Provision of Life Saving and Sustainable WASH Interventions for IDPs, Host Communities in very high WASH Vulnerabilities in
Ataq, Haban, and Radum districts, Shabwah Governorate. ltpgtltbrgtThis project aims to improve access to WASH services for vulnerable communities in Shabwah Governorate, Yemen. The project will target Ataq, Haban, and Radum districts, benefiting a total of 26,363 individuals (6,890 W, 3,661 G, 6,797 M, and 6,345 B).ltbrgtYARD is committed to addressing the critical needs of vulnerable communities in Ataq Haban, and Radum districts, Shabwah Governorates, particularly focusing on the challenges related to the lack of access to water, sanitation, cholera outbreaks, and diseases. Our project consists of two Outcomes designed to meet priority needs and prioritize the well-being and safety of the targeted population in Ataq, Haban, and Radum districts of Shabwah Governorate.ltbrgtOur intervention will be complementary with FMF, where they will intervene in Ataq Al-Mubarak HC and YARD will cover the areas with WASH. Also, they will intervene in Ataq, Al-Shabika Health Unit as YARD will cover the WASH needs by establishing a water network and also connecting the health unit to the network, and establishing underground tank for the health unit with a capacity of 11 m3.ltbrgtRegarding Habban, FMF intervenes in the Maternity and Childhood Center The HC is connected to Jul Habban WS, As the WS will be rehabilitated by UNOPs as confirmed by GAWRSP. Where YARD will work to cover the WASH needs in the surrounding areas by Rehabilitating Lahia and Al-Aqedah Water Systems.ltbrgtPriority Need:ltbrgtRecognizing the increasing cases of AWD and Cholera in Ataq, Haban, and Radum, our project aims to promote good hygiene practices. Through 48 awareness sessions, we aim to increase the awareness of hygiene good practices and reduce the incidence of cholera and AWD, thereby enhancing overall public health. In addition, YARD will distribute 2,000 hygiene kits and conduct seven cleaning campaigns to further support hygiene practices in the three targeted districts.ltbrgtExpanding Access to Clean Water and Sanitation:ltbrgtThe proposed water infrastructure interventions in Ataq, Haban, and Rudam districts will have significant positive impacts on the communities they serve.ltbrgt1. Ataq District:ltbrgtConstruction of a water tower tank: This intervention will cater to 10,320 individuals, solving the lack of access to adequate water in AlSooq AlQadeem, HCs, and Ataq General Hospital. lt/pgtltpgtltbrgtRehabilitation  Expansion of AlShobekah Water Network: By Expanding the WN to the BNFs and connecting the AlShobikah Health Unit with a sustainable water source  constructing a ground water tank, aiming to secure safe access to water for 3,780 individuals.ltbrgtConstruction of the main sanitation sewage system in Ataq, serving a distance of more than 2 KMs and benefiting more than 4,050 households. In addition, YARD will construct 14 Latrines in AlModhalal IDP site and 4 in AlShobika Ataq district.ltbrgtAlModhalal IDP Site in Ataq district: Provision of safe water trucking, delivering 15 liters per person per day, to the most IDPs in Al-Modhalal IDP site, Ataq district. This assistance will last for six months and benefit 288 HHs, who are currently without access to the local water supply system.lt/pgtltpgtltbrgt2. Haban District:ltbrgtRehabilitation of Lahyih WS and installation of solar panel systems: This will enhance the functionality and efficiency of the water system. It will ensure a reliable water supply and reduce dependency on non-renewable energy sources, resulting in improved water services and environmental sustainability.ltbrgtRehabilitation of AlQadah WS and installation of a solar panel system: The rehabilitation of the AlQadah Water System, along with the installation of a solar panel system, will improve the reliability and efficiency of water supply. This intervention will cater to 3,402 individuals.ltbrgt3. Rudam District (Arqah sub-district):ltbrgtRehabilitation of Concrete Tower Tank of Arqa WS and extension of the water supply network: This intervention will improve accessibility to clean water for 3,873 individuals across nine neighborhoods. The impact will be enhanced quality of life of the targeted PoCs.lt/pgt