Provision of localized multi-sectoral support to internally displaced and crisis affected people, particularly people with disabilities, in East Bago region ltpgtThe proposed project titled “Provision of localized multi-sectoral support to internally displaced and crisis affected people, particularly people with disabilities, in East Bago region” will be implemented in Kyaukkyi and Shwegyin Townships of East Bago region. The project uses multi-sectoral approach and will deliver Health, Shelter and NFI, Protection and Food security services including disability inclusion and Explosive Ordnance Risk Education (EORE) activities to the inte  rnally displaced people (IDPs) and crisis affected people in the targeted villages and camps. Both directly and indirectly, the project will benefit 9,495 individuals (3,567 men, 3,936 women, 967 boys, 1,025 girls)   (1,794 households) including internally displaced people and crisis affected people while focusing on persons with disabilities.ltbrgtltbrgtIn East Bago, especially in Kyaukkyi Township, escalating armed clashes between the Myanmar military and the Karen National Liberation Army (KNLA) as well as with the People's Defense Force (PDF) has resulted in increasing number of internally displaced people. As of 27th November 2023, there were 55,971 IDPs in Kyaukkyi Township and 26,097 IDPs in Shwegyin Township according to the OCHA Myanmar Humanitarian Update. With indiscriminating mortar shelling and airstrikes from the military, the security situation has significantly deteriorated and increased the number of displacements in East Bago. To design the project, HI has made consultations with local partners who are implementing projects in the areas. HI and the partners were able to identify the needs of the crisis affected people in the targeted areas. ltbrgtTo address the needs and gaps of the Internally Displaced People (IDP)   and conflict affected population, including women, children and persons with disabilities, HI and its partners will implement 12-month multi-sectoral project covering Kyaukkyi and Shwegyin Townships. Under HEALTH, to provide health care services to target population, project partner KEHOC  , will also use the mobile team approach covering 2 IDP camps (Wel Gyi and Noung Bo)   for basic services, referrals to specialized services,   health education sessions, reaching 1,366 IDPs and other conflict affected population. Under PROTECTION, project in close collaboration with project partner CIDKP, will reach 1000 affected population living in areas with high risk of mine accident through Explosive Ordnance and Risk Education (EORE) session, as well as general protection messaging and dignity kit dissemination will benefit 1,366 IDP . Under FOOD SECURITY, HI and its partner KEHOC, will provide cash assistance to 1,366 internally displaced people in Kyaukkyi Township. Under SHELTER  NFI, HI and the partners KEHOC and CIDKP will provide cash assistance to 9,495 IDPs and crisis-affected people.ltbrgtltbrgtThe project will be implemented effectively through local partners while building their capacities. In align with the MHF prioritization matrix, to address the needs and gaps of the IPDs and conflict affected population who are with frequent displacements, including women, children and persons with disabilities, HI and its partners will implement a 12-month multi-sectoral project.ltbrgtltbrgtValue for money will be promoted throughout project implementation and Age, Gender and Diversity with Disability Inclusion will be mainstreamed in project activities as well as the project will promote conflict sensitive and do no harm approach. Feedback and Complaint mechanism will be strengthened with the project stakeholders. ltbrgtlt/pgt