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Provision of livestock protection package and cash-based food assistance to vulnerable populations in Sar-e-Pol province. ltpgtlt/pgtltp style="" class=""gtltspan style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif color: black"gtThe humanitarian situation in Afghanistan
remains dire and is expected to deteriorate further over the coming period. The
impending winter season, which coincides with the lean season in most parts of
the country, is generally marked by a worsening food security situation.  In 2023, the Humanitarian Response Plan (HRP)
estimates that 29.2 million people are in urgent need of humanitarian aid and
protection, and that 19.1 million people require assistance in the food
security and agriculture sector. This period is generally marked by harsh
winters and an increase in cases of livestock disease, while the reduction in
pastureland can further compromise the livelihoods of those who depend mainly
on agriculture and livestock farming. lt/spangtlt/pgt

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ltpgtltfont face="Arial, sans-serif" color="#000000"gtTherefore, and in line with the priorities of the Food and Agriculture
Cluster (FSAC) and the Allocation Strategy, Acted proposes to provide cash for
food and livestock protection packages to 3,967 households (HHs) (27,419 individuals),
including women headed HHs (10%) and HHs with a person with disability (15%),
in the province of Sar-e-Pol. The cash -based food basket consists of 75 USD per month, though according to FSAC guidelines it is recommended to distribute 50% of the recommended basket. lt/fontgtltfont face="Arial, sans-serif" color="#000000"gt3,277 HHs will receive 50% of the basic food
basket amount, which amounts to 37.5 USD per month in cash for three months to cover their food
consumption gaps. Flt/fontgtltfont face="Arial, sans-serif" color="#000000"gtor 3 months, this amounts to 112.5 USD in total per targeted household. lt/fontgtltfont face="Arial, sans-serif" color="#000000"gtLivestock protection packages (which consist of animal feed, de-wormer, straw and transportation costs) will also be provided for 690 HHs. Each HH will receive 100 kg of concentrated animal feed, 2 liters of de-wormer, 200 KG of straw (if available at market) and transportation costs worth of 4 dollars. A livestock deworming
campaign will also be implemented for these same HHs, as well as for
neighboring herders - a total of 10,000 ruminants will be dewormed. The two activities,lt/fontgtltfont face="Arial, sans-serif" color="#000000"gt livestock protection package distributions and the cash-based food assistance, target different households. Acted will verify this through their databases and ensure that there is no duplication of assistance. lt/fontgtltfont face="Arial, sans-serif" color="#000000"gtThe
activities will be implemented in three districts, namely Sancharak, Sayad and
Gosfandi, in the province of Sar-e-Pol.lt/fontgtlt/pgt



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Sustainable Access to Clean Drinking Water and Promotion of Hygiene in Balkh Province ltpgtThe proposed project “Sustainable Access to Clean Drinking Water and Hygiene Promotion” aims to improve the WASH situation and reduce the risk of AWD outbreaks in Keshendeh and Zari districts of Balkh province, where the humanitarian needs are high and the WASH services are low. The project is designed in consultation with the line directorate, local authorities, and local communities to respond to the most critical needs that are aligned with the allocation strategy. The project has the following specific objectives and activities:ltbrgtnbsp To provide sustainable access to clean drinking water for 720 householdsnbsp(5,040nbspindividuals including 756 people with disabilities) in Keshendeh and Zari districts.nbsplt/pgtltpgt- The project will construct fournbsppipe schemes that will providenbspa reliable and safe water supply to the target households.nbsplt/pgtltpgt- The project will also distribute water storage containers to 720nbsphouseholds, to enable them to store water safely and prevent contamination.ltbrgtnbsp To improve sanitation facilities and hygiene practices fornbspin the Keshendeh and Zari districts.nbsplt/pgtltpgt- The project will construct 46 communitynbsplatrines in strategic locations, such as markets, schools, or health centers, to benefit 2,254nbsppeople (including 338 people with disabilities)nbspwho lack access to adequate and dignified sanitation facilities.lt/pgtltpgtnbsp To raise awareness and knowledge on hygiene promotion,nbspAWD prevention, and GBV Preventionnbspfor 6,000 households individuals includingnbsppeople with disabilities innbspKeshendeh and Zari districts.nbspltspangt- The project will conduct 240nbsphygiene promotions,nbspAWD prevention, and GBV preventionnbspsessionsnbspin the communities, using participatory methods and culturally appropriate materials. The sessions will cover topics such as handwashing with soap, safe water handling, and storage, proper use and maintenance of latrines, and GBV prevention. The sessions will also include information on the signs and symptoms of AWD, how to prevent and treat it, and where to seek medical help if needed.lt/spangtlt/pgtltpgtnbsp To enhance the sustainability and ownership of the WASH interventions by involving and empowering the local communities.nbsplt/pgtltpgt- The project will establish and train repairing pipe scheme committees at the community level, consisting of representatives from the communities. The committees will be responsible for doing the basic repair of the pipe schemes, in case of any leakage or small damage. The project will also provide them with tools and spare parts for this purpose.nbsplt/pgtltpgtltbrgtOAWCK recently completed a WASH project funded by UNOCHA through the WASH cluster constructed and repaired 300 boreholes, distributed 5,000 hygiene kits and 500 WASH minimum kits, and conducted 220 sessions on hygiene promotion in Balkh province.nbspltbrgtlt/pgt
