SNAP Indicator Performance Tracking Table (IPTT)* Desired

SNAP Indicator Performance Tracking Table (IPTT)* LOA

Target Actual Target Actual Target Actual Target Actual Target Actual Target

IM1F/SL USAID/SNAP

Total # rural households benefiting directly from USG interventions (F) + 0 10,013 0 13,350 3,306 25% 13,350 13,350 0 53,369

IM2 FFP

% of underweight children 0-59 month of age (weight for age z-score (WAZ) <-2 SD) (FFP SO 1) - 20.3 NA

(-) 9% points

IM3 FFP% of stunted children 6-59 months (height-for-age z-score (HAZ) < -2 SD) (FFP SO2) 38 NA

(-) 7% points

OC1 FFP

% of acutely malnourished children 6-59 months (weight for height z-score (WHZ) < -2 SD or edema) - 9.6 TBD NA TBD

OP 1 F/ SL USAID# of targeted direct beneficiaries reached during the FY (F) + 0 106,802 0 106,802 10,591 10% 106,802 80,102 0 400,508

OP 2 F/ SL USAID# of pregnant/lactating women reached by USG supported nutrition programs + 0 10,013 0 13,350 10,260 77% 13,350 13,350 0 50,063

OC 2 SNAP% of children 0-59 months regularly attending growth monitoring + 0 30% 0 40% 0* 0 60% 75% 75% 75%

OC 3 SNAP% of pregnant women completing 4 antenatal visits + 53.2 TBD NA TBD 0 TBD TBD TBD TBD

OC 4 F/ SL USAID# of deliveries with a skilled birth attendant in USG assisted programs + 52.3 TBD NA TBD 0 TBD TBD TBD TBD

OC 5F/ MISSION SL

# of mothers particpating in postpartum / newborn visit within 2 days of birth in USG programs (F) + 34.2

10% (+) from

baseline NA (+)20% 0 (+)30% (+)40% (+)50% (+)50%

OC 6 SNAP % of mothers receiving 3 postnatal visits + 38.6 TBD NA TBD NA* TBD TBD TBD TBD

OP 3 F/ SL USAID# of people trained in child health and nutrition through USG supported health area programs (F) + 0 1,650 0 1,650 1,881 114% 1,650 1,650 1,650 10,132

OP 4 F/ SL USAID# of people trained in maternal/newborn health through USG supported programs + 0 1,650 0 1,650 1,881 114% 1,650 1,650 1,650 10,132

OP 5 F# of newborns receiving essential newborn care through USG supported programs + 55.7 - NA 10,013 0 13,350 13,350 6,675 43,388

OP 6 SNAP% of health facilities with two staff members trained in IMCI protocol + 0 TBD 0 TBD 0* 0 TBD TBD TBD TBD

OP 7 SNAP% of IMCI trained staff observed correctly applying skills during supportive supervision + 0 0 0 50% 59% 118% 70% 90% 95% 95%

OP 8 SNAP % of trained CHW in C-IMCI protocol + 0 30% 0 40% 100% 250% 50% 60% 70% 70%

OP 9 SNAP% of health facilities with standard growth monitoring equipment + 0 30% 0 40% 41% 103% 60% 75% 75% 75%

OP 10 SNAP% of health facilities with functional bio sand filters + 0 20% 0 40% 24% 60% 60% 80% 100% 100%

OP 11 SNAP

“% of health facilities with new or rehabilitated WASH infrastructure (latrines, water points, or handwashing stations) + 0 0% 0 15% 11% 73% 35% 55% 75% 75%

OC 7 SL USAID# of cases of child diarrhea treated in USG programs (+/-) 21.1 TBD NA TBD 0 TBD TBD TBD TBD

OC 8 FFP

% of children 6-23 months of age who receive a minimum acceptable diet (apart from breast milk) + NA (+)10% NA (+)25% NA* (+)40% (+)50% (+)60% (+)60%

OC 9 FFP% of children 0-5 months of age exclusively breastfed + 39.5 (+)10% NA (+)25% NA (+)40% (+)50% (+)60% (+)60%

20102010% Target

Met

IR 1.2 Improved health and nutrition practices at the household level

2011

2011 % Target Met

2012

2012 % Target Met

Project Goal: To reduce food insecurity and increase resiliency among vulnerable rural populations in Bombali, Koinadugu, Kailahun, and Tonkalili

2014

2014 % Target Met Notes

Strategic Objective 1: Reduced chronic malnutrition among children under five

IR 1.1 Improved access to quality nutrition and health services for women and children aged 0-59 months

2013

2013 % Target Met

Desired Direction of Change (+) or (-) Baseline

OC 10 FFP% of caregivers demonstrating proper food hygiene behaviours + 78.5 (+) 20% NA (+) 40% NA (+) 60% (+)70% (+) 80% (+)80%

OC 11 FFP% of caregivers demonstrating proper personal hygiene behaviours + 87.4 (+)20% NA (+)40% NA (+)60% (+)70% (+)80% (+)80%

OC 12 SNAP% of pregnant women taking iron or iron folate supplements in last 7 days + 30 TBD NA TBD NA TBD TBD TBD TBD

OC 13 SNAPAverage # of food groups consumed by women of reproductive age + TBD TBD NA TBD NA TBD TBD TBD TBD

OP 12 SNAP # of mothercare groups (MCG) active + 0 134 0 134 170 127% 134 134 134 134This indicator is not

cumulative

OP 13 SNAP # of mothercare groups (MCG) trained + 0 134 0 134 170 127% 134 134 134 134This indicator is not

cumulative

OP 14 SNAP# of pregnant/lactating women completing 12 months of PM2A programming. + 0 0 0 2,670 0 10,682 10,682 5,341 29,374

OP 15 SNAP# of children over 23 months who have completed the full PM2A program. + 0 0 0 0 0 2,670 10,682 5,341 18,693

OP 16 F# of children reached by USG supported nutrition programs (F) + 0 0 0 10,013 0 13,350 13,350 6,675 43,388

OP 17 F# of total pregnant/lactating women reached by USG supported nutrition programs + 0 10,013 0 13,350 10,260 77% 13,350 13,350 0 60,324

IM 4F/SL USAID/SNAP

Average Household dietary diversity score (HDDS) (FFP SO 4) + 6.74 TBD NA TBD NA* TBD TBD TBD TBD

IM5F/SL USAID/SNAP

# of targeted direct beneficiaries reached during the FY (F) + 0 10,638 - 10,638 10,591 99.56% 10,638 10,325 3138 45,377

IM6FFP/SL USAID/SNAP

Average # of months of adequate household food provisioning (MAHFP) (FFP S03) + 7.74 TBD NA TBD NA* TBD TBD TBD TBD

OC 14 SNAP Average rural household revenue + 3,128,690

10% increase

over baseline

USD NA

15% increase

over baseline

USD NA*

20% increase

over baseline

USD

25% increase

over baseline

USD

30% increase

over baseline

USD

30% increase

over baseline

USD

OC 15 SNAP % of participants with non-farm income + 0 5% 0 15% NA* 25% 30% 35% 35%

