Pillar 1: Solarization for two water pumping stations and provision of critical hygiene support for affected communities in Nabatiyeh District (Habboush and Harouf) The proposed action will be implemented by AVSI under Pillar 1 aiming to ensure that vulnerable people in Nabatiyeh district have access to minimal standards of water and critical hygiene items.  
 
The project foresees an intervention to meet urgent and unmet WASH needs in six vulnerable cadasters in Nabatiyeh district where 16,400 people live (13,285 host community members, 2,952 Syrians, and 164 PRL and PRS), 23 schools operate (8,244 students and 1,302 teachers and staff), map of project gateways is available in Annex_07.  

In total, 9,600 direct and 7,800 indirect beneficiaries will be targeted by the intervention. The proposal is based on a rapid needs assessment in addition to technical and morphological specifications provided directly by SLWE to AVSI. 
 

Output 1.1: The most vulnerable in hosting and displaced communities have access to sufficient quantity of quality, reliable and equitable water 

 
The proposed intervention, on the Habboush (Chreifeh) and Harouf (Sekran) pumping stations, consists of the installation of a 138.6 KWp and 130.9 KWp PV solar systems respectively, in line with the standards set by the SLWE (see Annex_01 and Annex_06). The Municipalities of Habboush and Harouf secured public lands to SLWE for solar system installation (real estate statements in Annex _04 and consent letters in Annex_02). AVSI discussed and agreed on the proposed intervention with representatives of the South Lebanon Water Establishment (SLWE) responsible of Nabatiyeh and South Governorates, and with Habboush and Harouf Municipalities.  

 
Output 1.2.: Vulnerable girls in hosting and displaced communities have access to critical hygiene items and awareness 
 
The provision of reusable sanitary pads is an economically sustainable alternative that decrease the use of non-sanitary alternatives potentially dangerous for females’ health. AVSI will distribute menstrual hygiene Kits to adolescent girls and women in reproductive age in the targeted cadasters. In consultation with the GBV sector and in line with the guidelines of UNFPA, the kit is designed to ensure the use of key hygienic products. A total of 1000 females (4% PWD) will benefit from two rounds of distribution.  
In synergy with ACTED, RoofampRoots initiative and others, AVSI will provide reusable pads produced locally by vulnerable women. This will contribute to create a sustainable and inclusive distribution network for menstrual hygiene products and empower women involved. The kit distributions will be also combined with interactive awareness activities on the prevention of SGBV, PSEA, Hygiene, menstrual health and the best use of water.  These activities will take place in women safe spaces in collaboration with Primary Health Care centers, schools, NFE and social community centers, through the support of medical experts to disseminate truthful information that safeguards health. Moreover, and under this component, AVSI will make links with AVSI Education projects in the area and will coordinate with Child Protection actors to improve school readiness and support case management interventions.