Winterization and shelter repair support in Kunduz and Nangarhar In accordance with the AHF Reserve Allocation Strategy of 2019, the HRP 2018-2021 Strategic Objective 1, ESNFI Outcome 1.6 ESNFI assistance is provided to affected communities and people in a timely manner, and Strategic Objective 3, Cordaid proposes timely winterization assistance and cash for shelter repair/ upgrade for 2,300 families  (16,100 people - M=3,220 F=3,220 B=4,830 G=4,830) without double counting in Kunduz (Kunduz city, Imam Sahib, Khan Abad, Ali Abad) and Nangarhar (Surkhrod, Behsud, Goshta, Kama, Chaperhar,Jalalabad city). The project will target at least 322 disabled people (2%).

In both provinces fighting between State and Non-State Armed Groups (NSAG) has increased drastically since the start of the year, resulting into large IDP movements and destruction of people’s homes. In Kunduz many families have been displaced from their places of origin to Kunduz province in August 2019. In Nangarhar many IDPs are seeking the relative safety of the selected districts for this intervention. The arrival of high numbers of IDPs and returnees since 2016 is an enormous strain on the already limited resources. IDPs are living in substandard accommodation, are unable to return to their places of origin and have limited livelihood opportunities. The situation will be exacerbated by the winter when temperatures will drop below zero degrees especially during nights, as people are unable to protect themselves against the cold, unable to afford winterization nor can they prepare/ repair their homes.
The proposed response of cash for winterization and clothing and cash for shelter repair for moderately damaged houses to conflict affected people is designed based on gaps and needs identified by the ESNFI cluster, confirmed by recent Cordaid assessments. Cordaid is committed to the ‘Grand Bargain’: in addition to participation, the use of cash transfers and transparency (reporting in ReportHub and IATI), Cordaid implements jointly with Implementing Partners (IPs) Organisation for Human Wellfare (OHW) and Rural Rehabilitation Association for Afghanistan (RRAA) as part of its localization efforts. Cordaid aims at strengthening their capacity through training, coaching and funding, whilst coordinating and monitoring the response and ensuring humanitarian, cluster and quality standards are met.

Cordaid and IPs will closely coordinate with regional ESNFI cluster and UNOCHA for the identification of target communities and target groups. Established Beneficiary Selection Committees (BSC)  will conduct a door to door assessment using the winterization assessment tool and select beneficiaries based on the cluster beneficiary selection criteria, using score cards. Beneficiary lists will be shared with other actors (NCRO, IMC, IRC) for cross checking and avoiding duplication. Cash will be distributed to beneficiaries through mobile hawala in Kunduz and bank cheques/ cash in envelope in Nangarhar. Pre-distribution monitoring will be conducted as an extra verification to ensure eligibility of the beneficiaries. Selected beneficiaries will receive a token, and will be informed about the assistance (amount), their rights and how to access the complaint amp feedback systems, in coordination with Awaaz. Based upon ESNFI cluster selection criteria, 74% of selected beneficiaries will receive cash for heating ($200 in 2 instalments), while 26% will receive cash for clothing ($65) or cash for shelter repair/upgrade ($300 in 2 instalments) as well. For the latter, a score card system will be used. Data from market assessment confirms availability of items. After the distribution, joint Cordaid and IPs post distribution monitoring (PDM) will be conducted. Cordaid Kabul will do additional verification by phone, in line with Cordaid's cash distribution procedures. Market assessments at district level will be conducted.
Project costs are shared with privately and Dutch MFA funded projects, herewith increasing efficiency, reaching more beneficiaries.