Food Crisis Response, Health, and WASH Intervention for vulnerable communities in Al Leit, North Darfur. ltpgtltspangtOlt/spangtltspangtn April 15, 2023, fighting broke out in Khartoum between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces, quickly spreading to other states like North Darfur. This has led to deaths, mass displacement, and the breakdown of services. Over 6.2 million internally displaced and 1.8 million refugees have been affected, with a total of 25 million needing humanitarian aid. Sudan suffers from severe child malnutrition, with 4.7 million needing nutrition assistance. According to IPC Alert (March 29), 17.7 million people are experiencing acute hunger, with 4.9 million in IPC Phase 4. Famine threatens certain regions, especially Khartoum, Greater Darfur, Greater Kordofan, and Gezira states, with North Darfur and Khartoum states of greatest concern. Around 15 million require primary healthcare, while almost 30 million lack access. Only 2% of IDPs have healthcare access, as most facilities are non-operational. 38% of the population needs WASH assistance due to increased costs and resource stress. WHH's assessment in September 2023 revealed dire conditions in Al Lait locality, particularly impacting SSD refugees, IDPs and vulnerable members of the HC with people resorting to eating unconventional food sources resulting in a rise in illness and fatalities. Malnutrition and related diseases are rampant, exacerbated by inadequate access to nutritious food and improper dietary practices. Addressing hygiene issues is paramount, as evidenced by the lack of handwashing facilities, hygiene kits, and awareness. It was found that urgent humanitarian response is required, focusing on providing essential assistance in food, health services, WASH, and shelter, particularly for vulnerable groups such as women and children. Currently only 10 out the 16 health facilities in Al Leit are covered, while 6 remain in need of support to operationalize basic health services and the support of mobile units.lt/spangtlt/pgtltpgtWHH programs proposes this project which aims to provide lifesaving humanitarian assistance with a focus on Food and Nutrition Security, Health and Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) with an emphasis on supporting members of vulnerable host communities, IDPs, and refugees.nbspWHH aims to address the complex dynamics of conflict, minimize negative impacts, and contribute to peaceful coexistence while delivering essential services. Through engaging with communities, collaborating with local stakeholders, and adapting interventions accordingly to promote sustainability and effectiveness. WHH will mainstream conflict sensitivity by:ltbrgt1. Context Analysis: WHH will conduct thorough context analyses to understand the local dynamics, including conflict drivers, power structures, and social tensions. This helps in implementation and monitoring of interventions that are sensitive to existing conflicts and their potential impacts.ltbrgt2. Community Engagement: WHH will be consulting with local stakeholders, including marginalized groups and conflict-affected populations, to ensure that their perspectives, needs, and concerns are considered in program design, implementation, and monitoring.ltbrgt3. Do No Harm Principle:WHH's humanitarian approach prioritizes the "do no harm" principle. To prevent exacerbating tensions or creating new conflicts, WHH will ensure equitable access to resources and services for IDPs, Refugees, and Host communities, thereby preventing further social inequalities.ltbrgtThrough an existing BMZ grant being implemented in Al Lait locality, WHH is integrating peacebuilding initiatives to contribute to conflict prevention and resolution. This includes promoting dialogue, reconciliation, and cooperation among different groups, fostering social cohesion, and addressing root causes of conflicts. Whilst WHH adopted an adaptive management approach of continuously monitoring and assessing the impact any interventions on conflict dynamics. This enables WHH to make timely adjustments and improvements.lt/pgt