Envelope 1:  Empowering Vulnerable Communities for a Dignified Winter Season and Promoting Livelihoods Resilience through MPCA and CFW" ltpgtltbrgtSARD proposes a combination of ER at 60% and MPCA at 40% to create a robust response. The project places a strong emphasis on addressing winter challenges, preparedness, and rapid response. MPCA serves as immediate relief to meet essential needs and reduce negative coping strategies effectively. This project adopts a multifaceted, community-based approach to bridge the winter resource gap and promote resilience. It represents a continued commitment to SARD's ongoing investments in the Sarmada community within the Dana subdistrict, complementing its shelter project with a CVA component funded by WHH/ECHO.lt/pgtltpgtltbrgtLeveraging its existing MoU and presence in the Dana subdistrict, SARD is well-positioned for rapid implementation. The project's core objective is to mitigate winter-related hazards, diminish flood impacts, and invest in future winter preparedness. Also, directly delivering MPCA to the most vulnerable populations, the project respects their autonomy and empowers them to address their most pressing needs, whether related to food, shelter, healthcare, or education.lt/pgtltpgt  ltbrgtSARD establishes a community committee to oversee and ensure active community participation and empowerment throughout all project phases, with a specific focus on leading community projects and organizing social cohesion events.ltbrgtDana remains a high-priority sub-district due to its persistently high needs, population density, and severe vulnerabilities. The choice of Samrada community as the project location is strategic, given its 150,000 population, primarily composed of IDPs. ltbrgtThrough a strategic blend of ER and MPCA interventions, the project aims to enhance resilience by improving access to livelihood support, infrastructure, and strengthen local economies. MPCA targeting prioritizes individuals with protection concerns, disabilities, and economic vulnerability, with referrals predominantly from Protection and Disability actors, including SARD's Child Protection case management programming.lt/pgtltpgtltbrgtThis project's formulation is based on the HNO/HNAP, SARD Needs Assessment, and consultations with ER and Education clusters, the CWG, community stakeholders, and local authorities. The project will directly benefit 8,248 HHs, equivalent to 41,240  individuals. Among these, 300 households (1,500 individuals) will directly benefit from MPCA. Additionally, it will indirectly impact 10,000 HHs (50,000 individuals). ltbgtThe project aligns with ER and CWG and SCHF recommendations, delivering activities as follows:lt/bgtlt/pgtltpgtltbrgtltbgtOutcome 1lt/bgt: The project focuses on repairing and enhancing the winter resilience of 3 schools, benefiting students, teachers, and the broader community. This includes improving conditions, weatherproofing, repairs, creating shaded areas, and enhancing safety on school premises. ltbrgtStrategic roads leading to two schools and one vital market road will undergo comprehensive repair and winter rehabilitation, including drainage points, light pole installation, and road repair using interlocking blocks. ltbrgt7 strategically positioned weather-friendly bus stops will provide shelter from adverse weather conditions, improving community mobility and accessibility. ltbrgtCreating 40 job opportunities linked with rehabilitation work.ltbrgtltbrgtlt/pgtltpgtltbgtOutcome 2:lt/bgt The project prioritizes 300 HHs (1,500 individuals) among the most vulnerable, particularly those facing food insecurity, protection issues, or disabilities. These households will receive cash assistance through e-cards for eight rounds, each amounting to $100. This substantial support enables households to meet their monthly needs, ensuring a sustained impact given the frequency of assistance over 8 months.lt/pgtltpgtltbrgtltbgtOutcome 3:lt/bgt CFW opportunities will be integrated with community-driven early recovery initiatives, aiming to boost community engagement, participation, and social cohesion. The local community committee will play a key role in leading  community project and organising social cohesion events, with SARD offering support and facilitation. ltbrgtlt/pgt