MHPSS, Child Protection and educational intervention to prevent and mitigate the impact of conflict related violence in East Jerusalem, area C and H2 area of Hebron. Context: the occupation and its practices, manifest in the excessive use of force, movement restrictions, prevention of PA action in Area C and EJ, demolitions, forced eviction, settlement expansion, settler violence, attacks against schools, killings, injuries and arrests, specifically among minors, combined with ever growing shortfalls in humanitarian funding, an enduring intra-Palestinian political divide, economic hardship, the absence of a political solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict on the horizon, anticipated escalation resulting from enforcement of the “Deal of the Century”, restrictions and attacks on humanitarian partners, violations of international humanitarian law, are all factors that pose increased protection threats for the Palestinian population, which necessitate urgent responses to meet emerging or worsening needs and facilitate access to basic services for vulnerable people. The project will target the following locations and groups:
-                 Targeted Locations: Vulnerable and marginalized communities witnessing increased exposure to Israeli political violence in Area C in Bethlehem (Tqou’), East Jerusalem (Essawiyyeh, Jabal al-Mukabir, and Shu’fat Refugee Camp) and H2 area of Hebron.
-                 Targeted beneficiaries: Children: boys and girls, aged 6-18, Adults: vulnerable men and women (including families) exposed to grave violations, including child detention, demolitions, evictions and settler violence.
-                 Aim: The project will seek to address protection risks, enhance the psychosocial well-being and mental health of the targeted beneficiaries and communities and enable better access to basic services (education, health) and smooth reintegration into community life and structures. This shall be attained through the provision of a holistic package of services, based on a human rights approach as described below: 
(Responsive): The project will seek to address the psychosocial impacts of conflict related violence, through the provision of urgent and timely responses, as well as structured PSS emergency interventions a and MHPSS. This will include conducting emergency visits within the first 48 hours of an emergency, screening resulting needs and providing PFA.  Children of H2 area will also recive PFA sessions provided by their own community members (teachers, counselors)
(Remedial): The project foresees tailored case management, MH and PSS plans that will include psychosocial group and individual  counseling sessions for children and adults (caretakers and the wider community), peer to peer groups and further screening, detection and treatment of children/adults facing psychosocial challenges, referrals and rehabilitative care when required as well as remedial education after school hours and for children under home arrest. Summer camps and ventilation days for children and families will also be organized under the education cluster priorities.
(Preventive): The project will seek to prevent future protection risks, through enhancing beneficiary awareness of needs and rights, equipping them with life skills to upgrade their resilience, especially when faced with future emergencies. Capacitation trainings and resilience building activities will be provided to both staff and CBO personnel, to enable them to address basic protection needs and provide sustainable and long-term solutions. Moreover, the project will invest in existing community structures, through rehabilitation works to facilitate the delivery of the planned interventions.