Life-saving Response to Households Most Affected by Flooding in Baardheere through Distribution of Standard Non-Food Item Kits (NFIs) with 2 additional Plastic Sheets. ltpgtIn light of the recent floods that have devastated the district of Baardheere and worsened the already dire humanitarian conditions, AVORD is submitting this proposal to provide life-saving assistance to those in need. Under the proposed initiative, AVORD will distribute standard Non-Food Items (NFIs) kits with 2 additional plastic sheets to 1,850 households (approx. 11,100 persons) who will be selected from the most vulnerable groups including households living in deplorable shelter conditions, those who have lost household items and shelter during the recent floods, persons with disabilities, households with a large number of children between the ages of 6 months and 5 years, female-headed households, pregnant and lactating mothers, GBV survivors as referred by protection partners, and people from marginalized groups. In line with shelter cluster standards, each NFI kit will contain core items such as 3 Plastic Sheets, 3 Blankets, 2 Sleeping Mats, 1 Kitchen Set, 1 double Mosquito Net, 1 Solar torch and 2 collapsible Jerrycans with a capacity of 10 liters each. The same households will receive both standard NFI kits and Plastic Sheets.lt/pgtltpgtData collected to inform beneficiary selection will be segregated by gender and disability to ensure that no group is left out. As part of the distribution process, full beneficiary details will be captured alongside their contact telephone numbers and original thumbprints to facilitate future ME and impact evaluation processes. Utilizing its field expertise, AVORD will ensure safe distribution of NFIs through transparent selection of beneficiaries, promoting the active participation of beneficiaries in all project phases and equitable inclusion of the different fabrics of the target community. To mainstream protection and ensure that the unique needs of women, men, boys and girls are addressed during distribution processes, AVORD will adapt a number of strategies. These include establishing separate queuing lines for men and women, where necessary, and ensuring the presence of female team members at distribution sites to foster inclusion. ltspan unicode=""gtAdditionally, special arrangements will be made for the delivery of relief items to persons who have difficulty accessing the distribution point or carrying the kits, such as the disabled. The ration size will be appropriate for beneficiaries to carry home without additional physical or financial burden. All distribution activities will take place during daylight hours to allow beneficiaries sufficient time to travel home before nightfall. Distribution sites and access routes will be safe with enough space for orderly and safe distribution. Throughout project implementation, AVORD will actively engage women in all project phases and decision-making processes while being mindful of prevailing cultural norms. A Feedback and Complaint Mechanism will be established at the project outset to ensure accountability to the affected population. Periodic meetings will be organized with community leaders and  representatives from beneficiaries to discuss project activities and document any specific issues or feedback raised by target communities.

lt/spangtlt/pgtltpgtltspan style="font-size: 14px"gtThe present proposal is designed to complement a recent intervention during which AVORD provided NFIs to 2,000 flood-affected households in the district. Moreover, AVORD will coordinate with other humanitarian programs by other partners in Baardheere to ensure value for money and maximize the efficiency of the response.lt/spangtlt/pgt