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Emergency Nutrition Response in Oromia and Somali regions The Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD)-driven drought in 2017 - following the severe 2015/16 drought - hit the southern and eastern lowlands of Ethiopia, further deteriorated the nutrition situation among children and women in Ethiopia. According to the Humanitarian Requirement Document to be released in January, an estimated 320,000 children under five will need treatment for Severe Acute Malnutrition in 2018. Furthermore, inter-communal conflicts along the border of Somali and Oromia regions led to massive displacement of populations already affected by the ongoing drought. According to IOM and the Government, an estimated 1.3 million (64 per cent of whom are children) have been internally displaced throughout Ethiopia since 2015 due to conflicts, food insecurity, and other natural disasters. 

The majority of the conflict-induced displacements are found in Somali and Oromia, and are likely to remain displaced in 2018.

In both man-made and natural disaster settings, children and pregnant and lactating women (PLW) are two of the most vulnerable groups, as they are often left without access to appropriate care, and face increasing risks of malnutrition and other health issues. To respond to their needs, UNICEF proposes to procure, manage, and distribute BP5 (energy-dense biscuits designed for emergency settings) to 16,000 children aged 6-59 months (8,000 girls and 8,000 boys) and 3,500 PLWs in Oromia and Somali regions. BPs will be used as breakthrough ration to target IDPs in conflict areas where targeted supplementary feeding programme (TSFP) and general food distribution (GFD) access has been severely compromised due to road insecurity and other access issues. The proposal will also support the government system, including ENCU, to better monitor and coordinate the emergency nutrition response.
Enhanced Livelihood based Emergency Response in Hamer, Dasenech and Nyagatom wedea of south Omo Zone, SNNPR This project proposal is submitted by VSF Germany under SNNPR cluster which comprised of multiple organizations currently operating in South Omo, SNNPR. The SNNPR-South Omo cluster members include FAO, PIN, VITA and VSF Germany. The proposal is designed in order to prevent further deterioration of food security and protect livelihoods of vulnerable households. VSF Germany will target a total of 13,050 households (78,300 beneficiaries) in 3 drought-stricken woredas (Hamer, Dasenech and Nyagatom) of south Omo zone to improve livestock health, production of fodder, cash for work as well as unconditional cash transfer activity to vulnerable households according agriculture cluster objective 2 , in particular with priority category 1.
Outcome 1: Livestock assets and livelihoods protected among 13, 050 pastoral households through provision of veterinary services, availing short maturing fodder, emergency livestock feeding, cash for work as well as unconditional cash transfer). In order to protect core-breeding animals, the project seeks to provide support for livestock fodder production, emergency livestock feeding  and animal health service to selected households in each woreda. To attain this outcome the project targeted 3,000 households for animal health intervention where each household will receive veterinary vouchers with a value of 7$ to access veterinary service through community animal health workers. The project also assumed that 3000 household will receive fodder from 60 hectares of irrigated land in the three districts for two rounds during the project period to feed their livestock. Furthermore the project will carry out cash for work and unconditional cash transfer activity. A total of 1050 households will be expected to benefit from cash for work (75 household ) as well as 300 household from unconditional cash transfer.
Emergency Nutrition Response for the Horn of Africa Drought in Ethiopia Ethiopia is often confronted by natural disasters and drought emergencies. Currently, the country is the facing the Horn of Africa drought emergency, affecting south and east of Oromia and SNNP regions and the entire Afar and Somali regions. The 2017 Government-led multi-agency and multi-sector mid-year needs assessment confirmed underperformance of the recent belg harvest and proposed the addition of 1.7 million people to the relief food caseload - pushing the number of relief food beneficiaries to 8.5 million people. The number of hot spot priority one (P1) woredas has gone up from 192 in December 2016 to 228 in July 2017, with the overall hotspot priority woredas (P1, P2 and P3) increasing from 454 to 461. As per the updated projections, it is estimated that some 8.5 million people are in need of food assistance, 376,397 children are at risk of severe acute malnutrition (SAM), and 3.6 million children and pregnant and lactating women (PLW) face threats of moderate acute malnutrition (MAM). Current SAM admissions trend, threats of disease outbreaks, and the rain failure points towards further increase in malnutrition caseload. Taking all these points in to consideration, the capacity of the health system needs to be strengthened to ensure quality of SAM management service especially in those region and zones with poor capacity and poor quality of service. The proposed project will aim at enhancing the technical capacity of the system through provision of CMAM/IYCF-E management training for 1250 health workers (500 in Somali, 300 in Oromia, 250 in SNNP and 200 in Afar) and recruitment of nutrition consultants that can ensure a good performance of the CMAM program saving lives of children with SAM. In addition the grant will support the , monitoring of programme quality of care in SCs and OTPs  by deployment of CMAM/IYCF-E monitors (18 in Somali, 6 in Oromia and 5 in SNNP) for three months hence ensuring a robust field monitoring and technical support in in place. Finally, the grant will support procurement and distribution of SC equipment for the expansion of new inpatient treatment sites and strengthening existing ones.
