Lifesaving humanitarian assistance to crisis affected populations in Northwest ltpgtThis project will address the urgent Shelter  NFIs and WASH of the displaced people and other most vulnerable people in 7 townships of Sagaing and Magway Regions. The proposed project would be implemented in 92 targeted communities (Indaw 17, Kale 20, Katha 25, Myaung 6, Pakokku 9, Seikphyu 5, Taze 10) affected by ongoing crisis in Northwest region of Myanmar. KMSS prioritizes the humanitarian work in these regions, which have been facing humanitarian crisis, where communities face hardships in living a safe, secure and dignified life. Most of displaced people are living in makeshift camps in the forest, host communities and religious building.ltbrgtKMSS data and sources from religious leaders, constant contact with community leaders, partners working on the ground, ongoing KMSS communication and field observation etc. Based on the analyzed result of an assessment and feedback from communities, the communities have expressed the needs that they are most anxious about protection, WASH, health, food security, Education and shelter/ NFIs. This project will target 92 communities/sites with multi-sectoral interventions targeting of hard-to-reach areas and areas of greatest needs, reaching a total of 72,032 individuals (25,624 women, 12,901 girls,22,291 men and11,216 boys including 240 persons with disabilities. ltbrgtThe project aims to contribute the reduction of the suffering of people affected by ongoing crisis in the Northwest regions by providing multisectoral support, in coordination with other humanitarian actors (PIN, AAM, SVP, UNHCR, UNICEF etc) working in these locations and in alignment with the priority of this reserved allocation.ltbrgtSpecific vulnerable persons such as PWDs, women headed households, elderly persons will be prioritized to meet their specific needs, through consultation with community leaders, FGDs and separate consultation with women groups. Gender balanced staff and volunteers will be recruited where possible, women will be separately engaged in consultations/ trainings. Gender disaggregated data will be collected. AAP, disability inclusion, PSEA, environmental risks, localization and social cohesion will be mainstreamed throughout.ltbrgtKMSS and its partner KYDO (Kamma Youth and Development Organization) are well positioning and abilities to implement this project due to their local context knowledge, combined sectoral experience and longstanding presence in the target locations. ltbrgtThese pre-positioned capacities and resources will enable us to manage and implement the proposed interventions. ltbrgtThe project is proposed to start from 1st June 2024 and will end at 31st December 2024. ltbrgtThe proposed activities of Shelter/NFI and WASH are designed to complete with 6 months at November 2024. The total planning to reach sites are 92 communities/sites ( Indaw 17, Kale 20, Katha 25, Myaung 6, Pakokku 9, Seikphyu 5, Taze 10). ltbrgtAs soon the project started, KMSS will proceed the partnership agreement contract process with KYDO. ltbrgtIn addition, KMSS has ongoing shelter inventions in Magway and Sagaing regions in partnership with UNHCR till December 2024 and potentially longer term partnership beyond 2024. These pre-positioned capacities and resources will enable us to manage and implement the proposed interventions. ltbrgt KMSS and partner are aware of local context situation, the safety and security situation in the target areas. KMSS and partner are currently implementing the humanitarian programs in these townships, with local staff embedded in the affected communities and currently working within the communities, giving KMSS unique access to the situation within the communities. KMSS have enough capacity and partnerships experience to take the lead agency for implementing the multi-sectoral programing.ltbrgtlt/pgt