OP 18 F/USAID SL# of women’s organizations/associations assisted as a result of USG supported interventions + 0 35 0 35 0 0 35 10 55 170

OP 19 USAID SL

# of producer organizations, trade and business associations and community based organizations receving USG assistance + 0 52 0 52 0 0 52 52 0 208

OC 16 SNAP % of farmers reporting use of association benefits + 0 25% 0 50% NA* 65% 70% 75% 80%

OC 17 FFP% of farmers who have adopted at least three agricultural technologies from FaaFB + 0 15% 0 35% NA* 50% 70% 90% 90%

OC 18 SL USAID

# of farmers, processors, traders, input suppliers, and others who have adopted at least three new technologies or management practices + 0 5,600 - 5,600 NA* 5,600 5,600 5,600 28,000

OC 19 SNAP Average yield per hectare + TBD (+)10% NA (+)20% NA* (+)30% (+)40% (+)55% 55%OC 20 SNAP Average value of crop sales + TBD (+)10% NA (+)20% NA* (+)30% (+)40% (+)55% 55%

OC 21 SNAP# of FFS groups graduating into producer or marketing associations + 0 50 0 100 0 0 150 250 300 850

OC 22 SNAP# of individuals reporting consumption of micronutrient rich crops as a result of FFS training + 0 TBD 0 TBD NA* TBD TBD TBD TBD

OP 20 F/SL USAID

# of individuals who have received USG supported short term agricultural sector productivity training (F) + 0 7,750 0 7,750 9,758 126% 7,750 7,750 31,000

Strategic Objective 2: Enhanced livelihoods for vulnerable people, especially women and youth

IR 2.1: Increased agricultural productivity at the household level

OP 21 SL USAID

# of new technologies or management practices made available for transfer as a result of USG assistance + 0 TBD 0 TBD 6 TBD TBD TBD TBD

OP 22 SNAP # of demonstration plots established + 0 310 0 310 324 105% 310 310 1,240 OP 23 SNAP # of agri-businesses established + 0 0 0 54 0 0% 54 108

OP 24 SNAP # of input suppliers receiving technical assistance + 0 10 0 10 10 100% 10 10 30 70

OC 23 SNAP Average VSL savings + 12,500,000 (+) 5% NA (+) 10% 0 0 (+) 15% (+) 20% (+) 25% (+) 25%OP 25 SNAP # of VSLAs assisted + 0 35 0 35 0 0 35 10 55 170 OP 26 SNAP # of VSLAs members trained + 0 875 0 875 0 0 875 250 1,375 4,250 OP 27 SNAP # women in leadership positions in VSLAs + 0 14 0 14 0 0 14 4 22 68 OP 28 SNAP # of youth receiving vocational training + 0 1,000 0 1,000 229 23% 1,000 1,000 1,000 5,000

OP 29 SNAP # of individuals trained in literacy and numeracy + 0 1,000 0 1,000 426 43% 1,000 1,000 1,000 5,000 OP 30 SNAP # of individuals trained as traders + 0 0 0 18 0 0% 18 0 0 36

OC 24 SNAP % of farmers using improved storage + 0 10% 0 20% 0 40% 60% 75% 75%

OP 31 SNAP # of community-assets projects completed + 0 200 0 200 0 0 200 200 200 1,000

* Please note that ACDI/VOCA will be submitting a revised IPTT with the FY12 PREP; therefore, targets do not yet reflect baseline findings* IM1 : Reflects all ration recipients, assuming one per household. * OC2, OP5, OC8-13, IM4, IM6, OC14-15, OC16-20, OC22 are marked as N/A as no annual survey was conducted in FY11*OP6: 102 PHU staff were trained (1 staff per PHU). However, to meet the target, 2 staff per PHU should have been trained.

IR 2.3 Improved community assets

IR 2.2 : Increased access to financial and marketing resources

Award Number FFP Funding S

Male Female FY12 Planned Total Male Female FY12 Planned

Total Male Female FY12 Planned Total

FY13 Planned Total

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

- - - - - - - - -

0 0 - 0 0 - 0 0 - 0

IDP and Refugee Beneficiary DataName:

Planned FY11 Reached FY11 Planned FY12 Complete Address:Phone:Email:

Submission Type10/10/2011 2011

Fiscal Year 2011 Regional Program Beneficiaries by Program Element and Country

Country 1 Food Aid Prog Awardee

Planned Beneficiaries FY11 O

Fiscal Year

Outyear EstimatesPlanned Beneficiaries FY12Reached Beneficiaries FY11

FY11 Results Report Data

Life of Award (mm/yy to mm/yy)

Submission Date (mm/dd/yy)

Program Element

Total Direct Beneficiaries

Name and Contact Information of Individual Completing this Form

Does your food aid program implement activities to benefit IDPs or refugees?

Highly Vulnerable Children (HVC) Beneficiary DataDoes your program implement activities to benefit highly vulnerable children? (Proposal PREP and ARR)

If yes, what was the number of IDP beneficiaries in FY10?If yes, what was the number of refugee beneficiaries in FY10?

Bill Emerson Humanitarian Trust (applicable only those food aid programs receiving BEHT resources)

Total HVC Male <17.9 years

Female <17.9 years


Female <17.9 years


Female <17.9 years

0 0 0

Planned FY11 Reached FY 11

If yes, what is the number of HVC beneficiaries ?

Planned FY 12

Country 2 Name Awardee



FY13 Planned Total

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

- - - - - - - - -

0 0 - 0 0 - 0 0 - 0



Reached Beneficiaries FY11 Planned Beneficiaries FY12Outyear Estimates

O Program Element

-

FY11 Results Report Data

If yes, what was the number of IDP beneficiaries in FY10?

Planned Beneficiaries FY11

If yes, what was the number of refugee beneficiaries in FY10?







Female <17.9 years


Female <17.9 years


Female <17.9 years

0 0 0




FY13 Planned Total

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

- - - - - - - - -

0 0 - 0 0 - 0 0 - 0




Female <17.9 years


Female <17.9 years


Female <17.9 years

Program Element

FY11 Results Report Data Outyear EstimatesPlanned Beneficiaries FY11 Reached Beneficiaries FY11 Planned Beneficiaries FY12 O


Planned FY11 Reached FY 11 Planned FY 12

-

Does your program implement activities to benefit highly vulnerable children? (Proposal PREP and ARR)






Highly Vulnerable Children (HVC) Beneficiary Data


0 0 0If yes, what is the number of HVC beneficiaries ?




FY13 Planned Total

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

- - - - - - - - -

0 0 - 0 0 - 0 0 - 0




Female <17.9 years


Female <17.9 years


Female <17.9 years

0 0 0


Program Element

FY11 Results Report Data Outyear EstimatesPlanned Beneficiaries FY11 Reached Beneficiaries FY11 Planned Beneficiaries FY12

-

-


If yes, what was the number of refugee beneficiaries in FY10?

