Post Distribution Survey Report

“Rapid Emergency Assistance to the TC Winston affected most Vulnerable Communities in Fiji Project”

POST DISTRIBUTION SURVEY REPORT Bua Province August 2016

Survey conducted by ADRA in the Province of Bua. These areas were badly affected by TC Winston in February 2016.

Report prepared by Ratu Waisea Waininima and data analysed by Ana Alburqueque- Project Manager ([email protected]), Virginia Pycroft- Technical Advisor ADRA South Pacific ([email protected]) and Iliapi Tuwai- ADRA Fiji Country Director ([email protected]); Reviewed by Anna Krikun- ADRA Germany Regional Coordinator for South East Asia and Pacific. Data collection by 3 volunteers.

1 | P a g e PDS Report Rakiraki - August 2016 Contents

1. Acronyms and Abbreviations

ADRA Adventist Development and Relief Agency EU European Union FAO Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations NDMO National Disaster Management Office PDS Post Distribution Survey

1. Project Background

The “Rapid Emergency Assistance to the TC Winston affected most Vulnerable Communities in Fiji Project” funded by ECHO aims to respond to the immediate humanitarian needs of the TC Winston affected households with shelter, WASH and food assistance to enable quicker recovery of the vulnerable population. The project has been implemented from March to September 2016. The overall project results were:

2 | P a g e PDS Report Rakiraki - August 2016 Result 1: 1800 Households improved their living conditions by using the shelter kits to repair their houses. Result 2: 1800 Households improved their quality of life by using the distributed WASH kits. The project will provide hygiene kits and sky hydrants (Improve the water sources). Result 3: 1800 Households have sufficient food sources and improved food security after provision of food assistance. The project will provide Cash/Voucher Food and seeds.

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) support the activities in Koro Island and Rakiraki through Seed packages and fertilizers.

The project location is Rakiraki District in Ra Province and in the Wainunu and Kubulau Districts in Bua Province, Savusavu and Navatu Districts in Cakaudrove Province, Koro Island and Vanuabalavu Island.

Water TOTAL Shelter Hygiene Food Food Seed Province/ District System Household Kits Kits Cash Voucher s improved s

Cakaudrove 262 410 175 0 0 0 847 Province

Bua (**) 1955 0 484 0 281 4 Villages 1,955

Ra Province 1630 1390 0 1500 969 1,630

Vanuabalavu 391 391 Island

Koro Island 500 550 550

Vanua Levu 576 576 Island (**)

Ba Province (**) 1130 0 0 0 0 1130

Taveuni Island 163 3 Villages 163 (**)

180 Total HHS 5716 1800 1550 1500 7 Villages 7,242 0

(**) Distributed in partnership with Habitat for Humanity, Live & Learn and CARE

2. Summary

3 | P a g e PDS Report Rakiraki - August 2016 The post distribution survey of the ECHO project was implemented in Bua Province on August (1st-7th); the following are the main findings:

. During the focus group, 100% of the participants mentioned that they shared the tools (by rotating their use every day) between 5 families. . The Household dietary diversity Score after the project intervention is 1 out of 12. The Household dietary diversity Score after the project intervention is 1 out of 12. However is important to remark that the beneficiaries are in process to harvest the vegetables and fruits that can impact positively the household dietary diversity score.

The household dietary diversity was:

76% of beneficiaries HHDS were 1 out of 12 14% of beneficiaries HHDS were 2 out of 12 8% of beneficiaries HHDS were 3 out of 12 1% of beneficiaries HHDS were 4 out of 12 1% of beneficiaries HHDS were 5 out of 12

. The households preferred cash/voucher then they can decide what kind of seeds or roots to buy or garden tools. . 100% mentioned they are satisfied with the seed packages.

3. Introduction and objectives of the monitoring

The Post Distribution Survey was conducted in the province of Ra from the 1st to 7th August. The main objective was to find out how beneficiaries are using the materials that have been given and their feedback on the distribution mechanism.

The project distributed:

 Shelter kits  Food Voucher.  Seed Packages.

4. Methodology of data collection and analysis

Coordination

The project staffs coordinated with assistance from the NDMO and Village’s headman in identifying the communities and the household who will participate in the interviews, focus group and life stories.

4 | P a g e PDS Report Rakiraki - August 2016 Methodology: This survey utilized quantitative and qualitative methods to gather information on a sample of respondents from 12% of the total households that benefited from the project in Bua Province. The method used to gather data is explained below: a) Quantitative Methods and Tools: To gather efficient and accurate data on the project participants, ADRA Fiji gathered quantitative data utilizing Android smartphones with an electronic survey application (Koo Toolbox). Given the tight timeline of the project, surveying project participants using smartphones and online services reduced the time that would be needed to enter the data into a database after the initial collection from 97 participants. The project team elaborated the questionnaire with the technical support of ADRA Germany and FAO Fiji team considering the baseline questionnaire and project indicators. b) Qualitative Methods and Tools: ADRA Fiji gathered qualitative data through focus groups and life stories. Focus groups were conducted in the following villages: Natokalau, Nasasaivua, Raviravi, Nadivakarua and Namalata. The project documented pictures and videos.

