Nutrition Action Zimbabwe

1. Introduction

Under the Build component of the Welthungerhilfe Anticipatory Humanitarian Action Facility (WAHAFA), a collaborative effort between ACF and NAZ is being undertaken to develop Anticipatory Action Plans (AAPs) for floods and drought in Chiredzi, Mwenezi, and Kariba. These AAPs will aim to reduce the impacts of predicted floods and droughts on vulnerable communities in these districts. Through the integration of Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS), the project aims to enhance early warning systems and preparedness measures by utilizing community-based weather prediction knowledge and local environmental observations.

2. Project Context

The purpose of this project is to integrate Indigenous Knowledge Systems with modern climate prediction tools to provide more accurate and timely early warnings of droughts and floods in Chiredzi, Mwenezi, and Kariba. This will help local communities prepare for and mitigate the impact of these climate events on their food security, livelihoods, and health.