Provision of food assistance through cash transfer for affected communities in Jamaame District, Lower Juba, Somalia, prioritizing community-defined needs.

About this project

ltpgtThis pilot initiative, funded through the Somali Humanitarian Fund (SHF) flagship allocation, aims to strengthen resilience and improve the well-being of internally displaced persons (IDPs) and host communities in Jamaame District, Lower Juba. The project prioritizes the most vulnerable and underserved households, particularly those severely affected by climate-related shocks such as recurrent flooding and prolonged drought.ltbrgtThe MPCA project is an emergency cash assistance initiative aimed at supporting IDPs and rural communities in Jamaame to prevent loss of lives, protect livelihoods, and reduce further displacement. It prioritizes the most vulnerable groups, including women, girls, elderly men, people living with disabilities (PLDs), and households with large family sizes.ltbrgtThe project will target two villages—Wirkoy (374 households) and Farawamo (222 households)—in Jamaame District, Lower Jubba, Somalia, where needs are particularly severe.lt/pgtltpgtltspangtltbrgtlt/spangtlt/pgtltpgtThe project adopts a participatory, community-driven approach that places local perspectives at the center of decision-making throughout the project cycle, including planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation. Strong emphasis is placed on community engagement and local ownership, with decision-making responsibilities decentralized to district and village levels to enhance accountability and ensure assistance reaches the most vulnerable populations. By leveraging indig…

Published by

United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs · National NGO

Countries

Somalia

Sectors

Multisector aid

Funded by

Somalia Humanitarian Fund

Implemented by

Social Environmental Agency

Accountable

Social Environmental Agency

Published by United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs to the International Aid Transparency Initiative (IATI), last updated 11 Aug 2026 and imported automatically. IATI identifier: XM-OCHA-CBPF-CBPF-SOM-25-S-NGO-37146.

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