Provision of Multipurpose Cash Assistance (MPCA) to flood, drought, and conflict-affected populations of Baidoa rural, Bay region. ltpgtThe aim of this project is to provide emergency Multipurpose Cash Assistance (MPCA) to vulnerable and food-insecure households in Baidoa Rural, particularly in the approved convergence locations. The targeted locations for the MPCA include Barhanoy,  Bonkay, Bula Sagar, Salbuuy, Bula jay, and Reebay villages. The primary objective of the project is to improve food availability, support livelihoods, and foster resilience among households affected by crises such as floods, conflicts, and droughts. The target will included 133 HH in Barhanoy, 132 HH in Bonkay, 132 HH in Bula Sagar, 132 HH in Salbuuy, 132 HH in Bula jay, and 132 HH in ReebayltbrgtAccording to the latest analysis, approximately 4.3 million people are projected to face acute food insecurity in the region. Additionally, 1.5 million children aged between 16 to 59 months are facing malnutrition, including 330,630 children who are likely to be acutely malnourished. The humanitarian crisis has also resulted in the internal displacement of 3.7 million people across Somalia.ltbrgtThe project aims to support and provide Unconditional Multipurpose Cash transfers to 925 households, benefiting approximately 5,550 individuals in Baidoa rural villages. These households have been displaced by recent waves of flooding, drought, and intermittent conflicts between the Somali National Army (SNA) and non-state armed actors. The provision of MPCA will enable them to meet their basic needs, including food and shelter, providing life-saving assistance.ltbrgtThe project will prioritize the most vulnerable households, including women, girls, the elderly, minority groups, and households headed by persons with disabilities. It will be implemented in a coordinated and collaborative manner with other recipients of the Somalia Humanitarian Fund (SHF) and stakeholders such as the government, clusters, donors, and local communities.ltbrgtGender and protection issues will be mainstreamed into the project's design and implementation to ensure that the different needs, preferences, risks, and capacities of various groups based on their gender, age, disability, or other factors are considered throughout the project duration.ltbrgtTo avoid duplication of resources, SWCCA will closely coordinate with local community elders, authorities, religious leaders, camp leaders, and other partners implementing programs in the same target locations. This coordination will take place during beneficiary selection, registration, and verification processes.ltbrgtThe project aims to empower families by providing cash assistance that allows them to provide for themselves and their families, both during and after the crisis. The project will also monitor and evaluate its performance and impact using relevant indicators and tools. SWCCA will employ on-project and off-project monitoring teams to ensure that the project activities adhere to humanitarian principles and SWCCA policies. These teams will conduct household surveys, track distribution records, and assess beneficiary satisfaction levels, among other tasks.ltbrgtTo establish a baseline, SWCCA will use the ODK platform to collect household data, which will serve as a reference for Participatory Data Monitoring (PDM) to understand the impact of the MPCA intervention.ltbrgtlt/pgt