Livelihoods

The Sustainable and Resilient Livelihood Development project aimed to address the damage to farms and the local economy in Sinjar by boosting agricultural production and ensuring access to nutritious food.

Over 24 months, the project aimed to promote sustainable economic growth in Sinjar City and nearby villages by creating income opportunities for vulnerable groups in the private sector, focusing on villages heavily dependent on agriculture such as Ash Shabiya, Al Sabahia, Al Naseriya, Zumani, Qizil Kand, and Tal Qasab.

Yazda established 32 agricultural and 32 non-agricultural small businesses to achieve this goal, providing vocational training to 16 people. The training aimed to enhance the resilience of rural communities by building capacity in positive coping strategies and risk-sensitive agricultural practices.

The project's primary objective was to revitalize the local economy and fight poverty in the project area, promoting sustainable and resilient development through small private businesses.

This was achieved by increasing agricultural production, creating income opportunities, and building resilience through training in coping strategies and risk-sensitive agricultural practices, positively impacting food security, income generation, and resilience.