SWAN (Save the Children, World Vision, Action Against Hunger, Norwegian Refugee Council) Multisectoral integrated response in WASH, HN, and ES/NFI ltpgtThe SWAN Rapid Response Mechanism (RRM) is a proven frontline emergency response system in Ethiopia, operated by a consortium of four INGOs: Save the Children International (SCI), World Vision International (WVI), Action Against Hunger (AAH),  Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) since March 2019, with implementation supported by local partners including Fayyaa Integrated Development Organization (FIDO), OWS Development Fund (OWS-DF),  Development for Peace Organization (DPO). Together, these agencies have delivered rapid interventions in WASH, Health, ESNFI,  Protection sectors to address urgent needs  support affected communities. This initiative aims to deliver timely, coordinated,  cost-effective life-saving assistance to vulnerable populations affected by conflict, climate crises,  disease outbreaks across the country. Since its inception, SWAN RRM has effectively saved lives, reduced suffering,  increased human dignity for those impacted by crises. Through collaboration with national  local governments,  partners, the consortium has bolstered early response capacities, streamlined pre-positioning systems,  enhanced a more resilient system within the humanitarian system,  its performance continuity. Key factors contributing to SWAN's success include timely procurement  prepositioning, rapid response within 48-72 hours, extensive coverage in hard-to-reach areas,  close collaboration with clusters, government, EHF/ICCG,  key stakeholders. Over the project period from March 2019 to March 2024, SWAN procured  prepositioned essential humanitarian supplies with total cost of $13.5M (44.1% of the total fund of projects-$33.5M from EHF), including 160,827 kits, 55,776 ES NFI kits,  6,307 emergency health kits. SWAN demonstrated high institutional capacity in humanitarian supply chain management  timely response mechanisms.ltbrgtSWAN partners provided immediate life-saving assistance to over 9.5 million crisis-affected individuals across 11 regions  Addis Ababa. Responding to 313 crises, including conflicts, disease outbreaks, flooding, drought,  other emergencies, SWAN has demonstrated its rapidity  cots-effectiveness interms of response timeline, with 80% of responses delivered within 24-72 hours of the alert. The proposed project aims to build on SWAN's achievements, delivering immediate multi-sectoral integrated assistance to the most vulnerable populations in Ethiopia by the end of 2024. Through a consortium approach, localization agenda,  cluster coordination, SWAN will prioritize delivery of immediate assistances to most pressing emergency needs rapidly  effectively in hard-to reach  hotspot locations. The project sectoral interventions includes WASH, Health, Nutrition, ESNFI,  Protection based on adequate consultation  guidance from clusters, reviewing HRP 2024,  considering current needs. SWAN consortium members and local partners will leverage their expertise  operational presence to deliver timely  cost-effective assistance, supported by a standby Rapid Response Team for data collection  operational support. To enhance procurement  distribution capacity, SWAN remains open to collaboration with other RRMs  strategic partners. SC, health  Nutrition sector lead agency has streamlined international procurement processes  aims to reduce lead times for international medical supplies procurement from nine months to five months through using both air  seas transport logistics  positive government collaboration. Overall, the SWAN consortium is committed to maximizing efficiency, effectiveness,  accountability in humanitarian response, ensuring that the most vulnerable populations receive timely  quality assistance during times of crises.ltbrgtlt/pgt