FOOD SECURITY AND NUTRITION
Project Introduction: The Ramadan Food Package Support Project, funded by UKIM and implemented by GEESE, aimed to provide emergency food assistance to vulnerable communities affected by the 2022 floods in District Dadu, Sindh, Pakistan. Specifically, the project targeted the Johi area of Dadu district. The project was implemented for a duration of one month, from February 15, 2024, to March 15, 2024. This thematic area of the project falls under emergency response and food security, with a focus on providing essential food items to 250 families during the holy month of Ramadan. By distributing food packages, the project sought to alleviate food insecurity, promote social cohesion, and support the affected communities in rebuilding their lives. The project was designed to address the immediate needs of the flood-affected population, particularly those who were most vulnerable, including widows, single parents, and families with disabilities. Project Activities: 1. Conducted an assessment survey of immediate needs for vulnerable and deprived communities affected by the monsoon flood 2022 in targeted villages. 2. Collaborated with nutritionists to ensure the Ramadan food packs met nutritional needs of the affected community. 3. Conducted thorough assessments of beneficiaries’ dietary requirements. 4. Incorporated diverse food items in the food package. 5. Prioritized locally sourced and culturally appropriate foods. 6. Evaluated and adjusted the content in the food package based on nutritional guidelines. 7. Identified beneficiaries/households for the project interventions for the provision of Ramadan food Package. 8. Provided Ramadan food packs to 250 families for immediate relief.