Sampling Methods: The sample selected included the vulnerable people (affected households, women, elderly, and people with disabilities). This was made possible by the Village Headman and community leader records.

Data Analysis and Report Preparation: The quantitative data gathered from the surveys were analysed. The analysis of this data took the form of descriptive statistics and comparative analysis across gender and the vulnerable groups relevant to the project criteria.

5. Main Findings

5.1 Interviewee’s Information

97 people were interviewed (Each people represent a household. Total households have 459 members) and have the following demographics:

Gender Age 0 to 5 Age 6 to 18 Age 19 to 64 65 years + Male 6% 14% 22% 5% Female 3% 20% 25% 5%

Description % Disabled people (women) 0.4% Disabled people (Men) 0.6% Number of breastfeeding women 3% Number of pregnant women 0.2%

5.2 Shelter kits ADRA Fiji team followed the Shelter cluster recommendation and distribute shelter community kits. The shelter community kits have construction tools to be use by 5 families. The shelter community tools are:

5 | P a g e PDS Report Rakiraki - August 2016 Individual Kit Communal kit (per 5HH) Mosquito Netting 2 * (6mX4m) tarpaulin 2 spades 3 saws Single netting 1 bucket 3 knives Binding wire 1 rope 2 pinch 50mm – 75mm bars nails 1 solar torch 4 hammers a) During the focus group, 100% of the participants mentioned that they shared the tools (by rotating their use every day) between 5 families. b) 70% of the interviewees mentioned that in future kits are important to include: Forks, First aid kit, solar lamps, chlorine, eating utensils, solar torch, wheelbarrow, rain coats, and gumboots. c) 99% mentioned they waited at the distribution site for 30 min/1hr. d) 98% mentioned the quality of the shelter kit was good and 2% mentioned it was fair. e) 97% mentioned the packaging was Good and 3% fair. f) 99% mentioned the timing of the shelter kit was excellent. g) 100% of the beneficiaries are currently using the shelter kit. h) 100% mentioned that the shelter kit was very useful.

5.3 Food Voucher

ADRA Fiji team has distributed cash for food (FJD40) to 1,550 households. In Bua Province food Cash was distributed to 484 households. a) 90% mentioned they bought food with the voucher, and 10% mentioned they bought Non-food items. b) 100% mentioned they are satisfied with the distribution process. c) The households mentioned that the food cash lasted two weeks for them. d) 60% of household mentioned that women decided on what food items to buy. 40% said that Men decided on the food cash. e) 100% of households mentioned they are satisfied with the food cash because they can buy from the village shop (Kiosk) instead of paying for bus fare to go to town to buy food. f) 100% mentioned that the food voucher was very useful. 100% of the beneficiaries mentioned that the food cash has helped them. g) 90% of households suggested to ADRA and EU to extend the food cash assistance until their crops can be harvested and 10% requested the food voucher money could be increased to meet the food need.

“It was easy to get the food; we bought food in the village! We did not go to the town and with the money we save we buy more food for our children”.

Beneficiaries in Bua

The Household dietary diversity is the number of different food groups consumed over a given reference period. A more diversified diet is associated with a number of

6 | P a g e PDS Report Rakiraki - August 2016 improved outcomes in areas such as birth weight, child anthropometric status, and improved hemoglobin concentrations.

The Household dietary diversity Score after the project intervention is 1 out of 12. However is important to remark that the beneficiaries are in process to harvest the vegetables and fruits that can impact positively the household dietary diversity score.

The household dietary diversity was:

76% of beneficiaries HHDS were 1 out of 12 14% of beneficiaries HHDS were 2 out of 12 8% of beneficiaries HHDS were 3 out of 12 1% of beneficiaries HHDS were 4 out of 12 1% of beneficiaries HHDS were 5 out of 12

Note: The beneficiaries did not report to eat: fruits, eggs, cheese, oil and sugar.

5.4 Seed packages

The project has distributed the seed packages to 1,800 households. The seed packages content: 10g Tomatoes seeds, 100g Chinese cabbage seeds, 100g watermelon seeds, 20g English Cabbage, and 10g cucumber seeds.

78% of households mentioned that the variety, germination rate, packaging and resistance to pest and diseases were excellent. a) The households planning to eat and sell the vegetables and fruits they had successfully harvested. b) The households mentioned that they need fertilizers. c) The households preferred cash/voucher then they can decide what kind of seeds or roots to buy or garden tools. d) 100% mentioned they are satisfied with the seed packages. e) Households mentioned that they need the following training: cash crop training.

5.5 Feedback and complaint mechanism 70% mentioned there was an ADRA team to whom complaint or give feedback on the distribution site, 20% mentioned there were none and 10% mentioned they do not know.

5.6 Actual needs in the community 70% mentioned they are in need of food assistance, 20% of carpenters and 10% water assistance.

7 | P a g e PDS Report Rakiraki - August 2016 5.7 Conclusion The communities are satisfied with the items that have been distributed. Most of the communities are currently using the Shelter kits and Seed Packages.

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