Integrated multi-sector assistance to support return process in Abe Dongor Woreda, Horo Guduru Zone, Oromia Region ltpgtSwiss Church Aid (HEKS/EPER), Gurmuu Development Association (GDA) and Fayyaa Integrated Development Organization (FIDO) are proposing an integrated multi-sector assistance to support vulnerable communities in drought affected areas in Abe Dongor Woreda, Horo Guduru Wollega, Oromia Region. It is to be noted that GDA and FIDO are the only two local NGOs with operational presence in the target woreda. The Intervention will focus on threenbspsectors: WASH, health, and Education in Emergencies (EiE), with HEKS/EPER, GDA and FIDO leading on each sector respectively, contributing their experience, resources, and staffing in a complementary manner. The intervention is based on a pre-project needs assessment (annexed) conducted in Abe Dongor Woreda in September 2023. The proposed intervention, which is designed with input from communities, local sector offices, and other humanitarian actors, will directly benefit 38,780nbspconflict-affected persons (20,129nbspM, 18,561nbspF). A strong focus will be on returnees (10,346nbsppersons), host community members (26,286nbsppersons) and IDPs (2,148nbsppersons). A total of 5,841nbspPersons with Disability (PWD), equivalent to 15% of total target will benefit. ltbrgtProtracted conflict which led to severe human, asset and infrastructural damage, has left the population in Abe Dongor Woreda isolated, underserved and extremely vulnerable. In this scenario of high humanitarian needs, the three Project Partners, who have direct presence of staff and logistics in Abe Dongor, have consulted communities and local authorities to identify the prioritized sectors for intervention. As a result, WASH, health and EiE were identified as highest priority sectors. The project was designed strictly following the Cluster Coordination Group Returns and Relocation Operational Guidance and Assistance Package by OCHA.ltbrgtBeneficiary selection will be fair, transparent and inclusive, and feedback and compliant mechanisms will be established. Under WASH the proposed project will rehabilitate 2 water schemes (1 spring and 1 reservoir) and distribute life-saving WASH NFIs, benefitting a total of 5,952nbsppersons (3,526nbspM / 2,426nbspF). Different training will be provided to communities, government staff and project committees on PSEAH and GBV.nbsplt/pgtltpgtThe project will support the health sector through provision of life-saving medicines, medical equipment, deployment of surge capacity providers, various refresher trainings for health care workers and by conducting several emergency government health system support strengthening activities. A total of 32,452nbsppersons (16,290nbspM / 16,162nbspF) will benefit under the health sector. WASH-health integrated response will lower the risk of outbreaks of diseases, like cholera.nbsplt/pgtltpgtUnder the EiE component, the project will provide 5 schools with learning and teaching materials, conduct infrastructural rehabilitation work (including establishment of Menstrual Hygiene and Health rooms), deliver numerous trainings for teachers and lead students, and organize events for the school community on education system strengthening, EiE responses, psychosocial impact of emergencies, and school enrolment. As a result, 75 teachers and 5,553 children of school age (3,004 boys / 2,549 girls) including school drop-outs will benefit.ltbrgtA Risk Assessment and Management Plan and Register has been developed for this project (annexed) The project was designed in coordination with relevant UN Clusters which provided their inputs and feedback. The local government is fully supportive of the proposed intervention (see annexed support letter). Due attention was given to complementarity with other ongoing interventions, including other projects funded by CERF/CBPF.lt/pgt