Provision of integrated primary healthcare support for winter preparedness ltpgtltspangtRI proposes a six-month Health project that aims to reduce barriers to accessing healthcare services and expand access to gender-responsive immediate and lifesaving primary health assistance by supporting 14 health facilities (HFs) in Panjsher, Kapisa, and Wardak provinces. In Panjsher province, there will be three (3) HFs in the Anawa, Dara (Abshar), and Paryan districts In Kapisa, RI will support five (5) HFs in Alasay, Nijrab, and Tagab districts while in Wardak province, RI will support six (6) HFs in Chak-e-Wardak, Daymirdad, Hesa-e-Awal-e-Behsud, Jaghatu, Nerkh, and Saydabad districts. All three proposed provinces and targeted districts were selected in collaboration with the Health Cluster and based on the Health Cluster and Afghanistan Humanitarian Fund (AHF) standard allocation list of prioritized areas for intervention. The specific HFs were identified by the selected provinces' Provincial Public Health Directorates (PPHDs) and health and Nutrition partners, ensuring there is no overlap with existing service providers in the province.lt/spangtltbrgtlt/pgtltpgtServices will be aligned with the Basic Package for Health Services (BPHS) and will include integrated primary health and nutrition services to the targeted population, particularly to children under five, pregnant and lactating women (PLW), as well as reproductive health (RH), Psychosocial Support Services (PSS) in line with Health Cluster priorities and OCHA Standard Allocation guidelines. In addition, RI will support the referral of severe or complicated cases to higher-level facilities for specialized treatments. Taking into consideration the high prevalence of gender-based violence (GBV) in Afghanistan and the need to protect survivors, GBV response will be mainstreamed into RI’s health programming through the capacity building of healthcare workers on protection principles, GBV, and survivor-centered approaches, with a focus on confidentiality and the do-no-harm principle. RI will also train female staff in PSS in order to provide psychological support to women at risk and survivors of GBV.ltbrgtAdditionally, the most reported barriers to accessing healthcare facilities are the unavailability of nearby functional health facilities in 50% of most cases with most people having to walk gt1 hour to an HF, lack of medicines is rated at 47%, and lack of treatment or services needed by the population at 37% (OCHA 2023). RI plans to address these challenges by setting up and establishing HFs in rural underserved areas (White areas) in the 4 proposed provinces and ensuring the regular supply of medicines and medical supplies to these HFs while delivering comprehensive and Integrated BPHS services.ltbrgtlt/pgt
WASH and Child Protection Emergency Response to the Earthquake in Herat Province ltpgtltspangtOn 7 October 2023, a 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck 40km west of
Herat City in Herat Province, western Afghanistan. Several aftershocks have
occurred since, with the initial quake felt in neighbouring Badghis and Farah provinces.
1lt/spangtltspangt,023 people are reported to
have been killed and 1,663 people injured across eleven villages of Zindajan
district, Herat Province, where 100 per cent of homes are estimated to have
been completely destroyed. A further 516 people (203 men and 213 women) are
reported to be missing from the district. lt/spangtltspangtIn total, 11,585 people (1,655 families) are assessed to
have been affected across Zindajan (1,320 families), Injil (150 families), Gulran
(95 families), Kohsan (60 families) and Kushk (Robat-e-Sagani) districts (30
families) to date. The number of casualties and households affected are
expected to rise as remote areas are reached and assessments are completed.lt/spangtltbrgtlt/pgtltpgtltspangtltbrgtlt/spangtlt/pgtltpgtltspangtTo support the immediate response, the Humanitarian Coordinator has approved an emergency reserve allocation of US$5 million from the Afghanistan Humanitarian Fund (AHF). US$ 1 million has been allocated to UNICEF to support emergency interventions in the WASH and Child Protection sectors.lt/spangtlt/pgtltpgtltspangtltbrgtlt/spangtlt/pgtltpgtThe WASH outcome will ensure that people affected by the earthquake have access to and make appropriate use of water, sanitation and hygiene facilities/services. This includes providing safe drinking water to earthquake-affected people by trucking water and rehabilitating damaged water supply systems, and providing sanitation and hygiene promotion facilities/services to earthquake-affected people, including in child-friendly spaces, learning centers and mobile health teams.ltbrgtlt/pgtltpgtltspangtltbrgtlt/spangtlt/pgtltpgtltspangtThe Child Protection outcome will aim to ensure that childrennbspltspangtaffected by the earthquakenbspare reached
