Enhancing Access to WASH Services for At-Risk and  El Niño-Impacted IDP and Host Community Households in Dollow District ltpgtThe "Enhancing Access to WASH Services for At-Risk or El Niño-Impacted IDP and Host Community Households in Dollow District" project aims to provide essential WASH services to 21,000 individuals, including 12,600 IDPs and 8,400 host community members, spanning women, girls, men, and boys. This initiative primarily targets El Niño-affected and at-risk IDP settlements and host communities across various villages in the district.ltbrgtThe project's core objective is to address the critical water, sanitation, and hygiene needs of these vulnerable communities, aligning with the priorities of the WASH cluster and sector to serve those impacted by or at risk of El Niño. The first project component focuses on enhancing clean water access for 8,400 persons (1,927 women, 2,310 girls, 1,853 men, and 2,310 boys residing in Qurdubey and Busle). This includes rehabilitating and constructing water supply systems, implementing solar-powered water pumping systems, revitalizing water pipelines and distribution networks, and establishing water kiosks with eight water taps for convenient access. Additionally, a training program will empower nine community volunteers and three water management committees to manage water supply infrastructure effectively, ensuring sustainability. The project also aims to benefit 490 vulnerable households (2,940 persons), particularly those without access to water supply systems, through water trucking facilitated by water vouchers. These vouchers will enable equitable water distribution within IDP camps and villages, while ongoing monitoring will maintain water quality.ltbrgtThe project's second component focuses on hygiene promotion, including distributing hygiene kits to 2,035 households (12,210 individuals - 2,803 women, 3,358 girls, 2,692 men, and 3,357 boys) in at-risk and El Niño-affected IDP sites and host communities. Hygiene promoters will educate approximately 21,000 persons on proper hygiene practices, sanitization, AWD and Cholera prevention and response, and preparedness for anticipated El Niño floods. Furthermore, the project will organize cleanup campaigns across 22 sections of Qurdubey, Kaharey, and Kabasa IDP sites, providing sanitation kits and training on solid waste management. This effort includes establishing sanitation management committees and constructing 100 emergency communal and household latrines with safety features, prioritizing accessibility for people with disabilities and the elderly. Portable solar lamps will also be distributed to 500 households, ensuring protection during nighttime latrine use.ltbrgtBaseline and end-project Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices (KAP) surveys will be conducted to assess the project's impact. Continuous monitoring will be in place to ensure the quality of services and document successful practices and stories throughout the project's duration. NAPAD will establish an inclusive relief committee, involving minority groups, women, and youth. Additionally, NAPAD will enhance  community awareness of its CFM including toll-free reporting number and  will  strengthen its ME team, ensuring rigorous verification of beneficiary selection and registration as well as independent PDM will also be conducted for added accountability within the project.ltbrgtlt/pgt