Responding to the critical needs of south Sudanese refugee in Assosa region, Ethiopia, through emergency water intervention According to UNHCR, Ethiopia hosts 843,742 refugees as of 30 June 2017 . South Sudanese refugees form the largest refugee population group and are accommodated in existing as well as new refugee camps located in Gambella and Benishangul-Gumuz (Assosa) Regions. Most of the South Sudanese refugees arrived after the outbreak of violence in South Sudan at the end of 2013 and in September 2016. Specifically, renewed intensification of fighting in South Sudan since June 2017 has brought approximately 2,502 new refugees per month, with an average of 4,046 new refugees per day. As of 31st August 2017, Ethiopia hosted 388,086 South Sudanese refugees and asylum-seekers in Ethiopia (combined Gambella and Assosa camps), including 44,438 new arrivals that originate mostly from Upper Nile, Jonglei and Unity states (majority of women and children) since 1st January 2017 (UNHCR Ethiopia Update 31 Aug 2017). More arrivals are is anticipated in Gambella and Assosa as violence continues to limit humanitarian access across South Sudan and prompts  South Sudanese to flee to neighboring countries. (South Sudan-Crisis, USAID Fact Sheet #9, FY 2017 July 10, 2017). 
Benishangul-Gumuz (Assosa) Region is home to one of the oldest refugee camp hosting refugees from Sudan and other countries still in operation, Sherkole, which was opened in early1990’s. Consequently, three additional camps were established in different locations around Assosa: Bambassi, Tongo and Tsore camps. In response to the increasing number of south Sudanese refugees arriving (16,274 arrived in March 2017), UNHCR and ARRA have established one more additional new camp, called Gure Shembolla camp, which is located along the Assosa Tongo road. The IRC has been active in Benishangul-Gumuz Region since 2002, when it began implementing water supply improvement interventions for Sudanese refugees in Sherkole Camp, and then has taken on the full WASH mandate in Sherkole, Tsore and Tongo camps as well as in the newly established Gure Shembola Camp. The IRC has responded to WASH needs in Gure Shembola through a variety of activities, including the installation amp operation of emergency water treatment plant, semi-permanent distribution system and sanitation facilities for the refugees, as well as hygiene promotion activities implemented through community health clubs, house to house sensitization, sanitation campaigns, solid waste management, etc.
This project aims to address the safe water supply increasing needs in Gure Shembola camp through improving the capacity of the existing water supply distribution system in Gure-Shembola expand to new areas to meet both refugee and host community needs and upgrade the system with more durable and permanent structures. The current water system was design as a temporary solution during the initial phase as an emergency response. As the camp settles into a more permanent site, the water system structure also has to adapt to meet higher demands.
Life Saving  WASH Response for Drought Affected Pastoral and Agro Pastoralist Communities in 5 Woredas of West Guji zone According to the 2017 HRD, despite the ongoing effort to address residual effects of the drought in 2016, the 2017 Government-led multi-agency and multi-sector mid-year needs assessment confirmed underperformance of the recent belg harvest,lleading to the addition of 1.7 million people to the relief food caseload. This pushed the number of relief food beneficiaries to over 9.5 million people. For this reason, the most vulnerable Ethiopians will continue to need some form of humanitarian assistance in 2017. (EHF,2017,Second Standard Allocation)
The limited Kiremt and Belg rains reduced the recharge and storage of rain-fed shallow aquifers resulting in the depletion of and increased non functionality of hand dug wells, spring and ponds. The overall objective of this project is to save lives and reduce morbidity due to drought through provision of lifesaving emergency WASH interventions. The targeted project interventions include rehabilitation of damaged water schemes, upgrading of existing water systems, electromechanical maintenance, pipeline extension to institutions, construction of hand washing facility for health institutions, hygiene education for proper hygiene practicesto improve access to safe and adequate water to the community, health facilities and live-stock in 5 drought affected woredas of West Guji zone, Oromia Regional State. These Woredas are Dugda Dawa, Abaya, Bule Hora, Suro Barguda and Melka Soda. 

As part of integration, this project seeks to address critically reported issues related to institutional WASH such as health facilities and schools. In the proposed project area there are 11 health centers that do not have access to safe water but have stabilization centers. This project works towards reducing this problem by 50% by creating access to safe and adequate water to 5 centers. The project provides 7 health centers and 6 schools with access to safe and adequate water.
Safe and Improved Access to Dignified Sanitation Facilities for South Sudanese Refugees in Nguenyyiel Camp Despite the July 2015 peace accord signed between the Government and rebel faction in South Sudan, 2016 saw the re-emergence of violent fighting between the two factions, causing human casualties and displacement. Many displaced South Sudanese have taken refuge in neighboring countries, including Ethiopia - close to 420,093 people (67% children 55% women) in 7 camps, in addition to over 32,972 people living with host communities as of 30th July 2017. The numbers have continued to grow on a daily basis.

