Integrated responses to conflict-affected communities in Wara Jarso woreda of the Oromia regions ltpgtThe objective of the project is to provide integrated responses to conflict-affected communities in Wara Jarso Woreda of the Oromia region. PAD and ASDEPO are submitting a project proposal in response to the dire humanitarian situation in the Woreda. The humanitarian situation in the Woreda is significantly influenced by factors such as conflict/insecurity, and other natural hazards. The proposed project is designed to respond to conflict affected communities in the woreda. A recent assessment report by PAD and ASDEPO revealed that a total of 11,000 IDPs are settled in the Woreda. Of the total IDPs, 5015 are children and elderly who are exposed to extreme food shortages. These IDPs have lost their assets and have no means of building their livelihoods. The assessment further indicated SAM and MAM among children and PLW are found to be higher. Shortage of shelter and NFIs (essential items such as clothing, beds, and hygiene products) are major problems for these IDPs. 25,000 people lack access to drinking water and basic sanitation facilities in the Woreda. Hence, food, shelter, NFIs, Nutrition, and WASH are the major needs identified by assessments and other reports. PAD and ASDEPO will target NFI and Emergency Shelter, nutrition, and WASH sectors to address the identified humanitarian needs of the IDP communities in the target woreda.ltbrgtThe project is designed in consultation with national and regional clusters as well as the OCHA sub-regional office. To improve the humanitarian situation, the intersectoral NFI and Emergency Shelter-Nutrition-WASH package of interventions is designed and will be implemented in Wara Jarso Woreda. Accordingly, the proposal is aligned with key priorities in the first reserve allocation paper (2024), cluster guidelines, and strategic objectives of the HRP 2024. PAD and ASDEPO will use their extensive experiences and expertise in the provision of NFI and Emergency, Nutrition, and WASH for the successful implementation of the project in the woreda. They have established an operational presence in the woreda and have been implementing various programs. As a response, several activities focusing on improving the humanitarian situation, Nutrition and WASH in the target community are proposed in this project. The project aims to improve access to emergency Shelter and NFI to conflict-affected people, nutrition, safe water, and hygiene for conflict-affected communities in Wara Jaraso Woreda.ltbrgtTo address the pressing humanitarian needs of the community, the project will assist 7,312 Pregnant and Lactating Women (PLW) and 5,500 children under the age of five. NFI and emergency shelter services will be provided to 4,126 individuals and maintenance and strengthening of WASH services aimed at enhancing the resilience capacity of the community will be implemented and will reach 10,591 individuals both from IDPs and host communities. Gender equality, protection, disability inclusion, and accountability to affected individuals are central themes integrated across the various stages of the project. Regular joint monitoring with relevant stakeholders and regular monitoring will be done by PAD and ASDEPO. All relevant stakeholders will be involved in the project monitoring and evaluation. PAD and ASDEPO will be actively involved in cluster meetings to enhance coordination and reporting of project activities. Based on their prior experience, PAD, and its implementing partner will kick off the project ahead as they have established partnerships, operational presence, and contextual familiarity in the target area. The project aims to directly impact 38,478 (Females=21,558) individuals in need, with a particular focus on reaching women and girls among the total beneficiaries. Of the total targeted people, PAD will reach 3369 (Females=1880) persons with disabilities. The duration of the project is 10 months and has a total budget of USD 800,000.ltbrgtlt/pgt