(Envelop 1Envelop2) Equitable and immediate lifesaving and life-sustaining assistance through a multi-sectoral approach in underserved communities in Afrin ltpgtThe project aligns with 2023 1st SA strategy in terms of targeted locations. Afrin Dis/Bulbul, Raju,and Maabatli are marked as underserved areas with a high severity index and already have a high # of IDPs. Based on SHO RNA, a critical need for MPCA, RFA, and IGAs. SHO had a presence in the same area with a similar modality through FSL projects funded by SCHF, adding a new project with a new complementarity approach with the ongoing EDU/CP intervention will be implemented smoothly and will increase cost-efficiency and ensure smooth coordination and access.ltbrgtSHO has been working in Afrin for 4 years with a proven capacity to implement effectively with strong coordination and relations with all stakeholders to ensure the success of such a project. This makes SHO uniquely suited to deliver assistance to the max #of at-risk communities as quickly as possible.ltbrgtThe action will focus on the continuity of FSL/ER assistance for at-risk communities worst impacted by crises and EQ,which might worsen as winter approaches. Activities considerably aligned with multi-sectoral CVA interventions, including scaling up the MPC modalities and Mitigate rising food insecurity by recovering food production capacity and creating rural income-generating opportunities.ltbrgt1750 HHs(10860 Inds,3354 B,3285 G,2341 W,1880 M)will reach over 8 month period through a complementarity approach as follows:ltbrgtEnv1:Improve food security through lifesaving Cash for Food assistance/E.Voucher for 500 HHs in Raju, Bulbul, and Maabatli (referred under ongoing CBPF-25248 for 5 rounds). The EV will be $65 per HH/M regarding the emergency FA and the FSL/CWG recommendations to cover 70% of Kcal for a 5-person HH size.The EV redemption will start in Jan 2024.ltbrgtDistribute regular MPC (5 rounds - 59% of the total ERL budget) to 500 most vulnerable HHs in Raju and bulbul (The targeted HHs will then engaged with SHO livelihood program relevant to SMEs interventions in the same area) without access to general food assistance (GFA) to meet a variety of basic needs and reduce reliance on negative coping strategies. MPCA will coincide with the winter months, where the lack of warm clothing, insulation, and heating increases the risk of respiratory infections, hypothermia, and preventable mortality among children and the elderlyltbrgtCoordinating with the Pro cluster,50 caregivers will be referred under ongoing CBPF-25248 for small grants.It is supposed to include vocational training for a period of 3 months. The value of the grant is a maximum of $1,000 in Bulbul.ltbrgtCFW scheme:Provide CBI over a two-month period to 50 HHs in Bulbul.The participants will be selected after conducting a household economic profiling of food assistance BNFs to assess the skills relevant to wool products, this modality will also benefit the community (distribution of clothing items).where 2000 sets (hats, gloves, and scarves) will be distributed to ongoing CBPF-25248 schools' children to withstand cold temperatures in winter.ltbrgtProvide CBI over 3 months period (66 working days/5$ a day) to 30 HHs in Raju,Bulbul, and Maabatli to participate in activities of the municipality as part of the CFW program.These activities include cleaning up dust, opening road drains, and clearing snow during the winter. The workers will cooperate with local councils to ensure that these activities are carried out efficiently and effectively.ltbrgtEnv2:As a complementarity action.600 farmers in Maabatliand Bulbul,who are already provided with vegetable production kits by BAHAR/FAO grant, will be supported with drip irrigation and farming tools, in addition to capacity-building activities on Climate Smart Agriculture.lt/pgt