Transitional shelter and shelter repair/upgrade support for households affected by recent floods in Kapisa Province. ltpgtltspan style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif font-size: 8pt"gtRelt/spangtltspan style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif font-size: 8pt"gtcent
natural disasters such as floods coupled with an economic crisis, have severely
impacted safety and living conditions of people in Afghanistan. With more than
28.3 million individuals requiring multi-sectorial assistance, challenges are
daunting. Humanitarian Response Plan for 2023 emphasizes that over 9.3 million
people are in need of shelter-related aid this year.lt/spangtltbrgtlt/pgtltpgt

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107%font-family:"gtProject’s Intention to DO and to Achieve:lt/spangtlt/bgtltspan style="font-size: 8pt line-height: 107% font-family: Arial, sans-serif"gt To
address these pressing needs, DHSA is dedicated to implementing a shelter
assistance project specifically within the Kapisa province. This project
targets households affected by flash floods. Its primary objective is to
deliver shelter assistance to 450 households, benefitting approximately 3,250
individuals residing in the Kohband, Hesa Awal, Hesa Do, and Markaz districts
of Kapisa province.ltbrgtltbrgtTargeted Beneficiaries: 450 HHs (3,250 individuals) from Kapisa Province (Districts: Kohband, Hesa Awal, Hesa Do, and Markaz)lt/spangtlt/pgtltpgt

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107%font-family:"gtHow Project will be Implemented: lt/spangtlt/bgtltspan style="font-size: 8pt line-height: 107% font-family: Arial, sans-serif"gtTo
achieve this, the selected approach is conditional restricted cash grants,
which will be disbursed by a Financial Service Provider (FSP) through direct
cash transfers.lt/spangtlt/pgtltpgt

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107%font-family:"gtACTIVITIES:lt/spangtlt/bgtltspan style="font-size: 8pt line-height: 107% font-family: Arial, sans-serif"gt Project's
implementation will encompass several key activities. These activities will
involve disbursing full assistance package of USD 2,646 in two installments.
The initial 50% will be provided at project's start, while remaining 50% will
be given upon completion of 50-70% of BoQ. A total of USD 37,044 (14 x 2,646).lt/spangtlt/pgtltpgt

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for assistance with contributions from beneficiaries, an amount of USD 1,851
will be disbursed in two tranches, following the same conditions as above. A
total of USD 159,186 (86 x 1,851).lt/spangtlt/pgtltpgtltspan style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif font-size: 8pt"gtltbrgtlt/spangtlt/pgtltpgtltspan style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif font-size: 8pt"gtSimilar
disbursement will be applied for Major Repairs, involving USD 550 disbursed in
two installments, following the same conditions as above. The cumulative amount
for Major Repairs assistance is USD 192,500, disbursed to 350 beneficiaries.lt/spangtltbrgtlt/pgtltpgtltspan style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif font-size: 8pt"gtltbrgtlt/spangtlt/pgtltpgtltspan style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif font-size: 8pt"gtIt's
worth noting that allocated amounts for shelter assistance adhere to
established standards set by the ES/NFI cluster.lt/spangtltbrgtlt/pgtltpgtltspan style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif font-size: 8pt"gtltbrgtlt/spangtlt/pgtltpgtltspan style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif font-size: 8pt"gtIn
terms of market functionality, DHSA conducted a rapid assessment that affirms availability of essential labor, materials, and goods required for shelter
construction and rehabilitation. Assessment also confirms safety of
accessing markets for beneficiaries, with an adequate number of vendors to
fulfill construction material requirements. Additionally, assessment indicates
that markets possess capability to respond effectively to sudden increases in
demand for construction materials. Basic construction materials such as stone,
bricks and cement are readily available in proximity to beneficiaries. Certain construction items like wooden windows and doors are
accessible in markets within a range of 10-20/30 kilometers from beneficiaries'
locations.lt/spangtltbrgtlt/pgtltpgt

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107%font-family:"gtConsiderations for Potential Needs of Target Groups:lt/spangtlt/bgtltspan style="font-size: 8pt line-height: 107% font-family: Arial, sans-serif"gt This
initiative places a strong emphasis on inclusivity. Project is designed to
address specific needs of different groups. To ensure welfare of women
and girls, men and boys, as well as PwD, the project
will actively consider their unique requirements during the selection of
assistance modalities and disbursement mechanisms. Moreover, the project's
focus on empowering communities through knowledge transfer will inherently
contribute to fostering self-sufficiency among these groups.lt/spangtlt/pgtltpgtltb style="font-size: 14px"gtltspan style="font-size:8.0ptline-height:
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107%font-family:"gtAlignment with AHF Allocation Paper: lt/spangtlt/bgtltspan style="font-size: 8pt line-height: 107% font-family: Arial, sans-serif"gtAligned
with the AHF 1st Reserve Allocation Paper 2023, which prioritizes humanitarian
needs in the country, and resonating with the Humanitarian Needs Overview
Afghanistan 2023, which highlights the critical need for shelter assistance in
the region, the project's core objective is to provide direct cash support for
shelter construction and repairs. Furthermore, by imparting essential skills to
communities and fostering collaboration among stakeholders, the project
endeavors to enhance livelihoods and resilience, ultimately leaving a positive
and enduring impact on the lives of beneficiaries in Kapisa.lt/spangtlt/pgt