CHILD - Community Hub for Inclusive Learning and Development ltpgtThe proposed project aims to provide humanitarian assistance to conflict-affected people, particularly women, girls and boys, persons with disabilities (PwD), in conflict affected areas in Ukraine, namely in Kharkivska, Donetska, Zaporizhzhia, and Sumska oblasts.  ltbrgtThe project aims to improve the well-being and resilience of the most vulnerable people affected by the ongoing conflict by providing specific and need-tailored education, Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS), and Child Protection (CP) services through the establishment of 7 Community Centers equipped with Child Friendly Spaces (CFS), and Mobile Teams (MTs), ultimately contributing to the overall humanitarian response in Ukraine and the HRP 2023. To achieve these objectives, the project will provide multi-sectoral assistance in the areas of Education, General Protection (GP) and CP. The project will target 21.087 conflict-affected people. The main target will be school age children, promoting their access to quality education and protection services. However, the community centers will also provide protection services to the general population and will be able to address also the more hidden needs of the families due to the presence on the field, and the synergies between the mobile teams and the collaboration with the relevant stakeholders.ltbrgtThe project will be implemented by a consortium composed by 5 partners, geographically distributed as follows: ltbrgt-AVSI Foundation INGO (Lead Applicant – coordination role)ltbrgt-HelpGroup NGO (2 Centers in Sumska oblast)ltbrgt-RescueNow NGO (1 Center in Kharkiv area, Kharkivska oblast)ltbrgt-A-Help NGO (1 Center in Izium area, Kharkivska oblast)ltbrgt-Wanted Here NGO (1 Center in Lozova area, Kharkivska oblast, 1 Zaporizhzhia city, 1 Center in Dobropilliya, Donetska oblast)ltbrgtMore in detail, the project aims to achieve the following objectives through the set of activities:ltbrgtEducation: establishment of 7 learning centers to support formal education and provide non-formal education and Psychosocial Activities (for children and youth affected by the conflict. The project aims to reach 7,070 children and youth through the following activities: 1) Provision of essential trainings and support programs for teachers, 2) Provision of PS activities  and Social Emotional Learning (SEL), facilitate Psychological First Aid (PFA) and identification and referral of at risk children and CP cases 3) Provision of catch-up/accelerated learning opportunities, 4) Provision of electronic devices for distant learning and student kits, 5) Provision of Explosive Ordnance Risk Education (EORE).ltbrgtChild Protection: the project aims to establish 7 Child Friendly Spaces (CFS) provide case management for children at risk or affected by violence, abuse, neglect, or exploitation and to caregivers at risk of dangerous behavior. In synergy with Community Engagement, the project will provide PSS and referral to services. The project aims to reach 9,337 people with CP services and community events.ltbrgtGeneral Protection: The project will establish the 7 Community Centers (CCs) as hubs able to detect the humanitarian needs of the communities in the area. The project will provide individual protection assistance and PSS to the most vulnerable individuals in the communities, with a focus on PwD. The project will also refer the high-risk protection cases to specialized services. The project aims to reach 4,681 people with GP services.ltbrgtIn conclusion, AVSI's project aims to improve the access to protection and education services, and well-being of vulnerable populations in eastern Ukraine. Through our consortium, we will provide much-needed support to vulnerable communities in a coordinated and effective manner. We believe that our project will contribute to strengthening the capacity of the local civil society and ensure sustainable results beyond the project period. ltbrgtlt/pgt