Rapid Emergency WASH, Health and Multi-Purpose Cash intervention for vulnerable populations affected by the humanitarian crisis in East Gojam Zone, Amhara region  of Ethiopia ltpgtThis proposed action will provide critical life-saving emergency services to address the urgent needs of vulnerable populations affected by the humanitarian crisis in the Amhara region, particularly in selected areas of the East Gojam Zone.lt/pgtltpgtltbrgtThe humanitarian context in the Amhara region in general and in East Gojam Zone of Ethiopia is complex and challenging. The region has been facing a multitude of humanitarian crises for decades. The main contributing factors to these crises include recurrent droughts, political instability, environmental degradation, food insecurity and widespread poverty. These challenges have been exacerbated by the ongoing internal conflict within the country, which has led to an influx of people fleeing violence and targeted attacks and increased pressure on resources. These issues have resulted in a high number of vulnerable populations, including IDPs and host communities. The situation is particularly dire for vulnerable groups such as children, pregnant and breastfeeding women, and the elderly.lt/pgtltpgtltbrgtAccording to the regional DPFSPCC (January 2024), there are a significant number of IDPs (about 616,616 IDPs) in the region.  Out of these 547,379 IDPs are living within the host community and 69,237 in 37 IDP camps.  Furthermore, the ongoing crisis in the region has further exacerbated the already challenging living conditions both for the IDPs and the host communities. Self Help Africa (SHA) has been operating in Ethiopia nearly for four decades and is currently implementing four projects in 4 zones in Amhara region alone. These projects cover 20 woredas, including three woredas of the East Gojam zone. SHA would like to respond to the current humanitarian catastrophe and urgent needs of IDPs in two locations of the East Gojam zone of Amhara region of Ethiopia: Enebse Sarmder and Goncha Siso Enebse. As per the East Gojam Zone DPFSPCC, communicated in January 2024, there are 640 households (HHs) with 2,656 people who have been displaced in Enebse Sarmider. Similarly, there are 988 HHs with a total of 3,763 people in Goncha Siso Enebse.ltbrgt  ltbrgtThe intervention plan aims to assist IDPs and members of the host community in these two districts until August 31, 2024. The project includes interventions in a multisectoral dimension of MPC, WASH, and Health with the overall goal of improving the living conditions of the targeted IDPs groups as well as hosting communities. However, more emphasis is given to MPC transfers as it has been proven to be effective in delivering critical emergency services during crises in which local markets remain functional. MPCs provide flexibility for individuals and families to meet their most urgent needs, according to their preferences.lt/pgtltpgtltbrgtThe specific activities of the project include the construction  rehabilitation of Water sources, promotion of improved hygiene and sanitation practices and distribution of WASH NFI materials, assessment and address the specific needs of l health institutions, and provision of dignity kits for reproductive-age women and girls.   Moreover, the government HEWs and community WASHCO will be capacitated to continue their management services for the rest of the community after even the project is phased out.lt/pgtltpgtltbrgtThe project is designed to directly benefit 6130 (53%F), including 4990 IDPs (833 IDP households) and 1140 host communities, and of these 3% of the beneficiaries are people living with disabilities. Whereas more than 9,120 people living with and around the direct beneficiaries’ sites/communities will be benefited indirectly from the project. The project will be implemented over 10-month period (from Nov. 2023 to Aug. 2024), with physical implementation beginning March 1st, 2024, with the total funding of USD 600,000.00 to meet the objectives indicated above.ltbrgtlt/pgt