Provision of integrated Nutrition and  Protection Services for vulnerable populations in Al-Qabytah and Khanfar Districts in Lahj and Abyan Governorates. (Pillar one) ltpgtFMF has been active in Al-Qubytah and Khanfar districts of Lahj and Abyan governorates for eight years. FMF currently supports the reproductive health services at Al-Razi Hospital under the fund of UNFPA and the Supplementary Feeding Program (SFP) in Khanfar under the support of  WFP). FMF also provides nutrition services at three Health Facilities (HFs) and a mobile medical clinic through the Fund of YHF. Additionally, they support Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) services at four HFs in Khanfar (funded by the European Commission in partnership with CARE International). In 2019, FMF began offering protection services in Khanfar district (sponsored by UNHCR). In Al-Qubytah district, FMF implements the SFP with WFP's assistance and has recently introduced the Food Assistance for Training (FFT) program under the same fund, targeting 150 BNFs.ltbrgtltbrgtlt/pgtltpgtTo address immediate needs in Al-Qubytah and Khanfar districts, FMF proposes an integrated Nutrition and Protection project building upon ongoing projects in the same areas. The primary objectives are to improve nutrition outcomes and enhance protection for vulnerable individuals, including women, men, girls, boys, and persons with disabilities (PWD). The project aims to benefit 13,026 beneficiaries, including 8,898 BNFs in Al-Qubytah and 4,128 in Khanfar. The targeted beneficiaries are located within the catchment zones of seven HFs (five in Al-Qubytah and two in Khanfar) and nearby Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) sites in both districts.ltbrgtltbrgtlt/pgtltpgtThe nutrition component focuses on preventing and treating malnutrition through the CMAM program. It targets therapeutic services for SAM cases and supports the existing SFP within selected HFs. The project establishes IYCF corners to promote breastfeeding and healthy feeding practices. Three mobile medical clinics will offer therapeutic nutrition services in the 2nd and 3rd catchment zones and IDP sites. 60 CHNVs will conduct awareness activities on IYCF practices.ltbrgtltbrgtlt/pgtltpgtIn Al-Qubytah district, the project implements the CMAM program at five targeted HFs and establishes IYCF corners at five HFs for counseling and education on feeding practices. Basic training on infant and young child feeding will be provided to 15 health workers. Two MMCs will provide nutritional services in the second and third zones. Additionally, 45 CHNVs will get basic training and then conduct screenings and awareness activities.ltbrgtIn Khanfar district, the project focuses on treating severe acute malnutrition in children under five through one mobile medical clinic. IYCF corners will be established at two HFs for counseling and education. Fifteen community health volunteers will get basic CHNVs training and 15 health workers will receive basic training on infant and young child feeding. Operational support and supplies will be provided to targeted HFs in both districts.ltbrgtProtection interventions prioritize at-risk groups, particularly women and children, with psychosocial support, gender-based violence case management, and community-based protection mechanisms. Friendly safe spaces for children and women will be established. The project adopts a multi-sectoral approach to comprehensively address malnutrition and protection risks and make a sustainable impact. FMF's expertise, community relationships, and partnerships ensure effective delivery and coordination.ltbrgtltbrgtlt/pgtltpgtRegular supervision visits will monitor progress and service quality at seven HFs and three mobile medical clinics. Baseline, midterm, and Endline surveys will assess the situation, track progress, and evaluate the impact of interventions. These measures ensure the project's success in improving the well-being of targeted populations. Overall, the project combines nutrition and protection interventions to address the urgent needs of vulnerable individuals in Al-Qubytah and Khanfar districts, focusing on nutrition outcomes, healthy feeding practices, and protection mechanisms for women, men, Boys and girls.ltbrgtlt/pgt