Provision of urgent response for GBV survivors in selected Woredas of Amhara Regional State ltpgtThe prevalence of gender-based violence (GBV) in conflict-affected areas of the Amhara Regional State is a serious concern. Women and girls often face heightened risks of sexual violence, exploitation, and abuse during periods of conflict and instability. Access to essential services and support for survivors is often limited in these areas, exacerbating the challenges faced by those affected. Addressing GBV in conflict zones requires concerted efforts from government agencies, humanitarian organizations, and local CSOs to provide protection, support survivors, and promote long-term prevention strategies.ltbrgtAccordingly, UEWCA is proposing a project on provision of Urgent Response for GBV Survivors for conflict affected communities in Injibara, Bure, Degadamot, Woreta and Adet areas of Amhara Region by leveraging its experience the ongoing humanitarian response activities which target GBV victims and its ample experience. The project entitled “Provision of Urgent Response for GBV Survivors in Selected Woredas of Amhara Regional State" intends to address the needs of GBV survivors in selected six woredas/towns of the Amhara  Region through an integrated approaches. The main objective of the project is to provide comprehensive and integrated support to gender-based violence (GBV) survivors through the establishment of effective GBV case management, mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS), legal assistance, and capacity building initiatives.ltbrgtAccordingly, the project will establish integrated GBV case management systems in targeted woredas so as to enable survivors receive holistic support, including immediate response, assessment, and referral to essential services such as healthcare and legal aid. Mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) will be integrated into the response, providing psychosocial support sessions, psychological first aid (PFA), and specialized services like Clinical Management of Rape (CMR) to address trauma and aid recovery. The project will also focus on capacity building by training frontline staff, community leaders, and healthcare professionals in GBV case management and MHPSS to enhance service quality. Additionally, the project will establish and strengthen women and girl-friendly safe spaces, providing secure environments for survivors to access support services and participate in recovery activities. Community-based psychosocial support activities, multi-purpose cash support, and awareness sessions on GBV prevention, Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA), and Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) will be conducted to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and promote gender equality.ltbrgtThe project is planned to be implemented in collaboration with Center of Concern (CoC) which have ample expertize on protection. UEWCA will also manage to implement some activities. UEWCA will demonstrate its strong capacities to enhance the organizational capacity of COC. It will scale up its good practices and closely collaborate towards the attainment of the project objectives. UEWCA and the sub-IP will ensure proper monitoring and evaluation activities to inform program management decisions with evidence from the field. Government counterparts will also conduct joint monitoring sessions periodically. UEWCA and COC are active in the cluster system at national and sub-national level. The project duration is 12 months, and the total budget is 699,820 USD. Through this budget the project will directly reach 18,439 beneficiaries of which 9,339 are women, 4,600 girls, and 2,700 are men and 1800 are boys. Among these beneficiaries 175 will be Persons with Disability (PWDs).ltbrgtlt/pgt