Mitigating the impact of winter on the most vulnerable people in NW Syria through flexible integrated cash interventions (Envelope 1) ltpgtUsing its rapid response mechanism, White Hands (WH) proposes a 7-month action that uses a flexible, integrated, and protection-driven programming approach that includes a multi-sectoral response (SNFI  FSL) focusing on mitigating the impact of winter through providing winterization response and lifesaving food assistance in prioritized IDP sites located in high needs and underserved areas in Idleb and Aleppo governorates.lt/pgtltpgtltbrgtThe project formulation has been based on needs identified by SNFI and FSL clusters, supported by an MSNA conducted by WH in Oct 2023 and firsthand consultations with camps management and local authorities/stakeholders. It aims to provide one-off cash for winter to 2,715 IDP HHs/12,416 INDIVs and Cash for Food (CFF) for five months to a further 735 IDP HHs/3,811 INDIVs currently living in 10 camps in the sub-districts of Dana (Idleb) and Atareb (Aleppo).lt/pgtltpgtltbrgtTo achieve this objective, WH will carry out the following:ltbrgt1. SNFI intervention (Priority 5.1/Envelope1): To cope with winter season 2023-24, WH aims to provide one-off Cash for Winter (value 150 USD per HH as per SNFI recommendation) to 2,715 most vulnerable IDP HHs/12,416 INDIVs (3125 women, 2920 men, 3148 girls, and 3223 boys, including 143 PWDs) residing in 7 camps in 4 communities in the sub-districts of Dana and Atareb. This will enable the targeted beneficiaries to select the appropriate type of assistance (fuel, stoves, clothes, etc.).ltbrgtlt/pgtltpgt2. FSL intervention (Priority 6.1/Envelope1): To meet the food security needs in the medium term, WH aims to assist 735 IDP HHs/3,811 INDIVs (934 women, 823 men, 978 girls, and 1076 boys, including 97 PWDs) residing in 3 camps in the sub-districts of Dana (Idleb) and Atareb (Aleppo) that have access to functioning markets and meet the beneficiary eligibility and vulnerability criteria with lifesaving food assistance through Cash for Food for five months (5 distribution rounds). CFF value is 65 USD per HH per month to cover a minimum of 70% of the SMEB (1550 kcal/person/day) as a harmonized value determined and recommended by the FSL cluster and CWG.lt/pgtltpgtltbrgtThe selected modality (Cash Assistance) for winter NFIs and food security interventions is determined by MSMA conducted by WH in Oct 2023. Such a modality has consistently been preferred by WH BNFs in distribution and PDM activities and has shown a positive impact on local markets and vendors.lt/pgtltpgtltbrgtCash response will protect the dignity and autonomy of BNFs, allowing them to purchase according to their own choices, preferences, priorities, and needs.lt/pgtltpgtltbrgtThis submission will complement and integrate with another WH's submission to SCHF under this allocation that aims to rehabilitate two access roads and provide vocational training and livelihood opportunities to the same IDP camps/BNFs identified as part of this project.ltbrgtAdditionally, This action will complement ongoing/planned food security, winterization, WASH, and CVA programs implemented by WH and other NGOs (IYD/WFP, ACTED, ATAA, SR, IhsanRD, Shafak, and HIHFAD) in the targeted camps.lt/pgtltpgtltbrgtIn the framework of this project, WH will ensure information sharing points and distribution sites are suitable and accessible for PWDs, conduct AAP sessions to inform about requesting special assistance (transportation/delivery) for PWD/elderly/pregnant BNFs, consult with stakeholders to identify excluded BNFs, implement PWDs sensitive infrastructures where is applicable (such as accessible pedestrian crossing, curb ramps, special entrance, etc.), and train staff on inclusion.lt/pgtltpgtltbrgtThe overall targeted number of BNFs is 16,227 INDIVs (4059 women, 3743 men, 4126 girls, and 4299 boys, including 240 PWDs). 12416 IDPs will be supported through Cash for Winter, and 3811 IDPs will be provided with CFF.lt/pgtltpgtltbrgtIn the context of this highly strategic intervention, which has to be delivered within seven months, WH brings in the value addition of their local expertise in CTP throughout NWS, which has been there since the conception of this project.ltbrgtlt/pgt