Provision of emergency life-saving Protection services for the most affected persons by the Earthquake in Aleppo ltpgtThe figures related to
the PiN in Syria reached 15 million for 2023, when a magnitude 7.7 earthquake hit the already -in-need-
city of Aleppo. Followed by another 7.4 earthquake in a matter of hours leading
to hundreds of deaths and thousands of families without a roof, and adding extra level of vulnerability to the population. In Aleppo, where COOPI is active since the first
days of the emergency response, needs are dire. As per OCHA assessment, half of
the population affected by the earthquake is leaving in Aleppo, and thousands
of buildings collapsed or were severely damaged. Capitalizing on pre-existing
specialized Mobile Unit expertize in Aleppo and SHF Cost Extension, COOPI was
able to provide since the 9th of February recreational activities to
500 children, PFA to 2000 individuals, identify, assess and refer 700 individuals
with Special Needs, in addition to the management of 40 high risk cases and distribute
Dignity Kits covering 13,050 individuals. These achievements were possible
thanks to approvals granted in the first days following the earthquake under
the MoU with MoSAL and COOPI strong logistics and program capacities. Major protection concerns were raised in the aftermath of the EQ in collective shelters, families face difficulties not only with harsh
residing conditions, but also with lack of specialized services with major protection
risks related to child protection, gender-based violence, harassment and abuse,
and deteriorating state of their mental health.lt/pgtltpgtlt/pgtltpgtAt present, entering the mid-term intervention
and planning for the long one, and through this grant, COOPI will scale up its
interventions to reach more vulnerable people in need of support, in couple of
the most affected neighborhoods, Salheen, Kallashe, Zebdieh, and Sha’ar where, according
to the need assessments, levels of psychological distress for affected populations as well as
reliance on harmful coping mechanisms, such as child marriage are severely high. Assessment coordinated by the Ops Room will also guide COOPI to target the most affected area. lt/pgtltpgtTherefore, under this proposed intervention, COOPI is planning to intervene in temporary shelters (3 out the of 17 with existing partners in charge of the management), to provide life-savings protection services in addition to ensure protection standards are mainstreamed in the management of the shelter. Discussions are already engaged to confirm the approximate number of residents
and to avoid duplication in aid delivery. In addition, Mobile Units will provide Protection services in most affected area of Aleppo city, with thanks for many years of experience, COOPI well designed outreach strategy.ltbrgtlt/pgtltpgt

lt/pgtltpgtWhile majority of the support of the humanitarian actors is being focused on areas inside
the city of Aleppo, other areas are being under-served. In Coordination
with the sector’s recommendations, and post several meetings with stakeholders (UNHCR, SARC) operating in the area, COOPI has prioritized Tal
Rafaat in the current SHF CE. Access to the enclave was already discussed
with relevant stakeholders including SHF and SARC, and positive feedbacks were
received. 



 Reflecting on this grant, COOPI wants to scale up its interventions
in the area, to respond to the urgent dire need of the population residing in the enclave. In addition, COOPI is providing protection services in Sheikh Maqsoud since 2 years, a enclave in Aleppo city with very similar needs / challenges as Tall Refaat. This pre-existing expertise gathered by COOPI staff will facilitate the quick and efficient implementation of activities in Tall Refaat, in addition to ease the community acceptance. Finally, movements of population are frequent between the 2 enclaves and will be monitor from a protection perspective by COOPI team. ltbrgtlt/pgtltpgtltbrgt
To provide a comprehensive approach, ensure emergency
life-saving assistance to the most vulnerable HHs, COOPI will provide RTEs,
Food Baskets and Cash for Food in the same targeted locations.  



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