Provision of Food Assistance (in-kind) to the Vulnerable People of Laghman (Alishang, Alingar Districts)  and Hirat (Guzara and Injil Districts). ltpgt


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  ltp class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:9.95ptmargin-right:0inmargin-bottom:
  9.95ptmargin-left:0intext-align:justify"gtltspan style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif color: black"gtThe humanitarian
  situation in Afghanistan remains dire, and the upcoming winter season is
  expected to exacerbate the already severe challenges facing vulnerable
  populations. A multitude of factors, including economic instability,
  outstanding debts, reduced remittances, flood-related disasters, the lingering
  impacts of consecutive droughts, elevated food prices, and diminished food
  assistance and livelihood support, have collectively contributed to alarming
  levels of food insecurity among many Afghans. The impending winter season,
  coinciding with the country's lean period, traditionally intensifies the food
  security crisis. Severe winters and heightened livestock diseases are
  commonplace during this period, with reduced pasture availability threatening
  the livelihoods of those reliant on agriculture and livestock. Wheat,
  Afghanistan's primary staple crop, faces significant risks due to seasonal
  planting constraints. It is projected that approximately 19.1 million people
  will find themselves in Crisis (IPC Phase 3) and Emergency (IPC Phase 4) food
  insecurity categories (ICCT, Winterization Prioritization, 2023)lt/spangtltspan style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif color: black"gtlt/spangtlt/pgt
  ltp class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:9.95pttext-align:justify"gtltspan style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif color: black"gtImmediate action is imperative to save lives and safeguard
  livelihoods, especially among populations most susceptible to Emergency and
  Crisis levels of food insecurity (IPC Phase 3 and 4). Therefore, providing
  timely assistance is critical, particularly in provinces severely affected by
  harsh winters. The risks of severe hunger, illness, and loss of life are
  substantial, compounded by reduced funding for support to vulnerable
  households and restricted access due to severe winter conditions, especially
  in high-altitude regions such as the central highlands and parts of the
  northeast.lt/spangtlt/pgt
  ltp class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:9.95pttext-align:justify"gtltspan style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif color: black"gtAs per the IPClt/spangtltspan style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif color: black"gtnbspreport, Forecasts for the period between November 2022 and
  April 2023 indicate a further deterioration in the situation. It is
  anticipated that 24 provinces will experience worsening conditions, with
  Urban Kabul and 33 out of 34 provinces likely falling into IPC Acute
  Malnutrition Phase 3 or 4. By 2023, an estimated 4 million vulnerable
  individuals may suffer from acute malnutrition.lt/spangtlt/pgt
  ltp class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:9.95pttext-align:justify"gtltspan style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif color: black"gtIn response to this situation, WADAN aims to provide
  essential assistance in two provinces: Laghman and Hirat. Our focus will encompass
  two districts in each province, specifically Alishang and Alingar in Laghman
  and Injil and Guzara in Hirat, all identified as priority areas by both the
  Afghanistan ICCT Winter Prioritization 2023 and FSAC (Food Security and Agriculture
  Cluster) prioritization. Our intervention will involve the distribution of
  food (in-kind) assistance to households falling within IPC Phase 3. The one food basket (in-kind) price is estimated $37.5 as per the FSAC recommendation. WADAN would distribute these food baskets to 4,680 HHs in three rounds in Dec, Jan and Feb. The monthly price per food basket would be $175,500 where the total price of the food baskets would be $526,500.Throughout the project,
  WADAN aims to reach 4,680 households, each with an average of seven members,
  resulting in a total of 32,760nbspbeneficiaries. This effort will target 1,170nbsphouseholds in each of the selected districts, prioritizing the most deserving
  and vulnerable individuals in close collaboration with regional cluster,
  local Shuras, civil activists, and influential community figures. Additionally, a robust oversight structure will be
  established to ensure accountability and responsiveness to beneficiary
  feedback and stakeholder needs. To address the specific challenges faced by
  women, girls, and gender minorities in the targeted communities, WADAN will
  integrate gender-sensitive considerations into project planning and
  implementation. Training will be provided to project staff and community
  members in areas such as protection, preventing sexual exploitation and abuse
  of humanitarian assistance (PSEAH), child protection (CP), and reporting
  mechanisms.lt/spangtlt/pgt
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