Strengthening Inclusion and Protection of Women and Girls living with disabilities within the humanitarian response framework in Borno and Yobe States ltpgtltbgtApplication for Envelope 3: Breaking down Barriers/Disability Inclusionlt/bgtlt/pgtltpgtFuture Resilience and Development Foundation (FRAD), in partnership with Cedar Foundation for Disability and Center for Child Care and Human Development (C3HD), proposes a 12-month project aimed at enhancing the inclusion and protection of women, girls, and other persons living with disabilities in the humanitarian response framework of Borno and Yobe States. The proposal addresses prevalent challenges affecting persons with disabilities (PWDs), specifically women and girls, including the lack of data on their needs, protection and gender-based violence (GBV) issues, cultural norms hindering inclusion, and gaps in education, livelihoods, coordination, and the inadequate capacity of OPD-focused organizations to lead strategic advocacies for their inclusion in humanitarian responses.lt/pgtltpgtInnovation proposed include:lt/pgtltulgtltligtltspangtltbgtApplying an holistic approach to promoting meaningful inclusion and protection of PWDs lt/bgtlt/spangtlt/ligtltligtltbgtDevelopment of a tailored guideline for case management of PWDslt/bgtlt/ligtltligtltbgtProvision of tailored support to humanitarian sectors on disability inclusion lt/bgtlt/ligtltligtltbgtStrengthened coalition of PWDs with focus on women and girls with disabilities lt/bgtlt/ligtltligtltbgtPutting organizations of PWDs at the forefront of promoting inclusion and the protection lt/bgtlt/ligtltligtltbgtPolicy influencing to promote improved responses to challenges faced by PWDs.lt/bgtlt/ligtltligtltbgtImproving accessible infrastructure for disability inclusionlt/bgtlt/ligtlt/ulgtltpgtThe Project's theory of change is underpinned by the following assumptions: lt/pgtltpgtltbrgtIF PWDs and PWD focused organisations in Borno and Yobe States have enhanced capacities to effectively advocate and influence policies for the inclusion of women and girls with disabilities in humanitarian responses, AND IF they utilize these capacities to champion inclusion, support mechanisms and livelihoods for women and girls with disabilities THEN they will significantly contribute to strengthening the inclusion and protection of women and girls with disabilities in the humanitarian response framework, BECAUSE a holistic approach for advancing inclusion and protection of women and girls with disabilities will ultimately foster a more inclusive humanitarian response in Borno and Yobe States.ltbrgtlt/pgtltpgtTargeting ltbgtJere, Konduga, and Magumerilt/bgt in Borno and ltbgtBade and Fune in Yobelt/bgt, the initiative adopts a holistic "inclusion 360" approach, emphasizing research, advocacy, capacity building, and PWD-led initiatives. lt/pgtltpgtltbrgtThe proposed activities encompass a series of strategic interventions which include: baseline studies aimed at improving the understanding of the existing conditions, establishment and support to state-level advocacy committees to drive policy influence. Monthly coordination meetings to facilitate ongoing collaboration and information sharing among stakeholders. Capacity-building initiatives aimed at enhancing the capabilities of disability inclusion advocacy committees and high-level advocacy round tables with key stakeholders aimed at garnering support for the establishment of Disability Rights Commissions in Borno and Yobe States. ltspangtThe project also places emphasis on supporting responselt/spangtltspangt mechanisms to lt/spangtltspangtPWDs, including mapping stakeholders involved in disability lt/spangtltspangtresponse and establishing referral pathways for addressing GBV issues affecting women and girls with disabilities. The developmentlt/spangtltspangt of case management protocols will ensure effective and tailored support for PWDs, and support will be provided to schools and public facilities to enhance disability inclusion. lt/spangtlt/pgtltpgtltbrgtOverall, the project's strategy aims to empower PWDs and PWD focused organizations by contributing to a responsive humanitarian response. The proposed activities systematically addresses the identified challenges, striving for meaningful protection and inclusion of women and girls with disabilities. Ultimately, the project will contribute to a more inclusive and protective environment, ultimately advancing the specific needs of PWDs in Borno and Yobe States.ltbrgtlt/pgt