Training on Food Security and Livelihoods in Humanitarian Settings
Design effective FSL programs for crisis-affected populations. Gain skills in food security analysis and livelihood programming.
Next intake
20 Jul 2026 · Nakuru
Duration
5 days
Live instruction
Delivery
Physical + Virtual
Cohort based
Level
Intermediate
Working professionals
Certification
NITA reimbursable
For Kenyan cohorts
Language
English
All materials
About this programme
This intermediate course provides specialized training on food security and livelihoods (FSL) programming in humanitarian contexts. Participants will learn to assess food insecurity, design appropriate interventions (food assistance, cash, agriculture, livestock), and support livelihood recovery for crisis-affected populations.
Who Should Attend:
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Food Security and Livelihoods Program Managers
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Agriculture and Livestock Specialists in NGOs
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Emergency Response Coordinators
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Nutrition and Social Protection Professionals
What you'll walk away with
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Assess food security and livelihoods needs using standardized tools.
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Design appropriate food assistance programs (in-kind, cash, vouchers).
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Implement livelihood support activities (agriculture, livestock, skills training).
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Coordinate FSL with nutrition, health, and protection sectors.
What we cover, module by module
Module 1: Food Security and Livelihoods Fundamentals
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Defining food security: availability, access, utilization, and stability.
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Livelihoods frameworks: assets, strategies, and outcomes.
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Key FSL actors: WFP, FAO, and FSL cluster.
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Case Study/Hands-on Exercise: Analyze a food security crisis using the four dimensions of food security, identifying the primary constraints in each dimension.
Module 2: Food Security Assessment and Analysis
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Assessment tools: IPC (Integrated Food Security Phase Classification), CFSAM, and HEAS.
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Household economy approaches and coping strategies analysis.
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Nutrition surveys and their link to food security.
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Case Study/Hands-on Exercise: Interpret an IPC analysis for a geographic area, identifying the phase classification, key drivers, and priority response recommendations.
Module 3: Food Assistance Modalities
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In-kind food assistance: commodities, fortified foods, and ready-to-use foods.
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Cash and voucher assistance (CVA) for food security.
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School feeding and blanket supplementary feeding programs.
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Case Study/Hands-on Exercise: Compare the appropriateness of in-kind food, cash, and vouchers for a given food security context, considering market access, protection, and logistics.
Module 4: Agricultural and Livelihoods Support
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Crop production support: seeds, tools, and training.
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Livestock interventions: restocking, veterinary care, and feed.
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Skills training, business grants, and market linkage support.
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Case Study/Hands-on Exercise: Design an agricultural livelihoods recovery program for a community recovering from drought, including seed distribution, training, and market support.
Module 5: FSL Program Management, Monitoring, and Coordination
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FSL program cycle: design, implementation, monitoring, and adaptation.
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Key FSL indicators: food consumption score (FCS), reduced coping strategies index (rCSI), and livelihood diversification.
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Coordination with nutrition, WASH, and protection clusters.
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Case Study/Hands-on Exercise: Develop an FSL monitoring plan, including post-distribution monitoring for food assistance, crop yield measurement, and livelihoods outcome tracking.
Where the change lands
Organizational Impacts:
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Reduced malnutrition and food insecurity among affected populations.
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Restored livelihoods and reduced dependency on humanitarian aid.
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Enhanced resilience to future shocks through livelihood support.
Individual Impacts:
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Mastery of food security assessment tools (IPC, CFSAM, HEAS).
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Expertise in food assistance modalities and livelihood interventions.
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Skills to design and manage FSL programs including cash, vouchers, and inputs.
Dates and locations
Upcoming intakes
Every intake is limited to a small cohort. Booking closes when a date fills or three weeks before the start, whichever comes first.
| City | Starts | Ends | Delivery | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
NakuruNext | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Kigali | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Accra | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Kisumu | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Johannesburg | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Dakar | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
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20 Jul → 24 Jul·In-Person
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27 Jul → 31 Jul·In-Person
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27 Jul → 31 Jul·In-Person
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27 Jul → 31 Jul·In-Person
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