Young individuals received training on traditional adobe construction technologies as part of the UNTFHS funded programme.
Livelihood Protection and Sustainable Empowerment of Vulnerable, Rural and Refugee Communities in the Jordan Valley
Duration: July 2010– June 2013
Budget: US$4,629,085
Implementing Agencies: FAO, UNESCO, UNRWA, UN Women
The overall goal of the programme is to empower and protect the livelihoods of vulnerable, rural, and refugee communities in the Jordan Valley. Specifically, the programme: (i) enhances and diversifies income-generating activities through water-efficient agricultural production, tourism, and creative industries; (ii) builds the capacities of farmers, women, and youth through vocational and technical support in good agricultural practices, agricultural machinery, food processing, and sustainable construction methods; and (iii) ensures adequate housing for vulnerable families and internally displaced persons using local resources and skills.
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