XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/RA1/APC/INGO/21623United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsProvision of Protection Services to vulnerable children and their care givers in Kabul, Kandahar, Hirat and Urozgan provincesChildren in Crisis requests$297,658.81 to provide protection services for a total of 20,019 individuals (6538 girls, 7723 boy, 2840 women and 2918 men) across 13 districts (Kabul, Paghman, Char Asyab, Sorobi, Kandahar, Spinboldak, Daman, Trinkot, Dehrawood, Hirat, Injil, Kohsan-Islam Qala, and Zenda Jan) of Kabul, Kandahar, Urozgan and Hirat provinces for a period of six months.
These areas are prioritized as having the highest number of children in need of protection assistance. Hirat and Kandahar are the bordering provinces where hundreds of individuals including tens of Unaccompanied and Separated Children (UASC) crossed the border to neighboring countries of Iran and Pakistan. Kabul has the highest level of street working children and UASC while Urozgan is amongst the provinces with highest level of out of school children who are at risk of child protection.
The project promotes the protection and wellbeing of the vulnerable children through- 1. Provision of case management and case referral services to total of 2002 individuals (702 girls, 1300 boys), 2. provision of specialized MHPSS services to a total of 5018 individuals (1560 girls, 1768 boys, 910 women and 780 men), 3. Increase awareness of 7649 individuals on child rights, case management and referral mechanism, illegal migration, child protection risks including child labor and child marriage, and PSEA, 4. Provision of protection kits to the children who are at risk of separation from care givers due to financial and economic problems faced by the care givers a total of 4050 children will be supported to prevent separation issues, 5 supporting over 702 UASC through provision of alternate care, family tracing, and reunification services and 6. Strengthening the community based child protection mechanism through establishment of 78 Child Protection Committees (CBPCs) and building the capacity of their members on child protection case management and referral mechanism. Committee members also will be taught about children’s right to give feedback and make complaints to CIC about its programming and staff, and to get information on humanitarian assistance they might be eligible for.
The project will mainstream gender and protection across the project cycle, which includes identification of different needs boys, girls, men and women and designing appropriate activities, and also identification and analysis of all the protection risks and designing appropriate mitigation measures to mitigate the risk to the project participants. The project will recruit appropriate number of female staff to safely access women and girls and will monitor the impact of the action on different groups of the project participants. Accountability to affected population would be ensured through sharing information, and providing reporting channels to the project participants for sharing any concern regarding the project and project staff with CRM focal points. All the complaints would be dealt with in an timely manner and an response would be provided with the project participants.
The Project would be directly implemented by Children in Crisis in Urozgan and Kabul provinces where CIC has operational capacity and existing offices. However OFRD a strategic implementing partner of CIC would implement the all the activities in Kandahar and Hirat Provinces where they have existing capacity. Children in Crisis will ensure project quality through regular monitoring of the action and placing the project MampE officer at OFRD office to ensure day to day monitoring of the project activities but also coach the local partners staff on different aspects of the project implementation. As such this partnership will not only enable CIC to reach higher number of affected children but will also provide a capacity building opportunity to the local partner.
Sustainability of the action would be ensured through establishing and building the capacity of the CBPCs and supporting local partner.Children in CrisisChildren in CrisisOrganization of Fast Relief and DevelopmentAfghanistan Humanitarian FundHabiburahma AbedSenior Program Manager+93 (0) 780 11 11 53habiburrahman.abed@street-child.org Mohammad Nadim ShenawaFinance Director+93 (0) 799 414 537 mohammadnadim.shenawa@street-child.orgHamidullah AbawiCountry Representative+93(0)795767676h.abawi@street-child.orgHirat34.34194400 62.20305600Kabul34.53333300 69.16666700Kandahar30.99606790 65.47573600Uruzgan32.92712870 66.14152630Protection293665.45293665.45Afghanistan Humanitarian FundChildren in Crisis234932.36Afghanistan Humanitarian FundChildren in Crisis15914.21Afghanistan Humanitarian FundChildren in CrisisAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/RA1/APC/INGO/21689United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsProvision of NFI and Dignity kit to Women and Girls in Balkh and in KabulAfghanistan is currently facing the worst humanitarian crisis in the world. With 55% of the population in need of humanitarian assistance in 2022. According to a Global Citizen report, Afghanistan is the worst place in the world to be a woman.
As per HRP 2022. The 2021 WoA Assessment shows that women had or perceived themselves to have less access to public spaces and services than men, with 31 per cent of female household members (interviewed across 16 provinces) reporting that at least one area in their settlement was unsafe for women and girls. Twenty-four per cent of the assessed households also reported that markets were unsafe for women and girls. Findings from a perception survey conducted in October 2021 confirm that there had been newly established rules and public announcements regarding the restriction of women’s movement outside the home without male accompaniment (mahram) since August 2021. Lack or restricted freedom of movement will necessarily affect women and girls' access to services in a drastic way. This climate of fear, uncertainty and mobility restrictions on women will likely have a knock-on impact on women’s mental health, their ability to work, pursue education, seek life-saving services, and to participate in public and political life.
In direct response to this situation, CARE will implement this project with the aim of improving the health and protection wellbeing of women and girls in Balkh, Kabul, and Kandahar. These locations were identified as highly in need of humanitarian support through CARE’s own needs assessments in December 2021. Additionally, these assessments recognized an ongoing lack of access to basic services, with acute gaps in access to health services, including SRH and GBV. Through this project CARE will distribute NFI (provided by IOM) and as well as dignity kits to women and girls in areas with the greatest needs, as well as organize and provide the required orientation sessions. Through direct and indirect support, CARE will reach 1850 beneficiaries throughout the 6 month duration of this project. The NFI kits will be provided by IOM to CARE upon registration. IOM will also transport the NFI kits either to the distribution point or to CARE's provincial warehouses.CARE InternationalCARE InternationalAfghanistan Humanitarian FundJoram Chikwanya Programme Advisor +93 (0) 795050992Joram.Chikwanya@care.orgVictoria BakhosProgram Development Reporting Coordinator+964-7517417246 Victoria.Bakhos@care.orgBalkh36.89091580 67.18944880Kabul34.53333300 69.16666700Protection318554.2694445.74413000.00Afghanistan Humanitarian FundCARE International330400.00Afghanistan Humanitarian FundCARE International31363.93Afghanistan Humanitarian FundCARE InternationalAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/RA1/APC/INGO/21705United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsProvision of NFI and Dignity kit to Women and Girls in Kandahar ProvinceAfghanistan is currently facing the worst humanitarian crisis in the world. With 55% of the population in need of humanitarian assistance in 2022. According to a Global Citizen report, Afghanistan is the worst place in the world to be a woman. As per HRP 2022. The 2021 WoA Assessment shows that women had or perceived themselves to have less access to public spaces and services than men, with 31 per cent of female household members (interviewed across 16 provinces) reporting that at least one area in their settlement was unsafe for women and girls. Twenty-four per cent of the assessed households also reported that markets were unsafe for women and girls. Findings from a perception survey conducted in October 2021 confirm that there had been newly established rules and public announcements regarding the restriction of women’s movement outside the home without male accompaniment (mahram) since August 2021. Lack or restricted freedom of movement will necessarily affect women and girls' access to services in a drastic way. This climate of fear, uncertainty and mobility restrictions on women will likely have a knock-on impact on women’s mental health, their ability to work, pursue education, seek life-saving services, and to participate in public and political life. In direct response to this situation, CARE will implement this project with the aim of improving the health and protection wellbeing of women and girls in Balkh, Kabul, and Kandahar. These locations were identified as highly in need of humanitarian support through CARE’s own needs assessments in December 2021. Additionally, these assessments recognized an ongoing lack of access to basic services, with acute gaps in access to health services, including SRH and GBV. Through this project CARE will distribute NFI (provided by IOM to CARE for distribution) and as well as dignity kits to women and girls in areas with the greatest needs, as well as organize and provide the required orientation sessions. The NFI kits will be provided by IOM to CARE upon registration. IOM will also transport the NFI kits either to the distribution point or to CARE's provincial warehouses. Through direct and indirect support, CARE will reach 750 beneficiaries throughout the 6 month duration of this project.CARE InternationalCARE InternationalAfghanistan Humanitarian FundJoram ChikwanyaProgramme Advisor+93 (0) 795050992Joram.Chikwanya@care.orgVictoria BakhosProgram Development Reporting Coordinator+964-7517417246Victoria.Bakhos@care.orgKandahar30.99606790 65.47573600Protection147707.3643792.64191500.00Afghanistan Humanitarian FundCARE International191500.00Afghanistan Humanitarian FundCARE InternationalAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/RA1/APC/INGO/21710United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsImproving human security and livelihood opportunities through the removal of improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and the delivery of explosive ordnance risk education in Chaghcharan district, Ghor provinceFighting between Taliban and former Afghan National Army forces involved prolific emplacement of improvised explosive devices (IEDs) in Ghor province, especially in Chagcharan district. Between 2019 – 2021, 79 IED casualties were recorded in Chagcharan, with IED casualties rates in 2021 (33) almost triple that of 2019 (13) and showing no signs to decreasing. A mountainous and previously unstable province, relatively few mine and IED clearance operations have taken place in the area.
In alignment with the priorities of the mine action sub-cluster, HALO proposes to implement a project focused on life-saving IED clearance and explosive ordnance risk education (EORE) to address the emergency needs of the village of Ahangaran in Chagcharan district of Ghor. HALO proposes to achieve these objectives through conducting the following activities:
Activity 1.1.1: Provision of Explosive Ordnance Risk Education (EORE). Along with Comprehensive COVID messaging delivered by a 2 full time mixed-gender EORE teams.
HALO will deploy two mixed-gender EORE teams in Chagcharan district of Ghor province between May – October 2022. The teams will deliver EORE sessions to educate EO-affected communities about the dangers of explosive items including IEDs, landmines and other explosive ordnance. HALO will promote safe behavior by informing the project participants about the appearance and dangers of mines, including IEDs and other EO, common signs of contamination, and how to respond to and report contamination. In addition to delivering EORE messaging, HALO has trained EORE personnel to deliver COVID-19 messaging during EORE sessions to contribute to national efforts to raise awareness and mitigate the spread of the virus. COVID-19 messaging will be delivered in accordance to the DMAC) curricula and have already been consulted with the health clusters.
Each of these teams will include 2 mahram people (one male and one female) and a driver. Each team will provide 4 sessions per day. The length of each session is two hours. 90 minutes (75%) of each session is dedicated to EORE, which is enough amount of time to convey the education. And the remaining 30 minutes (25%) of each session is dedicated to COVID-19 messaging.
Activity 1.2.1: Clearance of explosive hazards
Improved local security conditions across the country is increasing access to many new and once hard-to-reach and heavily EO-affected communities such as Ahangaran. Over a period of six months, May to October 2022, HALO will deploy seven manual IED clearance teams and two IED mechanical demining units (MDU) to Ahangaran. Under this project, HALO’s activities will support the DMAC and the Mine Action Programme of Afghanistan (MAPA) to advance progress towards achievement of Afghanistan's international obligations under the Ottawa Mine Ban Treaty.
The Manual IED clearance teams of the HALO Trust consist of: One team leader, One medic deminer, five deminers, one senior medic and one driver. Each manual IED clearance team can clear up to 6000 square meters. The mechanical IED clearance teams of the HALO Trust consist of one team leader, one section commander, two mechanical asset drivers, one low loader driver, one medic, one senior medic and one driver. Each Mechanical IED clearance team can clear 13200 square meters of land montly.
Activity 1.3.1: Protection monitoring activities including Victim data collection to improve records about people with disabilities, including those affected by mines and ERW
Through delivery of the above activities, the project will achieve these outputs:
1. 10 hazardous areas released and removed from the national database (IMSMA)
2. At least 410,720 square meters of hazardous ground cleared of IEDs
3. Clearance of IEDs directly benefits 895 project participants and indirectly benefits a further 222 individuals
4. Delivery of 1,024 EORE sessions to 15,360 project participants
HALO TRUSTHALO TRUSTAfghanistan Humanitarian FundFarid HomayounDr+93707921788donorrelations@haloafg.orgGhor34.09957760 64.90595500Protection699999.48699999.48Afghanistan Humanitarian FundHALO TRUST559999.58Afghanistan Humanitarian FundHALO TRUST139999.90Afghanistan Humanitarian FundHALO TRUSTAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/RA1/APC/NGO/21646United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsSurvey of newly explosive ordinance contaminated areas, removal of spot ERW and improvised mines and Provision of EORE to the affected people for raising their awarenessThrough mine action surveys and spot ERW removal, the lives and limbs of innocent civilians and animals will be saved. In addition, the communities within the targeted provinces will also be provided with behavior-changing awareness through explosive ordnance risk education (EORE) using the approved social and behavior change communication model and approved materials. EORE will be provided by both survey and QR teams in the impacted communities - the teams will have adequate time to deliver EORE.
Through this proposed project, MCPA will identify marginalized groups and tend to their needs under the scope of this project – EO survivors (disabled) will be identified using the approved forms and data will be collected and updated on persons with disabilities and the any VA service they might have received. MCPA will also take this opportunity to coordinate with VA organizations for referrals where required.
Under this project, MCPA will deploy 10x Survey teams and 2x QR teams to conduct village-by-village survey/EOD in all districts of Maydan Wardak, Logar, and Daikundi Provinces.
Team Structure Survey:1x team leader, 1x surveyor/medic, 1x driver, and 1x guard.
Team Structure QRT: 1x team leader, 1x assistant/medic team leader, 2x deminer, 1x driver, and 1x guard.
MCPA will also provide employment opportunities to local community members as guards, cooks, and cleaners over the course of this project.
The survey/EOD teams will target 5,000 communities (190 impacted communities and 4,810 un-surveyed communities. The known recorded hazards areas in impacted communities are 446 hazards with an area of 92,447,023 Sq. m that will be resurveyed to either confirm or deny the suspicion of EOs. The result of the re-survey will be hazard confirmed, hazard cancellation, and a significant decrease or increase in the size of the recorded hazard areas.
The survey teams will conduct NTS, re-survey, marking, report spot ERW to QRTs for destruction, EORE, and civilian casualties data collection.
The QRTs will conduct all tasks of surveys teams and in addition conduct spot ERW destruction, small task clearance, respond to hotline/Awaaz callouts, and respond to local and humanitarian partners requests.
The main objective of this proposed project is to conduct,
1. Non-Technical Survey (new survey, re-survey, confirmation, and cancellations) as per AMAS,
2. Destruction of Spot ERW as per the standard.
3. Collection of accurate information on mine/ERW/AIM contamination in the planned districts
4. Marking of hazardous areas identified during the survey to deter civilian entrance and reduce the risk of accidents.
5. Collection of information on EO survivors/persons with disability and use referrals to VA actors where required.
5. EORE to at-risk populations in the planned districts
Upon completion of this proposed project, there will be a clear understanding of the scope of contamination in all districts within the three identified provinces, up-to-date data will be available on EO survivors/EO victims/Person with disability, the vulnerable population will be aware of the risks posed by EOs and will adopt safe behaviors to avoid EO accidents. Doing so will lead to a reduction in EO accidents the total beneficiary population is as follows,
* 335,053 Host Communities
* 10,000 IDPs
* 20,000 Returnees
* 15,000 EORE beneficiaries
* 1,501 PwDs
The number of beneficiaries has been taken from the Information Management System for Mine Action which only include communities already impacted. The number is, therefore, higher than proposed as it encompasses all affected populations in target regionsMine Clearance Planning AgencyMine Clearance Planning AgencyAfghanistan Humanitarian FundShafi Ullah AhmadzaiHead of Programme and Donor Relations0703200822shafiullaha@mcpa.org.afDaykundi33.66949500 66.04635340Logar34.01455180 69.19239160Wardak34.35134940 68.23853390Protection273109.87226447.88499557.75Afghanistan Humanitarian FundMine Clearance Planning Agency199823.10Afghanistan Humanitarian FundMine Clearance Planning Agency149867.33Afghanistan Humanitarian FundMine Clearance Planning Agency149867.32Afghanistan Humanitarian FundMine Clearance Planning AgencyAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/RA1/APC/NGO/21665United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsSurvey and Clearance of High Priority Legacy Hazards and Provision of EORE in Baghlan ProvinceUnder this project DAFA will recruit and deploy 4 Demining Teams, 1 Survey/EOD Team and 2 EORE Teams to address a total area consisting 656,428 sqm legacy Anti-Personnel (AP) landmines contaminated areas planned in Baghlan province for clearance with 6,765 direct beneficiaries identified in the area where we intend to consider 20,880 individuals for delivery of Explosive Ordnance Risk Education (EORE) in the planned, impacted, conflicted communities including the IDPs to be covered in the EORE sessions in close coordination of UNMAS/HMACCA regional office in northeast region. DAFA will address the high priority hazards under this project, as per its accredited mine/ERW clearance SOPs and release clear/hand over the land as cleared/safe to the communities for their immediate productive use.
This proposed project aims to reduce landmines and ERW related deaths and disabilities enhancing socio-economic situation of the communities by:
Releasing contaminated land using methods such as NTS, TS and Clearance,
Raising awareness regarding Mine/ERW risks among 20,880 individuals in impacted and conflicted communities,
Training community volunteers to continue spreading risk awareness across other communities during project and in future (when/where needed),
Collecting Victim Data,
Marking
Response to Spot/ERW tasks when assigned
Clearance of the anti-personnel (AP) hazards will allow and enable the relevant communities around to productively use the land for social, economic and rehabilitation purposes and it will pave the way for the development projects to come into effect.
The clearance of landmines hazards will include:
Non-technical Survey (NTS): The NTS will ensure new hazards are identified through the standard NTS procedure and reported/recorded in order to be addressed in line with the prioritization system. Besides, NTS of the existing known hazards will help to identify the real boundaries of the hazards and reduce the no-risk sqms within the polygon. DAFA will develop and submit the fresh NTS reports to UN-HMACCA regional office in northeast regions for verification.
Technical Survey (TS): DAFA will conduct TS in the planned AP hazards in order to identify, mark, and map EO areas. The previously marked minefields are re-surveyed in order to refresh the markings, establish the base line, access line, preparing the clearance plan, reduce the area of minefield and declare them free of Mine/ERW. DAFA will develop and submit the TS survey reports to UN-HMACCA regional office in northeast regions for verification.
Clearance of Anit-personnel hazards: DAFA has decades of experience in clearance of hazards (including AP) across the country. Under this project we will deploy the most experienced and qualified personnel to address the hazards and release the tasks as hazards free and safe for the immediate use of communities.
Explosive Ordnance Risk Education (EORE): DAFA couple teams will conduct EORE sessions in planned impacted and conflicted communities in consultation with the UN ROs and both tasked and ad hoc (as advised). The EORE teams will reach the vulnerable community people including women, girls, boys and men to help prevent mine/ERW accidents. Female EORE trainer will mainly focus to reach the community women and girls and provide them risk awareness in order for them to remain safe and keep their children safe from the danger of mine/ERW in their surroundings.
Implementation of this demining/EORE project promises facilitation of enhanced yield of communities’ cultivation and traditional agribusiness Besides, this project will facilitate the residents to grow their agri-business and plant the pistachio trees, wheat, flax seeds (source of oil production), water melon, melon, barley and will pave the way for other reconstruction activities in the project areas and as well as the clear area will be utilized for firewood collecting and herding their animalsDemining Agency For AFghanistanDemining Agency For AFghanistanAfghanistan Humanitarian FundBismillah HaqmalOperations Manager+93705949434dafahq.mis@gmail.comMohammad Daud FarahiDirector+93799477426daudfarahi@yahoo.com Abdul Wahid NooriDeputy Director (AFL)+93794845555dafafinance@yahoo.com Baghlan35.80429470 69.28775350Protection414484.3081094.76495579.06Afghanistan Humanitarian FundDemining Agency For AFghanistan198231.62Afghanistan Humanitarian FundDemining Agency For AFghanistan148673.72Afghanistan Humanitarian FundDemining Agency For AFghanistan148673.72Afghanistan Humanitarian FundDemining Agency For AFghanistanAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/RA1/APC/NGO/21686United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsReduction of the scale of the risks of violence, abuse, exploitation, and protection of girls and boys affected by conflicts and natural disasters.Since the Taliban took over the humanitarian situation in Afghanistan has deteriorated significantly with the recent political and socioeconomic developments. Essential services are on the brink of collapse, exacerbating the needs of an already vulnerable population. More than half of the population, 24.4 million people, need humanitarian assistance, including 12.9 million children. Multiple disease outbreaks (measles, acute watery diarrhea, dengue, COVID19) are ongoing. In 2022, 8.7 million people will be in emergency level food insecurity and 1 in 2 children under 5 years will be acutely malnourished. The full impact of the political transition has not yet materialized, with considerable socioeconomic shocks expected to affect children's survival. https://reliefweb.int/report/afghanistan/humanitarian-action-children-2022-afghanistan
In response to the urgent protection needs of boys and girls, DAO will focus on reducing child abuse, exploitation, ensuring support to separated and unaccompanied children who face complex protection concerns, and delivering comprehensive, case management services through trained caseworkers, social workers, Protection officers, PSS and CPE training. Provinces and their relevant districts covered by DAO are:
Kabul province with districts Guldara, Bagrami, and Qarabagh. Kandahar with Districts Daman, Arghandab, and Punjwayee. Kunduz province with Districts Ali Abad, Khan Abad, Chardara and Uruzgan province, Trinkot , Chora, and Dehrawad In the case of management, the formation of CBCPC committees enables a timely provision of support to boys and girls at risk in a systematic and coordinated manner. Project activities are linked with the relevant working groups and relevant stakeholders in our target provinces.
The proposed project will strengthen and properly address the resilience of the children by reducing, Risks, Violence, Abuse, and vulnerability through access to information on children protection, case management, and addressing the need of separated and unaccompanied vulnerable children. By provision of Child Protection in Emergencies (CPiE, MRM, Mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) services to children (age- And gender-sensitive) and caregivers in static and mobile Child-Friendly Spaces (CFS) PSS) services to children Psychological Support (PSS) Training, community-Based Child Protection Committees (CBCPC) and Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and proper coordination.
The CBCPC will comprise influential members of the community such as Religious Scholars, community leaders, School teachers, parent groups, girls and boys who graduated from high school, and volunteers. These activities will be delivered to improve children's condition and identify the most vulnerable children in need of further assistance and social protection. The separated and unaccompanied children will be provided with prevention and response through Interim care from DAO, and DoLSA centers. Kabul province with districts Guldara, Bagrami, and Qarabagh. Kandahar with Districts Daman, Arghandab, and Punjwayee. Kunduz province with Districts Ali Abad, Khan Abad, Chardara and Urouzan province, Trinkot , Chora, and Dehrawad DAO experts, social workers, and child protection and case management officers in the target provinces will implement all the activities of the proposed project. The project will be implemented for 6 months in the above-mentioned provinces.