Does your food aid program implement activities to benefit IDPs or refugees?If yes, what was the number of IDP beneficiaries in FY10?


FY11 Results Report Data Outyear Estimates




O




FY13 Planned Total

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

- - - - - - - - -

0 0 - 0 0 - 0 0 - 0





O Program Element

Planned Beneficiaries FY11 Reached Beneficiaries FY11 Planned Beneficiaries FY12




Source

FY14 Planned Total

FY15 Planned Total

0 0

ram Category

Outyear Estimates

m

FY14 Planned Total

FY15 Planned Total

0 0

Outyear Estimates

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FY14 Planned Total

FY15 Planned Total

0 0

Outyear Estimates

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FY14 Planned Total

FY15 Planned Total

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FY15 Planned Total

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Outyear Estimates

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Country or Countries:Awardee or Applicant:FFP Funding SourceLife of Award DatesImplementation Year:Fiscal Year:Award Agreement #:Submission Type:Submission Status:

For ARR only

Implementation Year 06/10/2010 to 06/09/2011

mm/dd/yy to mm/dd/yy



mm/dd/yy to mm/dd/yy TOTAL *Is this data

final?Monetization Budget (as approved in the Award Agreement)

$6,042,952 $6,042,952 Yes

Monetization Budget Request $6,042,952 $6,042,952 Yes

Dollar Amount for Anticipated or Actual Monetization Proceeds G

$3,345,491 $3,345,491 Yes

Is the Amount in Row 27 Anticipated or Actual Monetization Proceeds Generated?

Actual Yes

Actual Monetization Proceeds Expended (including accruals)

$1,335,350 $1,335,350

Sierra LeoneACDI/VOCANonemergency (Multi-Year) Development Resources

2011AID-FFP-A-10-00014ARR

Explanation:

United States Agency for International DevelopmentBureau of Democracy, Conflict and Humanitarian Assistance

Office of Food for Peace

Fiscal Year 2011: Annual Results Report Attachment F.i.: Monetization Proceeds Life of Award Table

June 10,2010 - June 9,2015One

4. Provide implementation year dates in the mm/dd/yy format.

Explanation: The actual proceeds reflect the de-obligation of 2,380 MT of rice from the approved 10,930 MT. The reported actual monetization proceeds expended includes all expenditures made from June 2010 – May 2011.

For PREP submissions, LOA expenditures are expected to stay within approved LOA budget levels. Explain any deviations from approved implemenation year budget levels and include previous year information if possible.

Instructions1. The Monetization Proceeds Life of Award Table should be completed by implementation year.

Original

5. Anticipated values provided are part of a development program proposal, PREP or program extension. Actual values provided are part of the ARR. Note that while information provided in the ARR is on a fiscal year basis, the monetization (MTZ) tables follow an implementation year schedule for all FFP reporting needs.

*For Annual Results Reports , please indicate whether the Actual Monetization Proceeds Expended are final. If they are not please provide an explanation. FFP expects that the information will be updated in the subsequent PREP submission.

2. Applicants and awardees should complete the following table for the implementation year of the proposed or approved food aid program, updating as necessary in subsequent PREPs and Annual Results Reports (ARR). If this information is not yet available, note “not available.”

3. Formulas have been provided to summarize data, where necessary. Please do not enter data in these fields.4. Some of the formulas will not calculate unless all of the necessary information is entered in appropriately.

3. When entering in the above award information, note that all entries will automatically fill into subsequent tabs, with the exception of the Submission Type . This is due to certain tabs on this spreadsheet being applicable to the PREP or the ARR. The applicant or awardee should fill this line in manually on each tab.3. Provide all monetary values in U.S. Dollars

Year

Month O N D J F M A M J J A S Status Comments

IMCI for CHO, SECHN, and MCH Aids in Kailahun and Koinadugu - Refresher (PHU staffs)Completed

IMCI for CHO, SECHN, and MCH Aids in Bombali and Tonkolili - Refresher (PHU staffs)Completed

C-IMCI for 72 CHWCompleted

CMAM and GMP for CHO, SECHN, and MCH Aids in Kailahun and Koinadugu - Refresher (PHU staffs)Completed

CMAM and GMP for CHO, SECHN, and MCH Aids in Bombali and Tonkolili - Refresher (PHU staffs)Completed

IYCF for PHU staffs Kailahun and Koinadugu (PHU staffs)

Not completed

MOHS requested that Master Trainers be sent on IYCF training in Zambia before field training could start - this delayed SNAP activities

IYCF for PHU staffs Bombali and Tonkolili (PHU staffs)Ongoing

RH for CHO, SECHN, and MCH Aids in Kailahun (PHU staffs)Completed

RH for CHO, SECHN, and MCH Aids in Koinadugu (PHU staffs)Completed

RH for CHO, SECHN, and MCH Aids in Tonkolili (PHU staffs)Completed

RH for CHO, SECHN, and MCH Aids in Bombali (PHU staffs)Completed

Refresher trainings For Health Promoters on BCCNot completed

Timeframe for FY11 too short to undertake refresher course

LM by HP on care group modulesOngoing

Health messages provided by Lead Mothers (LM) to households (HH)Ongoing

Care Group reports compiled (monthly basis)Ongoing

Strengthen referral system between CMAM program and communityNot completed

CMAM protocol is not available - awaiting MOHS to provide/approve

CMAM Referral Training for CHWNot completed


CHWs conduct community based screening and referral of children <5, using MUAC Not completed


Support CHW follow up for children released from the SCs and OTPsNot completed

CHWs are not yet trained - in schedule to start Nov 2011

Supportive supervision to SCs and OTPs Ongoing

Provide long lasting insecticide treated mosquito nets to mother-child units Not completed

Proposal states nets should be distributed alongside food rations - delay in food ration distribution impacted schedule

LM giving cooking training to mothers to support food diversification & nutrient rich diet preparation Not completed

Mother Care Group formation needs to be completed before cooking demonstrations start

Distribute food rations to qualifying PLW and children 6-23 months Ongoing

BCC Topics

IR 1.1: Improved access to and use of quality nutrition and health services for women and children 0-59 months

SO1: Reduced chronic malnutrition among children under five

DETAILED IMPLEMENTATION PLAN - FY2011

CMAM Support

Trainings

IR 1.2: Improved health and nutrition practices at the household level

Mothers Care Group related activities

20112010

Attend monthly health Sector meetings at district levelCompleted

Attend nutrition coordination meetings in FreetownCompleted

Attend health task force meetings in FreetownCompleted

PHU supportive supervision Ongoing

Rehabilitation of sanitation facilities and construction/rehabilitation of latrines at health facilities Ongoing

Support and coordinate the provision of micronutrients to the beneficieries Completed

