Adequate Shelter Solutions for vulnerable households at immediate risk of eviction in Gaza ltpgtlt/pgtltdivgt ltbrgtThe project responds to the Shelter/NFIs Cluster’s Objective n. 1 “Protect displaced people and address their immediate shelter needs”, This is linked to HRP 2023 SO.1 “the rights of Palestinians living under occupation including those living under the blockade and other restrictions are protected and respected and promoted in accordance with IHL, IHRL”.  ltbrgtThe project’s overall objective is to provide the most vulnerable and conflict affected HHs internally displaced or at immediate risk of displacement with timely and effective temporary shelter solutions that meet basic needs and enhance their coping capacity. The project will prioritize 260 of the most vulnerable HHs suffering from deteriorated socio-economic situations and protection concerns with the following temporary shelter solutions  ltbrgtProvision of Essential Kits for 432 HHs (2,419 individuals 1,233 male, 1,186 Female) who are displaced in collective centers and households hosting NFIs. This will be distributed through a targeted approach with priority being the households who are in tents and temporary shelters. ltbrgt1) Rental cash assistance and legal support for? 83 Households (for (1456  465 Individuals, 239742 male, 229714 female) evicted or at immediate risk of eviction with 4 months cash for rent assistance , the rent fees will also cover the electricity and water bills and will be provided through phased cash payments. In some cases, the assistance might also include providing cash-for-rental debts for cases identified (during the case-by-case legal counselling sessions) at high risk of imminent imprisonment due to being forced to sign promissory notes related to unpaid rental fees. NRC support will include legal counselling sessions, documentation for the rental agreements, and field monitoring visits to the targeted HHs during the rental period.  ltbrgtProcurement and distribution of family Tents for 300 HHs . NRC will distribute tents to a targeted caseload prioritizing households without access to shelter, with priority being households living in damaged shelters, or in over crowded non – unrwa collective shelters.  ltbrgt ltbrgt2) The provision of in-kind support, mainly distribution of shelter items (tents and essential items) will target an additional 3,679 individuals. Before the 2023 October 7th NRC planned to provide cash for essential items and cash for rent, however current scenario is not feasible, and NRC has requested OCHA for a no-cost extension and revision of the project to align it closely with existing needs. ltbrgtUnder the proposed changes, NRC will provide in kind support including already completed cash for rent activities which were supported by the local Partner IDCO. \?NRC protection services will be provided for cases that are exposed to violence, coercion, and deliberate deprivation, to prevent violence and harm, and to enhance community resilience through responsive and remedial actions. The NRC protection team will work to meet the protection needs of vulnerable HHs who have recently been displaced during the war and will refer them to NRC protection team to support with essential Non Food items, targeting HHs with large numbers of dependents, elderly people without support, PWDs, and families facing severe deprivation.  ltbrgtNRC will continue to work with local partner for distribution including setting up mobile teams to assist with installation of tents and other necessary works to ensure field support for the vulnerable project participants. ltbrgtlt/divgtltpgtlt/pgt