The risk of violence in two provinces in the eastern region of the country focuses most on the districts that are affected by conflict and IDP present in the intervention area. The child wellbeing center will be a safe place for the children to go and engage in well-being activities such as games and art and learning about their rights. MoPH and WHO guidelines are respected to be safe fro
DEVELOPMENT AND ABILITY ORGANIZATIONDEVELOPMENT AND ABILITY ORGANIZATIONAfghanistan Humanitarian FundDr. EmalDirector +93700600960director@daoafghanistan.ngoBismillahFinance Manager 0093786218749finance@daoafghanistan.orgJanomarProject officer0093771518132Janomarsaadat181@gmail.comKabul34.53333300 69.16666700Kandahar30.99606790 65.47573600Kunduz36.85993070 68.71549750Uruzgan32.92712870 66.14152630Protection300000.00300000.00Afghanistan Humanitarian FundDEVELOPMENT AND ABILITY ORGANIZATION150000.00Afghanistan Humanitarian FundDEVELOPMENT AND ABILITY ORGANIZATION150000.00Afghanistan Humanitarian FundDEVELOPMENT AND ABILITY ORGANIZATIONAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/RA1/APC/NGO/21743United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsChild protection systems strengthening to conflict affected children, youth and their families benefit from a strengthened child protection and MHPSS in Kabul, Maidan Wardak, Herat and Kandahar Provinces of AfghanistanThis project will support 12,500 vulnerable children, including children with disabilities who experienced violence, with Child Protection (CP) response services. In addition, a total of 14,000 children and caregivers will be reached with awareness raising and information messaging on well-being. The 4 targeted districts of Maidan Wardak (Maidan Shar), Herat (Injil district), Kandahar (Kandahar city) and Kabul (Bagrami district) are rated high priority in the Humanitarian Response Plan (HRP) 2022, as there are limited child protection services and high numbers of children in need.
Through this project 8 CFSs will be established in the targeted locations as below:
4 CFSs in Herat province
2 CFSs in Maidan Wardak province
1 CFS in Kandahar province
1 CFS in Kabul province
Through these CFSs the MHPSS, case management, recreational activities for children, Awareness on CP issues and EORE and parenting training for caregivers will be provided.
This project is designed in line with the Humanitarian Response Plan (HRP) Afghanistan 2022 strategy paper. Afghanistan is currently undergoing a hard time with Foreign troops withdrawal and Taliban is in power. A total of 32 out of 34 provinces had recorded forced displacement. Displacement affects all individuals differently with needs, vulnerabilities and protection risks evolving over time due to exhaustion of coping mechanisms and only basic emergency assistance provided following initial displacement. Inadequate shelter, food insecurity, insufficient access to sanitation and health facilities, as well as a lack of protection, often result in precarious living conditions that jeopardizes the well-being and dignity of affected families. Children and women are the worst hit. The situation warrants support system that keep their lives moving.
Aschiana has designed a number of interventions and be of help to the struggling population particularly children and women and support them to be mentally strong in this trying period. The strategies adopted is relevant to the times since it makes their lives safer and to become strong to face the present challenges. Aschiana aims to support them through programmes such as EORE, psycho social support including Psychological First Aid, Case Management, creating child friendly spaces and Distribution of child protection key messages.
The interventions will result in improving the knowledge and resilience of the affected population including children and their caregivers enabling them to build positive coping mechanisms against the current crisis and emergency conditions and better their psycho social wellbeing. Besides, creating child friendly spaces and disseminating key protection messages on how to protect children in distress will help ensure that vulnerable person with specific needs and/or reduced coping capacities have access to assistance meets their needs in their locations.
Aschiana will utilize its networks with local authorities, UN agencies, donors, and other humanitarian partners to strengthen humanitarian coordination in regards to the humanitarian response. Aschiana has a strong monitoring mechanism and the monitoring team will prepare a monitoring plan for the present programme and conduct regular monitoring and evaluation and modify the strategies if required. The staff members will maintain a stable presence in the targeted communities, will be conducting regular protection monitoring visits following an agreed upon methodology for data collection (focus group discussions, key informant interviews, household interviews, observations).
Ashciana also has an on-going project funded bu AHF in Kandahar and Nangarhar. This project does not have duplicate activities, while the existing project will help us and be supportive in identifying beneficiaries through case management referrals and those who need MHPSS and refers to CFSs.
Afghan Children and New ApproachAfghan Children and New ApproachAfghanistan Humanitarian FundRahmatullah NaziriFinance Officer0700683280finance.aschiana@gmail.comHashmatullah HayatPrograms Supervisor0729590590info@aschiana.orgEng. Mohammad YousefFounder and General Director 0700277280yousefaschiana@hotmail.comHirat34.34194400 62.20305600Kabul34.53333300 69.16666700Kandahar30.99606790 65.47573600Wardak34.35134940 68.23853390Protection264169.6621883.88286053.54Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAfghan Children and New Approach143026.77Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAfghan Children and New Approach143026.77Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAfghan Children and New ApproachAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/RA1/APC/UN/21678United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsEnhancing partner staffs and communities including Child Protection Networks’ capacity, to protect children and their caregivers from all forms of violence and facilitate referrals for children at risk to response services in eight districts of Farah and Badghis provincesAccording to Humanitarian Response Plan (HRP) 2022, community disruptions, displacement, family separations are common issues in the targeted districts of Badghis and Farah province (in districts of Lash Wa Juwayn, Pur Chaman, Pusht Rod and Qala-I-Kah, and in province in districts of Ghormach, Jawand Muqur and Bala Murghab) and hence putting children and their caregivers at high risk of protection issues including all forms of violence and notably, the province has limited child protection services for the high numbers of children in need of humanitarian support. With AHF funds, UNICEF, will reach 100,450 individuals through the following activities:
I. Strengthen the capacities of 450 staff of the implementing partner and community members including child protection networks, to reach 90,000 individuals including girls, boys, women, men and persons with disabilities with messages on child protection issues, including UASC, Explosive Ordinance Risk Education, gender-based violence, child marriage, Sexual Exploitation and Abuse and other forms of violence affecting children their parents and care givers in the province
II. UNICEF in partnership with War Child UK will support the establishment of at least 30 community-based structures, including community-based child protection networks that will facilitate sensitization of the communities and enhance linkages with child protection action networks (CPAN) that are already established in the selected provinces and build their capacity to create awareness on child protection issues and other forms of violence among the children and their families and hence create protective environment for children and their care givers
III. support and establish referral pathways for 10,000 children and caregivers at risk for specialized services based on the services mapping and in adherence to the case management SOPs
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Furthermore, UNICEF will train the newly established community-based child protection networks (CBCPNs) on child protection risks as well as violations and will encourage communities to abandon harmful practices including child recruitment, GBV, child marriage, child sale and exploitation. The CBCPN members will also be trained to identify, report, and refer cases of violence including grave violations. It is expected to train 300 members of CBPN with at least 30 percent women.
Also, sensitization and awareness raising on COVID-19 and other Child Protection (CP) issues in Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) settlements and host communities will be an integral part of the proposal.
UNICEF will coordinate with other sectors to conduct service mapping and ensure availability of Child protection referral pathways to facilitate safe referrals for vulnerable children and their caregivers to access the required services and
UNICEF will continue to negotiate with de facto authority on access for the beneficiaries to access lifesaving services.
United Nations Children's FundUnited Nations Children's FundWar Child UKAfghanistan Humanitarian FundSouad Al Hebshi Chief of Child Protection0799987550salhebshi@unicef.orgLetizia Resource Mobilization Specialist+93799987106ldellasin@unicef.orgBadghis35.16713390 63.76953840Farah32.49532800 62.26266270Protection249995.12249995.12Afghanistan Humanitarian FundUnited Nations Children's Fund249995.12Afghanistan Humanitarian FundUnited Nations Children's FundAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/RA1/APC/UN/21696United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsAssistance to persons with specific needs and vulnerable persons in Afghanistan with cash, in-kind assistance and referrals to other service providers and provision of Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS)Under this project, UNHCR will respond to the needs of persons under the 2022 HRP (prioritizing those with heightened protection risks, and persons with specific needs (PSN) based on the PSN identified codes (10% of the individuals will be assisted based on the 2021 baseline). UNHCR’s PSN programme is an integral part of Afghanistan multi-year plan (2022-2024) that aims to strengthen the protection environment for PSNs and persons with protection risks applying a whole-of-community approach. Assistance is provided on an individual basis to people assessed as having acute vulnerabilities and protection risks. Activities will be implemented in Badghis, Helmand, Kandahar, Lashkargah, Balkh, Daykundi, Farah, Faryab, Ghor, Herat, Jawzjan, Paktika, Samangan, and Nimroz. The proposed activities include:
Provision of Cash Assistance: 2,500 individuals
UNHCR systematically identifies individuals and families with vulnerabilities and heightened protection risks or require an early intervention to mitigate against harmful coping mechanisms caused by the socio economic crisis as well the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. UNHCR will provide multipurpose cash PSNs based on identified vulnerabilities to mitigate and respond to their protection risks and to avoid adopting harmful coping mechanisms.
Provision of in-kind assistance and referrals: 100 individuals
UNHCR provides in-kind assistance for protection needs to vulnerable individuals such as PSNs including non-food items and referrals to other services internally and externally, for instance to address medical needs. UNHCR in-kind assistance will also target those cases whose access is limited to the market due to freedom of movement, such as women at risk, elder people at risk or people with disability, just to ensure that no one is left behind.
Provision of Psycho-Social Services 1,000 individuals
The Whole of Afghanistan Assessment 2021 conducted by REACH in the context of the 2021 Humanitarian Programme Cycle, shows a high level of needs for MHPSS services. 66% of men and 61% of women in assessed households reported at least one behavioral change in the past year, including aggressive or violent conduct by men and crying by women, boys and girls with poverty and financial stress mentioned as reasons. UNHCR’s Community-Based Protection monitoring in 2021 shows that 43% of households assessed since 15 August 2021 indicated that at least one member of the family was exhibiting signs of psychological distress. To respond to this need, UNHCR will provide counselling through individual sessions, separately for men and women, and boys and girls as appropriate in addition to family counselling and groups sessions to community members. These sessions will be provided in different locations based on the preferences of clients, which include but not limited to community centres, clients homes, partners, office and on-site during field missions. Although UNHCR MHPSS services will be focusing on counselling and social aspect, but the cases identified having severe mental disorder will be referred for receiving specialized services though exiting mental health facilities.
For the implementation of this project, UNHCR Sections - Programme, Project Control, Cash-Based Intervention (CBI) and Protection – will be involved for oversight and monitoring while oversight will be conducted by implementing partners. UNHCR staff receive standard salaries and work on requested projects during the duration of their contracts. UNHCR staff salaries are provided by other sources. Further implementation support will be provided by partners namely ORD, AABRAR, WADAN, CHA, WASSA, WAW. Implementing partners are not provided with 7% PSC because the support costs have been provided within partner budget lines as laid out in the project budget document under the documents tab. United Nations High Commissioner for RefugeesUnited Nations High Commissioner for RefugeesAfghanCoordination of Humanitarian Assistance (CHA)Organization for Community Coordination and DevelopmentWomen for Afghan Women (WAW)Afghanistan Humanitarian FundDhan Bahadu SunuwarProgramme Officer+93791990004sunuwar@unhcr.orgRandhir WanigasekaraSenior Protection Officer+93702465606wanigase@unhcr.orgTony AsehExternal Relations Officer+93702465611aseh@unhcr.orgBadghis35.16713390 63.76953840Balkh36.89091580 67.18944880Daykundi33.66949500 66.04635340Farah32.49532800 62.26266270Faryab36.07956130 64.90595500Ghor34.09957760 64.90595500Hilmand31.36364740 63.95861110Hirat34.34194400 62.20305600Jawzjan36.89696920 65.66585680Kandahar30.99606790 65.47573600Nimroz31.02614880 62.45041540Paktika32.26453860 68.52471490Paktya33.70619900 69.38310790Samangan35.98072960 67.57085360Protection729253.12267514.97996768.09Afghanistan Humanitarian FundUnited Nations High Commissioner for Refugees996768.09Afghanistan Humanitarian FundUnited Nations High Commissioner for RefugeesAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/RA1/ESNFI/INGO/21603United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsShelter Construction support to Flood affected Population in Herat ProvinceIn line with the AHF 1st RA Strategy 2022, and ESNFI cluster priorities, Cordaid proposes to provide cash for shelter repair and cash for transitional shelter in Herat Province, for all population groups in need. Cordaid will ensure people’s privacy and dignity whilst mitigating protection and health risks by providing short to medium-term support to vulnerable HHs affected by natural disaster through transitional shelter construction. Extremely vulnerable HHs whose shelters have either been severely or partially damaged (category B or C) will also be assisted through cash for shelter repair. Complementary, technical capacity-building activities aimed at communities’ leaders and affected households, construction and maintenance of the shelter and to ascertain the quality, and safety of the shelter will be provided, including trainings on flood preparedness, as well as BBB and flood resilient foundations.
In Herat (Obe, Pashtoon Zarghoon, Injil districts), Cordaid will target a total of 735 HHs: 156 HH cat A, 574 HH cat B and 5 HH cat C damaged houses, based on a rapid assessment at the start of the project. The level of damage is assessed by a shelter score card. Following the ESampNFI cluster recommended standard modalities, HHs with cat A (transitional shelter support) will receive either $1472 or $1859 (7+HH) in 4 installments cat B damaged houses will receive $550 and HH with cat C damaged houses will receive $330, both in 2 installments. Payments will be done in cash, to allow people to take control of their own construction works. Installments are delivered by an FSP (Bolero) through cash in envelop in local currency, as other options are not available cash. Market monitoring has confirmed availability of required materials and will be conducted throughout to monitor prices and availability of goods.
The project is designed based on the ESNFI cluster analysis, the ESNFI cluster priorities for the 1st RA and Cordaid’s presence/experience in the area. In Herat, people have been severely affected by conflict and natural disasters, which damaged and/or destroyed people’s houses, lives and livelihoods. On top of that, winter is ending, a period with high unemployment, and it is projected that floods between April and June 2022 will affect many HHs in the targeted districts. According to the WoAA 2021, 85% of the HH indicated to have at least one sort of shelter need, and 55% of the people indicated the need for a shelter upgrade. Drivers of those needs are caused by a high percentage of people living in damaged shelter. According to the latest IPC report, people in Herat are in IPC4. With the majority of the people in Herat depending on animal husbandry, people have little income and lack the means to ensure sufficient food let alone to repair their houses: most people have unreliable sources of income. HHs on average have 7 or more people drought and flash floods are making them even more vulnerable, displaced people in particular as IDPs are unable to tend to their fields to provide for their families. The lack of appropriate shelter is representing health and protection risks for elderly, (chronically) ill and women/ girls in particular. The cash support for transitional shelter and cash for shelter repair, together with basic repair training will enable selected HHs to improve their immediate living conditions either through the construction of a transitional shelter, or though house repair. Cash is used as markets are functional and materials are locally available, based on market monitoring of Cordaid. Prioritization is based on vulnerability, need for assistance and level of damage. Cordaid will ensure as well the inclusion of HHs with PSN in the assistance through an inclusive approach securing their meaningful participation. Gender, protection and C-19 will be mainstreamed.CORDAIDCORDAIDAfghanistan Humanitarian FundSayed Latif BasardostProgrammes Director+93 (0) 796 32 3000slb@cordaid.orgJudith ManniHA Advisor 06-51057579judith.manni@cordaid.orgSayed Wais WardakShelter coordinator +93(0)791611620sww@cordaid.orgMohammadrustam ShahabFinance Assistance +93782134035mohammadrustam.shahab@cordaid.orgHirat34.34194400 62.20305600Emergency Shelter and NFI494143.24287892.15782035.39Afghanistan Humanitarian FundCORDAID469221.23Afghanistan Humanitarian FundCORDAID273260.13Afghanistan Humanitarian FundCORDAIDAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/RA1/ESNFI/INGO/21611United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsCCCM Multi-sectorial Service Provision and Coordination in ISETs in Mazar-e-Sharif and JalalabadAfter more than forty years of conflict and natural disasters, it is estimated that 24.4 million of people are in humanitarian need in Afghanistan, according to the Humanitarian Response Plan. Since 2012, there have been more than 5,8 million internally displaced in the country, who usually settled in Informal Settlements in peripheries of cities. In 2021 alone, 1,3 million people were newly displaced, 700,000 of them because of the conflict. Since the 15th of August 2021 and the change of regime, the fighting has decreased and many displaced families have been able to go home. However, the economic situation combined with natural disasters, food insecurity and the raise in communal violence is expected to increase internal displacement as highlighted in the Cluster Spring Priorities.
There is a significant knowledge gap in Afghanistan regarding Informal settlements (ISETs). The sites as well as the needs of the population living there are still largely misunderstood which lead to the absence of a coordinated humanitarian approach to assist these communities. Through this intervention, ACTED will support the communities living in ISETs in Mazar-e-Sharif and Jalalabad (30,000 individuals), through the establishment of mobile Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM) teams under output 1.1. In support to ACTED, the wider CCCM Working Group partners in Afghanistan, and to inform better local-level coordination, REACH will build upon best practices and lessons learned from previous Area-Based Assessments and Approaches (ABAs) in Afghanistan. This will include development of an ABA toolkit for mapping and profiling ISETs and their surrounding areas, to ensure interventions are led by a robust-evidence base, and all necessary information to guide programming and response planning is available. To maximize sustainability of this approach, REACH will provide support and capacity building to partners in the implementation of such assessments in each area of intervention, ranging from technical oversight, to operationalizing data collection, dependent upon need. As part of its integrated CCCM mobile intervention, ACTED will set up a monitoring system to monitor both IDP movements and service delivery. Finally, ACTED will build the capacity of existing community governance structures and enhance community engagement and information access in the targeted sites.
Under output 1.2 ACTED will provide protection-oriented services. ACTED will monitor and address risks and vulnerabilities of the population through site risk amp safety audits, conduct community awareness sessions on Protection responses and Gender Based Violence and implement tailored community-led site improvement projects. Through these community led site improvements, ACTED will also seek to include community workers (approximatively 20 participants per sites) to ensure proper appropriation. Finally, ACTED will provide protection services to IDPs through referrals as well as Emergency Cash for at least 250 individuals facing specific risks or protection situations/shocks, to mitigate, reduce or prevent said shocks, and meet individual short-term needs.
ACTED will sign a Memorandum of Understanding with IMPACT initiatives (REACH), a swiss based organization, under a framework agreement between Paris and Geneva.
Agency for Technical Cooperation and DevelopmentAgency for Technical Cooperation and DevelopmentIMPACT InitiativesAfghanistan Humanitarian FundFrancois HericherCountry Director+93728427169francois.hericher@acted.orgBalkh36.89091580 67.18944880Nangarhar34.17183130 70.62167940Emergency Shelter and NFI375821.47311610.77687432.24Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAgency for Technical Cooperation and Development412459.34Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAgency for Technical Cooperation and Development241462.01Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAgency for Technical Cooperation and DevelopmentAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/RA1/ESNFI/INGO/21624United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsEmergency transitional and shelter repair assistance in SamanganVulnerable populations in Samangan face a complex set of needs. Drought, political instability, and Covid-19 have led to widespread illness and mortality and starkly reduced income opportunities in these provinces, depleting households’ productive assets and reducing their capacity to cope with shocks. In addition to this, many of Samangan’s communities are prone to spring flooding which destroys households’ shelter and assets, and leave them displaced and vulnerable to further hazards. In consultation with the ESNFI and based on an analysis of the past four years of flooding data, Afghanaid proposes to provide crucial shelter assistance to an estimated 554 vulnerable households whose shelter being damaged by flooding or other crises in Aybak, Hazrat-e-Sultan, Feroz Nakhchir, Khuram wa Sarbagh, and Ruy-e-Duab districts all of which are particularly flood-prone and are noted by the ESNFI cluster as priority locations for this allocation. The final locations will be determined based on a needs assessment in consultation with the cluster.
According to ESNFI cluster’s analysis, Afghanaid proposes four different shelter assistance packages, in the form of cash-for-shelter, tailored to the needs of different groups:
First, transitional shelter assistance to Category A populations in two provisions A1) an amount of $1472 per household for an estimated 121 small households (HH with 7 or less members), and A2) an amount of $1859 per household for an estimated 13 large households (HH with more than 7 members), whose shelter has been completely damaged and is uninhabitable.
Second (Category B), major repairs and upgrades assistance of $550 per household for an estimated 362 households whose shelter has been severely damaged, but remains inhabitable and
Third (Category C), minor repairs assistance of $330 for an estimated 58 households whose shelter has suffered only minor damage to windows, doors and walls etc.
The assistance amounts will vary based on participants' exact needs. Afghanaid proposes cash as the modality for the assistance to address the shelter needs of each vulnerable households, pending a thorough market assessment to be conducted at the outset of the project. The cash assistance will be complemented with technical sessions and continued coaching for participants throughout the repair and construction works. Where prices of labor and key materials increase significantly, Afghanaid may facilitate procurement from other markets, or pivot to in-kind assistance provision.
Afghanaid will in principle work with an established Saraf (Hawala) in all target areas to distribute the cash from central distribution points. However, if banking system restored and worked well, Afghanaid would prefer the banking system, otherwise, Hawala will be the payment mechanism.
During and after the floods hit, Afghanaid will conduct assessment in the area and form participant selection/distribution committees with local community representatives and Afghanaid staff. Participants will be selected using ESNFI cluster vulnerability criteria to ensure that households in most acute need are targeted.
Further, Afghanaid will also coordinate the project at the provincial level, conduct community mobilization and sensitization at the district levels, and commission the participants’ assessment, selection and verification in close consultation with the relevant provincial and districts local authorities.
The assistance tranches and percent of value will be set based on completion of certain stages of shelter works such as foundation, roofing and painting etc., in consultation with communities and the cash will be delivered on time to achieve the shelter and result.
Afghanaid is well placed to implement this project, with over 20 years of continues presence in Samangan, has extensive humanitarian programming experience. Afghanaid has robust experience in shelter construction programming in Samangan and other locations too.AFGHANAIDAFGHANAIDAfghanistan Humanitarian FundJohannes JansenProgramme Development Manager+93728630493jjansen@afghanaid.org.ukNajibullah NamiqGrants and Partnership Development Manager+93799733944najeebullah@afghanaid.org.ukAyub KhanDeputy Director of Finance Administration+93790897166akhan@afghanaid.org.ukZodiac Maslin-HahnDirector of Programme Development+442035596647zmhahn@afghanaid.org.ukSamangan35.98072960 67.57085360Emergency Shelter and NFI566272.7334468.77600741.50Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAFGHANAID360444.90Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAFGHANAID238847.98Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAFGHANAIDAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/RA1/ESNFI/INGO/21706United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsRapid humanitarian assistance, protection, and capacity building to conflict-affected communities in Herat and Badghis for their recovery and reaching durable solutions. This is a CCCM focused project.NRC serve 102,698 beneficiaries through continue running community centres and mobile site managing the sites in the west offering intersectoral services provided by multiple actors, in three locations. Multisectoral inter-agency mobile teams to reach more remote locations will support the community centres. The intervention will seek to address chronic protection problems in the three areas to address needs holistically thereby reducing overall community vulnerability. Since key services will be co-located in one space, services will be much more accessible to affected people. Importantly, the approach will place a significant emphasis on community and wider stakeholder engagement in order to plan responses that are suitable for the specific area of intervention and in order for partners to be fully accountable to affected people. The response is characterized by three key pillars: Communication, Community Engagement and Coordination. NRC will be responsible to develop and oversee implementation of the minimum required activities highlight within each pillar below. All activities will be implemented through an age, gender and diversity lens, ensuring that all groups in a community, be it host, IDP, women, children, men, elderly, and disabled are able to safely access, and in a dignified manner, the community center.
A key component of the community centres will be protection services, including emergency cash for protection cases, site risk reduction activities, protection advocacy, including the use of monitoring reports and snapshots for evidence-based advocacy purposes, targeted protection assistance (which could encompass individual protection assistance, community protection assistance), capacity building of communities, local authorities and stakeholders on protection and humanitarian principles.
