Food security community based surveillance mechanism: Lessons Learned from the Sahel Region

Resource details

Resource details

Resource type: Case Study

Organisation: British Red Cross, Burkinabe Red Cross Society, Mauritanian Red Crescent, Red Cross of Chad

Region: Africa

Category: CEA & Climate, CEA and Food Insecurity, Complaints and feedback

Tags: Anticipatory action, CEA and Food Insecurity, Climate change, Community feedback, Community-based Surveillance, Community-led solutions, Early Warning Early Action (EWEA), Extreme weather, FbF, Food Security and Livelihood (FSL)

Publication year: 2025

Language: English

Description

Description

This case study highlights the experience of three National Societies — Burkina Faso, Mauritania, and Chad — in establishing community-based food security and livelihoods surveillance mechanisms. The document outlines key steps for setting up these mechanisms and shares practical lessons on aligning with national early warning systems, anticipatory action, and shock-responsive social protection.