Support the ongoing EPI programs and national immunization campaignsCompleted

Water purification/biosand filters provided to PHUsCompleted

FFS and TOT curriculum Development Completed

FFS/FaaFB TOT for Program Staff and other partners Completed

Identify and evaluate existing and need for new FFS in unnerved communities Completed

Community sensitization and registration of existing FFS Completed

Registration and formation of new FFS Completed

Selection and training of training facilitators Completed

Establish and run 310 FFS groups Completed

Analyze input supply market and capacity of suppliers. Completed

Identification of input supliers Completed

Provide training for input suppliers Completed

Sign purchase and service agreement with selected input suppliers for FFS starter packages Completed

Procurement and supply of inputs to310 FFS groups Completed

Follow up with suppliers to continue business with farmers Ongoing

Collaborate with MAFFS /SLARI /IAR to ensure access to improve seeds Ongoing

Review existing value chain analysis for rice, cassava, , oil palm,pigeon pea, groundnut, and sweet potatoe from a gender and food security perspective Not undertaken

SO2 activities were delayed due to late commencement of baseline field data collection

Stake holder workshops for pigeon, sweet potetoe, cassava, oil palm and rice Not undertakenSO2 activities were delayed due to late commencement of baseline field data collection

Work with FFS and other community groups to develop community asset solutions Ongoing

Training in the establisment, operation and management of storage and processing businesses Not undertaken

Beneficiaries are still at FFS level and need to graduate and cluster into FBOs/processor groups before this type of training

Coordination Meetings

Support to Health Facilities

SO2: Ehanced livelihood opprtunities

IR 2.1: Increased agricultural productivity at the household level

IR 2.2: Increased access to financial and marketing resources

Storage and processing

Training on cassava processing Not undertaken


Training on drying of vegetables Not undertaken


Study of bottle necks in current marketing arrangements Completed

Development of training curriculum business management, business planning and marketing skills Ongoing

Training on developing business plans Not undertaken


Agribuisnesses development, develop business plan and submit for in kind grants Not undertaken


Training in accounting, costing, pricing and marketing of their enterprices Not undertaken


Enphasized benefit of bulk marketing at the FFS Ongoing

Training youth groups, middle men and processing groups in business trade and marketing skills Not undertaken


Facilitate FFS groups linkage to existing producer and marketing association Not undertakenFFS need to graduate before this activity can occur

Evauluation of number and quality of VSLAs and need for new VSLAs in unnerved communitiesNot undertaken

Awaiting confirmation of strategy for VSLA implementation

Training Master trainers in Villge Savings & Loan methodologyNot undertaken

Awaiting confirmation of strategy for VSLA implementation

Train Community Groups in VSLA methodology Not undertakenAwaiting confirmation of strategy for VSLA implementation

Link groups to relevant private sector firms and financial institutions Not undertakenFFS need to graduate before this activity can occur

Link FFS groups to PAGE marketing information unit to access improved market information for improved decision making Not undertaken

FFS need to graduate before this activity can occur

On going monitoring of grantees Ongoing

Identification of community groups to which labour for learning would be targetted (youth groups, FFS, VSLAs etc) Ongoing

Community sensitization and mobilization for labour for learning Ongoing

Facilitate community discussions to determine asset improvement priorties Ongoing

Idenftification of master trainers for numeracy and literacy Ongoing

Train Master Trainers in Literacy and Numeracy Completed

Conduct literacy and numeracy training 43% completed

Trainining and supervision of VSLAs, youths in governance, management, profitable operations Not undertakenAwaiting confirmation of strategy for VSLA implementation

Train groups in participatory Monitoring & Evaluation Not undertakenActivity deferred due to late formation of groups

Build capacity in leadership, advocacy, gender and representation Ongoing

Identification of master trainers for vocational/skills training Completed

Conduct vocational/Skills training for Labour for Learning participants23% completed

IR 2.3: Improved community assets

Marketing

AID-FFP-A-10-00014 November 7, 2011

Fiscal Year 2011 Annual Results Report

ACDI/VOCA – Sierra Leone

Cooperative Agreement No. AID-FFP-A-10-00014

Sustainable Nutrition and Agricultural Promotion Program

Submission Date: November 7, 2011

Headquarters Contact Name Avram E. Guroff – Senior Managing Director Headquarters Contact Address ACDI/VOCA

50 F Street NW, Suite 1075 Washington, DC 20001

Headquarters Contact Phone Number 1-202-469-6090 Headquarters Contact Fax Number 1-202-469-6257 Headquarters Contact Email Address [email protected]

Host Country Office Contact Name Moustapha Gaye – Chief of Party Host Country Office Contact Address ACDI/VOCA – SNAP Program Office

Regent Road, Hill Station Freetown, Sierra Leone

Host Country Office Contact Phone Number 232-78-290-750 Host Country Office Contact Fax Number N/A Host Country Office Contact Email Address [email protected]


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Table of Contents LIST OF ACRONYMS ................................................................................................................................ ii

I. INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................ 1

Strategic Objective 1: Reduce chronic malnutrition among children under five ...................................... 3

Intermediate Result 1.1: Improved access to quality nutrition and health services for women and children aged 0-59 months .................................................................................................................... 3

Intermediate Result 1.2: Improved health and nutrition practices at the household level ................... 5

Strategic Objective 2: Enhanced livelihoods for vulnerable people, especially women and youth. ......... 6

Intermediate Result 2.1: Increased agricultural productivity at the household level. .......................... 6

Intermediate Result 2.2: Increased access to financial and marketing resources. ................................ 7

Intermediate Result (IR) 2.3: Improved community assets .................................................................. 8

II. SUCCESS STORIES .......................................................................................................................... 10

III. LESSONS LEARNED ....................................................................................................................... 12

IV. ATTACHMENTS ............................................................................................................................... 12


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LIST OF ACRONYMS

BCC Behavior Change Communication CFF Community Farmer Facilitator CHW Community Health Worker C-IMCI Community Integrated Management of Childhood Illnesses C-IMNCI Community Integrated Management of Neonatal and Childhood Illnesses CLTS Community Led Total Sanitation CMAM Community Management of Acute Malnutrition CSC Community Sanitation Committee DHMT District Health Management Team DMO District Medical Officer DS District Supervisor ECD Early Childhood Development EHA Essential Hygiene Action ENA Essential Nutrition Action FaaB Farming as a Business FFPHCA Food For Peace Host Country Agreement FFS Farmer Field School FY Fiscal Year GAP Good Agricultural Practices GIK Gift In-Kind GoSL Government of Sierra Leone GST Goods and Services Tax HP Health Promoter IMNCI Integrated Management of Neonatal and Childhood Illnesses IY Implementation Year IYCF Infant and Young Child Feeding LM Lead Mother MAM Moderate Acute Malnutrition MAFFS Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Food Security MCG Mother Care Group M&E Monitoring and Evaluation MED Micro Enterprise Development MOHS Ministry of Health and Sanitation MYES Ministry of Youth, Employment and Sports NGO Non-Governmental Organization OICI Opportunities Industrialization Center International PHU Peripheral Health Unit PLW Pregnant and Lactating Women PM2A Preventing Malnutrition in Children Under 2 Approach RH Reproductive Health TOPS Technical and Operation Performance Support TOT Training of Trainers WASH Water, Sanitation and Hygiene