The approach relies on the close collaboration, joint planning and information and data sharing by all actors engaged in the response. Therefore, in order to achieve the above, NRC will be required to work closely with all actors present in their area of intervention, and activities will be planned together, with common tools, SOPs and processes.
Norwegian Refugee CouncilNorwegian Refugee CouncilAfghanistan Humanitarian FundRosemary MutieGrants Manager+93 728 93 20 70rosemary.mutie@nrc.noBadghis35.16713390 63.76953840Hirat34.34194400 62.20305600Emergency Shelter and NFI450744.58532698.14983442.72Afghanistan Humanitarian FundNorwegian Refugee Council590065.63Afghanistan Humanitarian FundNorwegian Refugee CouncilAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/RA1/ESNFI/INGO/21709United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsShelter support for populations affected by flood and conflict in Herat.The recent conflict, increased droughts and the pandemic and economic crisis have had an immense impact on the safety and living standards of the people in Afghanistan. More than 24.4 million people require multi-sectoral assistance to cope with future challenges and the recent situation. According to the latest Humanitarian Response Plan, 10.9 million people will be in need of shelter related assistance in 2022. Considering the foreseen seasonal floods, which will be starting in April, more shelters are expected to be damaged in the coming months with families being displaced and needs further increasing for the already distressed population in the project area. This further stresses the acute need for NFI’s, repairs of shelters, and transitional shelters in Herat.
Thus, Caritas Germany (CG) and its three sub-IPs Development and Humanitarian Services for Afghanistan (DHSA), Organization of Human Welfare (OHW), and Rural Rehabilitation Association for Afghanistan (RRAA) will be implementing a shelter assistance project for the households affected by natural disasters or conflict in the Herat province. Through the provision of conditional cash for the shelter and technical expertise, 724 households (5,068 individuals) affected by natural disasters or conflict in Herat province, in the districts of Shindand, Zawol, Gulran, Hirat City, and Guzara, shall be supported with constructing or upgrading their housing. Out of these 724 families, 79 shall benefit from cash for the erection of transitional shelter since their housing has been destroyed or falls in the Damage Category (DC) A. 643 households shall benefit from cash for the repair of shelter that falls in the DC B, and 2 households shall benefit from cash support for reparations of shelters that fall in the DC C. In addition, the target groups will benefit from continuous support from technical engineers throughout the construction process. Thereby, DRR mainstreaming and risk mitigation measures will be considered throughout the project implementation. This includes DRR mainstreaming in construction, including the improved usage of water and natural resources, but also providing knowledge and skills to mitigate risks in terms of future natural disasters. Embedded in this, communities will furthermore gain the necessary skills to repair damages themselves.
The present response priorities are in line with partners’ previous experience and capability and represent a scale-up of shelter relief in the target areas. DHSA has implemented shelter projects financed by UNHCR between 2001 and 2014 (19 projects) in different provinces of northern Afghanistan. OHW also has long-lasting experience in implementation of shelter and WASH projects funded by UNHCR, OXFAM, Cordaid, Actionaid international and other international agencies in southern and eastern regions of the country, while RRAA also hold sufficient experience with shelter projects funded by international donors. Besides, the engagement of CG adds an additional layer of monitoring and technical support for the IPs. Moreover, institutional capacity development is a core component of CG´s engagement with local partners.
The program aims at building strong links to other existing projects in the project area, focusing on Food Security, Protection, WASH and Livelihoods to complement this intervention and provide multi-sector assistance to project participants to better cope with the current situation.
Caritas GermanyCaritas Germany Norwegian Project office /Rural Rehabilitation Association for Afghanistan (NPO/RRAA) Afghanistan Humanitarian FundStefan Recker Country Representative +93 (0)707 394 480cr-afghanistan@caritas.de Florian Stodolny Programme Coordinator +93 (0) 702 509 047kabul.programme@caritas.deSaifullah Salimi Finance Administration Manager0711055198finance-afghanistan@caritas.de Hirat34.34194400 62.20305600Emergency Shelter and NFI698600.12698600.12Afghanistan Humanitarian FundCaritas Germany558880.10Afghanistan Humanitarian FundCaritas Germany119214.14Afghanistan Humanitarian FundCaritas GermanyAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/RA1/ESNFI/NGO/21610United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsTransitional Shelter and Shelter Repair/Upgrade Assistance for Natural Disaster (floods) affected households in Farah Province (Farah City)The 2022 HRP seeks US$ 4.4 billion to reach 22.1 million people with emergency life-saving humanitarian and protection assistance across the country. The strategic objective1 of the HRP focus on " Timely, multi-sectoral, lifesaving, equitable and safe assistance is provided to crisis-affected people of all genders and diversities to reduce mortality and morbidity." The multiple challenges facing the people of Afghanistan, including La Niña-induced climatic anomalies, political turnover, economic downturn, and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, are exacerbating the pre-existing needs and vulnerabilities of millions of Afghans. The humanitarian outlook for 2022 remains grim, with 24.4 million people (59 percent of the population) projected to be in urgent need of humanitarian assistance, compared to 18.4 million in 2021.
The main purpose of the 1st RA 2022 is to provide urgently needed funds for strictly prioritized life-saving humanitarian assistance in Afghanistan. According to the recently ‘Whole of Afghanistan Assessments (WoA) assessment, more than 70 percent of households reported living in a significantly or partially damaged or fully destroyed shelter. Considering the high cost of shelter repairs, and the already negative net income of households, reconstruction comes at a high cost that may not be affordable for most. Afghan households must make choices between meeting basic needs and repairing their shelters. The ES-NFI cluster plans under this allocation to provide humanitarian assistance to vulnerable people cyclically affected by seasonal floods expected to occur from April to June 2022.
ORD intends to provide cash Transitional Shelter (80 two rooms each 39 sqm@ US$1,859/HHs and 57 one-room each 29 sqm@ $1,472/HHs) in cash for a total of 137 HHs (959 individuals) and major Shelter Repair/Upgrade in cash for 274 HHs (1,918 individuals) @US$ 550/HHs to natural disaster households in Farah city. ORD has a strong presence in 2022 and is delivering emergency responses. Currently, ORD is in partnership with UNICEF implementing WASH-related activities in Farah province. This response will scale up and fill the ORD's current response gap of 137 HHs for transitional shelters and 247 HHs for shelter repair based on the ORD need assessment conducted in Feb 2022. The proposed intervention of cash for the transitional shelter and shelter repair will fill the identified gap. ORD will ensure that the most vulnerable people in need are among the affected population groups prioritized for this action and that 411 HHs (2,877 individuals) following ES-NFI cluster standards for natural disaster (floods) affected households to respond to their shelter needs. Moreover, the ORD project team will coordinate its project activities with other partners on the ground to avoid duplication and synergize its activities in terms of coordination and need assessment.
In addition, ORD will provide this response (two-room and one-room Transitional Shelters and major Shelter Repair/Upgrade in cash due to availability and market functionality as well as the beneficiary preference based on the ORD Need Assessment Report that is uploaded under the documents section in GMS. ORD will use the HAWALA system (FSP) for cash transfer to project beneficiaries as other means of cash transfer is difficult in the current situation, each transfer value should be based on the construction progress per household at four installments or trenches. ORD transfers money to FSP accounts and then FSP manages the transactions and cash transfers to distribution points. The project team will carry out PDMs and ORD MEAL will perform additional verification by phone. ORD will share the project information project participant profile with AWAAZ Afghanistan and integrate further AAP activities, including having other communication channels for project participants to give feedback complaints to ORD and get a response.
Organization for Relief DevelopmentOrganization for Relief DevelopmentAfghanistan Humanitarian FundMohammad Khalid SalimeeDirector+93799319429director@ord.org.afMohibur Rahman MohibHumanitarian Program Manager+93795855950pm.humanitarian@ord.org.afMohammad Iqbal Shahzada Senior Finance Officer +93772627928iqbal.shahzada@ord.org.afFarah32.49532800 62.26266270Emergency Shelter and NFI382370.6980853.71463224.40Afghanistan Humanitarian FundOrganization for Relief Development185289.76Afghanistan Humanitarian FundOrganization for Relief Development277934.64Afghanistan Humanitarian FundOrganization for Relief DevelopmentAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/RA1/ESNFI/NGO/21672United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsTransitional Shelter and Shelter Repair/Upgrade Assistance for Natural Disaster (floods) affected households in Sar-e-Pul Province (Sar-e-Pul)The 2022 HRP seeks US$ 4.4 billion to reach 22.1 million people with emergency life-saving humanitarian and protection assistance across the country. The strategic objective1 of the HRP focus on " Timely, multi-sectoral, lifesaving, equitable and safe assistance is provided to crisis-affected people of all genders and diversities to reduce mortality and morbidity." The multiple challenges facing the people of Afghanistan, including La Niña-induced climatic anomalies, political turnover, economic downturn, and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, are exacerbating the pre-existing needs and vulnerabilities of millions of Afghans. The humanitarian outlook for 2022 remains grim, with 24.4 million people (59 percent of the population) projected to be in urgent need of humanitarian assistance, compared to 18.4 million in 2021.
The main purpose of the 1st RA 2022 is to provide urgently needed funds for strictly prioritized life-saving humanitarian assistance in Afghanistan. According to the recently ‘Whole of Afghanistan Assessments (WoA) assessment, more than 70 percent of households reported living in a significantly or partially damaged or fully destroyed shelter. Considering the high cost of shelter repairs, and the already negative net income of households, reconstruction comes at a high cost that may not be affordable for most. Afghan households must make choices between meeting basic needs and repairing their shelters. The ES-NFI cluster plans under this allocation to provide humanitarian assistance to vulnerable people cyclically affected by seasonal floods expected to occur from April to June 2022.
ORD intends to provide cash Transitional Shelter (two rooms each 39 sqm@ US$1,859/HHs) in cash for a total of 62 HHs (434 individuals) and major Shelter Repair/Upgrade in cash for 557 HHs (3,899 individuals) @US$ 550/HHs to natural disaster households in Sar-e-Pul province (Sar-e-Pul city). ORD has had a strong presence since 2018 and has delivered emergency responses in the partnership of UNHCR, UNICEF, and FAO. Currently, ORD is in partnership with UNHCR, FAO, and UNICEF and is implementing PSN, CBP, livelihood and livestock protection, and WASH projects in the Sar-e-Pul province. With this 1st RA 2022, the response will be holistic and multi-cluster and will scale up and fill the ORD's current response gap of 62 HHs in transitional shelters and 557 HHs for shelter repair based on the ORD need assessment conducted in Feb 2022. The proposed intervention of cash for transitional shelter and shelter repair will fill the identified gap.ORD will ensure that the most vulnerable people in need are among the affected population groups prioritized for this action and that 619 HHs (4,333 individuals) following ES-NFI cluster standards for natural disaster (floods) affected households to respond to their shelter needs.
ORD will provide this response (two-room Transitional Shelters and major Shelter Repair/Upgrade in cash due to availability and market functionality) as well as the beneficiary preference based on the ORD Need Assessment Report that is uploaded under the documents section in GMS. ORD will use the HAWALA system (FSP) for cash transfer to project beneficiaries as other means of cash transfer is difficult in the current situation, each transfer value should be based on the construction progress per household at four installments or trenches. ORD transfers money to FSP accounts and then FSP manages the transactions and cash transfers to distribution points. The project team will carry out PDMs and ORD MEAL will perform additional verification by phone. ORD will share the project participants' profiles with AWAAZ Afghanistan and integrate further AAP activities, including having other communication channels for project participants to give feedback complaints to ORD and get a response.
Organization for Relief DevelopmentOrganization for Relief DevelopmentAfghanistan Humanitarian FundMohammad Khalid SalimeeDirector+93799319429director@ord.org.afMohibur Rahman MohibHumanitarian Program Manager+93795855950pm.humanitarian@ord.org.afMohammad Iqbal Shahzada Senior Finance Officer +93772627928iqbal.shahzada@ord.org.afSar-e-Pul35.67074730 66.04635340Emergency Shelter and NFI420153.7788843.09508996.86Afghanistan Humanitarian FundOrganization for Relief Development203598.74Afghanistan Humanitarian FundOrganization for Relief Development305398.12Afghanistan Humanitarian FundOrganization for Relief DevelopmentAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/RA1/ESNFI/UN/21609United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsEmergency Shelter Repair and Transitional Shelter Assistance in Support of Flood ResponseIn line with the Emergency Shelter/Non-Food Item (ES/NFI) Cluster’s 2022 strategy and projected need under HRP, IOM proposes the distribution of Cash for transitional shelter and shelter repair to internally displaced persons (IDPs), natural disaster affected/displaced and other vulnerable groups in Badghis, Balkh, Parwan and Wardak provinces. The cash assistance will be distributed in installments of the amount needed by a family of 7 as per ES/NFI Cluster standards and per the customized BoQ to cover shelter construction and shelter repair needs of targeted families.
IOM will be targeting 4,296 families for construction of transitional shelter and shelter repair. Cash will be provided in three and two installments respectively, following progress of the construction work agreed through MoU with the project participant.
-Cash for Transitional Shelter: 766 families will be targeted under this component (766 families = 1,472 USD) that will be disbursed to the supported families conditional to completing set percentage of construction work agreed with the families through an MoU and in line with the project set criteria.
Badghis: Transitional Shelter Construction support for 257 households affected by Earthquake
Balkh: Transitional Shelter Construction support for 223 households affected by natural disasters and conflict or displaced.
Parwan: Transitional Shelter Construction support for 219 households affected by Earthquake
Wardak: Transitional Shelter Construction support for 67 households affected by natural disasters and conflict or displaced.
-Cash for Shelter Repair (Cat B-Major Repairs): 3,527 families will be targeted under this component. USD550 will be disbursed to each project participant conditional to completing set percentage of construction work agreed with through an MoU and in line with the project set criteria.
Badghis: Shelter repair/upgrade to 2,078 households in need of major shelter repairs to households affected by Earthquake
Balkh: Shelter repair/upgrade to 272 households in need of major shelter repairs due to natural disaster or conflict
Parwan: Shelter repair/upgrade to 356 households in need of major shelter repairs to households affected by Earthquake
Wardak: Shelter repair/upgrade to 821 households in need of major shelter repairs due to natur
-Cash for Shelter Repair (Cat C-Minor Repairs): 3 families will be targeted under this component (330 USD each) that will be disbursed conditional to completing set percentage of construction work agreed with partiicpants through an MoU and in line with the project set criteria.
IOM has established long term agreements (LTAs) with financial service providers and has used the services of banks for disbursement of cash to beneficiaries. All modalities are undertaken in line with IOM's Cash Based Intervention (CBI) SOP and the guidance of the Cash amp Voucher WG.
The proposed intervention will target Badghis province (Qadis and Jawand), Balkh province (Shogara, Khulm and Mazar e Sharif), Parwan province (Shinwari, Kohi Safi, Chaharikar, Shekh Ali, Sia Gird (Ghorbund), Bagram, Salang, Jabalussaraj) and Wardak province (Saydabad, Nirkh, Chaki Wardak, Day Mirdad, Maydan Shahr, Jalrez). Beneficiaries will be reached through multiple, complementary methodologies including: (i) referrals from IOM HAP teams (ii) upcoming Joint Assessment Team (JAT) assessments led by IOM assisting recent conflict and natural disaster affected populations (iii) complimentary assistance of NFIs, emergency shelter and shelter repair tool kits subject to availability of stocks that are funded by other donors and depending on the needs of the families, backed by HEAT assessment data (iv) IOM field staff conducting house-by-house survey using Kobo tools for data collection (v) referrals from other IOM programmes (vi) particular efforts will be made to cover and tailored to the needs of most vulnerable families (vii) recent assessments.International Organization for MigrationInternational Organization for MigrationAfghanistan Humanitarian FundMohammad Fahim SafieSenior Program Assistant+93791730172fsafie@iom.intDavid MavengereSenior Resource Management Officer+251929001380dmavengere@iom.intSusan PriceProject Development Officer+93794795117sprice@iom.intKate KaiserProgram Support Officer+96181773657kkaiser@iom.intBadghis35.16713390 63.76953840Balkh36.89091580 67.18944880Parwan34.96309770 68.81088490Wardak34.35134940 68.23853390Emergency Shelter and NFI1763082.032437652.544200734.57Afghanistan Humanitarian FundInternational Organization for Migration4200734.57Afghanistan Humanitarian FundInternational Organization for MigrationAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/RA1/ESNFI/UN/21649United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsEstablishment of community resource centres and mobile CCCM teams in underserved communities in Sari-pul and Jawzjan provincesUnder this AHF grant, IOM’s seeks to provide support to IDPs, returnees and host communities through access to multisectoral assistance, such as primary health care, water supply and WASH hygiene promotion. This will be undertaken through Community Resource Centers (CRCs), setting up a system of interconnected CRCs and mobile outreach teams to ensure the provision of humanitarian aid and essential services, especially in the most underserved and hard-to-reach areas in the North Region of Afghanistan, specifically in Sari-Pul and Jawzjan.
· Regular monitoring of service provision using tools harmonized with the CCCM WG and site community, and dissemination of site information and needs to partner and clusters. This includes weekly and monthly site service monitoring, organizing regular site-level and area-level coordination meetings with service providers, authorities and site leaders, and the dissemination of the Awaaz Afghanistan complaint and feedback mechanism to have a more constant information of the needs of the population in displacement/ informal sites.
· Formation and capacity building of site committees, site committees will be comprised of representatives from various groups in the settlement and host community and designed to assist the population in meaningful decision making and give voice to the different groups among the displaced communities. Working in the community will establish which ones will be most essential but potentially include a general site management committee, a protection and inclusion and women’s committee, a youth committee, a hygiene committee and a care and maintenance committee in coordination with relevant cluster and workings groups, depending on the specific needs of each site. The aim of these groups will be to provide the population opportunities to express their views during decision making related to humanitarian assistance and develop action plans to inform humanitarian and development actors to address needs in the site jointly.
· Information sharing with community will be established so that regular interaction can take place including raising awareness regarding using the Awaaz feedback mechanisms, the inter-agency feedback mechanism in Afghanistan, a toll-free hotline, conducting risk communication and Infection prevention and control awareness related to COVID-19, encouraging community participation in various services provided in the site, creating opportunities for often excluded groups such as women and youth to take part in leadership and other self-reliance and empowerment initiatives, in close coordination with IOM programs and relevant clusters and working groups.
Sites targeted under this project will be assessed by the mobile teams and supported to map and monitor the services existing at the site through a service monitoring, safety audits and perception tool developed jointly with the Accountability Affected Population Working Group and the CCCM WG. The tool will be used not only to inform on the existing services provided, gaps and risks at the site but also to have a better understanding on the perceptions on the community regarding the humanitarian assistance provided by the partners and identified a better way to engage with the communities and provide assistance with people-centered approach, with its focus on community cohesion. The mobile teams will conduct visits weekly to the CRCs and scattered communities surrounding the CRCs locations and follow up on priorities identified by the community. and will reach indirectly with assessments more than 92,995 IDPs, returnees, and host communities.International Organization for MigrationInternational Organization for MigrationAfghanistan Humanitarian FundNicolas VexlirCCCM Coordinator+93728004177nvexlir@iom.intDavid MavengereSenior Resource Management Officer251929001380dmavengere@iom.intSusan PriceProject Development Officer+93794795117sprice@iom.intJawzjan36.89696920 65.66585680Sar-e-Pul35.67074730 66.04635340Emergency Shelter and NFI401806.48792694.311194500.79Afghanistan Humanitarian FundInternational Organization for Migration1194500.79Afghanistan Humanitarian FundInternational Organization for MigrationAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/RA1/ESNFI/UN/21691United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsShelter assistance to households affected by flooding in Hilmand Province.In line with ES-NFI cluster plans to provide humanitarian assistance to vulnerable people cyclically affected by seasonal floods expected to occur from April to June 2022, activities prioritized in this action include provision of transitional shelter support and shelter upgrade/repair to households affected by flash floods and flooding in Hilmand. The ESNFI cluster rapid assessment mechanism has identified 512 locations (villages) in 121 districts across the 34 Provinces in need of priority shelter response due to flooding including Hilmand.
In Hilmand, 189 HHs will receive transitional Shelter support and 167 HHs will receive shelter repair/upgrade support. Thus, in Naw-e-Barakzay district, transitional shelter construction support will be provided to 189 HHs affected by floods and shelter repair/upgrade will be provided to 167 households in need of major shelter repairs due to floods.
For transitional shelter, the cash grant is $1,879 for large family sized shelter – which will go directly to project recipients. For repairs and/or upgrade, a conditional cash-for-shelter repair support will be delivered allowing target populations to repair damaged shelters - USD 330 for minor damage and maximum transfer value of USD 550 for severe damage. 5% of the cash transfer amount will be paid to the MSP. This cash assistance will cover labour and purchase of material and will be paid in two instalments. The first instalment will be 63%. The first phase of repair works should be completed in six weeks. The 2nd Instalment will be 37% and all works should be completed within 10 weeks. UNHCR delivers cash assistance through a money service provider (MSP). The term MSP refers to a registered Hawala regulated by the Central Bank. UNHCR does not use the term “Hawala” for this specific type of service provider as opposed to other FSPs which is broader and includes banks, MNOs, Post Office, remittance companies.
The modality for this shelter assistance is unrestricted cash grants while maintaining conditions outlined in this text. This modality has proved suitable and effective since 2019 with households spending the cash grant on intended construction materials/labour as outlined in the BOQs. Site visits, monitoring, engagement with recipients and PDM exercises continue to support this implementation modality as it affords recipients the choice of when and where to purchase construction materials (from local markets) that meet the required quantity and quality specifications. In Hilmand, UNHCR partner ACHRO will monitor the quality of shelter construction undertaken by persons of concern and provide the necessary technical support. UNHCR will undertake overall project oversight through its programme and shelter experts. For its partners UNHCR has provided budget lines covering project support costs, as the Agency does not share overall PSC percentage with partners. To avoid overlapping and double distribution, since the Partner ORD is receiving funds for similar activities, UNHCR will coordinate with the partner and agree on the regions for implementation.United Nations High Commissioner for RefugeesUnited Nations High Commissioner for RefugeesAfghan Community and Health Rehabilitation OrganizationAfghanistan Humanitarian FundOuis MouffokSenior Programme Officer +93702465617mouffok@unhcr.orgDinesh Thalpawila V. KankanamalageShelter Officer+93704996160thalpawd@unhcr.orgTony AsehExternal Relations Officer +93702465611aseh@unhcr.orgHilmand31.36364740 63.95861110Emergency Shelter and NFI447892.40101282.20549174.60Afghanistan Humanitarian FundUnited Nations High Commissioner for Refugees549174.60Afghanistan Humanitarian FundUnited Nations High Commissioner for RefugeesAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/RA1/ESNFI/UN/21697United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsCCCM – Provision of coordinated multisector response and protection for displaced people/communities residing in informal settlements and communal settings in Balk, Kunduz, Takhar, Badakhshan, and Baghlan provinces.UNHCR reports that 3.4 million IDPs are displaced across Afghanistan. Some 710,000 individuals were displaced since January 2021 (OCHA 2022). More than 320,000 displaced families are living in across 1,131 informal IDP sites (REACH 2020). Herat, Jalalabad, Kunduz and Mazar are one of the highest IDP concentrated cities where more than 81,428 displaced families are living across 108 informal IDP sites in urban and rural contexts (REACH 2022). Through this proposed intervention UNHCR will undertake the following:
1. CCCM activities and multisector service provision (protection, shelter, and livelihood) targeting 276,283 internally displaced persons, returnees and host communities living in informal settlements, IDP sites and urban settings in Balkh (13,650 individuals), Kunduz (28,826), Takhar (21,063), Badakhshan (74,200), and Baghlan (138,544) provinces. CCCM activities will be conducted in coordination with existing partners in these provinces (ACTED and NRC) – Area Based Approaches (ABA) - and will involve service provision and coordination at site level through mobile CCCM teams and/or community centers.
