Providing lifesaving preventive and curative nutrition services for vulnerable population groups in NW Syria in response to EQ ltpgtIn response to the demonstrated nutrition needs on the ground and the current context of earthquake (EQ) disaster, SDI proposes to operate 20 nutrition rapid response teams (RRTs) across North West Syria (NWS) to provide emergency nutrition intervention targeting the children under 5 (CU5) and pregnant and lactating women (PLWs) among others of the most vulnerable groups within the areas of high numbers of affected population by this EQ, where it will select the areas according to the SCHF proiorities(priorities of the areas included in the allocation)and cluster priorities to meet the gaps on the ground in the current situation.ltbrgtSDI, by this proposed project, aims to cover the high and increased need for nutrition services by activating 20 RRTs (11 RRTs are already existing, but their fund had ended at the end of Dec 2022, while new 9 RRTs will are established after coordination and consulting the nutrition cluster)) in order to continue providing essential life-saving curative and preventative nutrition services as an emergency response to the current situation of EQ to meet the already existing need and gaps and avoid more deterioration in the nutrition situation.ltbrgtThese 20 RRTs will be distributed within 12 subdistricts in Idleb and Aleppo governorates (1 in Harim, 3 in Marret Tamsrin, 5 in Dana,3 in Salqin ,1 in Armanaz ,1 in Qourqeena, 1 in Kafr Takharim, 1 in Mabtali, 1 in Afrin, 1 in Jandairis, 1 in Raju and 1 in Sharan), covering 54 communities (including those most crowded communities with temporary shelter centers of people who have been affected by the EQ) targeting 183495 BNFs during the project period including ltbrgt170829 BNFs (168203 PLWs and CU5 and other caregivers and 2626 Men) including 4600 PWDsltbrgtThe proposed RRTs are planned to function according to the TORs and SOPs adopted by the nutrition cluster, and they will be providing the following nutrition services:ltbrgt Screening children 6-59 months, and PLWs, referral and follow up who are malnourished.ltbrgt Provide emergency IYCF counseling for caregivers including PLWs.ltbrgt Disseminating messages on IYCF-E recommended feeding practices for caregivers including PLWs.ltbrgt Screen and refer CU5 and PLWs with danger signs and Medical problems.ltbrgt Support hygiene promotion and raising WASH awareness by providing Key messages to prevent the risk of COVID 19 and Cholera transmission and other infections.ltbrgt Identify visual signs of abuse/violence against childU5/PLWs during Nutrition screening and refer them to respective centers to receive the required services.ltbrgt Capacity building of frontline nutrition services providers on IYCF-E and CMAM programs.ltbrgtSDI will apply FMA by training the caregivers on MUAC and edema screening, referral, recognize signs of deterioration, and give them a mobile or WhatsApp number of the CHW to contact in case the child’s condition deteriorates.ltbrgtAs a part of COVID-19 and Cholera response, SDI is going to apply adjustments of the nutrition activities to mitigate the risk of infection while ensuring the continuity of life-saving nutrition services, where they are going to integrate key messages on hygiene, COVID-19 and Cholera symptoms, and (IPC)measures, implement a simplified protocol and SOPs for the treatment of acute malnutrition.ltbrgtSDI will share the required reports (4Ws, monthly and narrative reports) with the cluster and donors as requiredltbrgtSDI's MEAL team will closely monitor all activities and conduct PDM and satisfaction surveys to ensure timely delivery of services at the required quality and quantity while adhering to the humanitarian principles and standards.ltbrgtSDI will ensure the integration of protection as the team will be trained on PSEA  GBV, and they will detect and refer the GBV cases to respective centers. They will also disseminate messages (shared by nutrition cluster) on GBV, PFA and other related topics regarding EQ response.ltbrgtlt/pgt