RFQ856 CFW Construction of Stone Masonry Check Dam Project Surbaghal, Kandahar

1. Background: With the current political instability, economic volatility, the collapse of basic services, the uncertainty over continued international aid as a source of revenue, the disruptions to trade and finance, and the impacts of climate change on food production, the risks faced by the poor are becoming more intense and less predictable. It is estimated that as of August 2021, over half a million people have already been displaced by conflict, and thousands more affected by natural disasters. Up to 30 percent of the population is projected to be in either a food security crisis or emergency by the end of the year[1], and half of all children under five are already severely malnourished. An innovative, inclusive, and highly flexible approach is needed, one that put people first targets the most vulnerable, and meets local needs by focusing on saving lives and livelihoods. UNDP is, therefore, adopting and leading a highly integrated yet decentralized approach to programming known as the Afghanistan Community Resilience Programme (ACRP) In September 2024, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the International Organization for Migration (IOM), and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have jointly launched the Afghanistan Community Resilience Programme (ACRP), a two-year initiative running from 2024 to 2026. The ACRP was extended in September 2024 with an additional EUR 6 million in funding, and the implementation period was prolonged until September 2027. The programme will address the critical challenges faced by rural communities in Kandahar , Helmand , and Badghis provinces by enhancing sustainable livelihoods, improving food security, and building resilience to climate-related shocks. Funded by a generous contribution of USD 23.2 million from the European Union, the ACRP aims to support over 116,000 vulnerable households. The programmes key focus areas include increasing agricultural productivity, promoting diversifi