Baseline Study Report for The Fostering Social Cohesion Through Durable Solutions To Displacement Project in Jowhar District
The BREACH project aims to address the challenges faced by Displacement Affected Communities (DACs) in Jowhar, Somalia fueled by the protracted crises including the climate-related disasters, namely, drought, floods, and the locust invasion, conflicts, and an economic crisis which deepen the humanitarian needs in Somalia.
The main objective of the baseline study for BREACH project was to establish a comprehensive understanding of the current Livelihood opportunities, Health services, WASH services, HLP services and social protection situation and conditions within DAC communities in Tawfiiq, Sheekh Oyaye, Baraki and Kongo settlements in Jowhar, Hirshabelle.
Specific Objectives included:
Assessment of the perception of equal access to livelihood opportunities by the DACs including inclusion and cooperation of DACs in production efforts and gained benefits.
Assessing the challenges, gaps, limitations, risks, threats, and opportunities faced by DAC communities while trying to access livelihood opportunities, Basic services, land rights, justice, and other social support.
Evaluation of the level of fulfillment of material needs and protection, including assessing the level of access to safety, security and protection, access to justice, and social protection.
Assessment of the level of access to basic services by the DAC communities focusing on Health and nutrition, water and WASH, access to food, access to financial services, access to production support, HLP services, and access to education.
Assess the perception of inclusivity of DACs in decision making.
Determine the level of cohesion and social ties among diverse groups, including minority groups.
