Envelope 1 : Providing Critical Cash Assistance via MPC and cash for Shelter Support to the Most Affected Population in Northwest Syria ltpgtAs a result of the devastating earthquake that struck northwest Syria on February 20, 2023, many families have been affected and displaced to collective centers and camps in Aleppo and Idleb, where there is a critical need to provide life-saving and dignified activities to meet their needs and improve their living conditions. TAS has created the proposed project to provide access to suitable shelter and NFI support, as well as to improve protection and boost access to livelihood and job opportunities for the most vulnerable people in northwest Syria.ltbrgtThis will be achieved by the following interventions:lt/pgtltpgtltugt1-Cash for Shelter Repair/rehabilitation:lt/ugtltbrgt- TAS will target vulnerable populations with minor and moderate damage to their homes following the earthquake in Idleb (Salqin Sub Districts) to ensure that their living conditions are upgraded and improved by providing cash assistance for Shelter rehabilitation in line with TAS experiences in the Shelter response.ltbrgt-TAS will support a total of 470 families (160 HHs with minorly damaged houses and 310 HHs with moderately damaged houses) in Idleb to live in safety, and dignity and reduce exposure to risk through a cash self-help modality.ltbrgt-The cash for shelter repair intervention is in line with the SNFI Cluster guidelines and follows the CWG recommendation in the cash modality and selection criteria (Annex 3. coordination email with CWG and Annex 2. selection criteria).ltbrgt-TAS will provide an appropriate environment for the targeted families in this project until their homes are rehabilitated by targeting them with the interventions available by TAS in the same area (tents, WASH, ERL...etc.), in addition, TAS will coordinate with the relevant stockholders to provide any needed support in this regard. ltbrgt-Based on the Needs Assessment conducted by TAS on the earthquake-affected communities, TAS will target Idleb Governorate, Harim District, Salqin sub-districts within 4 communities (Tellemar, Saidiyeh, Kafr Hind, and Azmarin). TAS plans to target 60% of the host communities and 40% of the IDPs in the target locations (this percentage may change according to the actual need and selection criteria).lt/pgtltpgt
The proposed intervention will seek to protect the beneficiaries from the potential danger of living in affected and unsafe buildings, by providing financial and technical support for the rehabilitation of homes, which will provide a safe and dignified environment.

ltbrgtlt/pgtltpgtltugt2-MPCA Distribution:lt/ugtltbrgtTAS will target 100 HHs (6000 individuals) in Salqin sub-district by Regular four rounds of Multi-Purpose Cash (MPC to the most vulnerable HHs without access to general food assistance (GFA) to meet a variety of basic needs and reduce reliance on negative coping strategies. The MPCA approach enables vulnerable households to access an adequate and basic needs supply by providing cash assistance, allowing them to choose needed items that align with their preferences and cultural practices. This empowers households to make personalized choices that respect their unique needs, promoting their dignity and autonomy. TAS will implement MPC for four rounds in Salqin based on the guidelines of CWG and after coordination with relevant clusters, ensuring an effective response and maximizing the intervention's impact on the well-being of the earthquake-affected communities. This initiative aims to fulfill various essential needs and reduce reliance on negative coping strategies. Additionally, baseline, mid, and end-line assessments will be conducted to monitor the effects of the MPC on both households and local markets. These assessments will generate evidence regarding the positive multiplier effect of multiple rounds of cash, contributing to early recovery at both household and community levels.ltbrgtThe planned intervention will mainstream protection especially (Do no harm) throughout the project cycle by considering the different needs of men, women, children, adolescents, adults, middle-aged adults, elders, and PwDsltbrgtlt/pgt