Provision of integrated response of education and child protection services to the most volunerable children in Maqbanah district , Taiz under pillar 1 ltpgtContributing to YHF SA1 2023, this proposed ten-month intervention under (Pillar 1) targets existing gaps and needs in education and child protection in Maqbanah district, specifically the enclave sub-districts, namely Al-Yaman and Al-Qahifa under IRG, in Taiz Gov. The intervention aims to provide an integrated education and child protection service package to 6034 vulnerable conflict-affected children (disaggregated as 3074 boys and 2960 girls) who are at risk of protection concerns in both displaced and host communities.ltbrgtUnder the education component, the proposed intervention comes to increase access to safe and inclusive learning environment that promotes resilience to 2956 vulnerable school-aged children (disaggregated as 1500 boys and 1456 girls) including 424 IDPs (218 boys and 206 girls) and 33 children with disabilities (21 boys and 12 girls) in 7 targeted schools in through the following inputs. ltbrgt Establishing 12 semi-structured classrooms including gender- sensitive and disability-sensitive WASH facilities.ltbrgt Provision of school furniture and equipment including 370 desks, 60 boards, 7 solar power systems and 7 hygiene kits and cleaning materials ltbrgt Provision of 2956 school bags to school-aged children.ltbrgt Provision of monthly attendance-based allowance for 77 volunteer teachers in addition to teacher's kits for 100 teachers.ltbrgtUnder the CP component, the intervention seeks to provide critical services including case management as well as MHPSS services through child-friendly spaces  to 3078  vulnerable children (disaggregated as 1574 boys and 1504 girls) who are re at risk of violence, neglect, abuse and exploitation through the following package of CP services :ltbrgt Providing  comprehensive case management services to 350 vulnerable children, including family tracing and reunification for unaccompanied and separated children and provision of alternative care assistance to child victims of violence child headed households children at risk of child labour and out-of-school children who may face negative coping mechanisms.ltbrgt Supporting  the psychological well-being and resilience of 2528 children through PSS services and recreational activities in 2 child-friendly spaces.ltbrgt Reaching out to 200 vulnerable children through home-based MHPSS services based on referrals from the case management supervision. ltbrgt Raising the awareness of 1200 caregivers on CP-related issues(exploitation and abuse of children, child labor, mine risk, school drop-out and GBV) .ltbrgtBy providing case management and MHPSS services, the child protection component supports vulnerable children who may face barriers to accessing education, such as violence, neglect, abuse, and exploitation. At the same time, the education component establishes safe and inclusive learning environments that promote resilience and support the psychological well-being of vulnerable children. Together, these components provide an integrated approach that addresses the complex needs of vulnerable conflict-affected children, ensuring that they receive the support and protection they need to thrive.ltbrgtThe proposed project has been developed on the basis of the findings of two needs assessment (education and CP) conducted by BCFHD in Maqbanah district in July 2023 and will be executed in collaboration with the relevant stakeholders Education Cluster, CP cluster, MoSAL, Education office in Taiz Governorate and Maqbanah District and School councils. This collaborative approach ensures a participatory response and smooth delivery of assistance.ltbrgtlt/pgtltpgtTo prevent harm to vulnerable children and adults, BCFHD has established internal protection policies and procedures, including child safeguarding, PSEA and case management procedures. These policies outline the steps for identifying and responding to abuse or neglect, preventing sexual exploitation and abuse, and identifying and responding to cases of violence, neglect, abuse, and exploitation.lt/pgt