AID-FFP-A-10-00014 November 7, 2011 1

I. INTRODUCTION

During fiscal year (FY) 2011, significant progress was made under the USAID-funded Sustainable Nutrition and Agriculture Promotion (SNAP) Program. The SNAP program was able to work with the Government of Sierra Leone (GoSL) in addressing its concerns on imported food for monetization which resulted in a revised Food For Peace Host Country Agreement (FFPHCA) as well as a change in the commodities to be monetized. Initial staffing challenges have been or are currently being addressed, with a strong team now positioned to implement the SNAP program into the future. Programmatic activities began including direct distribution to pregnant women, the formation of mother care groups, vocation and literacy training, as well as agricultural training through farmer field schools. The baseline survey field work, though delayed, was completed and the report is in the last stages of comments and clarifications. However, this delay as well as staffing and monetization challenges did deter some of the program’s activities. Medicines were provided through International Medical Corps as Gifts In-Kind (GIK) and distributed to the health centers. Specific information on activities is provided below following the same general categories as the Detailed Implementation Plan (DIP). Administration and Start-Up: SNAP offices were established in Freetown, Makeni and Kailahun and Kabala. The revised FFPHCA was secured in April 2011. Staff was hired, and vehicles and office equipment were procured. While there have been issues with clearance of vehicles from customs, the SNAP team is working with the GoSL and USAID to resolve the Goods and Services Tax (GST) and duty free waiver. Commodity Management and Logistics: During the first year of implementation, SNAP received 300 metric tons of corn soy blend (CSB) and 50 metric tons of vegetable oil as approved in its distribution plan. At the end of FY11, the SNAP program distributed over 57.62 metric tons of CSB and 8.82 metric tons of vegetable oil as part of the implementation of the Health and Nutrition component. SNAP also monetized 5,500 metric tons of rice and 1,900 metric tons of wheat flour. Completing the monetization of rice became difficult as the GoSL raised concerns over the displacement of locally procured rice. As a result, SNAP canceled the second commodity request of 3,000 metric tons of rice. SNAP has been able to move forward by revising both its monetization strategy and its FFPHCA with the GoSL. Additionally, SNAP conducted medium and small lot sales of vegetable oil in July/August 2011 to promote the participation of local traders and this will be the future trend for monetization. Technical Coordination: Community Mobilization: At the commencement of the program, intensive community sensitization and mobilization were undertaken in the 18 SNAP operational Chiefdoms where the USAID program was clearly explained. In each of the meetings, SNAP program staff worked with the Chiefdom stakeholders to identify gaps and opportunities available in the communities on which to build.


Coordination with GoSL Ministries: During the reporting period, SNAP worked closely with the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Food Security (MAFFS), the Ministry of Youth, Employment and Sport (MYES) and the Ministry of Health and Sanitation (MOHS in the planning and implementation of program activities. Coordination meetings were held at national and district levels on a monthly and quarterly basis where SNAP program objectives and the overall goal were clearly explained and program updates were provided. Technical trainings were also conducted in collaboration with MAFFS and MOHS to ensure that training packages are in line with GoSL policy. In FY11, SNAP participated very closely with MOHS personnel at the national level as well as the district level including the District Health Medical Team (DHMT). In addition, SNAP also worked with MOHS staff at the Peripheral Health Units (PHU) providing trainings on Community Management of Acute Malnutrition (CMAM), Integrated Management of Neonatal and Childhood Illnesses (IMNCI), Reproductive Health (RH), Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) and Community Integrated Management of Neonatal and Childhood Illnesses (C-IMNCI). Supportive supervisory visits were made to the field with MOHS personnel to monitor and strengthen field level programming. SNAP further worked closely with MAFFS to ensure that SNAP agriculture and livelihood interventions are in line with the Smallholder Commercialization Program and regular monthly meetings were held where SNAP program strategies were shared with MAFFS. MAFFS staff participated in the SNAP training programs, and in most cases, provided facilitation and other technical supervisory services for the SNAP program staff and community beneficiaries. Internal Integration Strategy: During FY11, monthly staff coordination meetings were instituted. To further strengthen internal coordination and integration, SNAP program staff is operating out of shared office buildings at each of the three district field offices. This arrangement has further helped to harmonize and synchronize field level program implementation strategies as well as ensure cost effectiveness of resource utilization. At the Freetown level, core program technical staff from each of the consortium members is now being housed in the main SNAP office several days a week. Monitoring, Evaluation, Reporting and Cross-Cutting Issues Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Workshop: The SNAP M&E team participated in the M&E Workshop organized by USAID /Liberia Office of Food for Peace and the Technical and Operation Performance Support (TOPS) program. This workshop was held from the 8th -12th August 2011. Baseline Evaluation: The SNAP baseline study commenced in early February 2011, with field data collection occurring between February and April 2011. The baseline report is now in final comment and clarification stage. Environmental and Data Quality Monitoring: During the reporting period, fumigation was done in the food commodity warehouses to prevent pest infestation and was conducted by a certified service provider. Before fumigation, safety precautions were taken to ensure that fumigation activity was in line with USAID/FFP regulations. In the establishment of Farmer Field School (FFS) demonstration plots, sensitization was done to ensure that good agricultural practices


(GAP) were promoted to mitigate any environmental risks. Similarly, PHU staff members were trained on the use of bio-sand filters to ensure that proper hygiene practices are maintained. In all field offices M&E staff members are present for constant monitoring and verification of project activities. The M&E team in Freetown conducted routine field monitoring of project activities and all source documents leading to the achievement of a target are verified and documented to promote data quality. Support was provided for MOHS staff on data collection tools.

Strategic Objective 1: Reduce chronic malnutrition among children under five

Intermediate Result 1.1: Improved access to quality nutrition and health services for women and children aged 0-59 months Increased Service Utilization: During FY11, SNAP addressed improved access to health services for pregnant women. This was undertaken through health care seeking messaging provided via the Mother Care Group (MCG) model to pregnant women as well as coordinating with the MOHS to improve the quality (service provision and medical supplies) of PHU services. Through the SNAP MCGs and Behavior Change Communication (BCC) messaging, more women are aware of the importance of proper care seeking behaviors and services available at the PHU facilities. Capacity Building of Health Professionals and Community Health Workers (CHW) Reproductive Health Training: 113 PHU staff members were trained in RH to equip participants with the basic skills in the management of obstetric emergencies. Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI): 23 vaccinators from Kailahun were trained on EPI to improve immunization coverage. Health Promoter Training: a three day training session was held for 43 Health promoters on module one of Essential Nutrition Actions (ENA). Lead Mother (LM) Training: 1,630 LMs were trained on lesson one (module one) of ENA. IYCF Training: the SNAP team, together with MOHS staff, developed and provided training in IYCF best practices. Twenty-six PHU staff members participated in the six-day training from September 19-24, 2011. Topics covered included early initiation of breastfeeding, exclusive breastfeeding (from birth through five months), complementary feeding (six to 23 months), and feeding practices during pregnancy. In FY12, SNAP plans to train an additional 97 PHU staff in Tonkolili, Koinadugu and Kailahun. IMNCI training: 102 PHU staff received training in IMNCI during FY11. In the coming year SNAP will train 50 PHU staff.


