Integrated GBV and CP Response that focus on Life-saving Support for Vulnerable Communities Affected by the multiple humanitarian crisis in Baidoa Rural, Bay Region. ltpgtIn-line with a holistic approach to addressing vulnerabilities, the project employs a strategy of protection integration and convergence, aiming to synergize efforts across various sectors and interventions. By integrating protection considerations into every aspect of programming, from operationalizing Child-Friendly and Women Girls Safe Spaces (CFS and WGSS) to providing Clinical Management of Rape (CMR) services, the project ensures that protection remains a central focus. Furthermore, convergence entails the seamless coordination of activities and services to maximize impact and efficiency. Through this approach, the project not only enhances child protection and gender-based violence (GBV) response but also fosters collaboration between different stakeholders, including local communities, government entities, and humanitarian organizations. By embracing protection integration and convergence, the project strives to create a comprehensive support system that addresses the multifaceted needs of vulnerable populations in rural Baidoa, ultimately promoting their safety, well-being, and resilience. The project aims to enhance child protection in rural Baidoa by operationalizing AMARD'S existing Child-Friendly Spaces (CFS) and integrated protection desks, providing comprehensive case management and alternative care for Unaccompanied and Separated Children (UASC) ltbrgtincluding referrals, rehabilitation and reintegration of CAFAAGs.. It offers mental health and psychosocial support, distributes essential protection materials including PSS kits, Dignity kits, MHM kits, strengthens referral mechanisms, and trains and deploys caseworkers and mobile teams. This ensures comprehensive, responsive, and accessible support, contributing to the safety and well-being of vulnerable children. The total targeted beneficiaries for child protection services, including referral mechanisms, are 2,000 boys, 1,900 girls, 1,950 women, and 1,000 men. These include providing case management services for children in need of protection, with specific targets for beneficiaries such as the distribution of Unconditional vouchers and the number of child-friendly spaces rehabilitated and expanded. Similarly, for GBV, the project establishes safe spaces for women and girls, delivers CMR services, and offers cash/voucher assistance, among other activities. The total targeted beneficiaries for GBV services and interventions are 2,550 women, 1,750 girls, 1,000 men, and 1,550 boys. GBV activities include providing unconditional cash/voucher assistance, specialized case management services, and clinical management of rape services, with specific targets for beneficiaries as well as Life-saving Protection Messaging including  human rights, Early and forced marriage, Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), Explosive Ordnance Risk Education (EORE) and Protection From Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA). These figures represent the comprehensive approach of the project to address child protection and GBV concerns in Baidoa rural, ensuring the safety, dignity, and well-being of vulnerable populations  specifically  in areas that has been approved by clusters for convergence including Baad-caade, Barhanoy, Bula jay, Bulla Nasib, Bonkay, Bulla Sagar, Goyaale, Reebay and Salbuuy.lt/pgt