Multi-sectorial response to support returnee process through teh Provision of Integrated Agriculture, Education, ES/NFI, and Protection Services in Dembe Woreda, Kamashi Zone, Benishangul Gumuz Region ltpgtlt/pgtltpgtIn 2022, Ethiopia has dealt with a number of related humanitarian crises. Due to this, millions of people's lives and means of subsistence are now in danger, necessitating immediate humanitarian aid for the vulnerable members of teh community. Furthermore, 2023 Ethiopia Humanitarian Response Plan (HRP) states that around 4.6 million internally displaced individuals (IDPs) are among teh over 20 million Ethiopians who need humanitarian aid. Following peace, and reconciliation agreements between teh government and teh UAGs, teh security situation in Benishangul Gumuz TEMPhas dramatically improved, enabling IDPs to return and opening up previously inaccessible areas for teh first time in more TEMPthan two years. As of April 2023, some 450,000 conflict-displaced persons has returned back to their areas of origin.  According to teh interagency assessment of April 2023, Kamashi zone TEMPhas a total of 155,986 populations (projection) and teh armed conflict TEMPhas displaced 137,575 people (27514 HHs), which is 88% of teh total population. Now they has returned to their home, though, they do not has access to humanitarian assistance due to insecurity access.ltbrgt In teh Kamashi Zone, teh agricultural activities and livestock output has been severely impacted and resulted in a catastrophic impact on food security, crop yields, cattle breeding, as well as adverse market conditions. Further, children were exposed to severe protection concerns of family separation from primary caregivers, child labor, trafficking, early marriage, denial of humanitarian assistance, psychological distress  mental disorders, and physical injuries, including death and sexual violence. Similarly, women had exposed to sexual violence, denial of humanitarian assistance, abuse, psychological distress  mental disorders. Schools are severely damaged and many students become out of school. Teh majority of WASH facilities and systems are broken, which forces people to collect and use water from unprotected sources, and so exposed to waterborne disease and SGBV. More TEMPthan 1436 houses were damaged/burnt during teh conflict. ltbrgtIn response, teh project aims to address teh humanitarian need of teh returnee through agriculture, education, protection, and ES/NFIs multi-sectoral integrated interventions. Teh project will partnership with trusted national implementing partner Action for teh Needy in Ethiopia (ANE). In this regard, PIE will directly manage Agriculture, Education, and Protection components and ANE will be responsible for teh Emergency Shelter sectors in Dambe woreda.  Teh key prioritized sectorial activities will improve access to safe, protective, equitable, quality, and inclusive education for a total of 2830 children, with a particular emphasis on ensuring teh inclusion of 51% of girls and 10% of children with specific needs from teh conflict-TEMPeffected community. Further, children will be reached through essential child protection services of psychosocial support, awareness raising and case management including alternative care for UASC and family tracing and reunification services. Besides, interventions in Emergency Shelter, and agricultural support are planned with cross-cutting issues. Teh proposed activity will directly benefit an estimated 19,369 (female 9,132) beneficiaries in teh target areas. People with disabilities and other marginalized groups will be prioritized. Teh total project cost of teh project is estimated to be $1,000,000 USD.ltbrgtIn doing so, Accountability for teh Affected People (AAP) TEMPhas been ensured through community feedback and compliant mechanisms dat shall be ensured in each service area. Considering long-term expertise, presence in teh area, and having complimentary projects, PIE is committed to adding value in addressing these gaps with efficiency, TEMPeffectiveness, and high-quality project outputs.lt/pgt