Provision of Emergency NFIs and Plastic Sheets to the newly displaced people affected by El Nino-induced flooding in Baidoa district, Bay region. ltpgtDFS is submitting this proposal to provide early life-saving assistance to 2,700 households (16,200 individuals) in Baidoa who are facing the risk of El Niño-induced flooding.ltbrgtUnder the proposed initiative, DFS will distribute standard Non-Food Items (NFIs) kits with 2 additional plastic sheets to 2,700 households (approx. 16,200 persons) who will be selected from the most vulnerable groups such as those living in poor shelter conditions, persons with disabilities, households with a large number of children between the ages of 6 months and 5 years, female-headed households, GBV survivors as referred by protection partners, and people from marginalized and minority groups. Each NFI kit will contain core items such as 1 Plastic Sheet, 3 Blankets, 2 Sleeping Mats, 1 Kitchen Set, 1 double Mosquito Net, 1 Solar torch, and 2 collapsible Jerrycans with a capacity of 10 liters each. The plastic sheets will help the beneficiaries to improve their shelter conditions and protect them from harsh weather. The same households will receive both standard NFI kits and Plastic Sheets. Data collected to inform beneficiary selection will be disaggregated by gender and disability to ensure that no group is left out.ltbrgtAs part of the distribution process, full beneficiary details will be captured alongside their contact telephone numbers and original fingerprints to facilitate future ME and impact evaluation processes.ltbrgtUtilizing its field expertise, DFS will ensure the safe distribution of NFIs through a transparent selection of beneficiaries, promoting the active participation of beneficiaries in all project phases and equitable inclusion of the different fabrics of the target community.ltbrgtDFS is committed to preventing aid diversion by strengthening its risk management measures. To this end, it will store aid supplies in secure facilities with limited access, track their movement from receipt to distribution, monitor aid activities to identify potential risks and use a transparent process to select and register beneficiaries. DFS will also educate beneficiaries about their rights and entitlements, and the fact that no conditions are attached to the aid provided. DFS will also enforce its established code of conduct for staff and partners, and its whistle-blower and fraud prevention policies.ltbrgtTo mainstream protection and ensure that the unique needs of women, men, boys, and girls are addressed during distribution processes, DFS will adopt a number of strategies. These include establishing separate queuing lines for men and women, where necessary, and ensuring the presence of female team members at distribution sites to foster inclusion. Additionally, special arrangements will be made for the delivery of relief items to persons who have difficulty accessing the distribution point or carrying the kits, such as the disabled. All distribution activities will take place during daylight hours to allow beneficiaries sufficient time to travel home before nightfall. Distribution sites and access routes will be safe with enough space for orderly and safe distribution.ltbrgtThroughout project implementation, DFS will actively engage women in all project phases and decision-making processes while being mindful of prevailing cultural norms. The existing Feedback and Complaint Mechanism (FCM) will be utilized at the project outset to ensure accountability to the affected population. Periodic meetings will be organized with community leaders and representatives from beneficiaries to discuss project activities and document any specific issues or feedback raised by target communities.lt/pgtltpgtltspangtltbrgtlt/spangtlt/pgtltpgtltspangtOnce the distribution is completed, post-distribution monitoring will be conducted to determine how effective the distribution was by focusing on the quantity and quality of items, participation, distribution process, usefulness to the beneficiaries, protection considerations during the implementation, and impact among others. The PDM will utilize the Shelter Cluster PDM tools. lt/spangtltbrgtlt/pgt