Supporting response and resilience to the harsh winter conditions in the targeted communities of Aleppo and As-Sweida through multi-sectoral approach ltpgtNRC under this project aims at minimizing the impact of the harsh winter conditions 6,799 people in need in the vulnerable communities in the targeted sub-districts in Aleppo and As-Sweida governorates. At each area level, NRC proposes a comprehensive program with set of interventions that aim to contribute towards satisfying direct winterization needs and establishing increased economic resilience of the most vulnerable and underserved population in areas highly vulnerable to winter conditions. Serving the project overall objective, NRC will support the targeted population in those communities through immediately and promptly addressing their immediate winter-related needs by distributing NFI winter sets for families and children which will ensure their warm and protection, as well as increasing their overall resilience to overcome extremely tough winter conditions in their areas through WASH or FSA inter-sectoral interventions as per identified needs in each location.ltbrgtIn the south and based on the identified needs and severity of the situation, NRC plans to intervene through complementary response in different communities in Mashnaf sub-district, As-Sweida District, As-Sweida governorate reaching 5,049 people in need. NRC response will include distribution of 5,049 in-kind NFIs (winter sets) in seven communities, along with supporting their resilience and capability to overcome the winter conditions through the rehabilitation of one borehole in Rashideh community and part of the damaged water network in Sala, which will improve the access to safe drinking water to 4,000 people in need in Sala and Rashideh communities this will accordingly alleviate the financial burden of living currently borne by residents who are compelled to purchase water from external sources, as the money saved will be allocated to purchasing other vital needs such as food and winter NFIs.ltbrgt In the North, 1.750 individuals in Maskana sub-district in Meniib district in Aleppo Governorate will be supported under this action with multiple interventions that are sequenced and integrated to respond to the direct winter-related needs of the target population, provide them with an increased opportunity to protect and improve their livelihoods and support them to restore/improve their agriculture productivity. NRC comprehensive response in Maskana will include distribution of household winter cash assistance to 350 households (HHs) residing in the Fourth Farm in East Maskana project in Maskana targeting 1.750 people in need for warm, In addition NRC will target vulnerable households through the provision of cash grants for Critical Agriculture Inputs for 210 small-scale farmers which will cover the cost of purchasing of seeds, fertilizers, pesticides, equipment, and related training on climate smart agriculture.ltbrgtNRC positive track records through current and previous interventions in the targeted governorates and more specifically in the targeted sub-district, will facilitate NRC access to the targeted locations, engagement with the community and will support the approval process.ltbrgtThroughout the project course, from early planning to full completion of all planned interventions, the aspects of Do-No-harm and protection mainstreaming will be well respected. NRC will ensure full accountability to and engagement of the targeted affected population through Focus Group Discussion (FGDs), Household questionnaires, Key Informant Interviews (KIIs)… etc. Due care consideration will be given to women and girl and inclusion of the different age and gender groups along with attention to the needs of People with Disabilities (PwDs) and elderlies.ltbrgtDuring and post implementation oversight and monitoring exercises will take place for all project activities, while Complaint and Feedback Mechanism (CFM) will be activated throughout the project cycle.lt/pgt