Provision of Emergency Community Focused Undernutrition Treatment and Prevention to mitigate worsening impact of acute food insecurity in Al Khawkhah and Hays ltpgtACF will implement community focused undernutrition treatment and prevention, reaching 9,538 individuals (2,768 PLWs), 3,453 girls  3,317 boys under five)  with lifesaving services in Al Khawkhah and Hays districts. The project will mitigate the worsening impact of acute food insecurity in Al Khawkhah and Hays to respond to the high prevalence of acute malnutrition. ACF will expand nutrition activities complimentary to our ongoing adjacent multi-sectoral program.  The project will provide comprehensive support to six (6) HFs and their surrounding areas, both level 2 and 3 areas where the need is more acute. Particularly, the project will fully facilitate the implementation of the CMAM program in two health facilities of Mahal Al Rabee and Al Kadhah including level 2 and 3 areas, which will receive full funding from YHF. Moreover, the project will enhance and reinforce ongoing nutrition initiatives in Abu Zuhar, Al Marashidah, Qataba, and Musheq HFs, creating a meaningful integration. These complementary endeavors will engage communities at level 2 and 3 provide activities such as screening, facilitate referrals, IYCF promotion, nutrition awareness campaigns, mother-to-mother support groups establishment and regular beneficiary follow-up to ensure compliance to protocols. Through these efforts, the project aims to ensure that vulnerable populations have access to quality lifesaving nutrition services, thereby effectively addressing the heightened demands for comprehensive nutrition interventions. Additionally, the intervention will be integrated within the existing Health Systems, utilizing existing healthcare facilities and capacities. ACF will collaborate closely with MoPHP to enhance delivering quality services. Specifically, in Mahal Al Rabee and Al Kadhah HFs, ACF will work closely with  GHO/DHO to ensure the full functionality of healthcare services. As the team leader of the Nutrition task force in Alkhawkha, ACF will maintain continuous coordination to ensure no gaps in the interventions in these areas. Furthermore, ACF will advocate to current donors of the other 4 health facilities for expanding healthcare coverage to include Mahal Al Rabee and Al Kadhah HFs.    ltbrgtACF will provide comprehensive case management for SAM cases. For SAM children with medical complications, specialized care provided in TFCs, encompassing therapeutic feeding and medical interventions. ACF will support SAM patients without complications through OTPs, delivering therapeutic feeding and follow-up care to facilitate recovery. MAM children and PLW will involve counseling, provision of Therapeutic food, and regular follow-up to prevent progression to SAM . To ensure timely interventions and improved outcomes. ACF will conduct active case detection to identify children and PLWs with acute malnutrition and refer them to appropriate programs. This community-based approach will enhance awareness, early detection, and access to care. ACF will offer IYCF counseling, advocating for exclusive breastfeeding, proper complementary feeding, and hygiene practices for infant nutrition. Additionally, they will ensure vulnerable individuals receive vital micronutrients, including iron and folic acid, along with deworming, to combat common issues in malnourished populations. Moreover, ACF will facilitate linkage of nutrition beneficiaries with Multi-Purpose Cash Assistance (MPCA) projects, both through its complementary program and other actors in the district, to ensure they have access to additional support beyond nutritional interventions. Emphasis will be placed on accountability through feedback mechanisms, field visits, and community committees, aiming to improve communication, address beneficiary concerns, and maintain project transparency. Finally, conducting baseline and endline KAP surveys which will provide insights into community behaviors  and understanding, aiding in measuring project impact.ltbrgtlt/pgt