Through establishing 05 mobile CCCM teams or community centers, UNHCR will coordinate the provision and access to basic services and protection in accordance with CCCM standards to safeguard the dignity of people and their equitable access to basic services.
2. Undertake (i) 05 capacity building sessions for 100 individuals on CCCM (ii) set-up complaint and feedback mechanisms, (iii) identify persons with socio economic vulnerabilities and provide multi-purpose cash assistance (MPCA) to meet their most pressing basic needs, and (iv) undertake community mobilization providing literacy and embroidery courses for 50 displaced women and girls. UNHCR will provide monthly multipurpose cash assistance (MPCA) for 450 households with basic needs at a rate of $140 in line with the Afghanistan CVWG MEB and other guidance uploaded with this submission for a period of 6 months in two instalments. The MPCA will address socio economic vulnerabilities of Persons of Concern and mitigate protection risks.
3. Provide shelter assistance through cash for transitional shelter construction to 150 HHs and shelter repair/upgrade to 400 HHs. The Cluster standard cash grant for transitional shelter of $1,879 per large family shelter will be distributed in line with cluster guidance. Cash for repairs/upgrade amount of $550, maximum, for severe damage will be distributed to 400 assessed HHs. The grant will cover labour and purchase of material paid in two instalments, first 63% for initial repair works to be completed within six weeks. The second instalment is 37% for all works to be completed within 10 weeks. Further information in BoQs. The cash transfers for MPCA and Shelter are delivered through a contract Money Service Provider (MSP/Hawala) in USD currency to enable recipients mitigate possible currency fluctuations. The MSP will receive as commission 5% of the total cash distributed.
4. Following assessments of vulnerabilities, socio-economic scoring, and skills sets, livelihoods assistance will be provided including business management and basic accounting courses to 20 heads of households, vocational training (mechanics, tailoring, carpentry) for 20 heads of HHs through functional institutions in project locations or UNHCR partner. Based on market assessments, start-up kits will be provided to 100 heads of HHs for income generating activities including animal husbandry (20 heads of HHs) and poultry (for 100 heads of HHs).
UNHCR partners ORD and WAW will be trained on CCCM. ORD will undertake livelihoods activities and WAW will conduct protection monitoring activities. Meanwhile, UNHCR will provide CCCM guidance and overall project oversight.United Nations High Commissioner for RefugeesUnited Nations High Commissioner for RefugeesOrganization for Relief and DevelopmentWomen for Afghan Women (WAW)Afghanistan Humanitarian FundMinako KakumaSenior Protection Officer+93704465661kakuma@unhcr.orgOuis MouffokSenior Programme Officer+93702465617mouffok@unhcr.orgTony AsehExternal Relations Officer +93702465611aseh@unhcr.orgBadakhshan36.73477250 70.81199530Baghlan35.80429470 69.28775350Balkh36.89091580 67.18944880Kunduz36.85993070 68.71549750Takhar36.66980130 69.47845410Emergency Shelter and NFI570857.15648310.121219167.27Afghanistan Humanitarian FundUnited Nations High Commissioner for Refugees1219167.27Afghanistan Humanitarian FundUnited Nations High Commissioner for RefugeesAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/RA1/ESNFI-APC/INGO/21608United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsIntegrated Protection and CCCM programming in underserved sites and informal settlements in Kandahar cityDRC aims to improve the protection environment and dignified living conditions of acutely vulnerable displaced populations residing in underserved sites and informal settlements in Kandahar city through the provision of integrated and comprehensive area-based Protection and Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM) programming. A holistic package of interventions including WASH, Shelter, NFI, and Protection support will be implemented to cohesively address service provision gaps, humanitarian needs, and protection risks, while site infrastructure will be maintained and improved through functional coordination and management mechanisms and inclusive community-based structures.
DRC will implement a 12-month coordinated, multi-sectoral CCCM and Protection response to address the intersecting needs and vulnerabilities of 27,650 site residents with critical life-saving assistance. Under the CCCM sector, site profiling and safety audits conducted at project onset will inform appropriate and protection-risk sensitive interventions, reinforced by regular protection monitoring at household and community levels. Interventions implemented will include site care and maintenance and emergency service delivery, to respond to the needs and risks identified through the safety audits and acute crisis events that may occur throughout the duration of the intervention. The establishment and strengthening of Community Site Management Committees (CSMCs) will ensure affected communities and their needs remain at the center of the response, and that service provision is equitable, appropriate, and inclusive of all age, gender and diversity (AGD) groups. In response to the lack of trained partners, DRC will build the capacity of Kandahar-based partners (24 staff) to deliver services within the sites through sustained coordination and dedicated staff trainings. DRC will implement 40 community based initiatives (CBIs) to support the development and maintenance of site infrastructure across all locations. Given acute hygiene needs in the target sites, DRC will distribute hygiene kits to 2,800 households, modified to include additional menstrual hygiene management materials for women and girls, alongside complementary hygiene promotion. DRC will address urgent shelter needs through the distribution of shelter self-repair kits, emergency tents, and tarpaulin to 1,700 households, as residents often live in illegal makeshift shelters or poorly built housing.
Under the protection sector, DRC will establish two Community Based Protection Committees (CBPCs) with the aim of empowering affected populations in their own self-protection and promoting meaningful access, participation, and ownership of project interventions. Regular protection monitoring will be conducted to throughout the duration of the intervention to identify protection trends and concerns within identified sites and informal settlements in Kandahar and ultimately better inform Protection and CCCM interventions. Protection monitoring and the CBPCs will also inform the identification of cases in need of protection services. Cash-based Individual Protection Assistance (IPA) will be provided to 800 individuals facing acute protection risks, with the aim of addressing recipients’ immediate unmet protection concerns, reducing their vulnerability and exposure to risks/harm, and improving their sense of safety and dignity. Referrals (100 cases) will be conducted following a detailed mapping of existing service providers in Kandahar city, and complemented with the provision of essential financial resources and systematic follow-up by staff. Legal assistance, including awareness, counseling, and documentation, was identified among the most needed forms of assistance for households living in informal settlements, and will be provided to a total of 1,200 individuals. Cross-cutting advocacy to support priorities identified in consultation with site residents will also be undertaken.Danish Refugee CouncilDanish Refugee CouncilAfghanistan Humanitarian FundGiulia CanaliHead of Programmes+93 728911029giulia.canali@drc.ngo Denis ZdericFinance Manager+93 711055290Denis.zderic@drc.ngoAlexandra Katharine DignanEmergency Coordinator+93 711055258alexandra.dignan@drc.ngoKandahar30.99606790 65.47573600Emergency Shelter and NFIProtection486138.42483856.08969994.50Afghanistan Humanitarian FundDanish Refugee Council581996.70Afghanistan Humanitarian FundDanish Refugee Council384147.20Afghanistan Humanitarian FundDanish Refugee CouncilAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/RA1/FSAC/INGO/21602United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsCash for food assistance for food insecure households in Nangarhar province (Khogyani Sherzad districts)The overall objective of this intervention is to ensure 2075 households (14,525 people –3,486 men, 3341women, 3,922 boys and 3,776 girls) in IPC 4 have enhanced food security support in Nangarhar Province, specifically in Khogyani and Sherzad districts, as per the directive of the FSAC for the AHF 1st Reserved Allocation 2022. Specifically in Nangarhar, according to the latest IPC Projection, the IPC 4 population has nearly doubled from October 2021 to March 2022 – from approximately 275,000 people to nearly 475,000. Food insecurity in both rural and urban Afghanistan - compounded by conflict, poverty and drought - is dramatically worsening and urgent lifesaving support to prevent catastrophic levels of food insecurity is needed.
ActionAid Afghanistan’s (AAA) response will focus on Strategic Objective 1 of the 2022 Afghanistan Humanitarian Response Plan “Timely, multi-sectoral, life-saving, equitable and safe assistance is provided to crisis-affected people of all genders and diversities to reduce mortality and morbidity”, as well as the FSAC Cluster priorities of “Food (cash or in-kind) assistance for 6 months 75% of the food basket to IPC 4 vulnerable people”. Of these vulnerable people, AAA will seek to prioritise people living with disabilities, the elderly, female-headed households and pregnant and lactating women (PLWs) in accordance with principles of inclusivity.
In Nangarhar, the project will target two Districts – 1,175 households in Khogyani (8,225 individuals) and 900 households in Sherzad (6,300 individuals). These districts were prioritized based on need and FSAC cluster recommendation. AAA will seek to coordinate with the other FSAC partner in the Province, AWRO, to ensure that duplication is avoided and complementarity, learning sharing and referrals are promoted. In line with the FSAC strategy for the AHF 1st reserve allocation 2022 AAA will provide cash assistance for food for 6 months covering 75% of the Food Basket to 14,077 IPC Phase 4 individuals in Khogyani and Sherzad districts of Nangarhar province. Each household will receive AFN equivalent of USD 60 per month, meaning in total each household will receive the equivalent of USD 360 in 6 months. The total project duration will be 8 months, with the first month being used for setting up the project and taking necessary approval from the Government to select a distributer, select project participants and initiate the relationship with key stakeholders in the area, and with the last month being used for for writing the final report.
Distributions of cash for food will be made on a monthly basis to ensure food security for vulnerable households in IPC 4 for 6 months. Cash has been chosen as opposed to in-kind distributions based on AAA’s and FSAC’s market assessment. Based on our experience cash is an empowering and dignifying method of transferring beneficiary entitlement it reduces procurement timelines thereby ensuring that support is timely and can help in reviving the local market. It also gives the community flexibility and independence to decide what to buy from where. Cash distribution will be achieved through a Sarafa (Hawala) with whom ActionAid already has a contract. AAA has learned that due to changes in context, cash liquidity is a serious challenge and banks are still not operating fully, and therefore using hawalas is the best way to ensure cash is available for the project participants.
To ensure we are mainstreaming protection concerns, the project will aim to increase knowledge amongst the targeted vulnerable households on existing referral pathways and protection services for survivors of SGBV unaccompanied children and people living with disabilities in the two districts in Nangarhar Province, by having women staff sharing this information with women project participants and having banners in place with hotline numbers. It also will increase project participants’ knowledge of feedback-complaint mechanisms.ActionAidActionAidAfghanistan Humanitarian FundSudipta Kumar BadapandaCountry Director +93 799043656sudipta.kumar@actionaid.orgMohammad Salem YounesiFinance Coordinator+93 790905906salem.younesi@actionaid.orgNangarhar34.17183130 70.62167940Food Security758966.15240889.26999855.41Afghanistan Humanitarian FundActionAid599913.25Afghanistan Humanitarian FundActionAid399942.16Afghanistan Humanitarian FundActionAid108129.03ActionAidUnited Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/RA1/FSAC/INGO/21675United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsEmergency Cash for Food for Vulnerable Households in IPC Phase 4 in Balkh ProvinceFood Security amp Agriculture (FSAC) reflected in 1st Reserve Allocation 2022, food consumption declined significantly throughout the country. The proportion of households falling into the “poor” category of the Food consumption score (FCS) nearly tripled from 2020 (14 per cent) to 2021 (close to 40 per cent) across all population groups. The food crisis severity has been compounded by the economic sanctions placed on Afghanistan following the change in government in August 2021.
The report further suggests, Rural areas, and particularly farming and livestock rearing households, have been hard-hit by the 2020-21 drought, the worst in 27 years. The drought is estimated to have caused a deficit of up to 3 million Metric Tons of wheat in the country and reduced agricultural labor opportunities by up to 60 per cent. Even after harvest, 57 per cent of households assessed in in the 2021 Seasonal Food Security Assessment (SFSA) reported not having food reserves lasting three months.
Findings from WoAA indicate that 46% of displaced households were found to have a ‘poor’ Food Consumption Score (FCS) compared to non-displaced (36%). Additionally, 45% of the assessed households fell in the ‘emergency’ category of Livelihood Coping Strategy Index (LCSI). This figure was higher in displaced households (51%) compared to non-displaced households (44%). Among those relying on coping strategies, about 6% reported marrying their daughters earlier than intended. Moreover, 45% of the assessed households were in ‘high’ category of the reduced Coping Strategy Index (rCSI).
Aligned with 1st Reserve Allocation 2022 strategic priorities for FSAC, this project responds 10,456 individuals in Khulm amp Charkent districts of Balkh province, who are vulnerable households in IPC Phase 4 locations. The project will target most vulnerable HHs facing hunger crisis that has been exacerbated by drought, conflict, and impact of COVID-19, including IDPs and host communities, with the main target based on the following vulnerability criteria: crises affected vulnerable IDP population facing challenges to access humanitarian services, targeting female headed HHs, Pregnant and lactating women, people living with disability, elderly headed HH, child headed HHs, households excessive number of female children or family with more than 7 members with no or below average income, households relying only on pleading or zakat or relying on irregular casual labor by one family member.
CARE will respond to their needs through monthly cash for food assistance amounting USD 360 per HHs to cover 75% of Minimum food basket for a total duration of six months calculated based on Afghanistan Cash amp Voucher Working Group (CVWG) Minimum Expenditure Basket (MEB) and Setting the Transfer Value - this can be translated into the Afghani equivalent at the prevailing exchange rate. Cash-for-food to be distributed under this project, will help save lives by alleviating suffering as result the liquidity, savings, and credit constraints of rural beneficiaries. CARE will mobilize beneficiaries for cash transfer by organize meetings to explain what the project is all about.CARE will ensure distribution sites are within a reasonable radius within the community hence the beneficiaries will not have to walk long distance. In addition, CARE will ensure the distribution sites have adequate space to allow enough spacing between beneficiaries hence preventing possibilities of COVID-19 infection.
CARE has a long presence in all the proposed districts in Balkh, where we are currently providing health, and psychosocial and nutrition services to the disaster affected populations, targeting IDPs and other vulnerable groups. In Balkh, CARE has presence for more than a decade and has developed a very strong community trust and thus the access will not be a challenge for implementation. CARE conducted extensive coordination exercise with FSAC, local authority’s s and local communities.CARE InternationalCARE InternationalAfghanistan Humanitarian FundJoram ChikwanyaActing Deputy Country Director Programs+93 (0) 795050992Joram.Chikwanya@care.org Victoria BakhosProgram Development and Reporting Coordinator(+964) 7517417246Victoria.Bakhos@care.org Milka IrunguHumanitarian Coordinator+254718991035Milka.Irungu@care.org Balkh36.89091580 67.18944880Food Security644647.73154352.27799000.00Afghanistan Humanitarian FundCARE International479400.00Afghanistan Humanitarian FundCARE International319600.00Afghanistan Humanitarian FundCARE InternationalAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/RA1/FSAC/INGO/21692United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsLife Saving Food Assistance for acute food insecure households in Ghomarch and Qadis districts of Badghis ProvinceAcute food insecurity conditions are expected to continue through spring 2022 and thereafter. Impacts of the 2021 drought and likely higher than normal temperatures through spring may result in cumulative negative impact on pasture conditions and food availability. Shocks and stressors which include drought induced crop reduction, reduced income and unemployment, surging food prices, and a broad economic crisis are key drivers of food insecurity in early 2022.
The food crisis severity has been compounded by the economic sanctions placed on Afghanistan following the change in government in August 2021. Rural areas, and particularly farming and livestock rearing households, have been hard-hit by the 2020-21 drought, the worst in 27 years. The drought is estimated to have caused a deficit of up to 3 million Metric Tons of wheat in the country and reduced agricultural labor opportunities by up to 60 per cent. Food reserves continue to dwindle with 57 per cent of households assessed in in the 2021 Seasonal Food Security Assessment reporting not having food reserves lasting three months, this situation is even worse in the current situation. Sharp drops in income, surging food and other commodity prices, growing unemployment and severed remittances are expected to contribute to the deterioration of food security.
Badghis province was classified in IPC 4 in the previous post -harvest IPC analysis of 2021 and with the current situation will mostly prevail considering the circumstances on the ground. The food insecurity situation remains dire and continues to be exacerbated by the continued economic decline, predicted 2021/22 drought, low crop yields, loss of livelihoods, sudden shocks (earthquakes) amongst others. The drought risk is predicted to be extreme for the current season with over 72% of the population in Badghis having been affected by shocks in the past 6 months.
In line with FSAC priorities detailed in the cluster’s specific objectives in the 2022 HRP, specifically Strategic objective 1 to provide Timely, multi-sectoral, life-saving, equitable and safe assistance is provided to crisis-affected people of all genders and diversities to reduce mortality and morbidity.
WVA proposes to provide Food assistance through cash or 6 months 75% of the food basket to IPC Phase 4 10, 696 (1, 528 HH vulnerable people emergency food assistance in the Qadis and Ghomarch districts of Badghis provinces. WVA will provide food assistance through unconditional cash for food (6 months 75% ration) to acutely food insecure (IPC4. As per cluster priorities for this allocation, the intervention will provide in each district with 6 standard ¾ (75%) rations for a total of 360 USD in 6 months ($60/household/month (2022 FSAC’s guidelines).
WVA already has a long term agreement (LTA) with the financial service provide (Hawala) who has experience in working in the selected areas. Distribution will be done over 6 rounds of 60 USD per HH per month. Participants with limited mobility will be brought to the distribution point or receive the assistance at home.
This intervention will provide 10,696 vulnerable IPC4 men, women, boys and girls with urgent live saving food assistance, to address their immediate food gaps whilst reducing illness and mortality as a result of the current food crisis. The cash will be provided over a period of six months (6 rounds of half ration distributions) through use of a reputable Hawala agent who already has a long-term agreement with World Vision Afghanistan. WVA will through its community engagement facilitators and cash officers raise awareness on the use of cash received , and sensitize them on aspects around usage and ownership , potential diversion, taxation and if any of these are observed the communities should report immediately though the established complaint and feedback mechanisms .
World Vision InternationalWorld Vision InternationalAfghanistan Humanitarian FundAsuntha CharlesNational Director+93 799-209-720Asuntha_Charles@wvi.orgBiruk Kebede BeyenePrograms Director+93 797088426biruk_beyene@wvi.orgFaisal DaneshFinance/Grants Manager+93 792 494 002Faisal_Danesh@wvi.orgFaraidoon OsmaniGAM Manager+93 799861573Faraidoon_Osmani@wvi.orgBadghis35.16713390 63.76953840Food Security736069.5269315.96805385.48Afghanistan Humanitarian FundWorld Vision International483231.29Afghanistan Humanitarian FundWorld Vision International322154.19Afghanistan Humanitarian FundWorld Vision International35982.08World Vision InternationalUnited Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/RA1/FSAC/INGO/21702United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsEmergency Cash for Food support to address populations' basic food needs in Khadir Sang-e-Takht districts, Daykundi provinceThe proposed action’s objective is to improve the food security status of multiple-shocks-affected population and mitigate their risk to face malnutrition through cash for food assistance.
Afghanistan is currently facing an unprecedented food insecurity and malnutrition crisis. According to the last (October 2021) IPC report, more than 18 million Afghans is not having sufficient food for their needs and are in dire humanitarian situation. This situation is severely affecting their food security and livelihoods, forcing them to apply harmful coping mechanisms. In order to address urgent food needs, the project aims to support IPC level 4 (emergency) vulnerable people in the Khedir and Sang-e-Takht districts of Daykundi province. The project will provide the selected beneficiaries with 6 months of reduced (75%) food basket assistance in the form of cash of for food in 3 installments. In order to measure project impact, a PDM will be conducted after two months of every installment. As a result of this project, 10,453 beneficiaries will have access to basic food for a period of 6 months.
The assistance will be provided through cash for food. As per ACF’s experience, cash assistance has proven to be a particularly efficient assistance mechanism due to its rapid distribution, active markets, beneficiaries freedom of choice. It also helps add money circulation to the local economy. As per ACF’s regular market assessments, the markets in the target districts are functional and all food basket commodities can be purchased by the beneficiaries. The payment will be distributed by a financial service provider due to ACF’s no cash-touch policy. The FSP will distribute the specific amount of cash to already selected beneficiaries in the distribution site. The distribution process will be managed by ACF team including program, MEAL and representatives from the community.Action Contre la FaimAction Contre la FaimAfghanistan Humanitarian FundReshma AZMIDeputy Country Director0798900526 / 0730709189dcd@af-actionagainsthunger.orgDaykundi33.66949500 66.04635340Food Security483168.31316831.68799999.99Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAction Contre la Faim320000.00Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAction Contre la Faim240000.00Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAction Contre la Faim239999.99Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAction Contre la FaimAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/RA1/FSAC/NGO/21606United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsFood Assistance in Kuz Kunar and Behsud districts of Nangarhar province targeting IPC level 4 householdsThe Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) analysis reveals that 23 million people in
Afghanistan, or 55 per cent of the population, are expected to be in crisis or emergency levels of food insecurity (IPC 3+) between November 2021 and March 2022, a nearly 35 per cent increase compared to the same season last year (16.9 million people). 8.7 million People are projected to be in IPC 4, globally the highest number in absolute and relative terms. Food consumption declined significantly. The proportion of households falling into the “poor” category of the Food consumption score (FCS) nearly tripled from 2020 (14 per cent) to 2021 (close to 40 per cent) across all population groups. The food crisis severity has been compounded by the economic sanctions placed on Afghanistan following the change in government in August 2021.
According to the IPC analysis, Nangarhar province is facing emergency level of acute food insecurity. The drought conditions driven by La Niña, the current political crisis and conflict further compound the food security situation of a population which was already on the brink of a hunger crisis. As per the AHF 1st RA strategy paper, even after harvest, 57 percent of households do not have food reserves that would last for 3 months. In urban areas, income loss (driven by economic shocks) has contributed to the rapid deterioration in food insecurity. 10 out of 11 most densely populated urban areas are anticipated to be in IPC 4. Additionally, the higher food prices are negatively impacting the purchasing power of lower-income groups across the country, reducing their access to food. Rural areas, and particularly farming and livestock rearing households, have been hard-hit by the 2020-21 drought, the worst in 27 years. The drought is estimated to have caused a deficit of up to 3 million Metric Tons of wheat in the country and reduced agricultural labor opportunities by up to 60 per cent.
Through the proposed project, AWRO will provide cash for food assistance to 1,063 HHs (7,440 individuals – based on average family size of 7) in Kuz Kunar and Behsud districts of Nangarhar province classified in ‘Emergency’ (IPC Phase 4) food insecure, and those anticipated to be affected by flood, dry spell and other risks, as per the IPC analysis 2021. Based on the FSAC cluster standards and the allocation strategy paper, every eligible HH will receive 360 USD to cover 75% of the food basket for six months (60 USD per month). This will help the families have food for their families during the tough situations. This will make sure the vulnerable households have acceptable food consumption score.
1. Behsud district
4,200 individuals in 600 IPC 4 HHs (902 Men, 1,135 Women, 1,020 Boys and 1,143 Girls)
2. Kuz Kunar district
3,240 individuals in 463 IPC 4 HHs (700 Men, 900 Women, 752 Boys and 888 Girls)
Will receive cash for food assistance (75% of the Full package of FSAC Standard food basket of family) in three rounds to cover food needs for six months.
