Pillar 2, Food Security + Shelter Targeting 531HH (total targeted people 1,335) in Mount Lebanon, and Baalbek areas with integration of Child Protection services ltpgtltspangtHimaya and Nusaned proposes a multi-sectoral, comprehensive, and inclusive intervention in alignment with Pillar 2 of the LHF 2024 First Standard Allocation: addressing ongoing multi-sectoral needs across Lebanon for the most vulnerable people, in partnership with Himaya NGO. This project aims to provide life-saving assistance to 531 households, regardless of their nationality or status, in Baalbek and Mount Lebanon.lt/spangtlt/pgtltpgtltspangtltbrgtlt/spangtlt/pgtltpgtThe primary focus is on addressing the urgent needs of the most vulnerable and at-risk populations, particularly internally displaced individuals, Persons with Disabilities (PWD), female-headed households, and cases of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and Child Protection (CP), with Himaya NGO handling CP cases. The selected regions have been severely affected by Lebanon's multifaceted crisis. lt/pgtltpgtGiven the current deteriorating situation, these vulnerable communities are unable to meet their basic food and non-food needs and are resorting to negative coping mechanisms. This intervention seeks to address these challenges by providing comprehensive support through food and non-food vouchers distributed over six cycles, ensuring that essential nutritional and hygiene needs are met.lt/pgtltpgtltbrgtTo improve living conditions and accessibility for PWD, Nusaned will undertake shelter rehabilitation and adaptation activities for 30 households, enhancing mobility within their homes, improving their quality of life, and increasing their protection. Himaya will provide a holistic package of CP services, prioritizing referrals received from Nusaned as an entry point and covering other CP needs/referrals in other localities, complementing Nusaned's multi-sectoral approach.lt/pgtltpgtltbrgtAdditionally, Nusaned will provide capacity building to two local NGOs in Baalbek (Baalbek), Mount Lebanon: Upper Chouf: Baadaran, Khraybi), and Jbeil offering tailored training in Food Safety, MEAL, Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP), and Protection (including PSEA, GBV, and Gender Mainstreaming).lt/pgtltpgtltbrgtTo ensure effective collaboration and coordination, Nusaned will engage actively with relevant sector coordinators and core group members. This approach will facilitate stakeholder mapping, prevent duplication of efforts, enhance project efficiency, streamline the referral process, and ultimately reach the most vulnerable households. Nusaned will also coordinate with partners operating in Baalbek targeting PWD, and has collaborated with active partners in Baalbek and Mount Lebanon, such as ACF, La Code, and other organizations.lt/pgtltpgtUnder this project, Himaya will be providing comprehensive CP services in all areas targeted by Nusaned, in addition to other areas in Mount Lebanon and Upper Chouf prioritized by the sector and not covered by other CP actors. Himaya will also ensure that Nusaned Baalback and surroundings beneficiaries benefit from CP services under other himaya projects. To enhance safe referral mechanisms and a better response, and aligned with the localization agenda, himaya will build the capacity of Nusaned frontliners along with other community volunteers on CP and SIR. lt/pgtltpgtltbrgtThe proposed intervention places paramount importance on PSEA, gender equality, and mainstreaming protection considerations. Throughout the project's design, planning, implementation, and monitoring stages, Nusaned will incorporate specific activities and tools to address these concerns, including training and briefings on CP and PSEA for staff, volunteers, vendors, contractors, and other stakeholders involved. lt/pgtltpgtHimaya and Nusaned will ensure gender balance within the field teams and disseminate PSEA leaflets and helpline information to community members.lt/pgtltpgtltbrgtMoreover, all activities will be tailored to cater to the specific needs of women, men, girls, boys, elderly individuals, PWD, and other at-risk and vulnerable groups, ensuring full and equal respect for their rights and dignity.ltbrgtlt/pgt