Integrated Lifelines and Protection for Conflict-Affected Communities in Northwest Syria ltpgtHumanitarian landscape in northwest Syria has witnessed a sharp decline, with October 2023 marred by intense airstrikes and bombardments, leading to widespread civilian distress. In this complex backdrop of crises, harsh winters, economic turmoil, and consequences of April earthquake, this project is set to launch pivotal life-saving interventions:ltbrgtlt/pgtltpgt1. Protection Intervention: This project is a beacon of hope for improved access to superior protection services for those affected by the ongoing conflict, focusing on widows’ camps, EQs reception centers, and frontline areas in NWS. Leveraging its ongoing GBV initiatives funded by SCHF, IYD will sustain GBV services across six WGSSs in five sub-districts within Idleb and Aleppolt/pgtltpgtExpanding its protective embrace, IYD will enhance access to protection, legal aid, and child protection services by maintaining operations in two Reception Centers in Idleb and inaugurating two additional Community Centers in Idleb and Aleppo. Additionally, community-based activities will receive a boost through 11 mobile teams across eight sub-districts, including frontline areas in Idleb and Aleppo. IYD’s spectrum of services includes:lt/pgtltulgtltligtComprehensive case management for GBV survivors.lt/ligtltligtChild protection (CP) case management.lt/ligtltligtAn array of legal services encompassing counseling, informative sessions, and HLP safeguarding initiatives.lt/ligtltligtCommunity-driven prevention sessions on protective measures and risks related to child protection and GBV, supplemented by life skills training and Young Mother Club sessions.lt/ligtltligtEducational briefings on Mine Action.lt/ligtltligtStructured psychosocial support (PSS) for children alongside parenting skills workshops for adults.lt/ligtltligtGrassroots initiatives featuring committees for women and children, fostering community-based protective mechanisms.lt/ligtltligtCash and Voucher Assistance (CVA) for GBV survivors, CP cases, and legal aid beneficiaries.lt/ligtltligtDiligent protection monitoring, CP Situation Assessment, and safety audits.lt/ligtlt/ulgtltpgt2. Multi-Purpose Cash Assistance MPCA:  Under this project, IYD is committed to providing financial assistance to 400 HHs within the communities of Ein Shib and Martein in Idleb in line with IYD's CVA SoPs. Each household is planned to receive $100 monthly for five months, a sum calculated per the CWG recommendations. This financial empowerment is designed to cater to families' basic needs, enhancing their access to fundamental services. A significant portion of this assistance is allocated specifically to survivors of gender-based violence and women in unstable conditions, ensuring they have access to essential care and financial supportlt/pgtltpgt3. Cash for Winter: Concurrently, a resilience-boosting program will see 1,000 families in seven Idleb camps benefit from a one-time $150 aid package aimed at acquiring necessary winter provisions, as per ESNFI Guidance. This program is dedicated to mitigating the severe effects of winter, focusing especially on vulnerable groupslt/pgtltpgtIn all its projects, IYD adopts a comprehensive strategy,  initiating in-depth needs assessments to pinpoint urgent needs and assess feasible market solutions. This approach encompasses contracts with financial service providers to facilitate secure money transfers. Also, beneficiary engagement is thorough, involving meticulous verification steps, efficient voucher distribution, and a transparent redemption process.  Steadfast in its adherence to "Do No Harm" principles, IYD prioritizes the recipients' safety and dignity. Protocols are in place to manage crowds during aid handouts, giving precedence to individuals with disabilities and pregnant or nursing women and extending aid access to those hindered by mobility constraints. In this way, IYD aims for a compassionate, respectful, and efficient aid process amidst Syria's intensifying humanitarian emergency.lt/pgtltpgtIYD comprehensive efforts are not just responding to immediate needs but investing in the safety, dignity, and long-term well-being of communities ensnared in the humanitarian crisis in Syrialt/pgt

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