Setting aside money for various components of a programme to improve livelihood resilience in disaster-prone areas requires creating a thorough budget. A sample budget that lists the various categories and associated costs is provided below. Please be aware that these numbers are arbitrary and intended merely as examples. Based on the particular requirements, expenses, and financing made available for your project, you should adjust the budget.
Duration: 24 months
Total Project Budget: $XXXXXX
- Personnel: $XXXXXX
- Project Manager (Full-time, 24 months): $XXXXXX
- Field Coordinator (Full-time, 24 months): $XXXXXX
- Livelihood Specialist (Full-time, 24 months): $XXXXXX
- Data Analyst (Part-time, 24 months): $XXXXXX
- Administrative Assistant (Full-time, 24 months): $XXXXXX
- Training Facilitators (Contractual, as needed): $XXXXXX
- Project Activities: $XXXXXX
- Community Workshops and Training: $XXXXXX
- Livelihood Improvement Initiatives (e.g., seeds, tools): $XXXXXX
- Disaster Preparedness Training and Drills: $XXXXXX
- Livelihood Diversification Projects: $XXXXXX
- Research and Assessment: $XXXXXX
- Livelihood Vulnerability Assessment: $XXXXXX
Disaster Risk Analysis: $XXXXXX
Market Research for Livelihood Diversification: $XXXXXX
- Livelihood Vulnerability Assessment: $XXXXXX
- Communication and Outreach: $XXXXXX
- Informational Materials (brochures, pamphlets): $XXXXXX
- Community Engagement Events: $XXXXXX
- Website Development and Maintenance: $XXXXXX
- Media and Public Relations: $XXXXXX
- Monitoring and Evaluation: $XXXXXX
- Data Collection Tools and Software: $XXXXXX
- Impact Assessment Surveys: $XXXXXX
- Monitoring Visits to Project Sites: $XXXXXX
- Contingency and Unforeseen Costs: $XXXXXX
- Administrative and Overhead: $XXXXXX
- Office Rent and Utilities: $XXXXXX
- Communication (phones, internet): $XXXXXX
- Office Supplies: $XXXXXX
- Travel and Transport: $XXXXXX
Timeline
Strengthening livelihood resilience in disaster-prone regions is a critical initiative that requires careful planning and execution. Here’s a sample proposal timeline for such a project. Please note that this is a general outline and can be adjusted based on the specific context, resources, and objectives of your project.
Phase 1: Pre-Project Planning (Month 1-2)
- Week 1-2: Project Initiation and Team Formation
- Develop a project team consisting of project manager, subject matter experts, field coordinators, and administrative staff.
- Conduct initial meetings to establish roles, responsibilities, and communication channels.
- Week 3-4: Needs Assessment and Context Analysis
- Conduct a thorough assessment of the target disaster-prone region’s livelihood vulnerabilities, community resources, and existing disaster preparedness measures.
- Collect data on local economic activities, infrastructure, social dynamics, and natural hazards.
- Week 5-6: Stakeholder Engagement and Partnerships
- Identify and engage with local communities, governmental bodies, NGOs, and other relevant stakeholders.
- Formulate partnerships to leverage resources, expertise, and local knowledge.
- Week 7-8: Project Design and Objective Setting
- Based on the needs assessment, define clear project objectives, outcomes, and outputs.
- Develop a comprehensive project design, including strategies for capacity building, risk reduction, and sustainable livelihood development.
Phase 2: Implementation (Month 3-12)
- Month 3-4: Capacity Building and Training
- Design and deliver training programs focused on disaster preparedness, risk reduction, and livelihood diversification.
- Train community members in skills relevant to both their traditional livelihoods and alternative income sources.
- Month 5-6: Infrastructure Development and Resource Allocation
- Implement infrastructure projects that enhance disaster resilience, such as building disaster-resistant shelters, strengthening community infrastructure, and establishing water and sanitation facilities.
- Month 7-8: Livelihood Diversification and Market Linkages
- Support the establishment of alternative income sources and livelihoods that are less susceptible to disasters.
- Facilitate market linkages and value chain development to ensure sustainable economic growth.
- Month 9-10: Community Awareness and Early Warning Systems
- Launch community awareness campaigns on disaster risk reduction and response.
- Establish early warning systems and train communities on how to respond effectively to different types of disasters.
- Month 11-12: Monitoring and Evaluation Setup
- Develop a monitoring and evaluation framework to track progress toward project objectives.
- Implement baseline surveys and data collection mechanisms to measure the impact of the project on livelihood resilience.
Phase 3: Evaluation and Sustainability (Month 13-18)
- Month 13-14: Mid-term Evaluation and Adjustment
- Conduct a mid-term evaluation to assess the effectiveness of interventions and make necessary adjustments to the project design.
- Engage stakeholders in a review of progress and challenges.
- Month 15-16: Knowledge Sharing and Replication
- Document best practices, lessons learned, and case studies from the project.
- Organize workshops or seminars to share project experiences with other regions facing similar challenges.
- Month 17-18: Sustainability and Exit Strategy
- Develop a sustainability plan that outlines how the project’s impact will be maintained after the funding period.
- Work with local partners to ensure the continuation of activities and the integration of project components into ongoing local initiatives.
Phase 4: Reporting and Closure (Month 19-20)
- Month 19: Final Evaluation and Reporting
- Conduct a final project evaluation to measure the overall impact and outcomes.
- Prepare a comprehensive final project report that includes achievements, challenges, lessons learned, and recommendations.
- Month 20: Project Closure and Handover
- Organize a project closure event involving stakeholders and beneficiaries to celebrate achievements.
- Hand over project responsibilities, documentation, and resources to local institutions, ensuring continuity.
