During the field visit, the team interacted with members of Community-Based Organisations (CBOs) and listened to their aspirations, plans, achievements, challenges, and hopes for the future. The discussions highlighted the vital role of strong and accountable CBOs in supporting communities to improve their livelihoods, strengthen climate resilience, and create meaningful and sustainable changes in the lives of marginalised families.

 

The team also emphasised the importance of safeguarding, protecting community rights, and ensuring safe, meaningful, inclusive, and dignified participation of all community members throughout project implementation.

 

Following the field visit, a review and reflection meeting was held with the project team and Chairperson of CCFRY. The meeting provided an important space to appreciate the progress and positive changes witnessed in the communities, reflect on lessons learned, and exchange constructive feedback and recommendations. The meeting also focused on DDA and action plans, and recommendations that will be implemented for improvement of CCFRY.

 

The discussions reaffirmed our shared commitment to strengthening project quality, sustainability, community ownership, and locally led development ensuring that the changes created today continue to benefit communities in the years ahead.