AWRO will use the local Money Service Providers (Hawala/MSP) system based on CVWG response criteria as there are MSPs available in Nangarhar. The MSPs are the most available and easy to access to right-holders. AWRO already has agreement with an MSP to provide service in the target province. The availability of MSPs is ensured and physically checked. The cash will be distributed in envelop AFN currency. Food Markets are available and accessible to all right-holders without any barriers. Afghan Women Rights OrganizationAfghan Women Rights OrganizationAfghanistan Humanitarian FundMustafa AhmadiProgram Focal Point+93700189189mustafa.ahmadi@awro.org.afSayed Farhadullah EbadiManaging Director+93786126612director@awro.org.afNangarhar34.17183130 70.62167940Food Security391927.87165603.33557531.20Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAfghan Women Rights Organization223012.48Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAfghan Women Rights Organization167259.36Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAfghan Women Rights Organization162506.24Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAfghan Women Rights OrganizationAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/RA1/FSAC/NGO/21632United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsCash-based emergency food assistance to shock affected households (IPC Phase 4) in Darzab Qush Tepa districts of Jawzjan province.The AHF 1st Reserve Allocation 2022 an emergency assistance to shock affected households (IPC Phase 4) in the selected districts (Darzab and Qush Tepa) of Jawzjan. The latest Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) analysis of FSAC Cluster, shows that over 24 million in need and 22 million people (55% of the population) will face acute food insecurity (IPC Phase 3 or worse) 2022, including 8.7 million people in emergency and require immediate assistance. According to the IPC analysis, Jawzjan province is facing an emergency level of acute food insecurity. The drought conditions are driven by La Niña, the current political crisis and conflict further compound the food security situation of a population which was already on the brink of a hunger crisis. Assessments of CAHPO conducted in March show that even after harvest, the majority of households do not have food reserves that would last for 3 months, they have contributed to the rapid deterioration in food insecurity. Most people in targeted areas are anticipated to be in IPC 4. Additionally, the higher food prices are negatively impacting the purchasing power of lower-income groups, across the country, reducing their access to food. Though the change of power last year and tangible reduction of conflict, the people stay displaced and many young/adults have been living in the country. As per MoRR they still have insufficient income due to several reasons (prolonged conflict in the past, COVID-19, drought, and unemployment) and impacts on livelihood activities, the majority of poor households are expected to be unable to meet all essential food needs. The combination of past conflict, drought as well as Covid-19, has led to over 50% of the population of Jawzjan being classified as IPC 3 or above by the FSAC Cluster. Based on the market assessment and Cluster preference, through the proposed project CAHPO will provide unconditional cash assistance to 1,050 households (7,350 individuals) in the Qush Tepa and Darzab districts of Jawzjan province to buy food items/commodities. Cash distribution in 6 installments each USD 60 to cover 75% of the minimum food basket chosen in consultation with FSAC Cluster. 1st installment after the beneficiary selection will be at end of 2nd month and then at end of each month the beneficiary will receive 60$ for six months. Totally each HH will receive 360 USD within six installments of cash payment. Six installments are chosen in order to be most cost-effective and to avoid the distributions barriers. Money Service Provider (MSP) or Hawala will be contracted by CAHPO to facilitate the distribution at CAHPO offices and in consultation with beneficiaries. The usual distribution point will have proven access to work well for all beneficiaries to be able to travel easily. Because of the banking system does not exist in target districts, the Hawala that will be contracted by CAHPO to facilitate the cash distribution for food items at the distribution point will select by CAHPO in consultation with beneficiaries. The distribution will be done based on the signed lists and tokens issued to the selected beneficiaries by the Beneficiary Selection Committee (BSC) through the Hawala. The monitoring staff will collect the phone numbers of the beneficiaries to contact them for cash for food distribution. Beneficiaries should have NIDs or other certifications to check their identity correctly. Beneficiaries who have no NID will distribute verification cards by BSC. Information will be monitored frequently that will not affect by assumption and shared with stakeholders regarding the required food items they will receive. CAHPO team has the experience to conduct awareness training on Protection and COVID-19 separate for male/female, support with hygiene kits according to WHO guide. Jawzjan has a market area with some food suppliers and many Hawalas that make it easy to contract Hawalas to prepare the required cash for food items for beneficiaries. Community Action for Healing Poverty OrganizationCommunity Action for Healing Poverty OrganizationAfghanistan Humanitarian FundZabiullah GhazawiDirector General 0799690701Cahpo.kbl@gmail.comMir Afzal Program Director +93799329337m.afzal@cahpo.comMohammed Shoaib NasemiFinance manager +93793659196Shoaib.nasemi@gmail.comJawzjan36.89696920 65.66585680Food Security525818.3134442.25560260.56Afghanistan Humanitarian FundCommunity Action for Healing Poverty Organization224104.22Afghanistan Humanitarian FundCommunity Action for Healing Poverty Organization168078.17Afghanistan Humanitarian FundCommunity Action for Healing Poverty Organization168078.17Afghanistan Humanitarian FundCommunity Action for Healing Poverty OrganizationAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/RA1/FSAC/NGO/21640United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsLivelihood Support Through Distribution of Vegetable Kits in Kunar ProvinceAfghanistan is today in one of the world’s most severe food security crises. The combined impact of an acute drought – the worst for more than three decades – and economic collapse in the second half of 2021 has generated a hunger crisis of unprecedented proportions in Afghanistan, with some 22.8 million people projected to be facing acute food insecurity (IPCS and IPC4) by the start of 2022 (FSAC Cluster, April 2022). Over half of the country’s population lives below the poverty line, and food insecurity is on the rise, largely due to conflict and insecurity cutting off whole communities from livelihood opportunities. 22.8 million people are identified as acutely food insecure. Undernutrition is of particular concern in women, children, displaced people, returnees, households headed by women, people with disabilities, and the poor (WFP). The latest Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) report states that 22.8 million Afghans will be acutely food insecure by November. This is the highest number ever recorded in their 10 years of analysis. Afghanistan is now among the world’s worst humanitarian crises. Half of all children under five years old — around 3.2 million — are expected to suffer from acute malnutrition by the end of the year (WFP).
The proposed project will be implemented in Shigal and Marawara districts. As per SEARCHO’s assessment, more than 75% of people cannot meet their basic needs of food, nearly 90% are jobless, 80% were unaware or could not afford to cultivate home gardening due to lack of resources in Marawara district while 89% of people were not able to meet their basic food seeds, 75% only understood the names of the vegetable seeds, but did not know how to properly cultivate them, females were responsible for home gardening, but due to poor economic condition and little resource they could not meet their needs, 80% of people hand lands to cultivate home gardens, and 80% people did not tools to cultivate home gardens. As a result of the assessment, the prominent needs and challenges are lack of enough food for daily consumption, less or no purchasing power, lack of state-of-the-art knowledge about the best practices of home gardening, high prices of food items, high prices of agriculture inputs, and drastic decline in household income.
The project will respond to the most critical needs of food insecurity identified by the detailed assessment. The project will identify the most vulnerable food insecure people - a total of 4900 households (34,300) for livelihood support (vegetable kits distribution). Once the project participants are identified, SEARCHO will then organize and conduct 164 sessions on home gardening for 4900 individuals - one person per household will be selected for the session. Each session will be conducted for a group of 30 people - a total of 164 sessions for 4900 individuals (164x30). Each session will be a half-day session. The trained participants will receive livelihood support (vegetable kits - at least four types of vegetable seeds along with the required tools as per the FSAC Cluster standards) - a total of 4900 vegetable kits will be distributed to 4900 households (34,300 individuals) for home gardening.
SEARCHO has been working in Kunar, Nuristan, Nangarhar, and Laghman provinces since its inception. The organization has however implemented projects in other provinces – currently implementing a project in Balkh province – but the major focus of our intervention is the eastern region because of the high needs, marginalization, and remoteness of the areas. SEARCHO has good access, good relations with community elders, and good relations with local authorities which will ensure the successful implementation of the project. In addition, SEARCHO has systems, policies, procedures, and competent human resources in place to ensure the successful implementation of the project.
Society Educational Awareness Research Consultancy and Health OrganizationSociety Educational Awareness Research Consultancy and Health OrganizationAfghanistan Humanitarian FundSharafat SafiExecutive Director 0093787822000director@search.org.afKunar34.84658930 71.09731700Food Security316138.3834487.82350626.20Afghanistan Humanitarian FundSociety Educational Awareness Research Consultancy and Health Organization140250.48Afghanistan Humanitarian FundSociety Educational Awareness Research Consultancy and Health Organization105187.86Afghanistan Humanitarian FundSociety Educational Awareness Research Consultancy and Health Organization105187.86Afghanistan Humanitarian FundSociety Educational Awareness Research Consultancy and Health OrganizationAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/RA1/FSAC/NGO/21701United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsLife-Saving Cash for Food Assistance for IPC Phase 4 Food Insecure People in Shahristan district of Daikundi ProvinceThe Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) analysis shows the food security situation has deteriorated. An estimated 22.8 million people, or 55 percent of the population, are expected to be in crisis or emergency levels of food insecurity (IPC 3+) between November 2021 and March 2022, a nearly 35 percent increase from the same season last year (16.9m). 9 million people are projected to be in IPC 4 – the highest number ever recorded in Afghanistan. In rural areas, this is largely driven by the drought. Daikundi has been classified in IPC phase 4 for many consecutive years since the level of food insecurity is too high in this province. According to the IPC analysis conducted in October 2021, 65% of people in this province are either in crisis or emergency (IPC Phase 3 and 4) situation. SFSA 2021 data also show a worrying food security situation in Daikundi. According to this assessment, nearly 87% of people have either poor or borderline food consumption and only 13% of people have acceptable food consumption. In terms of HHDS, 73% of people consume only less than 4 types of food. To cope with the food consumption gap, 14% of people are resorting to emergency livelihood copping and 54% crisis coping strategies. According to the SFSA data, cereal stock for 87% of people lasts only less than 3 months. This means that during the lean season, all of these people are running out of food stock, and they need urgent food or cash assistance. Considering the high level of need, VOPOFA will support 6,797 individuals (971 households) in Shahristan district of Daikundi province with food assistance through unconditional -unrestricted cash distributions for food assistance. VOPOFA will support these vulnerable food insecure households with 6 months' 75% of the FSAC standard cash basket ( Valued at USD60 per month). Each household will receive $360 ($60*6=360) cash for food assistance. For operational and feasibility purposes, the distribution will happen in 3 rounds/installments and beneficiaries will receive $120 (AFN equivalent) in each round of distribution every two months. To ensure beneficiaries spend the cash for purchasing food items, VOPOFA will distribute leaflets explaining the standard food basket while distributing the cash. Awareness raisings will take place at the distribution sites on food items, the beneficiaries should purchase with the assisted cash. Given the remoteness and mountainous nature of the targeted area, distributing cash in 3 installments, rather than 6, will help beneficiaries to travel less and spend less of their resources and time on transportation. The proposed cash basket provides 2,100 Kcal energy for one month for a household of 7 members. Cash is selected as the most effective and efficient modality for delivering the response to vulnerable households because the markets are functional in Shahristan district. With unconditional-unrestricted cash assistance, beneficiaries will be able to purchase the food commodities of their choice in their desired quantity while this is not possible in in-kind or voucher modality. Functional Markets in Shahrestan district helps to achieve this objective easily. Food commodities included in the FSAC standard food basket are also available in the local markets. Based on the VOPOFA’s long experience in this district, beneficiaries also prefer cash as the proper modality of assistance. On one hand, cash will enable households to meet their food consumption gap, and on the other hand, as a multiplier effect, cash will stimulate the local economy and market and will have its medium to long term impact on the livelihoods of people in the targeted areas. VOPOFA worked with various FSPs who successfully transferred money to various districts of Daikundi province. VOPOFA will select the right FSP based on their competitiveness, financial capacity, and presence in the area of operation. VOPOFA will ensure the FSP holds a valid license to perform financial services.Village of Peace Organization for AfghansVillage of Peace Organization for AfghansAfghanistan Humanitarian FundDawood KimyagarProgram Manager+93744020188programs@vopofa.orgMohammad Ali HassaniProgram and ME Coordinator+93 (0) 775107155me.coordinator@vopofa.orgDaykundi33.66949500 66.04635340Food Security368700.66130221.94498922.60Afghanistan Humanitarian FundVillage of Peace Organization for Afghans199569.04Afghanistan Humanitarian FundVillage of Peace Organization for Afghans149676.78Afghanistan Humanitarian FundVillage of Peace Organization for Afghans149676.78Afghanistan Humanitarian FundVillage of Peace Organization for AfghansAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/RA1/FSAC/UN/21715United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsEmergency livelihood support through home gardening for improved income and nutrition in Herat and FarahAfghanistan is facing an increasingly complex humanitarian crisis. Worsening drought impacts on crops and livestock, the effects of two decades of conflicts, the collapse of many public services after August 2021 and deepening economic crisis ,now exacerbated by rising inputs and food prices linked to the war in Ukraine, are having a deep impact on poverty, food security and agriculture livelihoods.
High acute food insecurity persists across Afghanistan. In the current period, 19.7 million (47% of the analysed population) are estimated to be in IPC Phase 3 (Crisis) or above. This includes 20,000 people in IPC Phase 5 (Catastrophe), 6.6 million people (16%) in IPC Phase 4 (Emergency) and 13 million (31%) in IPC Phase 3 (Crisis). Compared to the previous period, November 2021 to March 2022, which classified 22.8 M people in IPC Phase 3 and above, the reduction of the population facing high and critical level of acute food insecurity has been minimal and mainly driven by partners’ efforts in scaling up humanitarian assistance.
In 2022 farmers and herders are dealing with the 3rd drought in 5 years (2018, 2021 amp 2022) with adverse impacts on crop production, livestock health, local ecosystems, and agricultural amp landless rural HHs’ coping capacities.
More than 70 percent of Afghans live in rural areas. Unless continuous actions for urgent safeguarding agriculture livelihoods are undertaken in the rural areas of Afghanistan now, there is a real risk of the rural economy and local markets collapsing, which may lead to a significant number of areas currently in IPC Phase 3+ to slip down into IPC Phase 4+, including expanding the localized famine already reported in May, hence deepening the humanitarian crisis. Targeted livelihood-protecting humanitarian support is thus urgently needed to stop further humanitarian and financial consequences from spiraling out of control. The recent increase in food prices further emphasized the importance of support to local production of food including wheat and other stable crops, livestock and associated products and the relevance of backyard farming to sustain income and access to nutritious foods.
Through this project, FAO will address the immediate humanitarian needs in two ways: a) increasingproduction and availability of nutritious foods at the household and community level and b) sustaining income generation of most vulnerable households, women headed households with limited access to land in particular.
The project will provide vegetable cultivation packages (high quality seeds of eight locally important vegetables amp pulses /crops and hand tools) to 74,600 vulnerable households benefitting 522,200 people in Qala-e-Kah and Farah districts for Farah and Injil and Shiendand districts of Herat Province with access to backyard cultivation space to increase production and productivity Women headed households will be prioritized. The package includes : 820 gr of high quality vegetable seed 10 kg of pulses hand tools (shovel, rake, hoe) and technical training. A beneficiary profile, selection and registration process will be undertaken at the outset based and criteria for beneficiary targeting to ensure most vulnerable and needy households are targeted in this project. Beneficiaries will be selected in collaboration with the local community according to vulnerability-based beneficiary selection criteria set by FAO in which all households in the community self-select themselves into three groups according to their assets and livelihood condition: very poor/vulnerable, not so poor, and better off. Packages and in-kind inputs will be distributed ensuring that proper COVID-19 safety measures, no crowding, convenient timings and protection concerns are addressed. Technical trainings will be provided, given the season-sensitivity and time-criticality, to a wide group of beneficiaries including the small scale farmers as well as representatives from IPs, existing extension service provide.Food and Agriculture Organization of the United NationsFood and Agriculture Organization of the United NationsAfghanistan Humanitarian FundFabrizio CesarettiDeputy Representative/Country Director +93 (0) 794772246fabrizio.cesaretti@fao.orgKaustubh DevaleEmergency and Rehabilitation Officer+93 0729035152 Kaustubh.Devale@fao.orgBadghis35.16713390 63.76953840Farah32.49532800 62.26266270Hirat34.34194400 62.20305600Food Security1471172.502942345.004413517.50Afghanistan Humanitarian FundFood and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations4413517.50Afghanistan Humanitarian FundFood and Agriculture Organization of the United NationsAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/RA1/FSAC/UN/21761United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsEmergency food assistance to acutely food insecure people living in IPC Phase 4 and drought-affected areasIn 2022, Afghanistan has swiftly turned into the world’s largest humanitarian crisis, with 24.4 million people – 58 percent of the population – in need of humanitarian assistance. The recurrent and successive shocks the people of Afghanistan have faced were exacerbated by unprecedented levels of conflict, the worst drought in decades, and a severe economic crisis. According to the latest Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) analysis, the main driver of the rise in humanitarian needs is an unprecedented increase in acute food insecurity since records began, with 22.8 million people – 55 percent of the population – estimated to be facing Emergency or Crisis levels of food insecurity (IPC Phase 3 and 4), including 8.7 million people one step away from famine (IPC Phase 4). To complement WFP’s overall crisis response, WFP aims to use this funding to provide unconditional, nutrition-sensitive in-kind food or cash assistance to acutely food-insecure people in Badghis, Balkh, Faryab, Ghor, Parwan, Sar-e-Pul, Uruzgan, Badakhshan and Nuristan provinces. All of these provinces have been classified as facing IPC Phase 4 levels of acute food insecurity in the projected period. WFP plans to provide a total of 8,066 MT worth of emergency in-kind assistance to 102,347 acutely food-insecure people (14,621 households) in the abovementioned targeted provinces. Targeted households will receive a monthly in-kind nutritionally balanced food basket comprised of 75kg of fortified wheat flour, 6.83kg of fortified vegetable oil, 9.38kg of pulses, and 0.75 kg of iodized salt. Households will receive in-kind food assistance for 6 months. WFP’s in-kind assistance is aligned with the Food Security and Agriculture Cluster’s (FSAC) recommended guidelines on humanitarian response packages. With a view to provide immediate relief to households requiring time-critical assistance and to prevent pipeline shortfalls for food commodities with long procurement lead times, WFP will use existing food commodities from additional funding sources and AHF’s contribution will serve for pipeline replenishment purposes. In addition, WFP plans to provide a total of USD 7,478,751 worth of unconditional emergency cash assistance to 115,892 acutely food-insecure people (16,556 households) in the abovementioned targeted provinces. Households receiving cash-based assistance will receive 5,700 AFN (75% ration) per month for a period of 6 months in this contribution this is budgeted at USD 60. WFP’s cash-based assistance is also aligned with the FSAC and Afghanistan Cash and Voucher Working Group (CVWG) recommended guidelines on humanitarian response packages. This includes a regular review of transfer values to ensure sufficiency against possible shifts in purchasing power. Similar to in-kind food assistance, cash-based assistance amounts to 75 percent of WFP’s ration which is expected to help cover basic food gaps of acutely food insecure people living in IPC Phase 4 areas. The transfer value was calculated on the basis of the monthly market value of the food Minimum Expenditure Basket which was endorsed by the Cash and Voucher Working Group of which WFP is a co-chair. In addition, WFP will be monitoring the inflation of the food MEB basket to ensure participants’ purchasing power is maintained. WFP works with several financial service providers (FSPs) to provide cash to registered project participants with support and monitoring from WFP and implementing partners. WFP integrates community participation and consultation in its choice of delivery modalities, with post-distribution monitoring data suggesting that beneficiaries’ preference is primarily direct, unrestricted cash assistance, primarily in urban contexts. In accordance with its corporate policy on data protection and privacy, WFP takes stringent data protection and privacy measures to ensure project participants’ personal data is not shared without their prior informed consent. World Food ProgrammeWorld Food ProgrammeShelter for Life InternationalWorld Vision InternationalAfghan Peace Builders Humanitarian OrganizationCoordination of Humanitarian Assistance Maihan Humanitarian Convergence OrganizationModern Agriculture and Animal Husbandry OrganizationOrganization for Human WelfareRural Rehabilitation and Development Program OrganizationSocial Uplift OrganizationSocial Welfare and Economic OrganizationSound Humanitarian Participatory and Organizational UpliftAfghanistan Humanitarian FundCecilia GarzonHead of Programme Unit+93 706004857cecilia.garzon@wfp.orgJorge Daniel DiazProgramme Policy Officer+93 706004864 jorge.diaz@wfp.orgJanerose AlversHead of Partnerships +93 729908610janerose.alvers@wfp.orgBadakhshan36.73477250 70.81199530Badghis35.16713390 63.76953840Balkh36.89091580 67.18944880Faryab36.07956130 64.90595500Ghor34.09957760 64.90595500Nuristan35.32502230 70.90712360Parwan34.96309770 68.81088490Sar-e-Pul35.67074730 66.04635340Uruzgan32.92712870 66.14152630Food Security11372646.293584855.8914957502.18Afghanistan Humanitarian FundWorld Food Programme14957502.18Afghanistan Humanitarian FundWorld Food ProgrammeAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/RA1/H/INGO/21599United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsProvision of Primary Health Care in underserved areas of AfghanistanWith over 18 million people in need of humanitarian assistance, the humanitarian situation in Afghanistan remains one of the worst worldwide, impacted by years of conflict, natural disasters and the COVID-19 pandemic. The recent changes in the country’s government have brought new uncertainty around the provision of life saving services and the impact that economic decline will have on the already highly at-risk population. Distance from health facilities and costs of pharmaceuticals remain among the key barriers to accessing health care services especially among rural communities, and this is expected to worsen in light of the impact that economic decline will have on the negative coping mechanisms of the most deprived population. Levels of malnutrition continue to rise while Afghanistan faces its second drought in the past four years. More than half of children under five faced malnutrition in 2021, with a 16 percent increase in cases of severe acute malnutrition (SAM) many nutrition services were interrupted during active fighting.
A recent multi-sector needs assessment (Annex 1) conducted by Relief International (RI) in the targeted provinces across 745 HHs (45% female and 55% male respondents) shows that food and health assistance remain the highest needs among the local population. Distance from health facilities (59%) and costs of transportation (48%) remain key barriers to accessing health services. Through the proposed 6-month project, RI aims to reduce these barriers and expand access to gender-responsive immediate and lifesaving primary health assistance through the deployment of 7 integrated mobile health and nutrition teams (MHNTs) in Parwan and Ghazni Provinces. The districts covered by MHNTs in each province have been selected based on the lists of white areas provided by PPHDs and Health partners in each Province and are in line with findings from a multi-sectoral assessment in February 2022. Services will be aligned with the Basic Public Health Service (BPHS) and will include integrated primary health and nutrition support to children under 5 and pregnant and lactating women (PLW) as well as reproductive health and mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) in line with Health Cluster priorities and OCHA Reserve Allocation guidelines. In addition, RI will provide in-hand cash assistance to cover the transportation costs for patients who are referred to higher-level facilities for specialized treatments. The estimated transportation costs (USD 2,5 per trip for a max. of 3 trips per patient) are in line with the costs proposed by the Health Cluster in the approved Minimum Expenditure Basket (February 2022). Transportation costs will be covered based on referrals slips produced by MHNT doctors and the number of patients has been estimated at 6 per month per MHNT in line with similar projects run by RI in past years.
