Provision of immediate assistance to vulnerable people in areas of high needs in Afghanistan ltpgtThis project will be implemented in Nurgal district of Kunar and Qarghaie and Alingar districts of Laghman to support the access and integration of returnee children into public schools, with interventions designed according to the CHS, focusing on the high needs of returnees. Gender equality, child protection, accountability, and transparency are core principles considered in the project design, applied throughout all stages of implementation. The project prioritizes meaningful engagement with returnees, local stakeholders, and host communities to address their educational needs.ltbrgtKey Objectives:ltbrgt Enroll 3,230 returnee children (1615 girls and 1615 boys) in public schools and CBEsltbrgt Conduct 120 awareness sessions on importance of education, ltbrgt Conduct 60 awareness sessions GBV, CFRM, and child protection for 6,000 participants (3,000 Male, 3,000 Femaleltbrgt Facilitate student registration in public schools in coordination with communities and DEDsltbrgt Distribute stationery kits containing learning materials to 3,230 returnee studentsltbrgt Establish 14 catch up classes in target schools( 14 teacher will continue teaching for 2 hour each day for 3 months)ltbrgt set up of 14 tent in 7 target schools as TLSltbrgt Undertake light rehabilitation of 7 schools based on assessed needs, in coordination with PEDs and DEDsltbrgtThe project will leverage existing local structures and resources in the target districts. Close coordination with PEDs and DEDs will ensure the selection of schools with a high rate of returnee children.ltbrgtAwareness sessions on education, GBV, CFRM, PSEA, CSG, and child protection will be conducted, targeting 180 sessions (50 participants each) for a total of 9,000 participants. Separate sessions for women, including persons with disabilities, Trained female staff will deliver sessions for women. Distribution of informational brochures, supplemented with community meetings and FGDs, will ensure ample understanding.ltbrgtStudent registration in public schools will be facilitated in collaboration with communities and DEDs to overcome barriers faced by returnees. Stationery kits containing essential learning materials will be distributed to ensure that returnee children have the necessary tools for education. Recognizing the need, the project will establish 14 tents will be set up as TLS. Universal design and accessibility considerations will be followed, and an accessibility audit will be conducted to identify and address barriers for children with disabilities during rehabilitationltbrgtThe project emphasizes community engagement and the meaningful participation of returnees, local stakeholders, and both returnee and host communities to ensure tailored interventions that promote social cohesion. Throughout implementation, gender equality, CP, accountability, transparency, disability inclusion, and the PSEA principles will be prioritized. This includes ensuring equal access and participation for girls and boys, implementing robust child safeguarding measures with confidential and transparent CFRM through trained staff, conducting SEA risk assessments, capacity building for frontline staff, assigning PSEA focal points, and establishing secure referral pathways. MHPSS considerations will also be integrated to address the mental health needs of returnee childrenltbrgtSuccess will be measured through key performance indicators such as the number of returnee children enrolled in public schools,the number of awareness sessions conducted and participants reached, the number of stationery kits distributed, the number tent set up, number of schools rehabilitated, and the percentage of crisis-affected people consultedltbrgtBy addressing the educational needs of returnee children and facilitating their integration into the public school system, this project aims to contribute to the well-being and social inclusion of returnee communities, support local education authorities, and promote sustainable solutions for long-term educational access and quality.ltbrgtltbrgtlt/pgt