Pillar 1: Integrated multisectoral response to conflict-affected people in Southern Lebanon ltpgtThis project aims to address Pillar 1 priorities set by the Lebanon Humanitarian Fund (LHF) by providing a multisectoral response to the conflict in South Lebanon. It will provide a comprehensive package of services for internally displaced people (IDPs) and those living in conflict-affected areas. In line with identified needs and PUI’s established presence, the project will use Health as its entry point for a response integrating nutrition and WASH-NFIs complemented by Protection and Shelter services for a multi-sectoral approach. It will cover conflicted-affected areas of Marjaayoun district and cadasters of the districts of Nabatiyeh, Saida and Chouf which have seen a significant influx of IDPs. The selection of these locations is based on recommendations from the Ministry of Public Health (MOPH), Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) unit and sector guidance. It considers conflict activity, IDP presence, gaps in service delivery and humanitarian presence, and PUI’s established footprint. However, since PUI's reach extends beyond these areas and to remain responsive to evolving needs, additional areas may be identified during implementation. ltbrgt ltbrgtThe health component will center around two Primary Health Care Centers (PHCCs) and two hospitals in Nabatiyeh el Tahta and Qabrikha. The primary objective is to deliver specialized health services and address health-related risks faced by conflict-affected people, IDPs and host communities, including those with specific needs, to mitigate the impact of conflict and displacement on access to healthcare. This involves comprehensive services through the long-term primary healthcare subsidization protocol (LPSP). In supported hospitals, it will also provide ambulatory emergency care and safe delivery coverage for high-risk pregnancies. Importantly, the intervention will extend beyond treatment to encompass malnutrition screening, NFI distribution and referrals to essential services some of which will also be delivered by PUI, ensuring a holistic and comprehensive response. ltbrgt ltbrgtAlongside healthcare, PUI will foster a supportive community atmosphere through awareness-building initiatives led by outreach volunteers, to nurture community resilience, a culture of inclusivity and solidarity. These will be integrated into PUI’s health response, through the inclusion of nutrition and WASH messages to promote good practices. In addition, protection teams will help address the impact of conflict and displacement through protection case management (CM) and mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) activities. ltbrgt ltbrgtHealth and protection efforts will be complemented by a shelter component to address the acute shelter needs of IDPs. Cash for Shelter will help alleviate challenges faced by those renting shelters, residing with relatives or within communal settings identified through internal, external and self-referrals. PUI will also improve living conditions in inadequate shelters through minor rehabilitation to provide protection from weather, promote health, support family and community life, and provide dignity, security and access to livelihoods. ltbrgtBased on recommendations of the sectors and a gap analysis, protection and shelter components will extend to cadasters of Saida and Chouf districts which have seen an influx of IDPs. ltbrgt ltbrgtPUI will draw upon its extensive experience in the proposed sectors and presence in the target areas. PUI has been at the forefront of the emergency response to the South crisis utilizing its different funding sources. Notably, PUI successfully led a deconflicted movement to Shebaa and Hebbariyeh in March 2024, distributing two tons of life-saving medication and NFI kits to residents of these conflict-affected areas. PUI’s ongoing health response has also been complemented by protection and cash assistance to displaced and vulnerable people as well as minor rehabilitation and protection CM across displacement and conflict-affected areas of Southern Lebanon. lt/pgt