Project Number:
121-007-1070ZG

Donor: MISEREOR

Duration: 3 years

Target:
The project targets vulnerable rural households, including internally displaced persons (IDPs), smallholder farmers, and fragile households in communities affected by socio-economic and displacement challenges within the Diocese of Buea. Particular attention is given to improving resilience, food security, and livelihoods of vulnerable families.

Objectives:
The project aims to strengthen household resilience and food security through agro-ecological practices and sustainable rural development. Key objectives include promoting diversified crop production using locally adapted seeds and breeds, improving livestock production and income generation, enhancing sustainable farming practices, and strengthening community capacity for long-term economic and environmental sustainability.

Activities:
Major activities include farmer training in agro-ecological methods, distribution and promotion of locally adapted crops and livestock, establishment of demonstration farms, technical extension support, facilitation of access to farmland for displaced households, livelihood diversification initiatives, monitoring and evaluation processes, and capacity building on record-keeping and sustainable agricultural practices.

Project Summary:
The SARDEP project supports vulnerable rural communities by promoting agro-ecology as a pathway to resilience, food security, and sustainable livelihoods. Through training, technical support, and resource mobilization, the project enables households to adopt climate-resilient farming techniques, diversify production, and strengthen economic independence. By focusing on both crop and livestock systems, the initiative enhances nutrition, increases income opportunities, and reduces reliance on external inputs. The project contributes to long-term community resilience by transferring skills, strengthening local capacities, and fostering sustainable agricultural systems that continue to benefit target groups beyond the project period.