CMAM Support: Joint supervision visits with DHMT of MOHS were made to PHUs to monitor and provide technical backstopping to CMAM staff. In Bombali, Koinadugu and Kailahun Districts, 65 PHU staff members were trained on CMAM by SNAP in FY11. The training plan requires on the job refresher training which will be provided by SNAP. C-IMNCI Training: SNAP successfully trained all 72 targeted CHWs. Topics covered during these training sessions included counseling of mothers and caregivers in childcare and danger signs of childhood illnesses (identification and proactive planning). Health Facility Rehabilitation and Equipment: PHU facilities in SNAP Districts were found to be in poor condition and in need of immediate attention. SNAP mobilized community sanitation committees to supervise pit latrine rehabilitation/construction. SNAP completed the construction/rehabilitation of 14 pit latrines across the four Districts. A total of 30 bio-sand filters were introduced across 24% of targeted health facilities in FY11. PHU Supportive Supervision: The purpose of SNAP’s PHU supportive supervision is to follow up on all activities and trainings in coordination with DHMT staff and to ensure that PHU staff members are supported with both in-service training and equipment. SNAP supportive supervision quarterly visits commenced officially in July 2011. SNAP is providing IYCF and EPI counseling materials (pictograms) for facility staff members. 72 out of the 123 PHUs supported by SNAP received regular supervisory visits. Those PHUs that did not receive regular supervisory visits include six in Bombali, and all 45 PHUs in Koinadugu, where the District Medical Officer (DMO) was newly arrived and would not assist in supportive supervision until he familiarized himself with district activities.

Supportive Supervision Progress

GIK: SNAP-provided GIK to supplement Sierra Leonean government’s free healthcare delivery service for pregnant women, lactating mothers and children under five. The first batch of Year 1 GIK arrived in late-May and was dispatched to SNAP-supported PHUs by mid-June. Lot 2 arrived in early August and has been distributed.

District Total # of PHUs

# of PHUs supported by SNAP

% of Total Comments

Tonkolili 33 33 100% Bombali 22 16 73% Heavy rains made some PHUs

inaccessible. Kailahun 23 23 100% Koinadugu 45 0 N/A SNAP and DMO in Koinadugu agreed

to conduct supportive supervision activities beginning in Quarter 1 of FY12.

Total 123 72 59%


Intermediate Result 1.2: Improved health and nutrition practices at the household level 10,260 pregnant women were registered as Preventing Malnutrition in Children Under Two Approach (PM2A) beneficiaries and 170 MCG were formed in the four operational districts by 43 identified health promoters. In the four districts, 1,630 LMs were identified and trained on ENA module 1. Bi-weekly MCG lessons are being implemented to support positive behavior change among pregnant women. A total of 3,306 pregnant and lactating women (PLWs) received food rations that were made up of CSB and vegetable oil. Messages were delivered at the household-level, targeting not just PLWs but also other family members such as grandmothers and husbands in supporting PLWs to have good health and nutrition practices.

Number of MCGs per District

District Chiefdom PLW LM MCGs HPs Bombali 3 2,145 306 31 8 Tonkolili 3 3,434 491 49 11 Koinadugu 7 2,957 574 60 18 Kailahun 5 1,724 259 30 6 Total 18 10,260 1,630 170 43

Health Promoters Training: Health promoters (HPs) were recruited in all Chiefdoms based upon recommendations from local leaders, CHWs and other community members. A total of 43 community level volunteers were trained as HPs in Bombali, Tonkolili, Koinadugu and Kailahun districts. The training improved the knowledge and skills of HPs to effectively and efficiently train LMs to disseminate behavior change messages in the households that they support. The first set of these messages included maternal nutrition, anemia prevention, early initiation of breastfeeding and exclusive breastfeeding. This initiative will complement the effort of MOHS in reducing infant and child morbidity and mortality in the country. Ongoing LM training commenced in all 3 Chiefdoms in Bombali District, Kafe Simira Chiefdom in Tonkolili District, and all 5 Chiefdoms in Kailahun District. Lead Mother training in Koinadugu is scheduled to commence in October 2011. Flipcharts: 1,335 LM flip charts for the ENA training were distributed to LMs in their localities. These charts are utilized to disseminate health, nutrition and hygiene messages to pregnant and lactating mothers. Early Childhood Development (ECD): ECD was planned as a pilot program after it was found from previous research in Uganda and Ethiopia by International Medical Corps that trained mothers were more receptive and responsive with their infants and played more with them compared to the mothers who only received nutritional support. 500 ECD focused flipcharts were printed and 311 were distributed to six HPs to train LMs in ECD as well as other MCG modules. Orientation on the use of the flip charts served as a refresher for HPs on ECD core


components. A checklist was developed for monitoring ECD lesson delivery by LMs. This monitoring checklist was shared and discussed with the HPs during the orientation session and ECD calendar distribution. The ECD program is being piloted in 3 Chiefdoms (Sella Limba, Sanda Loko and Gbanti Kamaranka) in the Bombali District in order to test output against areas with only MCGs. Ration Distribution: Ration distribution activities were initiated in June 2011 in 2 of the 4 targeted Districts. Out of 10,260 registrants in all 4 SNAP Districts, 3,306 beneficiaries in Bombali and Kailahun received monthly food rations made up of 6 kg CSB and 1 litre vegetable oil per PLW. The SNAP program will start distribution in Koinadugu and Tonkolili Districts in October 2011. New PM2A beneficiaries have been registered on a monthly basis for future distribution activities. Due to the late call forward of the lean period commodities and the subsequent late arrival in country, their distribution schedule was delayed.

Strategic Objective 2: Enhanced livelihoods for vulnerable people, especially women and youth.

