CARE
TANGO drafted a Development Activity Plan for CARE-Angola as a follow-up project to current program being implemented by the Consortium for Development Relief in Angola (CDRA). The proposal incorporated environmental concerns of development projects, strategies to mitigate any negative environmental impacts, and greater environmental concerns at the state and regional level. This proposal was performed in accordance with USAID and was submitted as the Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) for the proposed development project area.
Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) Training and Proposal Development
CARE
To support CARE’s work in capacity building with partner organizations in the West Bank/ Gaza, TANGO provided PRA training for CARE and twelve local partner NGOs. The objective of the training was to provide staff with the necessary knowledge and skills to implement PRA tools and techniques in determining community needs and priorities, and build these into their work plans and strategies. In addition, TANGO worked closely with country office staff to provide technical assistance for the development of integrated proposals to address issues in the sectors of food security, savings and credit, water, health, and peace building.
Development of a Proposal for Food For Peace (FFP) funds in Angola
World Vision International (WVI)
TANGO drafted a Development Relief Proposal (DRP) for World Vision International in order to attain funds from Food For Peace (FFP) in Angola. The proposal outlined program objectives and activities including: empowering women by facilitating access to assets, promoting a holistic understanding of HIV/AIDS as a livelihoods issue, and promoting conflict resolution, good governance, and social integration. The proposal will be implemented by an alliance between World Vision International, CARE, and Catholic Relief Services (CRS) and conform to the PL 480 Title II Proposal Guidelines for Development Activity Programs.
Zimbabwe Consortium Food Security Program Proposal
C-SAFE
TANGO developed a proposal to respond to ongoing food security issues for the Consortium for Southern Africa Food Security Emergency (C-SAFE), an alliance between CARE, World Vision, and Catholic Relief Services. In drafting the proposal, TANGO drew on lessons learned by the consortium members, primary and secondary data on the state of food security, and inter-institutional consultations. In addition to fleshing out the current food security issues facing Zimbabwe, TANGO also analyzed the roles and strategies of the different agencies involved in order to ensure effective and efficient use of resources. In a final proposal, TANGO incorporated aspects of the situation analysis, programmatic strategy and logistics framework, as well as descriptions of appropriate programmatic responses to food security emergencies.
Workshop in Innovative MYAP design
May 2008 - Jun 2008 TANGO conducted a comprehensive workshop on the principles and components of effective MYAP design to OICI Headquarters and West African regional staff. The workshop covered current trends in food security programming, new program models and best practices, vulnerability analysis, resilience and sustainability, cross-sectoral issues, M&E and exit strategies. The workshop culminated in greater institutional capacity for OICI to develop and implement effective food security programs. Sustainable Livelihoods project design for OXFAM Tajikistan
Tajikistan Jan 2007 - Feb 2007 Tajikistan remains plagued by poverty, especially in rural agricultural areas. Women and youth are particularly vulnerable in this context and are unable to escape the poverty trap. TANGO worked with OXFAM’s livelihoods program to identify problems, potential solutions, partnerships, and interventions are appropriate to address the complex issues of food and livelihood security. TANGO then developed a five year strategic framework and a proposal for a sustainable livelihoods program at national and regional levels.
MYAP Consultant
Zambia Feb 2005 - Mar 2005 CARE
TANGO supported CARE-Zambia, World Vision International (WVI), and Catholic Relief Services (CRS) in creating a follow-up development activity proposal (DAP) to their ongoing relief and development operations in Zambia. Specifically, TANGO created a hybrid proposal design that combines funds leveraged from different sources for a joint intervention, emphasizing strengths and addressing weaknesses in each agencies programming.
Project Design and Implementation for the British Red Cross Emergency Response
Sri Lanka Jan 2005 - Feb 2005 British Red Cross
TANGO Int’l provided assistance to the British Red Cross, in cooperation with the IFRC, ICRC and other national societies, is assisting the Sri Lankan Red Cross in conducting recovery and rehabilitation assessments, designing projects and undertaking a major emergency response to the Tsunami. A BRCS team has been assessing rehabilitation/recovery needs in the Southern coastal zones and will produce an initial analysis of support needed to support recovery of livelihoods of the most marginalized groups. TANGO will assist the BRCS team in providing detailed project planning support and assistance in the development of project proposals, addressing issues of monitoring and evaluation and targeting.
Finalization of Annual Work Plan for USAID ADS Links Program
Sierra Leone Jan 2005 - Jan 2005 CARE
TANGO Int’l developed a Detailed Implementation Plan (DIP) for the CORAD consortium led by CARE-Sierra Leone. In order to achieve this, TANGO facilitated a workshop involving all CORAD members in order to obtain relevant information for the DIP in addition to planning future monitoring and evaluation activities. CORAD, a consortium of CARE, Catholic Relief Services (CRS), World Vision International (WVI), American Refugee Committee (ARC), and Search for Common Ground (SfCG), will make a joint effort to undertake a Community Reintegration Program. The goal of the program is to stimulate economic activity and help create conditions conducive to sustainable development in order to promote the return and reintegration of war-torn populations to targeted districts, specifically addressing co-operatives, women’s groups, small entrepreneurs, farmer groups, and at-risk war-affected youth.