Provision of integrated community nutrition and WASH services to vulnerable populations in at-Taiziyah. ltpgtAmid Yemen's prolonged crisis and funding shortages, exacerbating malnutrition, measles, and food insecurity, Mercy Corps Yemen proposes an integrated multi-sectoral, evidence-based, gender-sensitive emergency intervention to provide lifesaving assistance to vulnerable communities in At-Ta'ziyah district of Taiz governorate. Over 10 months, the project will reduce mortality and morbidity by decreasing SAM and MAM prevalence in the targeted communities, increase access to safe drinking water and improve sanitation and hygiene conditions in a context of AWD and cholera outbreak in the country.lt/pgtltpgtFollowing an area-based approach, guided by needs assessment and in full collaboration with other health, nutrition, protection, WASH and food security partners in At-Ta'ziyah, the approach embraces intersectionality, prioritizing at-risk groups—children under five, pregnant/lactating women, IDPs, and PLWDs. This aligns with humanitarian principles, maximizing effectiveness.lt/pgtltpgtltbrgtTo implement this strategy, the intervention targets 11,082 women, 11,534 men, 3,627 girls, and 3,775 boys in the catchment areas for the 22  of May, Al Arabah, Al Rabe’i, and Al Ramadah health facilities of At-Ta'ziyah district, where particular needs and service gaps have been identified through the needs assessment and partner consultations.lt/pgtltpgtTo optimize implementation and leverage synergies, MC has coordinated closely in the development of this proposal with key stakeholders, including the DHO, GHO, sub-national Nutrition and WASH clusters, national health cluster, SCMCHA, and implementing partners including YFCA and Deem. This ensures a unified, impactful, and sustainable initiative.lt/pgtltpgtEmploying an integrated strategy in Nutrition and WASH, and building on the health interventions already provided by other actors in these HFs, the project maximizes efficiency and delivers a comprehensive response to interconnected challenges. In the Nutrition sector, MC focuses on community-based malnutrition prevention through early detection and timely referral for treatment, technical and financial support at both the community and health facility level to support timely quality treatment, and aims to sustain the decrease in malnutrition prevalence through behavior change and post-treatment support (in-home CHNV visits, hygiene training, breastfeeding support, and IYCF counseling at health facilities and community level). In addition, MC will provide emergency supplemental food assistance for at-risk households during the lean season to prevent further deterioration of GAM rates during this critical time period.lt/pgtltpgtIn tandem, WASH interventions will increase safe drinking water supply for most vulnerable populations (IDPs and host communities) of the targeted catchment areas and improve hygiene and sanitation conditions for the population. This will be done through water supply infrastructure rehabilitation, distribution of water filters, hygiene promotion and cleaning campaigns in partnership with the Cleaning Fund. In the context of a cholera outbreak in the country and in line with the response strategy being developed, MC plans to incorporate cholera kits in addition to basic hygiene kits to ensure preparedness for an immediate response if the outbreak spreads to At-Ta'ziah district.ltbrgtThe project emphasizes a robust MEL and accountability to affected population framework for continuous tracking of results and lessons learned and to foster adaptive management. An intersectional approach in these activities unveils differential outcomes for targeted adaptations. Sustainability is integral, emphasizing self-reliance through partnerships, capacity-building, and local resource integration. This ensures lasting impact, fostering resilience and well-being in targeted communities.lt/pgtltpgtltbrgtlt/pgtltpgtMC prioritizes community inclusion, particularly marginalized and high-risk groups and has harmonized its intervention with other YHF-eligible organizations to enhance synergy, preventing duplication.ltbrgtlt/pgt