ERS is helping agricultural communities in Somalia to recover from natural disasters and conflict, rebuild their productive assets, and engage with markets on equitable terms. Our approach helps farmers build sustainable livelihoods through a phased process of recovery, rebuilding and long-term growth. Our approach also promotes systemic change. We support the transfer of new and improved agricultural practices by providing access to seeds, tools, trainings and extension services.

• Using a group based approach that is gender responsive and conflict sensitive, ERS engages young men and women on commercial farming and preferred alternative livelihood options. This outlet for unemployed youth helps direct their focus  away  from  armed  conflict  and  towards  productive income generating activitis. 
• Fishery groups receive fishing equipment, as well as training to enhance product quality and group earnings. 
• Livestock producers gain access to veterinary services through  a network  of  trained,  equipped and  supervised Community Animal Health Workers.