Provision of Multipurpose Cash Assistance (MPCA)  for crisis affected vulnerable households to meet their essential needs in Wajid district, Bakool Region. ltpgtSomalia is currently facing a complex crisis characterized by conflicts, droughts, and climate shocks. According to HNRP reports that 6.9 million people in Somalia require humanitarian assistance in 2024. The recent El Niño phenomenon during the last Deyr season has had a significant impact on the country, affecting over 2.5 million people. This has resulted in the displacement of 1.2 million individuals, loss of lives, damage to livelihoods, and a decline in agricultural productivity, further worsening the already critical situation in Somalia. It is anticipated many people will be affected by these floods. The combination of above-normal rains, inter-clan violence, and insecurity is likely to generate a more severe humanitarian impact compared to previous risk projections made in early 2024. ltbrgtThe anticipated floods and conflict induced displacements will exacerbate the dire humanitarian situation. Among these communities, the Wajid district in the Bakool region of Somalia is expected to be one of the hardest-hit areas during the crisis. The local communities in Wajid are vulnerable to climatic shocks, displacement caused by conflict, and limited access to humanitarian interventions. Wajid is also situated in remote and hard-to-reach areas predominantly inhabited by underserved communities that have been under blockage by Al-Shabaab for a decade.ltbrgtIn accordance with the first SHF standard allocation strategy for 2024 and the HNRP 2024, DFS proposes the provision of multipurpose cash assistance in Wajid district The objective is to save lives, meet essential needs, and enhance the protective environment of the affected population. DFS will target 10 sites, including 4 internally displaced persons (IDP) sites and 6 host communities in Wajid, prioritizing locations based on the allocation strategy and that were approved for convergence. A total of 925 households, consisting of approximately 5,550 individuals (including over 10 percent persons with disabilities), will be targeted for assistance. This includes around 2,860 IDPs and 2,640 members of the host communities. The assistance will be provided through three rounds of MPCA. The three rounds of MPCA implemented by DFS will enable vulnerable households in Wajid district to meet their basic needs by increasing their purchasing power, enhancing their resilience, and mitigating the severe consequences of displacement and shocks on local communities. Each household will receive $140 USD per round, following the recommendations of the Cash Working Group (CWG) for 2023. The selection of households will be guided by vulnerability criteria and facilitated by Village Relief Committees (VRCs) and Camp Management Committees (CMCs), thereby involving the local community in the response and promoting ownership. To gather beneficiary feedback and inform future programming, post-distribution monitoring will be conducted after the disbursement of the three rounds of MPCA.ltbrgtIn-line with the SHF convergence approach, DFS will coordinate with all SHF recipients in Wajid to conduct joint project sensitization, beneficiary registration, and verification especially in Alamin, Gomoro, Shaweelow, Tawado, Barwaqo, Meyqoonsatay, Maslax and Tuusgoy, Gure and Damey locations in both IDPs and Villages. This collaborative approach ensures a comprehensive and coordinated response by facilitating meetings and sharing data. Additionally, DFS will employ a comprehensive strategy to prevent aid diversion and ensure effective distribution of resources. This strategy includes strict documentation, real-time tracking of disbursements, robust internal controls, and regular capacity-building exercises for staff. Throughout the project cycle, DFS will also consider the specific needs of vulnerable groups and incorporate protection, gender, and disability mainstreaming considerations.ltbrgtlt/pgt