Provision of Life-Saving and Sustainable WASH Services for Climate Shock-Affected Communities in Wajid district, Bakool region ltpgtSomalia has yet to fully recover from the devastating drought that ravaged the country between 2020 to mid-2023 followed by El Nino-induced extensive floods during the Deyr rainy season in the latter part of the year. In 2023 alone, 2.3 million people were displaced by both these climatic shocks – 1.7 million by flooding and 531,000 by drought. An additional 653,000 people were newly or re-displaced by conflict and insecurity, leading to a record 2.9 million people newly and re-displaced in 2023.ltbrgtTo respond to the crisis, and prevent further displacement, MUDRO proposes a life-saving WASH project targeting the most vulnerable IDPs and host communities including men, women, boys, and girls in a dignified manner in compliance with cluster response minimum standards. In line with the SHF, Standard Allocation 1 2024, the project will deliver WASH assistance to 8,460 people (1692 men, 2284 women, 1946 boys, and 2538 girls), including 1269 people with disability who will directly benefit from this intervention in Wajid district, Bakool region, Somalia. The targeted 4 IDP Camps are Gomoro, Meyqoonsati, Tawada, Barwaqo and one rural village(dameey village).ltbrgtThe project will focus on immediate and sustainable interventions, that include: ltbrgtimproved access to safe water for 1,106 households (760 HH for water trucking, and 346 HH for water facilities rehabilitation) residing in Floods, drought, and conflict-affected IDPs and rural communities. This will be achieved by engaging community-owned boreholes to provide water to the affected areas. Given the destruction of key water infrastructure, widespread displacement, and an increase in suspected cases of Acute Watery Diarrhea (AWD)/cholera, urgent action is required.ltbrgtThe proposed interventions include the installation of emergency tap stands, distribution networks, provision of spare parts (pipes and generators), and the establishment and capacity development of gender-balanced water management committees. These measures aim to ensure the continuity of WASH services and proper water treatment and monitoring, such as chlorination of communal water sources and household water treatment.ltbrgtFurthermore, the project aims to install 114 new sanitation facilities in 4 IDP sites and 1 rural villages that are culturally appropriate, safe for users of all ages and genders, and accessible to persons with disabilities. Handwashing facilities will be equipped in these facilities, with at least 15% (17) being accessible to individuals with disabilities. Additionally, the project will provide IDP and rural community members with latrine-cleaning materials to facilitate the maintenance of the latrines.ltbrgtTo address the need for improved hygiene practices, the project will train 10 hygiene promoters and 2 community mobilizers and they will be tasked to conduct hygiene promotion campaigns in IDPs and rural communities with a focus on disease prevention, including AWD/Cholera. It will also provide sanitation tools for solid waste management activities and distribute hygiene kits to 800 households, including female-specific hygiene items such as sanitary materials.ltbrgtlt/pgt