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