Taking into consideration the high prevalence of GBV in Afghanistan and the need to protect survivors, GBV response will be mainstreamed into RI’s health programming through the capacity building of healthcare workers on protection principles, GBV and survivor-centered approaches, with a focus on confidentiality and the do-no-harm principle. RI will also train female staff in psychological first aid (PFA) in order to provide psychological support to women at-risk and survivors of GBV.
All activities will reflect COVID-19 mitigation measures. Out of the total 49,000 beneficiaries targeted across all components, 20,580 will be women and 19,600 children.
Relief InternationalRelief InternationalAfghanistan Humanitarian FundClaudia PasottiProgramme Director+962795014289claudia.pasotti@ri.orgDr. Mirza Mohammad Reja Health Technical Specialist+93 (0)794-548597mirzamohammad.reja@ri.orgGhazni33.55000000 68.41666700Parwan34.96309770 68.81088490Health323443.9348911.03372354.96Afghanistan Humanitarian FundRelief International297883.97Afghanistan Humanitarian FundRelief International45908.69Afghanistan Humanitarian FundRelief InternationalAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/RA1/H/INGO/21600United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsProvision of lifesaving emergency primary health care, mental health and psychosocial support in Kunar, Paktika and Nuristan Provinces.The project aims to respond to a series of immediate needs of communities vulnerable to conflict, natural disasters (including flood), and the outbreak of Covid 19 and other diseases in Paktika, Kunar, and Nuristan by providing humanitarian lifesaving and life-sustaining equitable health services. Through this application, IMC proposes establishing and supporting 4 Health Sub-Centers(HSCs) and 1 Mobile Health Team (MHT) in Paktika, 5 HSC and 1 MHT in Kunar, and 3 HCS in Nuristan provinces, in areas where conflict-affected and flood-prone communities have very limited or no access to health services due to natural disasters, conflict, geographical obstacles towards reaching the existing health facilities, absence of public transportation, scattered population, and cultural barriers, especially for women and girls. Each HSC/MHT will be staffed by five technical staff (one doctor, one midwife, one vaccinator, one nutrition counselor and one MHPSS counselor) and one cleaner/guard. Services provided by IMC will include control of communicable diseases Reproductive, Maternal Newborn and Child Health Services (RMNCH), routine immunization outpatient consultation for common morbidities public nutrition services including prevention and treatment of malnutrition, surveillance, and referral sexual and reproductive health services such as antenatal care, skilled delivery services, and postnatal care provision of psychosocial support services (PSS) including individual psychosocial support such as psychoeducation, brief counseling and mental health case management as well as group psychoeducation, and referral services health and hygiene education promotion and response to emergencies and outbreaks including, acute watery diarrhea and measles and provision of essential pharmaceuticals and medical commodities. Other essential activities will include ensuring appropriate Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) protocols and measures, including early detection and prevention measures, COVID-19 prevention, staff training, provision of personal protective equipment (PPE) for staff, and IPC supplies will be put in place across all health facilities. IMC will ensure that health facilities are regularly supplied with essential medicines and medical supplies as per the standard lists of the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH). All emergency cases that require advanced/dedicated services will be referred to the nearest higher-level health facilities or provincial hospital as appropriate. The project will last for six months,. Under this project, IMC will directly reach 98,646 beneficiaries (31,567 men, 47,350 women, 7,892 boys, and 11,837 girls) International Medical Corps UKInternational Medical Corps UKAfghanistan Humanitarian FundMatthew Stearns Country Director+93799737954mstearns@InternationalMedicalCorps.orgDr. Shamail AzimiDeputy Country /Program Director+93798809020sazimi@InternationalMedicalCorps.orgEhsanallah ShafaqFinance Manager+93708269568eshafaq@InternationalMedicalCorps.orgKunar34.84658930 71.09731700Nuristan35.32502230 70.90712360Paktika32.26453860 68.52471490Health699801.33699801.33Afghanistan Humanitarian FundInternational Medical Corps UK559841.06Afghanistan Humanitarian FundInternational Medical Corps UK40429.60International Medical Corps UKUnited Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/RA1/H/INGO/21612United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsEmergency Primary Health Care Services, COVID-19 Response and Physiotherapy services for externally displaced population in 4 districts in Khost Province.Most of the North Waziristan refugees in Khost province are settled in the Gulan Camp, Gurbuz, while others are settled in smaller settlements in Matun, Spera and Tani districts where they live with host communities.
The affected people have limited or no access to BPHS health services, partly because many of the refugees lack registration documents and partly because the distance from the camp to BPHS facilities is too large. The health services provided in the camps are only accessible services
The currently provided health services in the above-mentioned project locations fall outside the regular, government, provided health services. This means that the CHC and Mobile Health Teams do not receive any human resources, supplies or other support through the government.
The services are funded through Johanniter Internal Assistance’s (JIA) unrestricted resources but this funding will end on 31 May 2022
The proposed project aims to provide the continuation of direct access to primary healthcare services and thus further reducing avoidable mortality and morbidity. The services will be available to a population of 45,100 people (refugees and host communities) in the above mentioned 4 districts through a Comprehensive Health Centre and 3 Mobile Health Teams. Approximately 38,670 people will have access to life-saving health services.
Although this Reserve Allocation has a maximum duration of 6 months, it was agreed with the health cluster that the project will run till the end of 2023
The proposed project contributes to the Humanitarian Response Plan’s strategic objectives 1: Timely, multi-sectoral, life-saving, equitable and safe assistance is provided to crisis- affected people of all genders and diversities to reduce mortality and morbidity and strategic objective 3: Vulnerable people of all gender and diversities are supported to build their resilience and live their lives in dignity.
Due to the (unhygienic) living conditions in the settlements there is a higher risk of disease outbreaks in the camps (COVID-19, Measles, AWD, water-borne infections and vector-borne diseases e.g. dengue). The health facilities are the first line defence in prevention, detecting and contingency of disease outbreaks and through the proposed project this defence can be continued.
The proposed services that will be provided address some of the key concerns mentioned in the allocation strategy and will remain readily accessible for the vulnerable population.
Primary healthcare services (according BPHS standard),
Integrated nutrition services,
Emergency reproductive, maternal and child health services
Mental healthcare and psychosocial support,
Physical therapy (in CHC only).
COVID-19 screening, contact tracing, hygiene education, and community awareness raising on the prevention of communicable diseases through RCCE
Referral to higher level health facilities
Ambulance service.
In Gulan is a fully functioning CHC with established referral services to higher level facilities.
Through Mobile Health Teams the emergency medical services will be provided to the refugees in the settlements (and host communities) in Matun, Spera and Tani districts.
Additionally, physical therapy services will be provided at the CHC in Gulan to project participants who live with physical disabilities. The service in CHC Gulan camp will also be open to project participants from the other 3 locations.
The project will be carried out by JIA and HADAAF. JIA will provide technical and logistical (procurement0 expertise and support .
The project aspires to avoid causing harm and to prevent or minimize any unintended negative effects of the intervention that may increase the affected populations' vulnerability to exploitation and psychological trauma. ide services with no discrimination. The services will be available free of charges to all genders and age groups and to people with disabilities or additional needsJOHANNITERJOHANNITERHADAAF NGOAfghanistan Humanitarian FundLouis MarijnissenInterim Head of Mission+93728882615louis.marijnissen@thejohanniter.orgDr. Samar Gul HamidiProgramme Manager Health+93794787850samar.hamidi@thejohanniter.orgAhmad Walid MayarSenior Finance Officer+93795049493walid.mayar@thejohanniter.orgDr. Labibullah MakhawerCountry Programme Manager+93787878803labibullah@gmail.comDr. Said Jamaluddin SadatProgram Manager HADAAF+93799484899dr_jamal2009@yahoo.comKhost33.35850790 69.85974060Health378140.18121914.05500054.23Afghanistan Humanitarian FundJOHANNITER300032.54Afghanistan Humanitarian FundJOHANNITER200021.69Afghanistan Humanitarian FundJOHANNITERAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/RA1/H/NGO/21596United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsProvision of COVID-19 response and case management services through 20 beds COVID-19 hospital in Zabul province.Through this funding opportunity (1st Reserve Allocation 2022) AADA is seeking support to secure funding for the operation of a 20 beds COVID-19 hospital in Qalat city of Zabul province for a period of six months. This funding will precede the two-months bridge funding of WHO(March-April,22) to ensure the continuation of the COVID-19 hospital services without interruption. As the sustainability of the COVID-19 response services is highly concern and strategically being discussed to be integrated/streamlined into the BPHS/EPHS service delivery system in the future, therefore, through this allocation, we are proposing financial support only for six months to sustain the bridge funding until July 2022. In case the World Bank supports COVID-19 hospitals, AADA in consultation with the Health Cluster, will consider and agree on the re-programming for the available balance.
The hospital will provide a comprehensive COVID-19 response service in terms of case management and clinical care, case reporting, contact tracing as well as surveillance and RCCE related activities. These services will be initiated immediately after the agreed start date as the hospital is fully functional and ready for delivering the services.
The hospital has been already equipped with all the required equipment, AADA will maintain and keep functional the essential equipment such as ventilators, and oxygen delivery equipment as well as regularly maintain the effective logistic and supply system to make available the required supplies.
The action will support the hospital to be supplied with required pharmaceuticals and supplies on a monthly and ad-hoc basis while the required pharmaceuticals and supplies will be procured on a quarterly base and will be stored in the provincial stock.
Considering the occurrence of 3rd wave of COVID-19 and the potential of Omicron variant spread in Afghanistan, the COVID-19 cases that need inpatient services might be increased dramatically. In order to be prepared for the unexpected burden/load of the COVID-19 cases, AADA has allocated an amount of contingency fund (10% budget of the total contract amount) to be prepared for such impending fluxes of COVID19 on the provincial level.
Moreover, for safety and security, all staff of the hospital will be provided with the required protection and infection prevention material and equipment. The protection and infection prevention materials will include medical masks, whole-body gowns, specialized PPEs (only for staff handling the COVID - 19 patients), disinfection material, hand-washing material and other facilities recommended by the WHO/MoPH.
Technical guidance and adherence to the guidelines on COVID - 19 will be considered amid delivering the services as well as the awareness-raising and RCCE activities will be part of the response through this action.
AADA will pro-actively participate in all coordination mechanisms at the provincial level. AADA will be engaged and work in close coordination with the Provincial Center for Combating Coronavirus (PCCC) headed by provincial counterparts and stakeholders. AADA will update team members on progress against the project work plan and will join/support all the collaborative activities at the provincial level.
The action will be overseen by the deputy technical manager, based in Zabul province who will support the overall management of the action and will provide required administrative and technical support to the project team as well as liaise and maintain close working relation/ coordination with all provincial stakeholders on a routine and ad hoc manner on the project related issues. The contract of the existing supervisor will be extended to conduct support supervision and on-the-job hands-on training to hospital staff. Whenever possible, joint monitoring exercises will be conducted by AADA, WHO, and PPHD to identify implementation gaps and challenges and propose/implement remedial actions for improved service delivery.
Agency for Assistance for Development of AfghanistanAgency for Assistance for Development of AfghanistanAfghanistan Humanitarian FundAbdul Qadir BaqakhilSenior Program Manager +93 (0) 765 197 616 qbaqakhil@aada.org.afDr. Yasamin YousofzaiGeneral Director +93 (0) 700 012 254yyousofzai@aada.org.afDr. Mohammad Najeeb BaleeghProgram Director +93 (0) 799 057 623 nbaleegh@aada.org.afEmran SultaniFinance Manager +93 (0) 704 120 513esultani@aada.org.afZabul32.19187820 67.18944880Health331520.52331520.52Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAgency for Assistance for Development of Afghanistan265216.42Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAgency for Assistance for Development of AfghanistanAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/RA1/H/NGO/21631United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsProviding Mobile Health Services through MHTs in underserved and hard-to-reach areas of KandaharSince 2015, BARAN is the BPHS implementer in Kandahar province and recently conducted a quick assessment and desk review which indicates the affected population in underserved and white areas of Kandahar province may need to walk longer distance to reach health and other basic services.
At the same time, limited existing or accessible healthcare is a high risk in the districts of Kandahar. Scale-up of mobile health teams and health surveillance to deal with the health implications of the likely drought, disease and malnutrition in these locations will be important.
As per the latest PPHD white area list of Kandahar province, a huge number of people are living in white areas where they have limited or no-access to health services. BARAN through this project, aims to improve access and utilization of basic primary health services as well as psychosocial support to the 44,775 (direct service users) in the four districts of Kandahar province (one MHT in Panjwayee, one MHT in Maruf, two MHTs in Arghestan and two MHTs in Speen Boldak). For this purpose, we will 1) Establishing, equipping and staffing of 6 Mobile Health Teams (MHTs) in above mentioned districts 2) Provision of psychological first aid and counseling and referring of patients with symptoms of psychological trauma and other psychosocial problems 3) Provision of emergency primary health and nutrition services to the targeted population through MHTs. 4) Integration of COVID 19 response such as screening and referral in the package of services to be provided by the MHTs 5) Identification, Management and referrals of GBV survivors 6) Community awareness raising particularly on prevention amp transmission of COVID 19 infections, proper hygiene practices amp prevention of GBV. 7) Nutrition screening, growth monitoring, identification amp treatment of acute malnutrition children, referral of complicated cases of MAM and SAM as well as counseling of PLW on breastfeeding amp Infant amp Young Children Feeding (IYCF). The duration of project will be 6 months starting from 1st May 2022.
MHT structure is consists of a Male doctor, a nutrition nurse, a midwife, a psychosocial counselor and a vaccinator. The project management team (Consist of project coordinator, Field Supervisor, MampE Officer and Admin/ finance officer at Provincial Management Office) can efficiently and transparently manage the project with the support and close communication of BARAN management team. Meanwhile, required equipment, medical and non -medical supplies, transportation, IEC, and health/nutrition promotion materials as well as sufficient running cost will be provided to the project. In addition, BARAN builds and maintains close coordination with the public health directorate of the province, national amp regional health cluster and other stakeholders as well as community for the smooth implementation of project. We will contract vehicles to provide mobile services for the teams. As a cross-cutting matter in this assignment, BARAN will be accountable to the people it serves by providing information people want and ways to give feedback, including making a complaint. BARAN also will consider the minimum gender marker code within the proposed project. We will ensure that gender equality and gender awareness activities are mainstreamed within the scope of the project. BARAN provide necessary trainings to MHT teams and will conducts regular supervision, monitoring, coaching, and mentoring of the MHTs to ensure the quality of services as per the standards and project requirements. Accordingly, women, men, boys, and girls of all ages including the people with disability will benefit equally from the proposed interventions. A total of 44,775 individuals in the host communities of Kandahar province will directly benefit from the project. This figure consists of 16,583 men, 20,729 women, 3,317 boys and 4,146 girls which including 3761 people with disability.Bu Ali Rehabilitation and Aid NetworkBu Ali Rehabilitation and Aid NetworkAfghanistan Humanitarian FundSaid Husain Shah HashimiExecutive Director+93 (0)799389756hashimi@baran.org.af Sayed Qais HussainiHMIS Coordinator/ Performance Manager+93 (0)703513841qais.hussaini@baran.org.af Farid HaiderFinance and Reporting Director+93 (0)788911373faridhaider@baran.org.af Farid Ahmad AyobiOperation Director+93 (0)793313333farid.ayobi@baran.org.af Kandahar30.99606790 65.47573600Health241733.87241733.87Afghanistan Humanitarian FundBu Ali Rehabilitation and Aid Network145040.32Afghanistan Humanitarian FundBu Ali Rehabilitation and Aid Network96693.55Afghanistan Humanitarian FundBu Ali Rehabilitation and Aid NetworkAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/RA1/H/NGO/21683United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsSupport COVID-19 Hospital and Case Management in Logar ProvinceCAF has the honor to propose re-functionalizing of the COVID-19 hospital in the Pul-i-Alam city of Logar province under the 1st Reserve Allocation 2022. The hospital will work in the Kunjak compound to respond to and manage cases effectively. As of Mar 22, 2022, a total of 177,255 positive cases of coronavirus were recorded in the country, from which 7,656 patients died and 160,330 patients recovered (Worldometer, 2022). Considering the possibility of a new type (Omicron) of COVID-19, the current proposal is submitted to revive the Logar COVID-19 hospital for eight months.
The proposed hospital with a minimum of 20 beds will respond to the COVID-19 cases by managing the cases in OPD and IPD. Also, the hospital will provide the COVID-19 vaccination program for the eligible target group. The project will cover the entire population of Logar, including returnees, IDPs, and Kuchies, but the specific beneficiaries are patients with basic symptoms of COVID-19, people at-risk including, medical and emergency personnel, service providers (both public and private), and testing facilities staff. The hospital will act as the primary center for COVID-19 patients who need intensive care at the provincial level. All other HFs in the province, including the Konjak ICU ward, will refer suspected patients to the COVID-19 hospital for diagnosis, testing, managing, and hospitalization. One of the main objectives of the COVID-19 hospital is to reduce the overload of suspect patients from other BPHS-EPHS facilities and Konjak ICU ward and isolate the cases in one place to prevent further spread of disease and control them under comprehensive care services. As one of the essential activities in the emergency ward of the hospital, we will consider an outdoor triage center in the hospital where the clients are screened before they reach the OPD or other hospital departments. The triage staff uses a color-coding approach to identify mild, moderate, and severe SARI cases and refer them to the designated place of the hospital.
CAF will keep equipped the hospital with the required equipment, medical supply, staffing, and other necessary logistical needs as per the MOPH-approved guide for COVID-19 hospital. Our qualified and expert team, including the key project and CAF central office staff, will conduct regular supportive supervision and monitor the activities/interventions in the provinces. The team will work based on the emergency monitoring framework to ensure key indicators are improved to achieve the expected results and the project objective during the set timeframe. Thus, CAF uses developed monitoring checklists based on the project monitoring indicators, targets, and the agreed work plan.
CAF builds and maintains close coordination with the public health directorate of the province. Also, as the BPHS and EPHS implementer, CAF ensures a coordinated action to deliver COVID-19 services. As a cross-cutting matter in this assignment, CAF will consider the minimum gender marker code within the proposed projects. We will ensure that gender equality and gender awareness activities are mainstreamed within the scope of the project. Accordingly, women, men, boys, and girls of all ages including people with disability will benefit equally from the proposed interventions. A total of 8400 individuals in the host communities of Logar province will directly benefit from the project. This figure consists of 4284 males and 4116 females over 18-year-old. One of the project's sustainability aspects is the capacity building of the local staff on health interventions within the province. Increased knowledge of the community on how to prevent the COVID-19 and where to approach if they see any signs or symptoms of the disease, is also a sustainability aspect of the project from the community perspective. In consultation with the Health Cluster, CAF will consider re-programming for the available balance of the project if World Bank re-supports COVID-19 hospital.Care of Afghan FamiliesCare of Afghan FamiliesAfghanistan Humanitarian FundDr. Sayed Ashuqullah MajidiCAF General Director+93766663553caf.director.general@gmail.comDr. Sayed Abdullah OmarTechcnical Director+93729880509caf.technical.director@gmail.comLogar34.01455180 69.19239160Health311912.9661159.40373072.36Afghanistan Humanitarian FundCare of Afghan Families149228.94Afghanistan Humanitarian FundCare of Afghan Families111921.71Afghanistan Humanitarian FundCare of Afghan FamiliesAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/RA1/H/NGO/21708United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsSupport COVID-19 hospitals in Faryab, Jawzjan and Samangan for COVID-19 case management and responseInfectious diseases, poor maternal and neonatal health and malnutrition are causes of substantial mortality and morbidity in Afghanistan. The country is currently facing multiple outbreaks, including COVID-19, measles, Acute Watery Diarrhea (AWD), dengue fever and malaria, in the context of a fragile public health system. The overall objectives of the project are to protect our citizens through case management of COVID-19 patients, to respond and mitigate the threat posed by COVID-19 and to strengthen national health systems preparedness and capacity to respond to public health emergencies. To successfully achieve the intended objectives and target indicators of this project, SAF will offer Covid-19 Case management response through Covid-19 wards to the affected Covid-19 communities in 3 provinces Faryab (Maimana,)Samangan (Aybak) and Jawzjan (Sheberghan) with main focus on covid-19 patients. In close coordination with provincial public health Directorate and exited stakeholder such as WHO and UNICEF, we will review the Covid-19 case management and response assessment report at the provincial level and the Covid-19 Response and management teams will be assigned to cover preventive and lifesaving treatment services for Covid-19 patients and communities. Meanwhile, the activities will be coordinated with BPHS Health Facilities at the mentioned districts. in the specified provinces With the given prioritize SAF will consider Routine surveillance of and response to COVID-19, AWD, measles and other diseases. The project management team (project officer, project assistant and finance officer based in the provincial office and one project focal point based in Kabul) will have the capability to efficiently and transparently manage the project with the help of management team of SAF at the central and provincial levels. Required IEC and health promotion materials will be distributed among the targeted population by the project staff at the service delivery points. Simultaneously, functional referral mechanisms among the CHWs-CHS-Covid-19 hospitals and nearest health facilities will be established. SAF will also formulate close coordination with authorities of the provincial hospital in the province by signing MOUs with Samangan and Faryab provincial hospitals. As part of this assignment SAF will consider the minimum gender marker code (1) within the proposed projects. SAF will ensure that gender equality and gender awareness activities are mainstreamed within the scope of project. Accordingly, the women, men, boys and girls of all ages will benefit equally from the proposed interventions. A total of 8213 individuals in the Host and IDPs communities will directly benefit from health cluster of the project. However, the 24600 beneficiaries in all 3 provinces will be benefited from the services. Covid-19 response project will provide health services including community outreach, screening, case detection, management, referral , follow up, community awareness raising on Covid-19 patients for targeted communities. The services will consist of diagnoses, case management, laboratory services and PPEs. Each hospital will have 10 beds based on the current caseload. it is expected that World Bank may consider support to COVID-19 hospitals in the next round of Sehatmandi starting from July 2022. SAF confirms if World Bank supports COVID-19 hospitals, in consultation with the Health Cluster, SAF will consider re-programming for the available balance. in Samagan province, since currently OPHA,s SAF partner in AHF 3rd allocation is available, Samangan province Covid-19 hospital will be operated by them as sub implementing partner through this allocation and the MoU will be developed for the implementation of covid -19 hospital through them. Note: Based on MoPH HR manual for 10 bed covid-19 hospital staff will be recruited, if the Covid-19 cases raised for management it will be communicated with OCHA and Health Cluster for budget revision. Solidarity for Afghan FamiliesSolidarity for Afghan FamiliesAfghanistan Humanitarian FundDr. Mohammad Naim MusamemmGeneral Direcot+93 (0) 729299979 general_director@saf.org.afZabihullah NajibOrganization Development /ME Director +93 (0) 792478989od_director@saf.org.afFaryab36.07956130 64.90595500Jawzjan36.89696920 65.66585680Samangan35.98072960 67.57085360Health389816.81389816.81Afghanistan Humanitarian FundSolidarity for Afghan Families194908.41Afghanistan Humanitarian FundSolidarity for Afghan Families194908.40Afghanistan Humanitarian FundSolidarity for Afghan FamiliesAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/RA1/H/NGO/21747United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsCOVID-19 response and case management BadghisMMRCA has implemented the Covid-19 project in Badghis province from 3rd May 2020 till 30th October 2021, after October 2021 there was no funds and donors commitment for the continuation of Covid-19 projects in Badghis. So this fund will help to resume the Covid-19 response and case management services to the entire population of Badghs province through a 20 beds Isolation ward/hospital including contact tracing, risk reduction and health education at the community level in Qala-e-Nauw district.
