Emergency NFI response to earthquake-affected households in NW Syria ltpgtAs a response to the earthquake that struck NW Syria, using its rapid response mechanism, White Hands (WH) proposes a 3-month action that includes emergency NFIs distribution using a pre-positioned in-kind modality.ltbrgtThe project formulation has been based on needs identified by the FSL cluster, supported by Post-Earthquake RNA conducted by WH on 24 Feb 2023 and firsthand consultations with camps management and local authorities/stakeholders. It aims to address the immediate NFI needs of EQ-affected households with acute needs in 9 communities (Bab El Hawa, Sarmada, Deir Hassan - Darhashan, Burdaqly, Dana (Dana), Hezreh - Hezri, Tal Elkarameh, and Termanin in Dana sub-district in Idleb Governorate and Azaz in A'zaz sub-district in Aleppo Governorate), in NW Syria in the short term.ltbrgtTo meet the NFI needs in the short term, WH aims to assist 1,390 most vulnerable EQ-affected households (6,762 individuals) that meet the emergency NFI Program beneficiary eligibility criteria with emergency NFIs through the most appropriate modalities. This will include providing 1,390 HHs/6,762 individuals (1229 men, 1361 women, 2200 boys, and 1972 girls) currently residing in the proposed targeted communities, where markets are inaccessible, or NFIs are unavailable or unaffordable with a one-off in-kind distribution of emergency NFIs kits and kitchen sets, as per the SNFI cluster recommendation and guidance.ltbrgtThe project will be implemented over three months and will comprise a one-off distribution round for in-kind NFIs kits and kitchen sets to highly vulnerable EQ-affected households that meet the NFI program beneficiary eligibility criteria.ltbrgtIn general, the main markets in the proposed communities to be targeted under this intervention are not properly functional (reasons related to market dynamics, damage-related safety concerns at markets, and access issues), as confirmed by WH field staff. However, the modality of response will be determined by market assessment. Market assessment will identify if markets are functioning, what types of products are available, the cost of products, and if markets are accessible. In cases where markets are not functional, inaccessible, or unaffordable, WH selects in-kind support.ltbrgtContinuing in-kind assistance programs in NW Syria will allow WH to remain responsive to evolving access and security considerations, local needs, and market dynamics. It will also enable coverage of a larger beneficiary population, where other modalities may be more difficult to implement in some areas, and these locations are often where unmet NFI needs are the greatest.ltbrgtConsidering their vulnerability, IDPs living in hard-to-reach locations, female-headed HHs, PWDs, and elderly persons at risk will form the priority groups of WH’s NFI program, particularly among the high numbers of new IDP arrivals  returnees requiring core NFI assistance.ltbrgtThe proposed NFI distributions will fill the EQ response gap and complement the food security, NFIs, and WASH emergency programs implemented by WH and other NGOs in the targeted locations.ltbrgtThe project will seek feedback from both male  female beneficiaries and fully interact with both genders to ensure equitable access  equal opportunities.ltbrgtIn the context of this highly strategic intervention which has to be delivered within three months, WH brings in the value addition of their local expertise in rapid response projects throughout NWS, which has been there since the conception of this project.ltbrgtlt/pgt