UNHCR and ARRA opened a new camp in Nguenyyiel, Gambella in mid-October 2016 where currently 54,296 people (out of the 89,659 who arrived since September 2016) are sheltering (as of 30th July 2017). In Nguenyyiel, however, conditions already fail to meet accepted international standards. There is still no permanent water facility, with water being trucked in. People have access to just 10 l/p/d, below SPHERE and UNHCR guidelines, and thus are resorting to use of unsafe water, increasing risk of disease outbreak. No one has access to any form of bathing facility, compromising dignity and hygiene. Emergency health services and schools are functioning at bare minimum levels, again, without reliable water supply. The number of latrines available is not sufficient, and those present are filling quickly, resulting in widespread open defecation. While the refugees are striving to meet their basic needs, safety and protection issues are often left ignored.
Oxfam's strategy for Nguenyyiel camp is rooted on two core pillars: ensuring rights in crisis of the refugees, and saving life now and in the future. For this project Oxfam will implement sanitation and hygiene activities with protection features, as key cross-cutting themes. The intervention will focus on availability, quality and accessibility of WASH services. Through this project, Oxfam will construction 450 Shared Household latrines in Collapsible soils (Double Vault UDDTs), 120 Shared Household in normal soil (unlined simple pit latrines) and 30 accessible Family latrines. all latrines will be complemented with hand washing facilities. Moreover, Oxfam will distribute Latrine Cleaning Kits them to 600 HHs. A total of 1,200 households, or 6,000 individuals will benefit through this action. 
The proposed intervention will reduce the risk of diseases and protection related issues, while addressing the issue of accessibility by targeting households where members include people living with disabilities.
Arsi zone Emergency Nutrition Response Project Gololcha woreda
Gololcha is one of the 26 Woredas in Arsi Zone Oromia Regional state. Gololecha woreda shares boundary with Amigna woreda in the south-Wast Harerege zone to the East, Arsi zone Aseko woreda to the North, Guna Chole woreda woreda to the west. It consists of 23 kebeles and one Kebele is considered as an urban setting and the population size is 133,678 (Arsi Zone Health Office 2017 G.C). The distance of the woreda from the capital city of the zone-Assela is around 230 km. 
Shenen Kolu woreda
Shenen kolu is one of the 26 Woredas in Arsi Zone, Oromia regional state. It is about 260 km from the capital city of the zone located 30 km far from Gololcha woreda. The total population of the Woreda is currently estimated to be 91,148 of which the under-five population constitutes 13,672 and the majority of the population lives in rural villages. The Woreda is composed of 12 kebeles. The Woreda is located towards the Eastern part of Gololecha which is recently alienated from Golocha woreda. 

This integrated (CMAM) project will provide support to host communities in underserved areas affected by the drought in Ethiopia, Oromia region of Arsi zone specifically Gololcha and shenen kolu woredas. The goal of the project is to contribute to the reduction in nutrition related mortality and morbidity, and improves access to high-quality multi­sectoral life­saving nutrition interventions for the most vulnerable populations­ notably under five children and pregnant and lactating women. The project will support 8 health centers in both inpatient and 36 health post through Outpatient Therapeutic Programs, strengthen IYCF and community outreach activities including vitamin A supplementation and deworming in all the Health facilities of the two districts. Program approaches will include community education, active case detection and treatment (strengthen TSFP and OTP activities), IYCF in emergencies, de­worming campaigns, and routine nutritional mass screening targeting host communities throughout the project time frame.
The proposed project will reach
	1,161 of children  under five years with Sever Acute Malnutrition 
	16,631 of children   age 6-59 months with Moderate Acute Malnutrition 
	1,832 moderately malnourished Pregnant and Lactating Women (PLWs)
	8987 women of reproductive age and men will receive maternal and child nutrition education
Emergency Nutrition Response for the Horn of Africa Drought in Ethiopia Ethiopia is often confronted by natural disasters and complex challenges. Again in 2017, the country is facing a daunting drought caused by a strong Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) phenomenon, affecting south and east of Oromia and SNNP regions and entire Afar and Somali regions. It is estimated that some 5.6 million are in need of food assistance, 303,000 children are at risk of severe acute malnutrition (SAM), and 2.7 million children and pregnant and lactating women (PLW) face threats of moderate acute malnutrition (MAM). Current SAM admissions trend, threats of disease outbreaks, and possibility of rain failure points towards further increase in malnutrition caseload. The proposed project will aim at procurement, safe storage, and distribution of Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Foods (RUTFs) that can immediately save lives of children with SAM.
Emergency WASH and NFI Response for IDP Communities in Oromiya Region This project responds to the sanitation, hygiene and non-food item needs of vulnerable IDP communities in Bale and Borena Zones in Oromiya Region, who have been displaced due to conflict since September 2017. IDPs are sheltering in unfinished buildings, or informal camps outside towns and currently have little or no access to sanitation or hygiene services. There are critical shelter, hygiene, and sanitation needs among the communities. Significant gaps in response have been observed and t