The project is designed for six months from 15th May to 14th Nov 2022 and will cover the entire population of Badghis province including returnees, Kochis/nomads and IDPs. The project will mainly focus on the below activities
1. Risk Communication /Public awareness and promoting healthy behaviors: This will be conducted through outreach sessions by dedicated staff and will be on daily basis, face to face sessions will be conducted separately with men and women, their feedback/complaint/concerns will be taken during health education sessions
2. Early detection and surveillance of suspected cases
3. Contact tracing through community outreach
4. Follow up of home quarantined people:
5. Taking samples for qualitative and quantitative testing at the hospital
6. Case Management and isolation of COVID-19 suspected and confirmed cases:
7. Infection prevention and control measures at the health facilities level
8. Training to staff
The project will benefit 6600 population directly.
Currently there is no commitment from any donor to support Badghis Covid-19 hospital but in case the World Bank supports COVID-19 hospital Badghis, in consultation with the Health Cluster, MMRCA will consider re-programming for the available balance.
Medical Management and Research Courses for AfghanistanMedical Management and Research Courses for AfghanistanAfghanistan Humanitarian FundDr Abdul RashidExecutive Director+93786140561abdul.rashid@mmrca.org.afBadghis35.16713390 63.76953840Health267481.81267481.81Afghanistan Humanitarian FundMedical Management and Research Courses for Afghanistan133740.91Afghanistan Humanitarian FundMedical Management and Research Courses for Afghanistan133740.90Afghanistan Humanitarian FundMedical Management and Research Courses for AfghanistanAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/RA1/H/UN/21607United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsEmergency response to COVID-19 and infectious disease outbreaks including measles and acute watery diarrhoea (AWD) in target high-risk districts of Afghanistan's provinces (Kandahar, Herat ,Helmand, Balkh and Kunduz)This proposed project, in line with the humanitarian’s priorities within the framework of the Afghanistan multi-year HRP (2022) will contribute, in coordination and partnership with WHO, the Ministry of Public Health and others relevant health cluster actors, to the reduction of morbidity and mortality of vulnerable Afghans in the areas of highest needs. This includes underserved mobile and some of the hardest-to-reach locations in epidemic-prone disease (EPD) high-risk districts along target border provinces in Afghanistan.
This project is also in line with health cluster response priorities to ensure timely, equitable lifesaving health care is provided to people in need, through a holistic approach to humanitarian health assistance that also enables the health system to perform its essential functions, respond to emergencies, prevent, detect and respond to outbreaks of Epidemic Prone Disease (EPD)_ and protect the health of vulnerable populations.
Building on existing IOM Migration Health programming and in coordination with the Health Cluster (HC) sub-regional teams in targeted provinces, this project will specifically support:
COVID-19 response and case management, including support to 2 COVID-19 hospitals (Kandahar and Nimroz), as well as the provision of COVID-19 vaccination, risk communication and community engagement (RCCE) on EPD (COVID-19, Acute Watery Diarrhoea (AWD), measles, Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF), Dengue Fever), including demand generation for vaccines and awareness raising in Kandahar and Nimroz provinces.
Integrated Infectious diseases outbreak response (e.g., AWD, measles, CCHF, Dengue Fever) with the particular with the focus on measles and AWD through 12 Rapid Response Teams (RRTs), deployed in four provinces (Kandahar, Helmand, Balkh and Kunduz) and the support for the functioning of a Cholera Treatment Center (CTC) at Comprehensive Health Center (CHC) level in Kandahar. Whilst a particular focus will be placed on screening for AWD and measles, RRT staff will also (where possible and feasible) screen for other infectious diseases, including COVID-19 and make referrals as appropriate.
These targeted provinces, selected as priority areas by the HC for further expansion of intervention coverage in 2022, are characterized by high return and displacement and are among the 15 identified with extreme severity of needs based on overall severity ranking (according to inter cluster-need prioritization, Sept-Dec 2021). IOM stands ready to strengthen public health response capacities to save lives, while addressing migration and displacement drivers and mitigating mid-term impacts of the crisis in Afghanistan.
The preparatory period for the project will be minimal as almost all arrangements (staff, building, equipment etc.) are already in place. As support for COVID-19 hospitals is mainly justified by current epidemiological trends in a context of lack of sustainable funding, IOM, in consultation with the Health Cluster, may consider rescheduling any available balance in the event of a favorable change, inclusive of the resumption of World Bank funding tentatively expected in July.
The project targets a total of 816,390 persons.
International Organization for MigrationInternational Organization for MigrationCoordination of Humanitarian Assistance Organization for Health Promotion and ManagementAfghanistan Humanitarian FundDr. Mohiuddin KhanMigration Health Officer+93794445810mhkhan@iom.intDavid MavengereSenior Resource Management Officer+93794797292dmavengere@iom.intSusan PriceProject Development Officer+93794795117sprice@iom.intBalkh36.89091580 67.18944880Hilmand31.36364740 63.95861110Kandahar30.99606790 65.47573600Kunduz36.85993070 68.71549750Nimroz31.02614880 62.45041540Health1977148.461977148.46Afghanistan Humanitarian FundInternational Organization for Migration1977148.46Afghanistan Humanitarian FundInternational Organization for MigrationAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/RA1/H-N/INGO/21644United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsEssential primary healthcare and COVID-19 response services in Khost, Kunar and Laghman provincesHealthNet TPO (HNI-TPO) will provide essential primary health care and COVID-19 services to people living in under-served and flood-affected areas of Khost, Kunar and Laghman provinces. HNI-TPO is the current sole SEHATMANDI implementer for PHC and SHC services in the three provinces. The project will have six-month duration with a 3 to 4 weeks of preparatory (inception) period.
Primary Healthcare Services
The primary healthcare services will be provided through integrated Mobile Health and Nutrition Teams (MHNTs). The integrated MHNT services will consist of essential health, nutrition, psychosocial support and RCCE activities.
Khost: two MHNTs will provide the planned services in Nadirshah-Kot, Mandozai, Matoon Center (MHNT#1), Sabari, and Musa-Khail (MHNT#2) districts.
Kunar: two MHNTs in Ghaziabad, Shigal (MHNT#1), Khaskunar, and Marawara (MHNT#2).
Laghman: two MHNTs in Alingar (MHNT#1) and Alishang (MHNT#2).
COVID-19 response
The services will be provided through the provincial COVID-19 hospitals in the three target provinces (Khost, Kunar and Laghman). The services will consist of diagnoses, case management, laboratory services and PPEs. Each hospital will have 10 beds based on the current caseload.
The planned services will be coordinated with the existing SEHATMANDI health facilities currently run by HNI-TPO, to avoid duplication and missed opportunities in coverage. The project design is coordinated with the provincial Public Health Directorate and the provincial/regional WHO representatives. Coordination with PPHD, provincial/regional and central WHO and OCHA structures and other working groups will be maintained throughout the project implementation.
Access to and for the target community will be ensured through identification of the service delivery points for MHNTs in convenient locations in the target villages. The MHNTs structure will follow the recommended MoPH setup whereby female health workers (midwives, PSS officers) will provide the envisaged services to female clients. In addition to the intended health services, RCCE activities and mechanism for community feedback will be put in place to ensure two-way exchange of information. Addressing common mental health and psychosocial conditions will be an integral part of the MHNTs and COVID-19 hospitals.
The project will be supervised on day-to-day basis by the designated provincial officers while periodic monitoring from HNI-TPO country office will take place on monthly basis. The performance of MHNTs and COVID-19 hospitals will be documented and monitored through the recording of data on the planned indicators. The project will prepare and submit technical and financial progress reports to the WHO and OCHA through ReportHub and HERAMS.
The World Bank may support the provincial COVID-19 hospitals in the next round of the Sehatmadi beyond June 2022 If the World Bank supports the provincial covid-19 hospitals in Khost, Kunar, and Laghman province from July 2022 onward, Healthnet TPO will re-program the available budget balance in consultation with Health Cluster and UNOCHA.
Healthnet International and Transcultural Psychosocial OrganizationHealthnet International and Transcultural Psychosocial OrganizationAfghanistan Humanitarian FundDr. Mohammad NaseemCountry Director+93788891688naseem@healthnettpoaf.orgDr. Abdul Rahman ShahabDeputy Country Director+93786611325shahab.hntpo@gmail.comDr. Najeebullah AlizoiProgram Director+93789880821najeeb@healthnettpoaf.orgMr. Suleman ZaheerFinance Controller+93788844072suleman@hntpo.org.afKhost33.35850790 69.85974060Kunar34.84658930 71.09731700Laghman34.68976870 70.14558050HealthNutrition674364.56674364.56Afghanistan Humanitarian FundHealthnet International and Transcultural Psychosocial Organization539491.65Afghanistan Humanitarian FundHealthnet International and Transcultural Psychosocial Organization16574.17Afghanistan Humanitarian FundHealthnet International and Transcultural Psychosocial OrganizationAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/RA1/H-N/UN/21598United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsImproving access of the vulnerable people to primary and essential healthcare, emergency nutrition, and outbreak response servicesThe ongoing escalation of humanitarian need in Afghanistan has largely been fueled by the political events of August 2021 and the resulting pause of long-term development funding by international donors to the “Sehatmandi” project, the backbone of the Afghan health system, delivering basic and essential packages of health services (BPHS and EPHS) in over 2.300 health facilities all over the country and other health facilities which were funded by external resources. Even with short term solutions now in place to bridge this funding gap and Sehatmandi NGOS operational, there are significant gaps in the delivery of essential and primary healthcare.
WHO is presenting a comprehensive response package to provide urgently needed and lifesaving health assistance focusing on four priority areas aiming to preserve the essential health service delivery in accordance with the allocation strategy: provision of emergency primary health care (PHC) in underserved areas case management of COVID-19 critical cases response to communicable disease outbreaks and the delivery of quality nutrition services to In-patient care for severely malnourished children with complications.
For the provision of PHC we will establish 7 Basic Health Centers (BHCs), 8 Mobile Health Teams (MHTs) and 16 Sub-Health Centers (SHCs) in Kabul, Nangarhar, Laghman, Kunar, Nuristan, Wardak, Logar, Daikundi, Parwan, Badakhshan, and Baghlan provinces for 6 months through contracting out modality. WHO will also be supporting the national mental health hospital in Kabul for 5 months.
Support to the case management of sever cases of COVID-19 will be given to COVID-19 hospitals in Farah, Sar-e-Pul and Daikundi provinces for a period of 6 months using implementing partners. Should COVID-19 hospitals be covered by the HER project after June 2022, in consultation with AHF, WHO is committed to reprogram the funding for support of the secondary and tertiary healthcare provision in the country by supporting main referral hospitals.
In response to communicable disease outbreaks including measles and Acute Watery Diarrhea (AWD) WHO will conduct trainings and will provide medical supplies and kits to the surveillance officers and Rapid Response Team (RRT) members. WHO will also be supporting the national Infectious Disease hospital for 7 months, by contracting out activities to Sub-IP while giving technical support. The above-mentioned activities will focus on the outbreak affected provinces including Helmand Kunduz, Jawzjan, Kabul, Nangarhar, Kapisa, Laghman, Zabul, and Kandahar.
This project will support the provision of inpatient therapeutic care for 5,612 severe acute malnourished children with medical complications (2,862 boys, 2,750 Girls) through the establishment of 12 new IPD SAM centers. This includes capacity building of staff and the provision of medical and non-medical supplies and equipment to all 50 IPD SAM centers, newly established and existing. The IPD-SAM centers are located in 16 high-priority provinces of Badakhshan, Baghlan, Farah, Faryab, Ghazni, Helmand, Herat, Jawzjan, Kandahar, Kapisa, Nangarhar, Samangan, Takhar, Nooristan, Kabul, and Badghis.World Health OrganizationWorld Health OrganizationAfghanistan Humanitarian FundDr. Abouzeid AlaaWorld Health Emergency Team Leader 0093783961828abouzeida@who.intMirka KoneExternal Relation Officer 00491739301091konemi@who.intBadakhshan36.73477250 70.81199530Badghis35.16713390 63.76953840Baghlan35.80429470 69.28775350Daykundi33.66949500 66.04635340Farah32.49532800 62.26266270Faryab36.07956130 64.90595500Ghazni33.55000000 68.41666700Hilmand31.36364740 63.95861110Hirat34.34194400 62.20305600Jawzjan36.89696920 65.66585680Kabul34.53333300 69.16666700Kandahar30.99606790 65.47573600Kapisa34.98105720 69.62145620Kunar34.84658930 71.09731700Kunduz36.85993070 68.71549750Laghman34.68976870 70.14558050Logar34.01455180 69.19239160Nangarhar34.17183130 70.62167940Nimroz31.02614880 62.45041540Nuristan35.32502230 70.90712360Parwan34.96309770 68.81088490Samangan35.98072960 67.57085360Sar-e-Pul35.67074730 66.04635340Takhar36.66980130 69.47845410Wardak34.35134940 68.23853390Zabul32.19187820 67.18944880HealthNutrition2990580.893411789.466402370.35Afghanistan Humanitarian FundWorld Health Organization6402370.35Afghanistan Humanitarian FundWorld Health OrganizationAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/RA1/N/UN/21759United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsTreatment of Moderate Acute Malnutrition (MAM) in children under five and pregnant lactating women (PLW) in the prioritized provinces.Afghanistan is currently facing one of the most complex and protracted humanitarian emergencies in the world, with increasing food insecurity and high malnutrition rates. The latest Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) analysis, showed 22.8 million people – 55 percent of the population – estimated to be facing Emergency or Crisis levels of food insecurity (IPC Phase 3 and 4), including 8.7 million people one step away from famine (IPC Phase 4). Across the country, 22 out of 34 provinces and 10 out of 11 major urban centres are classified in phase 4 emergency conditions. The Nutrition Cluster has prioritised all 34 provinces for the nutrition response due to the high levels of food insecurity and malnutrition across the country. The nutritional status of children under five and pregnant and lactating women (PLW) continues to be alarming in most parts of Afghanistan. An estimated 3.9 million people will suffer from acute malnutrition in 2022, including more than a million children with severe acute malnutrition (SAM), over 2,800,000 children with moderate acute malnutrition (MAM), and over 800,000 pregnant and lactating women (PLW) with acute malnutrition (an increase of 21 percent from 2021). The deterioration of the nutrition situation across most parts of the country is being driven by a series of complex and multi-faceted factors – including poor access to health services, acute household food insecurity, sub-optimal childcare and feeding practices, poor access to water and sanitation, as well as conflict and climate-related shocks. Despite the significant increase in the absolute number of children who received treatment for acute malnutrition over the past year, largely due to the increased number of service delivery points, a large proportion of children remain without access to nutrition services. Half of the districts in Afghanistan achieved below 50 percent of treatment coverage. Substantial expansion of the nutrition response capacity is required to fill the gap, to further meet the expanded needs, save lives, and preserve the development potential of children. With an allocation of USD 1.63 million from the Afghanistan Humanitarian Fund, WFP will provide nutrition treatment services to 30,523 children under five and 9,466 PLW to rehabilitate their nutritional status and prevent them from further deterioration to severe malnutrition in prioritized provinces of Daikundi, Faryab, and Takhar within Afghanistan. With a view to provide immediate relief and prevent pipeline shortfalls for food commodities with long procurement lead times, WFP will use existing commodities from additional funding sources and AHF’s contribution will serve for pipeline replenishment purposes. As stated in the workplan WFP will be responsible for activities 1-3 activity 4 both WFP and its implementing partners will be responsible activities 5-8 will be the responsibility of the implementing partners and activities 9-12 will be carried out by WFP and its implementing partners.World Food ProgrammeWorld Food ProgrammeBakhtar Development NetworkMOVE WELFARE ORGANIZATIONSANAYEE DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION Afghanistan Humanitarian FundCecilia GARZONHead of Programme+93706004857cecilia.garzon@wfp.orgMartin AHIMBISIBWEHead of Nutrition +93706005169martin.ahimbisibwe@wfp.orgJanerose ALVERSHead of Partnerships+93729908610janerose.alvers@wfp.orgDaykundi33.66949500 66.04635340Faryab36.07956130 64.90595500Takhar36.66980130 69.47845410Nutrition1029944.95600054.891629999.84Afghanistan Humanitarian FundWorld Food Programme1629999.84Afghanistan Humanitarian FundWorld Food ProgrammeAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/RA1/N-H/INGO/21645United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsIntegrated emergency nutrition services for women and children through MHNTs in Khost and Nangarhar provincesThis project is designed in response to AHF 1st Reserve Allocation 2022 to improve access to the life-saving integrated nutrition and health services in disaster affected, underserved and hardest-to-reach areas in Khost and Nangarhar provinces.
HNI-TPO is a Netherland-based international organization working in Afghanistan since 1994 in health, nutrition, MHPSS, communicable disease control, GBV, humanitarian services, capacity building, and research. HNI-TPO has been present in the eastern region since its operations in Afghanistan. Also HNI-TPO implemented nutrition, health and protection projects in Khost province. HNI-TPO is implementing the Sehatmandi project (BPHS, EPHS) in Khost and Nangarhar provinces which is the main project in health system in Afghanistan and nutrition is the main component of those services.
To address the needs of people, particularly children and women, in disaster affected, underserved and hardest-to-reach areas in Khost and Nangarhar provinces, the proposed project will provide nutrition and health services through a total of 9 Mobile Health and Nutrition Teams (MHNTs). In Khost province, 4 MHNTs will provide integrated nutrition services in the selected villages of Mandozayi, Matun, Sabari and Terezayi districts while in Nangarhar province, 5 MHNTs will provide services in Goshta, Jalalabad, Shirzad, and Shinwar districts.
The Service Delivery Points (SDPs) for MHNTs in Khost and Nangarhar will select through a rapid field assessment, consultation with PPHDs, nutrition regional sub-cluster representatives, BPHS management team, and other nutrition stakeholders active in target provinces.
The proposed project will provide emergency life-saving integrated nutrition services to 29249 under five children and PLW (10200 boys, 9801 girls and 9248 PLW). It mean, from the target beneficiaries, under five children and PLW will screen, attend health education, and malnutrition cases will identify and treat through OPD MAM and SAM.
Through the planned integrated MHNTs, a total of 115,600 vulnerable people, including 17,340 men, 34,680 women, 32,367 boys, and 31,212 girls will received primary health services. The primacy health care services will consist of antenatal care, post natal care, family planning, health education, MHPSS and EPI services to the target population. The integrated health and nutrition services will cause to cover most of the cases on SDP level which will improve the community satisfaction and quality of care. The project will be implemented by a dedicated team and supported by HNI-TPO country and provincial teams/offices.
Healthnet International and Transcultural Psychosocial OrganizationHealthnet International and Transcultural Psychosocial OrganizationAfghanistan Humanitarian FundDr. Mohammad NaseemCountry Director+93788891688naseem@healthnettpoaf.orgDr. Abdul Rahman ShahabDeputy Country Director+93786611325shahab.hntpo@gmail.comDr. Najeebullah AlizoiProgram Director+93789880821najeeb@healthnettpoaf.orgMr. Suleman ZaheerFinance Controller+93788844072suleman@hntpo.org.afKhost33.35850790 69.85974060Nangarhar34.17183130 70.62167940HealthNutrition438669.66157370.28596039.94Afghanistan Humanitarian FundHealthnet International and Transcultural Psychosocial Organization357623.96Afghanistan Humanitarian FundHealthnet International and Transcultural Psychosocial Organization238415.98Afghanistan Humanitarian FundHealthnet International and Transcultural Psychosocial OrganizationAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/RA1/N-H/NGO/21597United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsProvision of lifesaving integrated health and nutrition services for the people in underserved and flood-prone locations of Takhar and Faryab provinces of AfghanistanAgency for Assistance and Development of Afghanistan (AADA) is a non-political, non-profit and independent national organization currently implementing BPHS/EPHS in Ghazni, Paktia and BPHS in Zabul, Nangarhar and Herat provinces and FHH and humanitarian assistance projects funded by UNFPA in Faryab and Takhar respectively. AADA has a wealth of experience in terms of implementation in more than 21 humanitarian response projects funded by CHF/AHF, WHO, WFP and UNFPA for the past seven years.
The proposed project aims to respond to the health and nutrition needs of the underserved population through the provision of integrated mobile health and nutrition services (MHNT) in four prioritized districts by Nutrition Cluster in Faryab and Takhar provinces.
Using this allocation, AADA will undertake the following key interventions:
Establish and maintain two in Gurezewan district of Faryab and three MHNTs in Bangi, Chahab, Khwaja Ghar districts of Takhar province. Gurezewan district/Faryab is an expanded district with more than 26,750 residents in 13 big villages having no access to health facilities, AADA, therefore, proposed establishing two MHNTs in Gurezewan to reach these remote communities.
MHNTs will travel twice a month to pre-planned villages that are not served by the existing Basic Package of Health Service (BPHS) static health facilities (HFs) to provide health and nutrition services in accordance with BPHS and IMAM standards as follow:
(a)Outpatient Department of Severe Acute Malnutrition (OPD-SAM) (b) Outpatient Department of Moderate Acute Malnutrition (OPD-MAM), services to acutely malnourished boys and girls (6 to 59 months) and Acutely Malnourished Pregnant and Lactating Women (AM PLW) (c) Integrated Management of Neonatal and Childhood Illnesses (IMNCI) to children under five years old age, primary health care (PHC) including immunization to boys, girls, men and women (d) Maternal, Infant and Young Child Nutrition (MIYCN) primary caregivers and psychosocial (PSS) counselling services to the affected population.
Through this allocation, AADA aimed at providing curative and preventive nutrition services to 19,858 direct beneficiaries including nutrition screening for 9,577 boys and girls lt5, OPD SAM to 1271 children and OPD MAM to 3,009 children lt5 and 1335 AM PLWs and MIYCN counselling to 4,666 caregivers. Under the health component of the project, a total of 62,237 (14,116 men, 34,647 women, 6,872 boys and 6,602 girls) will be receiving PHC and PSS counselling services.
Targets for the nutrition component are calculated for an 11 months period by considering the prevalence of SAM and MAM obtained from the SAMRT surveys and * 2.6 annual population growth rate and for the heath, component considering the MoPH standard for PHC service (at least one consultation /person/year).
Additionally, AADA will provide cash assistance to families whose children are SAM with complications referred to inpatient care at the hospitals. It will support the caregiver and the Mahram during the treatment of the child and help to ensure the adherence of families to the treatment up to the recovery of the child.
AADA will implement this project in close coordination with all the relevant actors at the national, provincial and community levels during the implementation phase.