Intermediate Result 2.1: Increased agricultural productivity at the household level. Improved Agricultural Practices: During the fiscal year, community sensitization meetings to introduce and prepare for the commencement of the SNAP program’s livelihoods activities were conducted at the chiefdom level in all 18 SNAP chiefdoms. A curriculum on FFS/Farming as a Business (FaaB) was developed to train farmers and community facilitators on good agricultural practices while incorporating agri-business techniques into agricultural productive systems. Following the development of the training curriculum, training was conducted for SNAP program staff and community farmer led facilitators in the FFS/FaaB methodology. Mapping and gap assessments of existing FFSs was also conducted to evaluate the status of existing FFSs in the program operational area. The SNAP program, in collaboration with MAFFS, conducted a 2-week intensive Training of Trainers (TOT) training on FFS/FaaB methodology. The training targeted 24 SNAP staff members including 3 Agronomists, 18 Agriculture Field Agents, 1 Agriculture Marketing Specialist,1 Gender Officer and 1 District Operations Manager. In addition, 4 District Block Extension Supervisors of MAFFS from the four SNAP operational districts also participated in the training. Following the TOT course for the program staff and MAFFS personnel, a 5-day intensive training in FFS/FaaB was conducted for 108 Community Farmer Facilitators (CFF). The trained CFFs are working alongside the Agriculture Field Agents at the chiefdom level to establish FFS demonstration plots as well as helping to facilitate FFS/FaaB trainings. SNAP commenced FFS activities with the identification and enrollment of 9,758 farmers (5,854 males and 3,904 females) as participants in 324 new FFS groups in March 2011. All 324 FFS groups were provided with small grant starter packages which included basic farm tools and planting materials. The groups identified communal land and established demonstration plots with a standard size of 0.5 acres where farmers meet and have discussions about the crops under cultivation. The crops cultivated include: rice, cassava, sweet potato, pepper and cow pea with


one type of crop per demonstration plot. Various experiments undertaken by farmers in the demonstration sites include: • Effect of plant population on the growth and yield of crops • Effect of level organic manure on the growth and yield of pepper • Effect of length of cutting on the growth and yield of cassava and sweet potato • Effect of land preparation on the growth and yield of crops (flat, ridge, raised bed, mound) • Effect of method of planting on the growth and yield of rice • Effect of part of vine on the growth and yield of sweet potato

The FFS participants also observe and record the growth performance of the crops taking into consideration the biotic and abiotic factors that come into play with the crop cycle. Agro-ecosystem analysis which will be done from the observations will help the farmers to make informed decisions on how to grow the particular crop they are experimenting with for higher yields. Improved Inputs: An input supply market analysis was conducted in FY11. 10 input supplier groups were identified to have the potential to provide input supply services for the program. SNAP provided training for 70 participants from the 10 input supplier groups in basic business management practices and handling. Following the training, 7 out of the 10 input supplier groups were contracted to supply planting materials and local tools to FFS groups for the establishment of demonstration plots.

Intermediate Result 2.2: Increased access to financial and marketing resources. Value Chain Assessments: Previous value chain studies that were carried out for some of the SNAP targeted crops including rice, cassava, pigeon pea and groundnut are being reviewed to have an in-depth understanding of the various roles and responsibilities of the various actors. Furthermore, value chain studies will be carried out for sweet potato and cow pea and the outcome of the analysis will be shared with community stakeholders, producers, processors and marketers. A study of bottlenecks in current marketing arrangements was carried out in the third quarter of FY11 across all SNAP operational districts. This activity was carried out in partnership with the Sierra Leone Indigenous Business Association. A list of bottlenecks including poor road network, high rate of tax on the importation of goods, low income of farmers, and inadequate agro-processing firms and industries were identified. The outcome of the study informed development of the training module for input suppliers. Increased Access to Financial Resources: In an effort to create an enabling environment where increased access to financial and marketing resources is enhanced, SNAP considered the strategy for implementing the Village Savings and Loan (VSLA) component of the program. SNAP believes that the VSLA component will be fully implemented in FY12. Increased Human Capacity: During the FY11 SNAP established three vocational skills training centers in Koinadugu, Bombali and Kailahun districts. In the three centers, 229 youths were enrolled and trained in different vocational skills as indicated in the table below.


Vocational Skills Training

Type of training District Chiefdom Community Male Female Total Soap Making Kailahun Kissi Tongi Buedu 2 98 100 Masonry Kailahun Kissi Tongi Buedu 29 0 29 Home Science Koinadugu Kasunko Fadugu 0 50 50 Tailoring Bombali Sella Limba Kamakwie 4 46 50 TOTAL 35 194 229

Prior to the commencement of training activities, SNAP conducted intensive community sensitization in the 18 chiefdoms to create awareness about the training, its objective and strategy of implementation. The communities were informed about the Learning for Labor scheme where graduates of the vocational skills training are expected to provide labor for the rehabilitation of community assets in lieu of payment for the training. Participants were registered and verified per chiefdom based on the preferred choice of training for which they wished to enroll. Twenty trainers were identified in the chiefdoms where the trainings commenced. SNAP conducted a TOT course to enable these personnel to acquire professional skills and knowledge which they would in turn impart to the trainees at the respective centers. SNAP also incorporated microenterprise development into its vocational skills training package to help trainees be able to engage in productive business activities at the end of the training. SNAP also established six centers for literacy and numeracy training into which 426 trainees enrolled and completed training in basic literacy and numeracy.

Intermediate Result (IR) 2.3: Improved community assets Asset Identification: During the FY11 reporting period, SNAP carried out a series of community sensitization meetings on Labor for Learning activities. The Labor for Learning activity involves providing training for youths and women in compensation for labor provided by them in repairing/constructing community assets. SNAP staff are currently working with the communities to identify the assets to be rehabilitated/constructed. Storage and Processing: As the agricultural interventions of the SNAP program started late with the commencement of FFS/FaaB activities, SNAP staff and CFFs are working with the communities to identify issues relating to post harvest loss management, including improved storage facilities. Discussions will be concluded in the 1st Quarter of FY12 and decisions will be made on the type and model of storage facilities to be promoted in the communities.

Assumptions, Challenges and Key Actions Taken

Problem/Challenge Key Action


The pervasive and male-dominated culture of Sierra Leone, and particularly in the districts where SNAP is operating, creates a challenge in the recruitment of female HPs. They are often unable to obtain support from their husbands and families, face transportation and time constraints and are dissatisfied with the incentives that SNAP can offer them in exchange for their participation.

The SNAP SO1 team is emphasizing the recruitment of female HPs and is encouraged by the possibility that a group of exemplary LMs may be interested in making the transition to HPs. Contract agreements for payment of incentives to HPs have been drafted.

Road and other transportation systems connecting district principal towns and chiefdoms are poor; several chiefdoms are isolated and nearly inaccessible throughout the long rainy season (May to November).

SNAP has made every effort to plan transportation-intensive activities (GIK shipment and delivery, for example) during the dry season and has embedded key personnel in the communities for the duration of the rainy season to reduce transportation needs. Furthermore, SNAP has identified road works as potential assets to be rehabilitated.

PHU facilities in SNAP districts were discovered to be in poor condition and in serious need of water and sanitation related improvements; both the cost of materials and availability of qualified contractors are obstacles to progress.

SNAP is mobilizing Community Sanitation Committees (CSCs) to supervise water and sanitation projects and to maintain them once construction is complete.

