Provision of immediate and lifesaving nutrition services to people affected by ongoing clashes and conflicts in hotspots and IDP across Sudan ltpgtThe project is designed to address the ongoing emergency resulting from clashes that began on April 15, 2023, impacting various areas, including Khartoum and Darfur states. The conflict has led to the displacement of thousands of people within and outside the country, with many residing in areas where access to essential services, such as health and nutrition, is limited. The project's primary objective is to deliver nutrition services to those in need, with a particular focus on children under five, pregnant women, and lactating mothers.ltbrgtTargeted interventions will be concentrated in hotspots areas in Khartoum and Darfur states, with the possibility of extending support to internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Kassala, AlJazeera, and Red Sea, following consultations with the nutrition cluster coordination team. These interventions encompass the provision of Community-based Management of Acute Malnutrition (CMAM), including Outpatient Therapeutic Program (OTP), Targeted Supplementary Feeding Program (TSFP), and Stabilization Center (SC), as well as the establishment of a referral system for children under five and pregnant and lactating women suffering from acute malnutrition.ltbrgtGiven the heightened factors contributing to malnutrition during this period, such as food insecurity, limited access to water and sanitation, and restricted healthcare services, the project will emphasize screening, primarily using Mid-Upper Arm Circumference (MUAC) measurements, to identify cases of malnutrition and facilitate their referral to treatment programs. This will be achieved through both fixed and mobile nutrition sites to address accessibility challenges.ltbrgtFurthermore, the project will prioritize infant and young child nutrition (IYCN), aiming to safeguard, support, and promote IYCN practices through an integrated approach involving other relevant sectors, including health, water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH), and protection. This integrated approach will also involve referrals to additional services, such as reproductive health, mental health, and psychosocial support.ltbrgtAs many areas remain inaccessible, the strategy is to submit a detailed concept note with planned activities once a consortium member gains access to a targeted area, enabling an immediate response. The success of the project and the avoidance of overlapping efforts will hinge on close coordination among consortium members, the nutrition cluster, and other stakeholders. Collaboration with organizations such as WHO, UNICEF, WFP, and the Federal/State Ministries of Health for the provision of essential supplies, including Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF), Ready-to-Use Supplementary Food (RUSF), SAM kits, and other medicines, in accordance with CMAM protocols, is also anticipated.ltbrgtTo ensure accountability to the affected population, consortium members will strive to make the targeted individuals aware of the available service packages in the language primarily used by the beneficiaries. Additionally, a complaints and feedback mechanism will be established through a complaint desk, hotlines where feasible, and other channels, with the collected feedback being analyzed to enhance services. The project will also address cross-cutting issues, including the inclusion of persons with disabilities to ensure their access to services, while the team will receive orientation on gender-based violence (GBV) and the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA), along with referral mechanisms to protection services.ltbrgtGiven the project's 48-hour response timeline and the need for confirmation of targets, activities, and locations at the concept note stage, detailed and revised information on these aspects will be provided during the project revision stage.lt/pgt