Under the CASPIR project, NRC aimed to improve the living conditions of communities in South Kordofan and White Nile by strengthening climate resilience, promoting diversified and adaptable livelihood systems, and supporting more efficient, sustainable, and inclusive governance of natural resources, with particular focus on land and resource management.
The project was designed to contribute to two long-term outcomes:
- Increased peaceful coexistence among targeted communities through the reduction of conflicts related to natural resources.
- Improved sustainability, diversification, and adaptability of livelihood options among targeted communities.
To support the first outcome, NRC focused on strengthening community capacities to prevent and address land and natural resource disputes while promoting environmentally sustainable practices. Activities included training on Collaborative Dispute Resolution (CDR), awareness-raising sessions, and community participatory planning processes. The project also facilitated conflict-sensitive community assessments to identify key sources of tension and map stakeholders involved in natural resource governance. In addition, technical assistance was provided through legal support for community-based dispute resolution processes and demonstrations of improved agro-pastoral practices supported by extension services.
The intervention also sought to strengthen the role and effectiveness of community structures and natural resource management committees, supporting communities to develop participatory action plans for more equitable and sustainable access to land and other resources.
To achieve the second outcome, the project aimed to strengthen livelihoods and economic resilience by improving access to land, productive inputs, credit, and markets. Activities targeted different groups, including agro-pastoralists (farmers and pastoralists), community-based livelihood groups such as savings and seed groups, and market actors. The project supported capacity building, technical assistance, and linkages with market systems to improve production and income opportunities.
In addition, NRC integrated Housing, Land and Property (HLP) support and access to legal and civil documentation (LCD) to strengthen tenure security and facilitate access to services and economic opportunities. These interventions aimed to enhance communities’ ability to manage land-related issues, improve access to legal identity, and support more sustainable and inclusive livelihood outcomes.
Deadline for application is 9 April 2026 at 16:00 (GMT +2).
