Humanitarian Shelter Response for the most vulnerable communities in the West Bank ltpgtMA’AN  AAH aim to address the needs highlighted in the 2023 oPt (HNO), specifically shelter needs in Area C. Project aligns with the 2023 2nd Standard Allocation Strategy (priority 2), Shelter Cluster objectives,  2023 oPt HRP (SO2). The proposed response aims to provide vulnerable Palestinian HHs, mainly herding  Bedouin communities in Area C of the Hebron, Bethlehem  Jerusalem governorate, with timely  adequate shelter through a comprehensive integrated approach that supports building resilience, reinforcing protection, reducing seasonal  forced displacement,  supporting the steadfastness of the most vulnerable HHs at risk of displacement or exposed to harsh weather  protection concerns.ltbrgtThe response will achieve resilience of population groups at risk of displacement through a tailored and integrated modality of assistance addressing the needs of 79 HHs from 5 vulnerable marginalized communities in Jerusalem, Bethlehem  Hebron governorates specifically (Kisan  Ar Rawa’in in Bethlehem AZ Za’ayyem Za’atreh Herders  Khan Al Ahmar – Mihtawish, in Jerusalem and Um Al Khair in Hebron). The beneficiaries include 107 men, 100 women, 91 girls,  96 boys who are living in difficult shelter conditions and in proximity to the main road, checkpoints and settlements, and the separation wall, and are subject to eviction and harassments, which is posing serious threats during their movement and access to services to rehabilitate their shelters. The response will contribute to ensuring these vulnerable households living in substandard shelters and exposed to harsh weather and protection concerns are supported to meet basic needs, through the following:  ltbrgt- Rehabilitation of 79 substandard shelters (in line with an integrated shelter approach) or in need of winterization mitigation dignity and isolation spaces for gender privacy and WASH facilities: 1) A tailored approach using contractor and cash as a modality will be adopted to account for the needs of each HH member and allow implementation in a risky environment 2) deliver a fire extinguisher to the HH to increase their safety and 3) deliver gender-sensitive protection awareness sessions and trainings to enhance protection of the targeted groups. Selected HHs will be informed of their rights and potential risks involved in shelter rehabilitation prior to implementation. To achieve this, a specialized officer will lead comprehensive community engagement and awareness sessions. The planning process will involve the local council and community representatives, while the assessment process will engage the targeted population. Four community foremen will facilitate this engagement.lt/pgtltpgtltspangtltbrgtlt/spangtlt/pgtltpgtltspangtMA`AN  AHH will also set an emergency fund as a response to any arising crises in Area AB (refugee camps mainly) following military attacks specifically due to the high escalation in WB after the recent ongoing war in Gaza. Due to intense military operations in the Northern camps, specifically Tulkarm and Nour Shams camps during Dec.2023  Jan.2024 months, many shelters have experienced damage. MAAN/AAH, in coordination with UNRWA, OCHA North Office, oPt-HF and the shelter cluster, has proposed to target Tulkarm and Nour Shams camps, to assist the affected individuals. The intervention will target 61 shelters (51 shelters in Tulkarem  10 shelters in Nour Shams camp with the benefit of 280 individuals (86 women, 44 girls, 97 men, 53 boys)lt/spangtltbrgtlt/pgtltpgtltspangtltbrgtlt/spangtlt/pgtltpgtMA’AN  AAH adopt shelter response protection and risk mitigation measures in alignment with “Do No Harm” principles  will ensure the privacy  needs of marginalized groups including (women, children, elderly,  PWDs) are accounted for in tailored individual HH level assistance, further informed by findings of conducted needs assessments and previous experience. The proposed interventions aim to complement responses proposed by MA’AN partners and other aid actors amidst increased threats to the steadfastness of Area C populations on their land.ltbrgtlt/pgt