Mutual and inter-related resilience programme (MIRP)

The Mutual and Interrelated Resilience Programme (MIRP) aimed at creating durable solutions for refugees and host communities in Kyangwali Refugee Settlement and surrounding areas, focusing on the nexus between humanitarian assistance and development cooperation. Examples of results achieved: Improved quality of literacy, numeracy and skills development in Kyangwali resettlement and surrounding districts Under this result area, NRC has addressed issues of low literacy and numeracy among refugee and host community children through a number of interventions, including enrolment in training institutions and artisan shops, establishment of Accelerated Education Programme centres, including construction of classrooms and latrines, dialogue sessions aimed at behavioural change as well as trainings of school management committees and parent teachers associations. Improved livelihood and food security for both host and refugees ACF has supported farmers and communities in the areas of agricultural production, financial inclusion and income generation. Farmers have received irrigation kits, trainings in agronomic practices in line with the Optimized Land Use Model (OLUM), post-harvest handling, irrigation and food utilisation. Demonstration plots have been established, seed fairs have enabled farmers to acquire quality seeds and new food production practices, including the implementation of soil conservation, have been utilised. In order to increase household income, beneficiaries have been engaged in income-generating activities, including training and receipt of livestock start-up kits and Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLAs) have been supported through trainings in savings and investments. Environmental protection and sustainable energy for both host and refugees Within this result area, local stove artisans have been trained and energy saving stoves have been constructed. Beneficiaries from refugee and host communities have been reached with environment awareness sessions and teachers and school management members have been trained in climate change adaptation practices. Seedlings have been planted and woodlot and tree farmers have been supported with seedling inputs and trainings. WASH and protection (including gender justice, fight against GBV) and SRHR services In order to address issues of lack of access to water and sanitation, LWF has completed the construction of a water system and rehabilitated boreholes, members of refugee and host communities have been trained in operation and maintenance of the water points and schools have been supported with rainwater tanks. Through Community Led Total Sanitation (CLTS) and Village Health Teams (VHTs), 10 600 people have been trained on WASH related issues and latrines, drying racks and waste management pits have been constructed. In order to address issues of SGBV, 9,500 persons have been reached through SGBV community dialogues and an SGBV hotline was established.

The overall goal of the intervention is to enhance the economic self-reliance, psychosocial well-being and resilience of target communities (including both refugee and host communities). This will be achieved through solutions-oriented action that addresses both immediate essential needs while at the same time strengthening local capacity and enabling local ownership for long-term sustainable solutions to the protracted displacement crisis. The intended outcomes of the intervention are: 1. Improved quality of literacy, numeracy and skills development in Kyangwali resettlement and surrounding districts 2. Improved livelihood and food security for both host and refugees 3. Environmental protection and sustainable energy for both host and refugees 4. WASH and protection (including gender justice, fight against GBV) and SRHR services