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Section 3: Outcome reporting3.1 Progress to date against PPA Outcome(s) GeneralOutcome 1: To achieve major, measurable and sustainable improvements in healthstatus and livelihoods for the most marginalised communities in countries ofextreme vulnerability to climate change and poverty related health issues.Indicator 0.1% of marginalised producers & landless labourers (m/f)supported by partners who achieve more profitable andresilient livelihoods &/or management of keylivelihoods resources / risksBaseline 13 0%Milestone 2011/12 2012/13 2013/140% 30% 60%Achieved 25% 26% -Variance - -4%i. Narrative on progressChristian Aid is working in three climatic zones, which have their specific climate changeadaptation needs. In the tropical zone, Christian Aid works with 44,471 individuals to buildresilience. In the mountainous/glacial zone Christian Aid partners are also supporting32,665 individuals to build resilience and adaptation to climate change; while in the aridzone, Christian Aid partners are supporting five countries to reach 174,615 individuals.Quantitative evidence of progress extracted from the Mid-Term Review (MTR) of fivesample countries (Bangladesh, India, Kenya, Peru and Zimbabwe) indicates that at least26% of the supported population are demonstrating more profitable and resilient livelihoods(9) . The modest variance of 4% from the planned target can be attributed to the timing ofthe mid-term surveys shortly after the Year 1 annual review 14 . This meant that fullrealisation of outcome achievement could not be fully accounted for.Gender disaggregated responses illustrate that there has been a change showingimprovements in measures of profitability and/or resilience, which have been equally aspositive for women as men in many cases, and at times more. For example, in Zimbabwe,70% of female household heads (FHH) compared to 64% of male-headed households,reported that interventions by Christian Aid partners had resulted in better incomes 15 , while51% of FHH reported more diversified income. These changes are due to adding value toagricultural produce through processing, and supporting non-agricultural incomegeneration. The uptake of climate-resistant livelihood options has also helped to increaseproduction and strengthen livelihoods. In Kenya, such improvements were also observed,particularly regarding more diversified resilience strategies. Here, 56% of femalerespondents positively assessed the effectiveness of strategies adopted to reducevulnerability.These changes are particularly important within the semi-arid zones where climate modelsproject up to a 50% decrease in agricultural yield by 2050 16 . Pastoralist communities, such13 Figures taken from IPR (October 2012)14 The MTR were done in October 2012 to feed into the June 2012 IPR Assessment.15 The responses to this question did not indicate the quantitative change in income.16 AR4 Report 2007 UNFCCCPage 6 of 53
as those in Marsabit in Kenya, are particularly vulnerable as they are heavily dependent oncattle. Additionally, the growing pressure on land and water resources arising fromdepleting natural resources is also fuelling conflict. The Kenya programme is working tosupport pastoralists to diversify their livelihoods, for example through kitchen gardens andpoultry keeping (see Quote 1). (10) It is also working to improve rangeland management toreduce conflicts (11): and through dialogue, the community groups discuss their needs andagree how to manage water sources (Box 1).Quote 1“…There is a difference in us who were looked down upon before but are now growingcrops. I am now harvesting my beans and even before the harvest my grandchildren wereeating the crops’ leaves as vegetables. I am sure that I won’t be going out begging ordepending on relief food now.’’From, Kadijah (female), 65, from Dabel in MasarbitBox 1: Drought early warning system in Masarbit.In 2012, communities in Marsabit county in Kenya established an early warning systemthat triggers robust action when drought strikes.30 volunteers, most of whom are respected elders among the Rendille and Gabrapastoralist communities, were selected to share their knowledge accrued throughexperience of observing nature. To combine the indigenous knowledge with scientificpractice, a link has been established between the Kenya Meteorological Department inMarsabit to provide weather information on seasonal and weekly basis.It is estimated that 6,658 people are benefiting from this approach, which is now closelytied with rangeland management and conflict resolution in Kurkum and Toricha.Communities are now working together to regulate pastoral movement and establishcommunal water points to reduce resource based conflict.In Ethiopia, the programme is also supporting pastoralist communities to strengthen anddiversify their livelihoods. This has brought about an additional benefit in improved genderrelations. A significant change in Ethiopia, as in Kenya, is the change in gender relationsand power balance as the women become gradually more economically empowered (seeQuote 2) (12) .Quote 2“…Previously, as dictated in our tradition, if my husband has paid koyta or bride wealth, itfelt as if he had bought me.... But now I am equal to my husband. He doesn’t beat meanymore. We sit with men and divide tasks among ourselves. Now I can say that myprevious life was not life at all.’Nimesikin (female) from Dasenach EthiopiaPage 7 of 53
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