withnbspcoordinated, gender-sensitive, and child-centered services,
andnbspprotected from further violence, abuse, exploitation, and family
separation. The key interventions will include Mental Health PsychosocialnbspSupport (MHPSS)nbspand messages on wellbeing, and child protection sensitization activities, including on GBV and EORE prevention. In addition, the project will ensure that vulnerable children, including unaccompanied and separated children (UASC), are identified, documented, and supported through case management.nbsplt/spangtlt/spangtlt/pgt
NFI Winterization package distribution to the most crisis affected people in IPC phase 3-4 in Five districts of Parwan Province eg, Ghorband , Salang, Shinwari , Shikh Ali and Surkh-e- Parsa. ltpgtDuring 2023, uncertain political circumstances, economic fragility and food insecurity remain among the major concerns of Afghan citizens. As per Afghanistan, revised HRP 2023, and ICCT, 9.6 M people are in need of NFI and 1.2 Million people targeted to reach the services in the district priority 3. As per the Clusters Assessment, there will be urgent needs for shelter, heating materials and clothing during the winter to avert people’s exposure to cold, health risks and other hazards. As per El Nino weather forecasting it is anticipated that in forthcoming fall and winter seasons, there will be rains above the normal average level in Afghanistan, which will cause freezing weather, road blockage by avalanches.ltbrgtThe targeted communities still have insufficient income due to several reasons such as, prolonged conflict in the past, COVID-19, drought, sanctions, high food prices, unemployment and etc. The above-mentioned reasons significantly reduced the ability of poor households to afford winter expensesltbrgtTo protect and save the live most vulnerable household from harsh winter, hypothermia and acute respiratory infections this project designed to provide conditional cash for winter assistance to selected beneficiaries. The cash for winter assistance will distribute to eligible beneficiaries in the targeted districts of Parwan province (Ghorband, Salang, Shinwary, surkh –e_parsa, and Shikhali). Under this project, 1450HHs 10,150 individuals (290 HH /district) will be supported through providing conditional cash transfer as winter assistance for five month in one time distribution. Distribution will be carried out exactly according to the beneficiary lists after issuing the token in points specified by community. The project will be monitored by ACHRO ME staffs which will identify the gaps and shortcomings and share it with project management in order to take corrective actions by the management.nbsp ACHRO also welcomes donor monitoring team in the field and will facilitate the process. ltbrgtThe total amount of conditional cash transfer for each families will be $331. In the Cash modality where total amount to be distributed is 479,950 USD through contracted MSP. ltbrgtlt/pgt
Increasing safe and dignified access to drinking water and promoting personal and environmental hygiene in Badghis and Maidan Wardak provinces ltpgtThe proposed project by ANURDO aims to address crucial water and hygiene challenges in targeted geographical locations. Through a participatory community-based approach, the project seeks to mobilize key stakeholders, including community representatives, CDCs, and Shura councils, to create awareness and garner support for the initiative. Proactive engagement with 34 communities in Qadis district of Badghis province and Chak district of Maidan Wardak province will ensure transparency, accountability, and community acceptance.ltbrgtThe project comprises several key activities. Firstly, ANURDO will establish WASH committees in each targeted community to oversee the monitoring, maintenance, and sustainability of water networks and rehabilitated wells. These committees will be gender and Persons with Disability inclusive and empowered through operational and maintenance training delivered by experienced Project Engineers.ltbrgtTo address water scarcity, ANURDO will construct three solar water supply networks in Qadis district and one in Chak district, facilitating access to safe drinking water for the communities. Additionally, the rehabilitation of 53 existing wells (28 in Qadis district of Badghis province and 25 in Chak district of Maidan Wardak province) will be undertaken to enhance water availability and hygiene further. Efforts will be made to ensure water treatment and water quality surveillance before and after wells repair.ltbrgtWASH training sessions for 2,186 participants (50% male, 50% female, and 15% PWDs), led by master trainers and facilitated by Social Organizers, will promote improved personal and environmental hygiene practices within the communities. The MoPH-approved information about COVID-19 prevention and communicable diseases such as water-borne and diarrhea will be disseminated to the beneficiaries. Special sessions for women beneficiaries, conducted by female master trainers, will ensure inclusivity and cultural sensitivity.ltbrgtTo complement the WASH training, ANURDO will distribute hygiene kits to 2,186 beneficiaries, providing essential items for maintaining proper hygiene. Transparent distribution processes will be overseen by relevant stakeholders, and channels for complaints and feedback will be readily available to ensure accountability.ltbrgtANURDO's commitment to collaboration is evident in its active participation as a member of WASH clusters, sharing progress and challenges with relevant stakeholders through regular reporting. Community engagement remains paramount throughout the project, from beneficiary selection to the establishment of operation and maintenance plans.ltbrgtlt/pgt
