Deadline: 11-Sep-2025
The World Food Programme (WFP) is advancing efforts in the Department of Colón, Honduras, to strengthen community preparedness and resilience through the implementation of Early Warning Systems (EWS) and Anticipatory Actions (AA).
The initiative is designed to improve emergency response and management, while also contributing to food security, livelihoods, vocational education training, and protection.
The first stage of the project focuses on diagnosis and mapping. This includes delivering a validated summary of the current state of EWS and AA, developing detailed municipal profiles that identify capacities and gaps, updating contact directories to cover at least 90% of key institutions, and establishing a bi-monthly work plan that is agreed upon by stakeholders.
The second stage emphasizes coordination and training to build institutional and community capacity. At least six inter-institutional coordination sessions will be held across the municipalities, accompanied by six training sessions to strengthen technical knowledge. The program aims to train at least 120 participants, ensuring that women represent at least 40 percent of the group and that youth and persons with disabilities are actively included. Events will integrate protection principles and information on accountability mechanisms, while attendance will be carefully recorded and disaggregated by gender, age, ethnicity, disability, and community.
The third stage prioritizes risk communication. A set of messages will be tailored and validated for each target group, ensuring accessibility even in low-connectivity areas. Communication routes will be validated for each municipality, supported by the production of at least 30 communication materials such as posters, templates, and radio spots. In addition, 15 signs will be installed at critical points, and awareness sessions will be organized in each municipality, with full documentation and participant data.
The final stage focuses on monitoring, evaluation, and systematization. A baseline and closing measurement will be applied to assess progress, with an expected average participant satisfaction of at least 85 percent. The process will conclude with a systematization report that captures lessons learned, provides recommendations, and outlines strategic actions to strengthen EWS and AA in Colón. A comprehensive repository of evidence, including materials, records, and photos, will be delivered in editable format to WFP.
Through these activities, the project seeks to build stronger, more resilient systems in Honduras, equipping communities and institutions in Colón with the tools and knowledge needed to respond proactively to emergencies while protecting vulnerable populations.
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