrent and severe natural disasters (cyclones, floods, landslides). Living in a hard-to-reach area, this population has been facing several challenges over many years, such as infrastructure problems, low economic development, food insecurity and regional conflicts (with approximately 7500 Internally Displaced Persons in Paletwa Township). In addition, the increase of violence has forced several people to leave their homes and also contributed to a widespread sense of insecurity in a region where resources and opportunities are low and risks of natural disasters are high.
In the scope of this project, Triangle Génération Humanitaire and its partner, RCDF, are working with host communities which are also affected by the conflict and the displacements. These isolated rural communities, located on the Paletwa-Samee axis and along the border with the Township of Matupi, are suffering with a structural deficit in food production and dependence on agricultural activities for their subsistence. This project aims to improve the lives of vulnerable populations by the sustainable strengthening of their means of production and access to improved agricultural practices. In addition, the activities carried out by TGH contribute to the reduction of poverty among the host communities through the development of crops with high economic potential.
Among the activities planned to be carried out, it is worth mentioning the rehabilitation and strengthening of irrigation infrastructures, supply of efficient soil preparation equipment, the installation of off-season vegetable plots and technical support. In addition, the installation of protective fences is planned to protect cultivated areas.
This 12 months project aims to improve the resilience of rural population (Matupi et Paletwa – Samee axis) by focusing on the diversification and increase of agricultural incomes and by supporting the productivity of this sector.