Food and Nutritional Assistance Program for People affected by Crises in Wadi Fira Region, Chad (Lot 5)

Deadline: 25-Nov-2025

The region continues to experience humanitarian pressures linked to displacement, limited livelihood opportunities, and high levels of food insecurity. To ensure assistance reaches those most in need, WFP will shift to a vulnerability-based approach that distinguishes between different categories of affected households, including refugees, returnees and local host communities.

This new approach will allow WFP to identify households classified as “extremely vulnerable” and “very vulnerable,” tailoring assistance packages accordingly. Extremely vulnerable households will receive monthly unconditional food assistance, either through direct food distributions or cash transfers depending on market conditions. Very vulnerable households will receive quarterly social transfers in the form of unconditional cash support, helping them maintain access to essential food supplies.

The initiative also places a strong focus on nutrition. Children between six and twenty-three months of age, as well as pregnant and breastfeeding women, will receive monthly nutritional inputs designed to prevent and treat malnutrition. Alongside this, nutrition education will be provided to mothers and caregivers to strengthen knowledge on breastfeeding, young child feeding practices, hygiene, and disease prevention.

In addition to immediate food and nutrition support, the program includes livelihood and self-reliance measures aimed at helping households improve their resilience over time. These activities are expected to enhance economic stability and reduce vulnerability to future shocks. By integrating food assistance, nutrition support and livelihood recovery, WFP aims to improve the overall well-being, food security, and resilience of households across the Wadi Fira region.

For more information, visit UN Partner Portal.