Locations for intervention have been prioritized with the WASH and Shelter/NFI clusters and in discussion with partner agencies through coordination, assessments and multi-agency task force meetings. The proposed locations for GOAL’s interventions under this project are:
- Bale Zone: Meda Welabu Woreda – 2 camps (Golakiltu and Mada)
- Borena Zone: Arero Woreda – 4 camps (Dadacha Rangi, Diri, Washa, Godaolka) Dhas Woreda – 2 camps (Urgesa, Arjilio) Wachile Woreda – 7 camps (Eres Tiba, Arda Roka, Eres Tato, Jajaba, Erere, Kurkura, Bofa)

GOAL is operational in these locations and can quickly mobilize a response. GOAL proposes a nine month intervention for distribution of NFIs to 5000 households, and construction of sanitation facilities which will reach more than 89,000 individuals. Hygiene promotion will be carried out for the IDP communities also, and will include a focus on prevention of water-related diseases. This project will be carried out in partnership with IOM, who will undertake the procurement of the NFI kits and distribute to IDP camp level, or GOAL’s pre-determined storage facilities. NFI distribution will be entirely dependent on the procurement and transport of same to GOAL's locations, by IOM.

GOAL expects to directly reach 89,296 beneficiaries across 15 camps in 4 woredas through this WASH and NFI response:

WASH (89,296)
Borena Zone
- Arero: 9818
- Dhas: 15,838
- Wachile: 47,643

Bale Zone
- Meda Welabu: 15,997

NFIs (5,000 households) split between:
Borena Zone
- Arero
- Dhas
- Wachile

Bale Zone
- Meda Welabu
Targeted Supplementary feeding programme The targeted supplementary feeding programme is addressing the needs of moderately malnourished children 6- 59 months and pregnanat and lactating women in hotspot priority one woredas
Livestock-based Drought Response in Doolo Zone, Somali region Ethiopia Working as a Consortium, Save the Children together with Mercy Corps (MC), Islamic Relief (IR), Action Against Hunger (ACF), and Veterinaries sans Frontiers – Swiss (VSF-S) are currently implementing lifesaving and livelihood protection interventions in Somali Region. VSF-Suisse is currently operational in Warder and Geladi Woredas of Dolo Zone implementing supplementary animal feed intervention with a package of voucher based livestock treatment for 3,600 households. 

The food security and nutritional situation is deteriorating from day to day for humans and livestock. There are early and late indicators of food insecurity, the latter indicating that the situation is getting out of control, which is currently the case in Doolo Zone target areas with the death of livestock, malnutrition and abnormal migration of full families. People have already exhausted their normal coping mechanisms and are applying stress coping mechanisms, thereby losing their livelihood base.

The expanding need for  feed for  livestock in response to the worsening humanitarian situation in Doolo Zone outweigh VSF-Suisse’s capacity to respond within the framework of the current UN-OCHA EHF financed intervention in Doolo Zone. Further funding is needed in order for VSF-Suisse to help meet these needs in the different woredas of Doolo zone of Somali region.

Proposed Intervention: Livestock feed supplementation and private sector-led, voucher-based curative, preventive or supportive veterinary treatments.
Project Target Area: Warder and Geladin districts of Doolo zone of Somali region Ethiopia, 
Project Targets: Supplemental feeding coupled with voucher-based treatment systems will benefit 800 households, and 8,000 breeding stock, for three months in Warder and Geladin districts of Doolo Zone of Somali region Ethiopia. .

Above and beyond, VSF Suisse will take in to account the specific gender roles in relation to livestock care and production when implementing the emergency livestock feed intervention. Milking of dairy/dual-purpose animals and cleaning of animal kraals are often tasks that fall disproportionately upon female members of the household. Therefore, since taking the core breed livestock to the feeding centres everyday may confer particularly onerous duties on women and girls, the project will require that men or a family member will bring animals to the feeding centres and that female-headed households send a family member (when possible) so as not to adversely affect the daily workload of women in the affected communities. 

Also in households led by ill, elderly people labor availability may be very low and in these cases, the project will consult the community to set criteria in order to identify the bed-ridden and those who have mobility issues. Mechanisms of voluntary community labor will be put in place so that other community members may deliver livestock supplementary feed to such households.