Provision of emergency life-saving WASH response packages to drought affected people and/or at risk of famine in Banadir (Daynile) ltpgtAs per the Somalia Humanitarian Needs Overview (HNO)
2023, drought-induced displacement has increased fivefold since the beginning
of 2022, with more than 1.3 million people displaced. Five regions, including
Banadir, have received the biggest numbers of newly displaced people. About 95
percent live in urban areas where humanitarian conditions are dire and where
spikes in displacement have strained the capacity of the humanitarian system to
cope. The displaced have joined newly formed IDP sites or existing overcrowded
settlements, further putting immense pressure on the limited basic services.
Water shortages are at critical levels, exposing vulnerable people to
additional risks. Furthermore, the risks of harassment and attacks increase in
overcrowded and overused facilities, including in the waiting lines. In January
2023 alone, a total of 217 new cholera cases have been reported from 23
drought-affected districts, with most of the cases reported in three locations,
including Banadir. Thus, in this project, SC aims to increase equitable and
inclusive access to clean and safe drinking water and sanitation facilities and
promote the adoption of safe hygiene practices for 17,037 people (4,259 women, 4,259 boys, 4090 men, and 4,429 girls),
including 15% people with disabilities in Daynile district, where the risk of
famine remains credible. This will help to reduce the risk of disease outbreaks
while also meeting the immediate needs of the most vulnerable drought-affected
and displaced communities to prevent loss of life and displacement caused by
the drought. This will be accomplished by providing emergency water supply
through vouchers for targeted communities and for nutrition and health services
for a maximum of 60 days (7.5 liters per person) to ensure access to clean
water for the most vulnerable people. The project will rehabilitate and equip
of 2 strategic water sources targeting rural IDP communities to provide access
to a reliable water supply for communities and health/nutrition facilities. To
build community resilience and increase sustainability of WASH services, 14
village level WASH management committees will be capacitated to operate and
maintain WASH facilities.  128 new emergency latrines with proper hand
washing facilities and 19 disability friendly emergency sanitation facilities
at IDP settlements will be constructed to improve safe excreta disposal and
conduct community outreach hygiene promotion campaigns in AWD/Cholera to
sensitize communities and nutrition/health facilities on preventive measures
against water-related diseases through the village-based hygiene promoters. The
project will also distribute  1500 hygiene kits sourced from regional hub
located in Banadir region and 40 sets of sanitation tools to IDP communities to
improve hygiene practices and mobilize the community for solid waste
management. The project is designed to ensure equitable access to WASH services
by older people and those with disabilities, the safety of children, and
dignity and privacy for women and girls. The provision of immediate life-saving
and sustainable solutions will contribute greatly to the reduction
of morbidity/mortality and an improved sense of dignity, comfort, and
security. Coordination with WASH clusters at national and state levels
including PAH  PMWDO NGOs implementing SHF SA1 2023 funded WASH projects
in Deynile to avoid duplication in terms of site selections and water
facilities planned for rehabilitation will be done in addition to ongoing
coordination with key actors in Banadir in particular. Gender issues will be
addressed through the collection of gender and age-disaggregated data,
which will be analyzed to identify gaps, implement disability-inclusive and
gender-sensitive interventions, and ensure people with disabilities and women's
participation and empowerment. Protection of beneficiaries will be ensured
during access and utilization of services in order to minimize future
risks.lt/pgt