EQ Phase 1: Provide nutritional (Curative/preventive) Support for Pregnant and Lactating Women (PLWs) and Children Under 5 Affected by the Last Earthquake in NWS ltpgtThis project aims to target Pregnant lactating women (PLW), women of reproductive age, children under 5, and caregivers of children under 2 who were impacted by the recent earthquake through comprehensive nutrition (preventive and curative) interventions.ltbrgt21134 Beneficiaries will be targeted (5906 Girls 5515Boys 9713 PLWs)ltbrgtPersons with Disabilities (300 PLW 450 Girls 325 Boys)ltbrgtIdleb - Harim- Salqin / Qourqeena / Dana:  ltbgt6RRTs and 4 Mother feeding spaceslt/bgtlt/pgtltpgtIdleb - Idleb - Idleb : ltbgt2 RRTs

lt/bgtltbrgtlt/pgtltpgtAleppo- Afrin- Jandairs: ltbgt2 RRTs and 1 Mother feeding space lt/bgtlt/pgtltpgtltbgtlocations list is attachedlt/bgt  (ltbgtwere chosen based on recommendations and identified gaps from the nutrition cluster, RNA, and regularly updated Sites_RCs tracker by CCCM, which includes all services provided within the locations)lt/bgtlt/pgtltpgtThis project consists of 4 components that aim to address the needs of PLWs and children in reception centers and inaccessible camps affected by the recent earthquake.ltbrgtltbgt1- RRTs lt/bgtltbrgtThe rapid response will adopt the new agreed RRTs SOPs (attached), which include ltbrgt10 Rapid response teams will be established and dispatched to affected areas that RRTs will provide lifesaving essential integrated health, nutrition, and child protection field services at scale. ltbrgtEach RRT will work in specific locations.ltbrgtThe following services will be provided ltbrgtlt/pgtltulgtltligtScreening, referral, and treatment of SAM without medical complicationslt/ligtltligtTreatment of MAM cases among PLWs and children under 5lt/ligtltligtSkilled MIYCN Counselling to PLW and primary caretakers of children below two years and providing messages on food preparation and feeding practices to mothers or caretakers affected by the recent earthquake.lt/ligtltligtIssue of micronutrient supplementation for the PLWs and children aged 6-59 months who are not enrolled in SAM and MAM treatment programs.lt/ligtltligtltugtMonitoring and reporting to the cluster any distribution of breast milk substitutes.lt/ugtlt/ligtltligtScreen PLWs and refer those with any danger signs or medical problems to the nearest facilities.lt/ligtlt/ulgtltpgtMoreover, if the team notices or identifies any sign of Gender Based Violence (GBV) or abuse among children under five and/or theirltbrgtmothers, they will be referred to a pre-identified center for relevant support.ltbrgtltbgt2- FMAlt/bgtltbrgtDuring the provision of RRTs services, including counseling, community health workers (FMA nutritionists) will train populations of interest (households with children aged 0-59 months and/or PLW) on the Family MUAC Approach on how to measure MUAC based on color codes and how to check for edema. MUAC tapes will be distributed to mothers or caregivers after the sessions.ltbrgtTraining will be conducted at all contact points with mothers or caregivers, including camps, reception centers, and nutrition mother feeding spaces, or at the home site.ltbrgtltbgt3- Mother Feeding spaces lt/bgtltbrgtltugtFive Reception centers lt/ugtinaccessible camps with one location each in heavily populated and accessible areas. These spaces will promote healthy breastfeeding practices while providing women with privacy, comfort, and women-centered/mother-centered spaces. It will also be an opportunity to bond with the baby and connect with other breastfeeding mothers in ways that will improve post-partum mental health.ltbrgtWhile in those spaces, MIYCN counseling will also be provided and available for mothers to encourage breastfeeding and provide information about complementary feeding for mothers with children above six months of age.ltbrgtThe safe mother feeding spaces will be available 16 hours a day with two staff shifts available per day.lt/pgtltpgtltbgt4- CVA for Nutrition:lt/bgtltbrgtltigt1500 PLWs and caregivers of children under two will receive a monthly $50 CVA for five rounds "ltbgtas per the cluster SOPs"lt/bgt to improve access to nutritionally balanced diets and social behavior change activities through cash support.  This monthly cash assistance will increase access of the PLW and caregivers to purchase and consume adequate and nutritionally balanced diets, which is expected to have a positive impact on maternal and child nutrition, lt/igtltbrgtlt/pgt