Multisectoral support to improve the resilience and living conditions of the most vulnerable persons with disabilities in Kachin State To meet the needs of persons with disabilities and improve their resilience to shocks from the current crisis and beyond, Humanity amp Inclusion (HI) will provide support across multiple sectors in Myitkyina, Waingmaw and Momauk townships of Kachin State, including in non-government controlled areas through partner Kachin Development Group (KDG). This support will target both displaced populations and host communities at the greatest need and will be done in a comprehensive and participatory manner through HI's personalized approach to meet the individual needs of project beneficiaries. 

To identify persons with disabilities and share key messages to the targeted communities, information sessions on disability inclusion principles, rights of persons with disabilities, and barriers to participation will be organized with local community participation. Community focal points in targeted areas will also be trained and supported to continuously follow up for identification of persons with disabilities, follow-up on their needs, and feedback to HI. Once beneficiaries have been identified, an assessment with trained physiotherapists will be conducted to assess their needs related to physical rehabilitation, assistive technologies, mental health and psychosocial support, and food assistance. Medical referral for cases in need of primary care support will also be carried out as needed. HI will regularly liase with other PHC service providers as suggested by health cluster. Food assistance through in-kind support will be prioritized for the most vulnerable beneficiary households in both GCA and NGCA areas of Waingmaw and Momauk townships. To meet the needs of assessed persons with disabilities, the project will provide direct service delivery for physical rehabilitation, assistive technologies, and mental health and psychosocial support, plus set up self-help groups composed of persons with disabilities in each area. These self-help groups will be provided with the support needed to advocate for their own rights locally in their communities, provide peer-support for basic mental health support, and will be provided with cash support for disability inclusion awareness-raising and income generating activities.

At a more institutional level, the project will provide technical support to multiple sectors and clusters, especially including advocacy for inclusive healthcare options. This will be done mainly through supporting the disability inclusion plan of action through the State-level protection working group and the planned disability inclusion task force through a technical advisory role, but also through other groups, notably the health and WASH clusters. To support actions targeting persons with disabilities and improve knowledge on the situation of persons with disabilities, a separate data collection will be completed to meet the serious information gap in NGCA.

Overall, the multiple levels targeted for implementation and multi-sectoral response planned can have a multiplier effect on the situation of persons with disabilities and have an impact that goes beyond the project period.