Food Security, Livelihoods and Resilience Building for NGOs Training Course

Introduction

Food security and sustainable livelihoods are fundamental to community resilience and socio-economic development. NGOs and development practitioners need strategic knowledge and practical skills to implement interventions that reduce hunger, strengthen livelihoods, and build resilience.

This course equips participants with an understanding of food systems, agricultural development, market dynamics, and nutrition-sensitive programming. It emphasizes designing interventions that are context-specific, inclusive, and sustainable.

Participants will learn strategies for livelihood promotion, including income-generating activities, vocational skills development, and market linkages that empower vulnerable populations and enhance economic stability.

Resilience-building is central to mitigating the impacts of shocks, disasters, and climate variability. The course explores frameworks for disaster risk reduction, adaptive livelihoods, and community-based resilience strategies.

Monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEAL) approaches are essential for assessing impact and improving program effectiveness. Participants gain skills to track food security indicators, evaluate outcomes, and use evidence to inform interventions.

Through case studies, field simulations, and participatory exercises, participants will acquire the tools to design, implement, and scale programs that enhance food security, strengthen livelihoods, and foster resilient communities.

Who Should Attend

• Food Security and Livelihoods Program Officers
• NGO and Development Agency Staff
• Community Development Practitioners
• Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) Officers
• Nutrition and Agriculture Specialists
• Disaster Risk Reduction and Resilience Officers
• Program and Project Managers in humanitarian contexts
• Policy and Advocacy Officers in food and livelihood sectors
• Consultants supporting food security programs
• Government and Local Authority Development Officers

Duration 

5 Days

Course Objectives

• Understand principles of food security, livelihoods, and resilience building
• Design nutrition-sensitive and context-appropriate interventions
• Promote income-generating activities and sustainable livelihood strategies
• Integrate resilience-building approaches into development and humanitarian programs
• Strengthen community engagement, participation, and ownership
• Apply MEAL systems for food security and livelihoods program evaluation
• Align interventions with national policies, strategies, and international frameworks
• Enhance market linkages, value chains, and economic opportunities
• Utilize innovative tools and digital solutions for program management
• Apply best practices to scale and sustain food security and resilience initiatives

Comprehensive Course Outline

Module 1: Foundations of Food Security and Livelihoods

• Concepts, definitions, and global frameworks
• Food security indicators and measurements
• Livelihood strategies and household economic analysis
• Nutrition-sensitive programming

Module 2: Food Systems and Agricultural Development

• Crop production, livestock, and aquaculture
• Sustainable agriculture practices
• Market access and value chains
• Climate-smart agriculture

Module 3: Community-Based Livelihoods and Economic Empowerment

• Income-generating activities
• Vocational and technical skills for livelihoods
• Entrepreneurship development
• Access to finance and microcredit schemes

Module 4: Resilience and Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR)

• Resilience concepts and frameworks
• Community-based risk assessment
• Climate change adaptation strategies
• Shock-responsive livelihoods programming

Module 5: Nutrition, Health, and Food Security Integration

• Nutritional needs assessment
• Food distribution and supplementation programs
• Linking agriculture to nutrition outcomes
• Vulnerable groups inclusion strategies

Module 6: Program Design and Planning

• Needs assessment and situational analysis
• Theory of Change and logical framework
• Program goal setting and strategic alignment
• Resource planning and operational strategies

Module 7: Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL)

• Designing MEAL frameworks for food security programs
• Data collection and analysis
• Impact assessment and outcome measurement
• Adaptive learning and program improvement

Module 8: Policy, Governance, and Stakeholder Engagement

• National and regional food security policies
• NGO and government coordination
• Advocacy and partnership strategies
• Multi-stakeholder engagement

Module 9: Technology and Innovation in Food Security Programs

• Digital tools for monitoring and reporting
• Data management systems
• GIS and mapping for program planning
• Innovative solutions in agriculture and livelihoods

Module 10: Capstone Practical Application

• Designing integrated food security and livelihood programs
• Scenario-based exercises and simulations
• Peer learning and feedback
• Strategies for scaling and sustainability

Training Approach

This course will be delivered by our skilled trainers who have vast knowledge and experience as expert professionals in the fields. The course is taught in English and through a mix of theory, practical activities, group discussion and case studies. Course manuals and additional training materials will be provided to the participants upon completion of the training.

Tailor-Made Course

This course can also be tailor-made to meet organization requirement. For further inquiries, please contact us on: Email: training@upskilldevelopment.com Tel: +254 721 331 808

Training Venue 

The training will be held at our Upskill Training Centre. We also offer training for a group at requested location all over the world. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and buffet lunch.

Visa application, travel expenses, airport transfers, dinners, accommodation, insurance, and other personal expenses are catered by the participant

Certification

Participants will be issued with Upskill certificate upon completion of this course.

Airport Pickup and Accommodation

Airport pickup and accommodation is arranged upon request. For booking contact our Training Coordinator through Email: training@upskilldevelopment.com, +254 721 331 808

Terms of Payment: Unless otherwise agreed between the two parties’ payment of the course fee should be done 3 working days before commencement of the training so as to enable us to prepare better.