Procurement and distribution of Ready to Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF) to the BPHS/EPHS and humanitarian partners in the target districts of 26 provinces considered for winterization response”. ltpgtThe 2023 Inter Cluster Coordination Team (ICCT) identified 105 districts across 26 provinces (Badakhshan, Badghis, Baghlan, Balkh, Bamyan, Daikunidi, Farah, Faryab, Ghazni, Ghor, Hirat, Kabul, Jawzjan, Kandahar, Kunar, Nangarhar, Nimruz, Nuristan, Paktika, Panjsher, Parwan, Samangan, Sar-e-Pul, Takhar, Maidan Wardak, and Zabul) with high needs of urgent nutrition interventions for the upcoming winter season and hence suggests pre-positioning and provision of supplies for the treatment of severe wasting in the target locations.lt/pgtltpgt
This proposal is focusing on nutrition supplies procurement and distribution to the target locations. To promptly meet the needs of children aged 6 - 59 months in the target locations, UNICEF will release therapeutic supplies to the implementing partners from existing zonal stocks. With support from AHF 1st Standard Allocation, UNICEF will replenish its stocks of therapeutic supplies once the consignment arrives in the country.ltbrgtlt/pgtltdiv style="" class=""gtltdiv id="ftn2" style="" class=""gtThrough this allocation, UNICEF will procure and distribute 28,905 cartons of Ready to Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF) to the target locations. With these supplies, a total of 31,881 children (14,066 boys, 17,815 girls) aged 6-59 months affected by severe wasting will be provided with lifesaving treatment services.lt/divgtltdiv id="ftn2" style="" class=""gtltbrgtlt/divgtltdiv id="ftn2" style="" class=""gtUNICEF will use complementary funding sources to ensure sufficient availability of RUTF supplies to provide life-saving treatment to all children under five suffering from SAM. In addition, complementary funding will be used to provide trainings on the Integrated Management of Acute Malnutrition (IMAM) for health workers and to conduct monitoring field visits to complement lifesaving treatment services addressing the needs of children with acute malnutrition in the target locations.lt/divgtlt/divgt
Provision of Emergency Cash for Food assistance to the most vulnerable IPC 3 and above populations in districts Deh Sabz, Kabul and Surobi of Kabul Province. ltpgtlt/pgtltpgtltspan style="font-family:"gtThe latest IPC Analysis shows that 15.3 million
people, (35% of the Afghanistan population), are in IPC Phase 3 and 4 (crisis
and emergency) levels of food insecurity in the projection period (May to
October 2023). Based on the analysis, Kabul province has been classified in IPC
Phase 3. (40% of urban population is food insecure (5% IPC Phase 4 and 35% IPC
Phase 3) while 30% of rural population is food insecure (5% IPC Phase 4 and 25%
IPC Phase 3). Thus, the severity of food insecurity is remaining at very high
levels. lt/spangtlt/pgt

ltp class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:9.95pt"gtltspan style="font-family:"gtTo respond to the
critical needs of the mentioned vulnerable and food insecure population, ARWEO
shall provide cash for food assistance to 2,330 households (16,310 individuals)
in IPC phase 3 people in Districts Deh-Sabz, Kabul City and Surobi of Kabul Province.
The third reserve allocation plan guideline states that each household will
receive 50% of the regular cash basket for a period of four months (37.5 * 4 =
$150). The mentioned cash assistance will cover 50% of the FSAC-recommended
food package ltspan style="background-color: yellow"gt(Wheat Flour 50
Kg, Vegetable Oil 4 liter, Pulses 4 Kg and Salt 0.5 Kg.lt/spangtlt/spangtlt/pgt

ltp class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:9.95pt"gtltspan style="font-family:"gtFor the duration of
the project, every targeted HH will receive USD150. The mentioned three
districts are mountainous areas, so the real distribution will take place in
two stages. As a result, ARWEO will be able to regularly analyze the market in
the interims between distributions and inform communities about how best to
spend their money on commodities while also promoting nutrition. By doing this,
ARWEO will be able to reach the locations more easily and better manage
distributions over the winter. In each round of distribution, each household
will receive a double ration (37.5* 2 = 75 USD).lt/spangtlt/pgt

ltp class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:9.95pt"gtltspan style="font-family:"gtFamilies who are food
insecure will benefit from the planned cash-in-hand assistance to meet their
winter food needs. An organization using the Hawala system will deliver the
money to the project participants. Because marketplaces operate in the
mentioned three districts of Kabul province, the cash-in-hand delivery
mechanism is chosen as the best option.lt/spangtlt/pgt























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