Product Description

Objective:

To improve the livelihoods of 1,000 rural households, reducing poverty and enhancing economic opportunities.

Specific Objectives:

1. Increase income of rural households by 30%.
2. Enhance food security and nutrition for 800 rural families.
3. Provide training and capacity building for 500 rural youth and women.
4. Establish 20 rural enterprises, creating 100 jobs.
5. Improve access to financial services for 500 rural households.

Target Area: Rural areas of Sargodha Region see

Target Beneficiaries: 1,000 rural households (approx. 5,000 individuals)

Project Duration: 24 months

Components:

1. Livelihood Enhancement
2. Food Security and Nutrition
3. Capacity Building and Training
4. Enterprise Development
5. Financial Inclusion

Methodology:

1. Baseline survey and needs assessment.
2. Formation of rural community organizations.
3. Training and capacity building.
4. Livelihood enhancement activities (agriculture, livestock, etc.).
5. Enterprise development and business planning.
6. Financial inclusion and access to credit.
7. Monitoring and evaluation.

Expected Outcomes:

1. Improved livelihoods for rural households.
2. Enhanced food security and nutrition.
3. Increased income and economic opportunities.
4. Strengthened rural community organizations.
5. Improved access to financial services.

Budget:

1. Personnel: $150,000
2. Livelihood Enhancement: $200,000
3. Food Security and Nutrition: $100,000
4. Capacity Building and Training: $80,000
5. Enterprise Development: $120,000
6. Financial Inclusion: $50,000
7. Monitoring and Evaluation: $30,000
Total Budget: $730,000

Implementation Partners:

1. Local NGOs
2. Government Departments (Agriculture, Rural Development)
3. Private Sector (agribusiness companies)
4. Financial Institutions

Sustainability:

1. Establishment of sustainable rural enterprises.
2. Development of community-led initiatives.
3. Institutional strengthening of local partners.

Monitoring and Evaluation:

1. Baseline survey.
2. Quarterly progress reports.
3. Mid-term evaluation.
4. Final evaluation.

Indicators:

1. Increase in household income.
2. Improvement in food security and nutrition.
3. Number of rural enterprises established.
4. Number of jobs created.
5. Increase in access to financial services.

Timeline:

Quarter 1: Baseline survey and needs assessment.

Quarter 2-3: Livelihood enhancement and capacity building.

Quarter 4-6: Enterprise development and financial inclusion.

Quarter 7-9: Monitoring and evaluation.

Quarter 10: Final evaluation and project closure.