CAR Joint Response 2019 SUMMARY
The Central African Republic (CAR) is emerging from the most violent conflict in its history, following the turmoil and chaos that superseded the government overthrow in March 2013. It is currently experiencing the worst displacement crisis since 2013. The number of people in need has risen from 2.5 million to 2.9 million including 1.6 million in need of acute and immediate assistance, an increase of 16% between 2017 and 2018.
This project aims at 1. protecting most vulnerable children and adolescents through community based child protection and comprehensive case management 2. enhancing most vulnerable households' access to cash through a community cash for asset program and unconditional cash transfers.
The project is implemented by Plan with a local partner CPDE and targets 25052 individuals, esp. most vulnerable  children and adolescents, child GBV survivors, food insecure and vulnerable families. It is implemented in 2019 (12 months) in a consortium, led by Cordaid. With the increase of violence and the already huge protection concerns prevailing in the Central African Republic due to lack of governance and justice, provision of Protection is agreed to be of the utmost concern in this fragile context. The Protection Cluster estimates that 2,360,000 people need humanitarian protection interventions.(OCHA, 2018). Women and children, especially those in displacement sites or in the bush for an extended period of time, live in precarious conditions and are most at risk of protection. (OCHA, 2018)
Following the violence that causes massive forced displacement, children are left alone in displacement sites or on the streets. Girls are particularly vulnerable to sexual violence. Boys often join groups of street children or armed groups. Not being protected by adults, these children are more easily accused of witchcraft. The protection needs of these children are multiple, and age- and sex-appropriate responses are needed.

According to data from the HNO, from 2014 to the first half of 2018, nearly 12,500 children, including some 3,000 girls, were released from the ranks of armed groups. But only 37% have benefited from reintegration programs and a large number of children are still in the ranks of armed groups. From January to June 2018, the MRM1612 database reported 179 incidents involving 159 children, including 77 girls. For the same period, 453 alleged children associated with armed groups were identified With the increase of violence and the already huge protection concerns prevailing in the Central African Republic due to lack of governance and justice, provision of Protection is a priority concern. The Protection Cluster estimates that 2,360,000 people need humanitarian protection interventions.(OCHA, 2018). Women and children, especially those in displacement sites or in the bush for an extended period of time, live in precarious conditions and are most at risk of protection. (OCHA, 2018) Following the violence that causes massive forced displacement, children are left alone in displacement sites or on the streets. Girls are particularly vulnerable to sexual violence. Boys often join armed groups. Not being protected by adults, these children are more easily accused of witchcraft. From 2014 to the first half of 2018, nearly 12,500 children, including some 3,000 girls, were released from the ranks of armed groups. But only 37% have benefited from reintegration programs and a large number of children are still in the ranks of armed groups. From January to June 2018, the MRM1612 database reported 179 incidents involving 159 children, including 77 girls. For the same period, 453 alleged children associated with armed groups were identified. 
The prefecture of Ouham remains one of the regions most affected by the conflict in CAR and is considered as a chronic needs area. Ouham population constitutes of 289.000 people in need out of a total population of 438.000 people. Ouham remains very fragile with 6 humanitarian hotspots, including Bouca and Bossangoa. The population is very vulnerable to new shocks as the means to be self-reliant in terms of food, shelte or livelihood are lacking. Affected people frequently lose their assets (shelter, non-food items, food, etc.) and their livelihoods. This situation is aggravated by the precarious socio-economic infrastructure in the country. CPIE Protection and Response Intervention  :
1. Strengthen the PROTECTIVE environment for girls and boys through 
1. a.	Strengthening knowledge/skills of boys and girls to protect themselves and their peers
1. b.	Strengthening knowledge/skills of parents and caregivers to provide the necessary care and protection to children
1. c.	Strengthening community based child protection mechanisms (RECOPE, service providers, CFS animators, FAT families, Children Committees on Child Rights, Minsitry of Social Welfare)
2.   RESPONSE
a.	Provide UASC, CAFAAG , children GBV survivors and other at risk children with access to multi-sector support through direct support and coordinated referrals
b.	Provide UASC with family tracing services and appropriate alternative care and support reunification 

Approach : 
Community based child protection approach 
Mobile Approach on the Axe Bouca-Lady with weekly activities

MPC
CFW : a % of vulnerable HH in the incapacity to partcipate in the CFW will be provided with unconditional cash transfers, while other vulnerable HH will be invited to work at the rehablitation of schools in their community . This will also support social cohesion and dignity and child protection/ education. Workers from the CFW will be trained on Child protection and nutriation, to support good use of the incomes generated for the welfare of their children. 25052 targeted beneficiaries 
CPiE :  UASC, CAFAAG, child GBV survivors and other vulnerable children and adolescents +  Parents and caregivers, community leaders, influential members and other community members, MoE, MoSW, local authorities and service providers = approx. 20000 persons 
FSL : HH members of vulnerable and at risk OOSC (adolescents > 14 years) = 600 individuals 
Multipurpose cash : vulnerable households whose head of household is physically unable to work, AND vulnerable household engaged in Cash for Work activities  = 1400 persons