Growing Resilient and Strengthened Civil Society Organisations for Improved Woman and Youth Economic Empowerment (GROW) <p>The <strong>Growing Resilient and Strengthened Civil Society Organisations for Improved Woman and Youth Economic Empowerment (GROW) Project</strong> has been designed to increase economic empowerment and food security in Shefa Province, Vanuatu. It will directly target women and youth to have increased food security and capacity and earn an income through climate resilient agriculture, whilst providing access to digital financial payment systems to improve women and youth-led agribusiness capacity. The Action will employ evidence-based approaches that have been proven successful in Vanuatu to strengthen women¿s and youth business acumen and financial literacy such as savings and loans groups and the World Vision developed Resilient and Inclusive Social Enterprises (RISE) business model with innovative approaches to include environmental resilience considerations and increase women¿s financial empowerment. The strengthening of civil society organisations (CSOs) is woven throughout the project design in working both with and through civil society to deliver the action¿s key objectives. The action will work through CSOs working with women and youth in climate resilient agriculture and agribusiness, helping to strengthen organisational implementation, and advocacy capacity to enable CSOs to more effectively serve their communities. </p><p>The action will directly empower 630 women and youth, recognising that these groups are especially vulnerable to the impact of climate change. &nbsp;It will also contribute to facilitate financial inclusion and CSO strengthening. It will reach 109,389 people through building resilient and inclusive livelihoods. In doing so it aligns with the global objectives of address SDG 2 - Zero Hunger, SDG 5 - Gender Equality, SDG 6 - Clean Water and Sanitation, and SDG 13 - Climate Action. </p><p class="ql-align-justify"><strong>The overall objective</strong> of the action is: women and youth in Shefa Province having greater food security, economic empowerment and voice through climate resilient green growth and strengthened CSOs. </p><p class="ql-align-justify">The overall objective will be achieved through pathways of change focusing on three outcomes<strong>:</strong></p><p class="ql-align-justify">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Outcome (1): Women and youth have increased food security and capacities to earn an income through climate resilient agricultural production, processing, and marketing.</p><p class="ql-align-justify">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Outcome (2): Women and youth have increased access to digital financial payment systems and services.</p><p class="ql-align-justify">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Outcome (3): Increased CSO knowledge and capacities in management, accountability, strategy planning, implementation, promoting gender equality and advocacy to represent women and youth voice and interests in climate sensitive agriculture and finance.</p><p class="ql-align-justify"><br></p><p><br></p>