4.3.2. The primary task of STRIF, as outlined during the presentation by the DG, is to ensure social cohesion and the building of strong organizations in the rural communities. The use of household profiling techniques would enable the Department understands the needs of rural communities. The world around building social cohesion would be driven by STRIF in partnership with the programme of War on Poverty and Department of Social Development. The STRIF's main focus would be on food security, building of sustainable livelihoods and skills training. Therefore, the STRIF branch has identified the following priorities: social organization and mobilisation; technical support; skills development; rural livelihoods and food security; and institution building and mentoring.