This project will provide emergency food assistance, supplementary nutrition, nutrition screening, hygiene promotion and community engagement for 2,500 vulnerable Pokot households (about 15,000 people) in Amudat District. The intervention addresses life-saving needs while strengthening local resilience through partnerships with district authorities and community structures.
Karamoja remains one of Uganda's most food-insecure regions due to recurrent drought, climate variability, livestock losses, poverty and limited livelihood opportunities. Pokot households in are disproportionately affected. Children under five, pregnant and lactating women, older persons and persons with disabilities face heightened risks of acute malnutrition, illness and negative coping strategies. Food shortages have reduced meal frequency and dietary diversity. Families increasingly se
To save lives and improve food security and nutrition among vulnerable Pokot households in Amudat District Specific Objectives 1. Provide emergency food assistance. 2. Improve nutrition among children under five and pregnant/lactating women. 3. Strengthen nutrition screening and referrals. 4. Increase nutrition and hygiene knowledge. 5. Strengthen community resilience and coordination.
Reduced hunger; improved nutrition status; increased caregiver knowledge; strengthened referral systems; improved dignity and resilience. Community volunteers, strengthened referral pathways, nutrition education and linkage to livelihoods programs will sustain benefits.
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