Support to conflict affected IDPs recently returned or relocated in Tigray ltpgtltspangtThis project targets northwestern Tigray. The objective of the project is to provide Dignified, Rights-based integrated humanitarian assistance to Displacement and Conflict-Affected Populations to meet immediate lifesaving needs, provide safe and inclusive access to essential services, and contribute to a well-coordinated response that ensures gender, protection, accountability to affected people (AAP), and (PSEA) are well integrated. The response shall benefit from complimentary and sequenced NRC funding Streams from SIDA, NMFA, ECW, ECHO, and UNICEF through an area-based planning approach. The Project shall focus on Education in Emergencies, Integrated WASH, CCCM, Shelter and Protection including information counseling and legal assistance, to ensure that those returning are provided with lifesaving assistance, and minimum basic services to enable them to stabilize and rebuild their lives, understand their rights and are able to seek redress, entitlements and can hold their leadership and relevant institutions accountable. The project is founded on a cash and markets-based approach which recognizes the increased improvement in markets and shall use and support local markets.lt/spangtltbrgtlt/pgtltpgtltfontgtlt/fontgtlt/pgtltpgtAll targeted beneficiaries will receive multi-core competency support simultaneously. Proposed activities are aligned with cluster sectoral objectives and have benefited from the applicant’s field presence and experience in proposed target locations. A community-based targeting criteria informed by a jointly agreed list of inclusion and exclusion criteria, a community-led verification process overseen by NRC, and inclusivity of only the most vulnerable displacement-affected populations by having the right combination of IDPs and Host communities to promote both cohesion and peaceful co-existence. Disability and potential protection risk exposure will be key areas of attention. ltbrgtIn August 2023, NRC conducted damaged school damage needs assessment in Seven Woredas of northwestern Tigray in Shire andnbspSheraro towns. Data collected at School Level informed the findings of the assessment and it has revealed the widespread destruction of school’s assets, displacement of teachers and students, psychological trauma by parents, teachers, Education Officials, and Students. Identify the urgent need to rehabilitate school infrastructure, provide scholastic material, retrain teachers and education officials on accelerated education curriculum, and provide counseling. Constrained access to WASH facilities, Protection risks, and inadequate shelter have been identified as areas of attention for this proposed action. The project shall focus onnbspSheraro- where needs are severe and the number of IDPs is highest. Three Schools Sheraro High school, Mulu college and Muse preparatory school.nbspltbrgtUnder the shelter response, the targeted beneficiaries will receive assistance through provision of shelter construction and shelter upgrading.nbsp260 HH will be supported with 3 rounds of MPC nbspsupport at a transfer value of 9200ETB. in line with regional CWG guidelines. The Education Component shall focus on elements of improved and accelerated learning, while the WASH component aims to increase equal and sustained access to reliable, safe water, appropriate sanitation, and hygiene services for IDPs. The Protection component will focus on assisting IDPs for entitlement to HLPs, reducing the vulnerability of IDPs to risk and human rights violations, reunification of unaccompanied and separated children, prevention and response to GBV/SEA. NRC will adhere to AAP and work closely with cluster leads like Shelter-NFI, WASH, CCCM,CWG, Education, and protection. NRC Co Leads the CWG and the ESNFIs and is an active member of the WASH and Protection Clusters. ltbrgtltspangtlt/spangtlt/pgt