Acute Joint Response Haiti The West department of Haiti, like many regions, grapples with escalating insecurity, exacerbating challenges like internal displacement and food shortages. Between June-August ‘22 over 113,000 ppl were displaced, with 96,000 fleeing the capital due to clashes between gangs and National Police (UN). The violence, alongside poverty and climate change, led to widespread food insecurity, affecting 8.2M ppl by Nov ‘23, with 71.9% of the population in Ouest experiencing it. Economic distress worsened due to inflation.
In Dec ‘23, Haiti had 116,952 IDPs, with significant additional displacement during violent attacks in Feb ‘24 (IOM), settling in overcrowded camps in Port-au-Prince (PaP) (57% female, 54% children). According to IOM/GDCP 04/’24,180,837 IDPs live in camps in PaP and 5,620 in host communities in Croix-des-Bouquets (CdB). In Jan ‘24, Cordaid/Christian Aid and partners conducted a Rapid Needs Assessment (RNA), revealing priority needs ranked in order: food, WASH, essential NFI, cash, protection. Next to this RNA, field visits by partner staff to the PaP sites observed the dire living conditions of the IDPs. These contribute to the spread of diseases such as typhoid, diarrheal diseases (cholera, dysentery, etc), and vaginal infections. March ‘24 CCCM Cluster indicated only 25% of WASH and 39% of NFI needs were met across PaP camps.
People affected and displaced by conflict urgently need multi-sectoral assistance. CA and partners are already responding in PaP, CdB and N-E, with MPC/WASH/FSL/PSS, but needs are huge. In coordination with other actors, DRA members, with markets still functioning, CA and partners propose to focus this response on MPC and WASH, mainstreaming Protection, to address needs at community and HH level, reducing public health and protection risks. The proposed intervention directly targets 885 HHs in PaP & CdB. Working with local partners embedded in the communities provides readiness to respond quickly, with strong access to communities. The proposed activities address multisectoral needs and reduce health risks targeting 885 vulnerable IDP HHs (4425 p) in PaP camps and host families in CdB. Through a HH survey and coordination with camp committee & community leaders accurate beneficiary targeting and registration is ensured. Selection criteria prioritize vulnerable HHs, especially those without assistance since Feb 29, 2024. In PaP camps 600HHs will benefit from installation of water tanks, strategically located for easy access, crucial given rising cholera cases and upcoming rainy season. Partnership with local water company ensures water supply. HH will also receive 2 jerrycans. The 600HHs in PaP and 285HH in CdB receive 2 rounds of hygiene kits to be collected at local suppliers minimizing transport/safety risks. This comprehensive approach promotes hygiene, reduces disease transmission risks (e.g., cholera). Out of these HHs, 358HHs most vulnerable will be targeted with 2 rounds of MPC, to meet most urgent needs, providing choice and dignity: 255 HH in camps in PaP (MEB for NFI, complementing WFP food); 103 HHs in host communities in CdB (full MEB). Amounts are harmonised with CashWG. 
Protection will be mainstreamed. Awareness sessions will focus on people’s rights regarding assistance, GBV risks, acquiring skills and strategies to protect themselves/family members. Partners’ social workers will ensure IDP awareness on protection and provide PFA to those who need it, like GBV survivors. Individuals with additional (protection) needs will receive appropriate referrals to other JR members like WV or other actors. In coordination with the protection cluster and IBESR, particular attention will be paid to children in need of protection (like orphans). 
CA coordinated with WV and StC to avoid duplication, and will continue to work closely with other JR members/actors to avoid duplication and seek complementarity, and collaborate with the CVWG, IOM, Civil Protection, FS/WASH Clusters, and OCHA. 885 vulnerable IDP HHs (4425 p) in PaP camps and host families in Croix-de-Bouquets