Vocational and literacy & numeracy training sessions have interfered with farming activities and household responsibilities affecting the attendance rate of participants at some centers.

In consultation with Chiefdom stakeholders, SNAP reduced the number of training hours per shift: 8:00am-4:00pm to 9:30am-3:00 pm for vocational skills and from 2:00pm-6:00 pm to 4:00pm-7:00 pm for afternoon shift literacy classes.

Mining activities in Kafe Semira, Diang and Kalasongoya Chiefdoms hamper the participation of the trainees. Instead of attending training sessions, most of the trainees preferred to work in the mining sector.

SNAP has increased sensitization on the benefits of training and skills acquisition.

Feedback from Beneficiaries: The PHU head nurse in Kondebaia declared that since the SNAP program has started, more women in the catchment area attend ante-natal care (ANC) because of the formation of MCGs and the rehabilitation of the facility. According to the head nurses, the program additionally helps reinforce the link between health facilities and communities. PHUs are also food distribution points which make PHUs more attractive for PLWs. As deduced from field visits to project sites, farmers are enthusiastic to participate in the FFS activities. Relationship with other Stakeholders: From the start SNAP has held a close relationship with NGOs active in the SNAP target districts as well as with those giving similar service in the country. Participation in health NGO meetings is one of the area in which SNAP has been an active player from the start of the program. Coordination meetings held with the MOHS and DHMT are always attended and are good forums for discussion and problem-solving with other


stakeholders. There was an instance where SNAP had to address an issue of geographic overlap with CARE in Koinadugu District; however this was resolved without problem. SNAP also understands and acknowledges the importance of local chiefs in their communities, thus coordinates with them to deliver the program’s intended message whenever required. Contributions to Long-Term Goals/Sustainability: In addition to the distribution of food rations, SNAP has started developing nutritious recipes from locally available foods to promote food diversity. Culinary demonstration sessions will be organized with LMs who will teach PLWs how the different food groups can be blended to have a balanced diet. Likewise, in addition to promoting improved production, SNAP staff encourages farmers to grow and consume vitamin and mineral rich crops through nutrition messages incorporated in the FFSs. Vocational and literacy training will provide improved core skills and knowledge which are prerequisites for income generation and self-reliance for the rural poor.

II. SUCCESS STORIES ‘I no longer quarrel with my husband for money’

Messie Sengu is a 32- year young woman in Buedu in the Kissi Tongi Chiefdom in Kailahun District, Eastern Sierra Leone. Messie is married with two children. She completed secondary school education ten years ago but was not fortunate to go to tertiary institution due to lack of financial support. She then got married with a hope of making a change in her life. With no source of income, Messie only lives on the derisory amount given to her to feed the home. Any attempt made my Messie for additional support when this amount gets exhausted ends in a quarrel with her husband. She has never been happy as she lives with a second wife of her husband. Her situation became worse when she was separated from her husband to take care of her aging mother in Buedu a year ago. With the inception of the SNAP program in Buedu, Messie decided to enroll in the youth training program for soap making. ‘I took this training serious as soap making is a lucrative business in Buedu and I saw it as a way of improving my status’ says Messie.

After three months training in soap making, Messie obtained a loan of fifty thousand Leones1 ($11.24) from a concerned relative and started a business in soap making. In the first two weeks, Messie could only make a profit of ten thousand Leones, a profit too small to sustain her and her children.

Confused about what to do about her situation, Messie enrolled in the SNAP enterprise development training. After this training, Messie

1 Approximate exchange rate is $1 USD = 4450 Leones

Messie Sengu seated next to the soap bars she made for sale in Buedu.

Photographer: SNAP field agent JAME YORKORBOR


acquired basic business management skills and has now been able to better manage the soap business. Messie now makes a profit of twenty five thousand Leones (Le 25,000.00) in a week. She has opened a bank account with a local bank where she saves ten thousand Leones every Friday.

‘I no longer quarrel with my husband for money; I can get my basic necessities through my soap business. I have also decided to enroll with SNAP for tailoring’ she concluded

Sanitation filters create clean water out of contamination

Sister Hawanatu Jibateh’s health clinic in Mabontor recently received a bio-sand filter from the USAID Food for Peace-funded SNAP Program. Now she is able to provide her patients with pure water despite her village’s contaminated well. Unclean water sources are endemic in Sierra Leone, and a principle cause for the proliferation of diseases that cause widespread malnutrition and poor health throughout the country. Bacteria-ridden water poses a terrible danger to pregnant women and their unborn children. With the new filters, Hawanatu’s clinic provides a safe environment for expecting mothers. “Now when women come to the clinic I have clean water to use for them and their babies.” The bio-sand filters are a marvel of scientific knowledge and innovation within the water, sanitation and health (WASH) arena, combining low-technology solutions with basic materials to create a highly effective system that is not only inexpensive, but also durable enough to function reliably in a rugged environment for years. An installed filter will remove 95-99 percent of harmful bacteria from a community’s water source and never require any heavy maintenance or expensive part replacement; components are gravels and sands, only needing a simple cleaning every few years. SNAP issued filters to 30 rural PHUs in FY11; the initiative will continue through SNAP’s remaining years. Additionally, the program incorporates an educational aspect, teaching communities the concepts for and operation of their filters. Clean water can mean the difference between life and death, and Sister Jibateh can already see its impact on the people of her village, “There is a huge improvement in overall health after we started using the filter.”

Aid-nurse Hawanatu standing by the bio sand filter in Mabontor PHU.

Photographer: Leyton Boeve (IMC intern)


III. LESSONS LEARNED

Facility-Based Trainings: All training plans should be shared with DMOs and budgeting questions addressed beforehand. One of the challenges that SNAP encountered was when DMOs could participate in trainings. Usually at the PHU level there are two staff members and both cannot attend trainings at one given time, therefore all training must be split into two sessions. Furthermore, PHU staff is routinely rotated between facilities after about eight months, making planning for future training difficult. Interventions in Agricultural Sector: Program interventions in agriculture should be planned and executed in line with the farming calendar in order to achieve the desired outcome. Working through Community Facilitators: Though it requires technical support in terms of training and other logistical support through stipend and mobility, it has been learnt that working through community facilitators will help maximize outreach at the community level. More community members participate in program activities when the sensitization and mobilization is done from among the communities themselves. Monetization: The SNAP program worked with the GoSL to revise the monetization strategy given key lessons learned in FY11. This revised strategy includes key steps such as timing the sales to take place between the lean season and harvest period to correspond with the highest market demand to ensure that there is no disincentive to the local market. The revised monetization strategy was endorsed by the Sierra Leone Ministries of Trade, Finance and Agriculture.

IV. ATTACHMENTS

Please see the attachments submitted in conjunction with this Narrative Report.

Sister Jibateh: “Everyone who comes here, I tell them how important this clean water is, and I make sure they use it.”

Documents

SNAP Indicator Performance Tracking Table (IPTT)* Desired