Agency for Assistance for Development of AfghanistanAgency for Assistance for Development of AfghanistanAfghanistan Humanitarian FundAbdul Qadir BaqakhilSenior Program Manager +93 (0) 765 197 616 qbaqakhil@aada.org.afDr. Yasamin YousofzaiGeneral Director +93 (0) 700 012 254yyousofzai@aada.org.afDr. Mohammad Najeeb BaleeghProgram Director +93 (0) 799 057 623 nbaleegh@aada.org.afEmran SultaniFinance Manager +93 (0) 704 120 513esultani@aada.org.afFaryab36.07956130 64.90595500Takhar36.66980130 69.47845410HealthNutrition309851.60180522.24490373.84Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAgency for Assistance for Development of Afghanistan392299.07Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAgency for Assistance for Development of Afghanistan98074.77Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAgency for Assistance for Development of AfghanistanAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/RA2/CCS/UN/23031United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsSet up of three Humanitarian Hubs in support of the earthquake response in Paktika and Khost provincesOn 22 June, a 5.9 magnitude earthquake struck south eastern Afghanistan, leading to wide-scale destruction across already vulnerable districts in Paktika and Khost provinces. The inter-agency multi-sectoral Emergency Earthquake Appeal targets approximately 362,000 people living in high intensity impact areas. A total of $110.3 million is urgently required to frontload life-saving response activities over the course of the next three months (July-September). The earthquake-hit districts are remote and have been underserved in last two decades due to conflict, which has made these populations particularly vulnerable and the districts hard to reach under this response.
Due to this level of remoteness of the affected areas and in order for humanitarian actors to adequately respond and coordinate the response on the ground as described above, there has been an urgent need identified by the UN Resident Coordinator to set up humanitarian hubs in three locations to support the response. As such, IOM, in collaboration with WFP and coordination with other actors on the ground including the de facto authorities, will use this grant to set up and support the core Humanitarian Hubs in Barmal (Paktika), Giyan (Paktika), and Spera (Khost).
IOM will specifically cover:
-Clearing and leveling of the camp sites and adjacent distribution areas
-Set up of tents and core items (sleeping mats/cots, tables, blankets, etc)
-WASH related facilities and the provision of items for maintenance
-Cooking facilities, staff and food
-Miscellaneous support and upgrading to the site as needed for set-up and maintenance (i.e. drainage digging, perimeter fencing/netting)
-Set up a Health post for primary health care (PHC) including Psychosocial first aid to first responders in 3 camps (Bamal, Giyan, and Spera). The number of hub residents needing health post intervention is expected to be at 5 per cent of the total number of hub residents (15 persons).
IOM has envisaged a 3 month period for this project, starting from the earthquake event, with the potential need to extend if the operating and funding needs for this project persist.International Organization for MigrationInternational Organization for MigrationAfghanistan Humanitarian FundDavid MavengereSenior Resource Management Officer+251929001380dmavangere@iom.intHannah CurwenEmergency Coordinator+16467148017hcurwen@iom.intSusan PriceProject Development and Reporting Officer+93794795117sprice@iom.intKhost33.35850790 69.85974060Paktika32.26453860 68.52471490Coordination and Support Services1379491.541379491.54Afghanistan Humanitarian FundInternational Organization for Migration1379491.54Afghanistan Humanitarian FundInternational Organization for MigrationAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/RA2/CCS/UN/23154United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsSupport for the UNHAS to conduct flights to earthquake affected areas and humanitarian hubsA 5.9 magnitude earthquake that struck on 22 June, 2022 has affected Paktika and Khost provinces. Preliminary analysis indicates Barmal, Ziruk, Nika and Gayan districts in Paktika Province as well as Spera and Shamal districts in Khost province are the most impacted, though further assessment data is incoming. As of 24 June – less than 72 hours after the incident – some 770 people are estimated to have been killed, while an additional 1,500 people wounded.
At least 1,500 homes are reported to have been damaged in one district alone. It is estimated that at least 70% of the houses in the high impact areas (MMI V+) have been damaged or destroyed, leaving many without shelter and sleeping in the open and prone to weather, health, protection and other hazards.
UNHAS played a critical role in mobilising support for the Earthquake Emergency Response in Paktika and Khost provinces which struck in June and July 2022. The UNHAS is a common service to support the deployment of humanitarians and light cargo across Afghanistan. However, the demands to support the earthquake response are outside of the normal scheduled operations and requires additional funding.
It is expected teams will be deployed and will rotate in and out on a regular basis. The duration of the funding request is for three months which will be monitored as per demand by UNHAS’s take flight tracking system which can be used to provide regular updates of demand for the service.
Helicopter landing sites have now been constructed in all three districts (Giyan, Barmal and Spera). UNHAS offers two regular flights to Giyan and Barmal districts of Paktika to support inter-agency earthquake response efforts. UNHAS will begin servicing regular flights to Spera in early August.
With this contribution, AHF will support the provision of UNHAS common service for the Earthquake Emergency Response in Paktika and Khost. UNHAS will enable air transportation to reach to the earthquake affected district of Spera of Khost province and Giyan and Barmal of Paktika Province with three regular flights per week to each location based on users need and demand during the implementation of this project. UNHAS is expected to reach approximately 200 passengers for 2.5 months of the project implementation.
World Food ProgrammeWorld Food ProgrammeAfghanistan Humanitarian FundJanerose AlversHead of Partnerships and Reports+93 729908610janerose.alvers@wfp.org Brian Langdon Supply Chain Officer+93 708834800brian.langdon@wfp.orgGuillaume HarelChief Air Transport Officer+93 797662014guillaume.harel@wfp.orgKhost33.35850790 69.85974060Paktika32.26453860 68.52471490Coordination and Support Services1336863.351336863.35Afghanistan Humanitarian FundWorld Food Programme1336863.35Afghanistan Humanitarian FundWorld Food ProgrammeAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/RA2/CCS/UN/23180United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsTo provide logistical and ICT support for humanitarian organisations in earthquake affected areas.A 5.9 magnitude earthquake that struck on 22 June, 2022 has affected Paktika and Khost provinces. Preliminary analysis indicates Barmal, Ziruk, Nika and Gayan districts in Paktika Province as well as Spera and Shamal districts in Khost province are the most impacted, though further assessment data is incoming. As of 24 June – less than 72 hours after the incident – some 770 people are estimated to have been killed, while an additional 1,500 people wounded.
At least 1,500 homes are reported to have been damaged in one district alone. It is estimated that at least 70% of the houses in the high impact areas (MMI V+) have been damaged or destroyed, leaving many without shelter and sleeping in the open and prone to weather, health, protection and other hazards.
The earthquake struck a remote region with very limited logistics and ICT infrastructure. The Logistics Working Group is supporting all organizations under Coordination and Common Services (CCS), providing common storage at the three hubs. Extra mobile storage units are planned, enabling partners to position and distribute relief items quickly.
Three humanitarian hubs will be set up that will provide basic accommodation, WASH facilities, cooking/food provision as well as basic health care (if no partner exists in the area that is providing health care to the local population) at the sites in Giyan, Barmal and Spera for an initial period of 2.5 months.
With this contribution, AHF will support the provision of logistics and ICT services for the three humanitarian hubs in Paktika (Giyan and Barmal district) and Khost (Spera district) province for the Earthquake Emergency Response. In addition, it will cover the associated costs for the in-kind food and Non-Food Items (NFIs) donation from the Government of Kazakhstan received from the UN Humanitarian Coordinator Office for the transshipment from rail wagons to trucks, temporary storage and movement to the earthquake areas. World Food ProgrammeWorld Food ProgrammeAfghanistan Humanitarian FundJanerose AlversHead of Partnerships and Reports+93 729908610janerose.alvers@wfp.orgBrian Langdon Supply Chain Officer+93 708834800brian.langdon@wfp.orgKhost33.35850790 69.85974060Paktika32.26453860 68.52471490Coordination and Support Services374013.6688507.05462520.71Afghanistan Humanitarian FundWorld Food Programme400891.00Afghanistan Humanitarian FundWorld Food Programme61629.71Afghanistan Humanitarian FundWorld Food ProgrammeAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/RA2/ESNFI/UN/23234United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsTechnical support to ESNFI Cluster partners responding to the 22 June earthquake in Paktika and KhostThe June 21, 2022 Afghanistan earthquake primarily impacted the provinces of Paktika, Paktia, and Khost, resulting in extensive damage to buildings in the affected areas and over 13,000 families affected. The earthquake measured at Mw 5.9, with a shallow 10 km depth. According to the ESNFI cluster Multi-Sector Rapid Assessment Form (MSRAF), 13,855 families need urgent assistance, with over 90% of houses being either severely or completely damaged, compared to only 200 houses that are deemed repairable.
There have been three types of assessments conducted to-date: MSRAF, REACH, and Miyamoto’s assessment. The MSRAF was intended to be rapid and located at the community level REACH was a statistical sample surveying homeowners the Miyamoto survey was conducted at the compound-level by trained structural engineers. In response to concerns about the technical accuracy of damage assessment in the MSRAF, IOM engaged Miyamoto International on behalf of the Shelter Cluster to conduct a rapid technical assessment. The primary aims of the Miyamoto assessment were to provide a more accurate technical assessment of patterns of damage, habitability and repairability of the current housing systems in the affected area.
In coordination with the ESNFI Cluster and the Office of the Humanitarian Coordinator, IOM propose to engage Miyamoto to carry out the following two activities:
1. Conduct a geotechnical survey of the affected area, to address concerns regarding ongoing seismic risk.
2. Provide ongoing technical support to the ESNFI Cluster and partner actors (total 60 partners, 29 active members) to improve the capacity of the cluster to undertake rapid vernacular repairs
Geotechnical survey composed of:
Remote, qualitative engineering analysis of existing geological and seismological data for the affected area
Linking to local universities and relevant ‘ministries’ within the defacto government.
Targeted site assessments to check remote analysis. Specific locations of concerns will be reviewed for site selection.
Post-assessment analysis, reporting, and recommendations
Technical support to the ESNFI Cluster and partner actors
Miyamoto’s proposed activities centre around three components that will be advanced in parallel over the project timeline:
- Ongoing technical analysis, refinement and provision of technical advice to cluster partners
- Training of Engineers and Technical staff within cluster partner agencies on the rapid assessment of earthquake-damaged vernacular structures points of failure and repairability
- Training of trainers for Shelter Cluster partner staff, (inc IOM) on actual physical repairs and reconstruction in vernacular Stone, earth and timber systems
See Annex for full list of deliverables.
Technical support to the ESNFI Cluster and partner actors:
Miyamoto’s proposed activities center around three components that will be advanced in parallel over the project timeline:
Ongoing technical analysis, refinement and provision of technical advice to cluster partners.
Training of Engineers and Technical staff within cluster partner agencies on the rapid assessment of earthquake-damaged vernacular structures points of failure and repairability.
Training of trainers for Shelter Cluster partner staff, (inc IOM) on actual physical repairs and reconstruction in vernacular Stone, earth and timber systems.
To implement the above three components, Miyamoto will co-locate a team, including but not limited to the Cluster Focal Point and Project Director, to provide a Technical Hub at the ESNFI Cluster in Kabul. In addition, it is planned that teams consisting of Field Engineers and Field Managers will be available to support Shelter actors on the ground in Barmal, Gayan, and Spera.
See Annex for full list of deliverables.International Organization for MigrationInternational Organization for MigrationAfghanistan Humanitarian FundHannah CurwenEmergency Coordinator93792103459hcurwen@iom.intJago BoaseProgramme Officer - Engineering93728004350jboase@iom.intsusan PriceProject Development Officer93794795117sprice@iom.intTaiwo OyekoyaResource Management Officer+93791445626toyekoya@iom.intKhost33.35850790 69.85974060Paktika32.26453860 68.52471490Emergency Shelter and NFI922654.8915250.49937905.38Afghanistan Humanitarian FundInternational Organization for Migration937905.38Afghanistan Humanitarian FundInternational Organization for MigrationAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/RA2/H/INGO/22977United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsEmergency physical rehabilitation services and psychosocial support for the earthquake- affected populations, with a specific focus on persons with disabilities, in Barmal and Giyan districts in Paktika Province.A magnitude 5.9 earthquake heavily affected the provinces of Paktika and Khost, in June 2022, resulting in 362,000 people in need of humanitarian assistance. Critical infrastructure sustained damage and needs are high across all the sectors, specifically with regards to health and shelter. Both Provinces, due to their geographical remote locations , had been facing very high humanitarian needs even before the earthquake, In this already complex and undeserved context, natural disasters, such as earthquakes, are a significant cause of physical and mental impairment due to increased rates of injury, lack of medical care and disruption of medical health care services and stress. Acknowledging that persons with disabilities are at higher risk of being left behind as they are facing additional barriers in accessing humanitarian support and considering the increased needs of physically impaired earthquake victims, HI will deploy gender balanced teams of social workers, physiotherapists and psycho-social support workers to enhance the resilience of the affected communities, specifically persons with disabilities by providing tailored psycho social support and physical rehabilitation services. HI will target Barmal and Giyan districts in Paktika Province, as they were identified as the one with the highest needs. In each district HI will deploy one mobile team that will be roving across the most remote and undeserved villages and one static team to ensure timely referral from health facilities. The static team will work in containers that will be set up and made accessible. A total of four gender balanced teams will support communities across the Giyan and Barmal Districts. Hi will ensure that the targeted communities are sensitized on the topic of disability and are aware of the services provided by HI.
This action ultimately aims to reduce the vulnerability to the health consequences of the earthquake, whilst enhancing communities’ positive coping mechanisms. It will do so by 1) sensitizing communities and community health workers on disability, referral mechanism and early detection of disabilities 2) Providing physical rehabilitation services to people with disabilities and at risk of developing a long term disability. HI team will be also providing beneficiaries with assistive devices, whenever assessed as necessary.
2) Providing psycho-social support (PSS) services and psycho-social first aid (PFA) capacity building for community health workers whose levels of stress intensified as a consequence of the earthquake. This will be done through in-person (mobile and static teams) to ensure broader outreach and follow-up of identified patients. In addition, HI will distribute tailored PSS kits to highly vulnerable identified cases which will enhance PSS provided during in-person sessions.
The action will target highly vulnerable individuals within at-risk populations who are often invisible to mainstream relief organizations due to the specificity of their needs – including people with disabilities, people experiencing psycho-social distress or mental health issues, etc. In addition, HI will also ensure awareness sessions to 20 humanitarian workers on Inclusive Humanitarian Action and HI referral mechanism pathway.
HI aims to reach out to approximately 4,740 beneficiaries, among whom 2,566 persons with disabilities.
Handicap InternationalHandicap InternationalAfghanistan Humanitarian FundDorotea Zjalic Operations Manager+93(0)790765526d.zjalic@hi.org Roisin TaylorTechnical Unit Manager+93 77 568 2543r.taylor@hi.orgJulio Cesar Ortiz Arguedas Country Director+93 (0) 799149642jc.ortiz-arguedas@hi.org Paktika32.26453860 68.52471490Health130185.14154814.77284999.91Afghanistan Humanitarian FundHandicap International227999.93Afghanistan Humanitarian FundHandicap International56999.98Afghanistan Humanitarian FundHandicap InternationalAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/RA2/H/INGO/22980United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsHealth response for earthquake affected households in Paktika and PaktyaIRC Afghanistan proposes to provide urgent lifesaving health and nutrition assistance to earthquake affected communities in Paktika province through establishing and providing health amp nutrition services thorough two Mobile Health and Nutrition Teams (MHNTs) in Barmal and Giyan districts. Also through same modality there will be provision of referrals support to i) visibly pregnant women in their 3rd trimester who might end up with complications to get natal services in health facilities, ii) SAM children with complications and iii) injuries or other surgical cases with complications for referrals to District, Provincial and Regional hospitals. Also support in terms of equipment, medicines, supplies, trauma and triage will be provided to district, provincial and regional hospitals Iin Barmal, Giyan, Sharana and Gardiz to cater referrals from communities.
IRC was an active member of the multi-sectoral assessment in the earthquake affected areas led by UNOCHA followed by individual household assessments conducted by IRC to assess vulnerabilities pertinent to health, WASH, food security and livelihoods. The proposed interventions are designed based on actual needs identified on the ground based on the multi-sectoral and IRC individual assessments, fully aligned to AHF 2022 3rd Reserve Allocation and directly contributes to HRP 2022 Health Outcome 2.2.
To mainstream protection and GBV, IRC's health team will work with protection focal points to disseminate messages through mobile health teams, health posts and outreach activities including conducting FGDs with women and girls on access to healthcare and will continuously advocate through community influencers and religious leaders for inclusion and participation of women and girls in the project activities, channels through which IRC will use to continuously get feedbacks that would help to modify the implementation of the activities in a manner that safeguards and protects women and girls.
To ensure participation of and accountability to affected population, IRC will conduct awareness about its Client Responsiveness and Accountability (CRA) mechanism and channels in the target communities and will disseminate IEC materials about CRA in the target communities. IRC's CRA team will record all complaints and feedbacks while ensuring complainants' confidentiality, no retaliation and do no harm approach. CRA team will discuss the complaints and feedbacks received with relevant IRC units and will provide feedback back to the complainants and will record their level of satisfaction with the way their complaint/feedback was addressed.
IRC will maintain close coordination with UNOCHA, WHO, IOM, DRC, NRC and other actors on the ground to exchange experiences, discuss progresses and challenges, create synergies and avoid potential duplication of efforts. IRC will regularly attend the Health Cluster monthly coordination meetings, ad hoc meetings and provincial level coordination meetings. IRC will respect the reporting timelines stipulated in the project agreement and will submit to AHF within assigned deadlines. IRC will also submit monthly reports to health cluster through the cluster report hub.
International Rescue CommiteeInternational Rescue CommiteeAfghanistan Humanitarian FundVicki AkenCountry Director0793400802Vicki.Aken@rescue.org BD and PartnershipsDirector of AwardsLubna.AlKhaldi@rescue.orgLuBna DurukanAhmad Reshad HamzaDeputy Grants Coordinator0729080248AhmadReshad.Hamza@rescue.orgPaktika32.26453860 68.52471490Paktya33.70619900 69.38310790Health112646.31300802.78413449.09Afghanistan Humanitarian FundInternational Rescue Commitee248069.45Afghanistan Humanitarian FundInternational Rescue Commitee104738.72Afghanistan Humanitarian FundInternational Rescue CommiteeAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/RA2/H/INGO/22988United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsProvision of essential integrated health services to earthquake-affected people in Spera district of Khost provinceThe proposed project is designed in response to AHF 2nd Reserve Allocation 2022 to save lives and improve the well-being of the earthquake-affected people in the Spera district of Khost province through the establishment of temporary fixed health facilities (BHC+) providing dignified essential primary health, nutrition, MHPSS, and basic trauma care services.
HNI-TPO will establish two temporary fixed health facilities (BHC+) in easily accessible locations of Spera district earthquake-affected villages, which the HER project (BPHS) health facilities do not conveniently cover. The health facilities will be established using Conex containers for space purposes which are durable, safe, and easy to move. As the planned health facilities will have services profile higher than a BHC (addition of laboratory, MHPSS etc.) it will be a BHC+ in nature. Each health facility will be staffed with an MD doctor, a nurse, a midwife, a nutrition counselor, two vaccinators (male and female), two psychosocial support officers (male and female), a laboratory technician, and two support staff (guard/cleaner). In addition, each health facility will be equipped with the required medical and non-medical equipment recommended by the MoPH BPHS package for BHC+ (details of the required equipment are provided in the annexed BoQ). The health facilities will provide essential primary health care services, including reproductive health services (ANC, delivery, PNC, family planning, and newborn care), child health and immunization services, diagnosis and treatment of common and communicable diseases, nutrition services (under five and PLW screening, OPD-MAM, OPD-SAM, treatment of acute malnutrition in PLW), MHPSS, basic trauma care, health education, lab diagnostic services and referral for higher or secondary health services. The pharmaceuticals, medical/non-medical supplies, and HMIS forms will be provided to each health facility on a regular quarterly basis.
The health facilities will provide the intended services to around 24,000 earthquake-affected people who live in villages with no or limited access to HER project health facilities in the Spera district.
The services will be coordinated with the existing HER (BPHS/EPHS) project, currently run by HNI-TPO, to avoid duplication and missed opportunities in coverage and to create synergy among both projects. Furthermore, the project design is coordinated with the Health Cluster, OCHA structure/other working groups, Khost PPHD, and provincial/regional WHO representatives. Coordination with PPHD, provincial/regional and central WHO/Health Cluster and OCHA structures, other working groups, and district-level multisectoral partners will be maintained throughout the project implementation.
Equitable access to and for the target communities will be ensured by identifying convenient locations for establishing the health facilities in target villages of the Spera district. The health facility structure will follow the recommended MoPH setup for BHC+, whereby female health workers will provide services to the female clients. In addition to the intended services, COVID-19 RCCE activities and mechanisms for community feedback will be put in place to ensure two-way exchange of information. Particular attention is given to mainstreaming cross-cutting issues such as PESA, AAP, protection, gender, age, and disability in the project.
The services will be supervised on day-to-day basis by the head of health facilities and on a weekly basis by the designated provincial officer. The project will be monitored by the HNI-TPO country office staff on quarterly basis. The performance of the health facilities will be documented and monitored through the recording of data on the planned indicators. The project will prepare and submit technical and financial progress reports to the WHO and OCHA through ReportHub and HERAMS.
Healthnet International and Transcultural Psychosocial OrganizationHealthnet International and Transcultural Psychosocial OrganizationAfghanistan Humanitarian FundDr. Mohammad NaseemCountry Director+93788891688naseem@healthnettpoaf.orgDr. Abdul Rahman ShahabDeputy Country Director+93786611325shahab.hntpo@gmail.comDr. Najeebullah AlizoiProgram Director+93789880821najeeb@healthnettpoaf.orgMr. Suleman ZaheerFinance Controller+93788844072suleman@hntpo.org.afKhost33.35850790 69.85974060Health104470.50287563.14392033.64Afghanistan Humanitarian FundHealthnet International and Transcultural Psychosocial Organization235220.18Afghanistan Humanitarian FundHealthnet International and Transcultural Psychosocial Organization92443.68Afghanistan Humanitarian FundHealthnet International and Transcultural Psychosocial OrganizationAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/RA2/H/NGO/23135United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsEstablish static and mobile health facilities to provide integrated health care services in Paktika provinceCAF has the honor to establish static health centers and deploys MHNTs to expand humanitarian access and response in underserved and earth quick affected locations of Paktika province and to provide integrated primary health care services including SRH, MPHSS, and nutrition. CAF proposes to establish two SHCs and deploy one MHNT in Barmal district and to establish two SHCs and deploy one MHNT in Geyan districts of Paktika province. The project target is men, women, and children under five years and pregnant and lactating women (PLW). These SHCs and MHNTs will provide outpatient services including ANC, PNC, (promotion of) institutional delivery, SRH services, IMCI, and immunization services by the trained midwife, physician, vaccinator, and psychosocial counselor in the catchment areas of each service delivery point. Also, the SHCs and MHNTs provide nutrition screening, growth monitoring, IYCF counseling to PLWs, treatment of SAM (MUAC less than 11.5 or WHZ less than -3SD) and MAM (MUAC between 11.5 and 12.5 cm or WHZ between -3SD and -2SD) cases, micronutrient supplementation, and referral of severely acute malnutrition to a comprehensive nutrition center. Also, the facilities provide mental and psychosocial counseling services to disaster-affected people. Simultaneously, we will further support the referral of severely ill cases from the community to the nearest health facilities. Though the SHCs and MHNTs encourage referred clients with severe cases to approach at their own cost in some cases the MHNT vehicle will support such emergency cases and refers severely ill patients to the nearest HFs. Also, the SHCs and MHNTs will distribute the phone number of HFs ambulances available in the district through the BPHS implementer. The SHC and MHNT structure consists of a Male doctor, a nutrition counselor, a midwife, a psychosocial counselor, and vaccinators to cover all the services by the SHCs and MHNTs. The project management team (project officer and operation officer) can efficiently and transparently manage the project with the support and liaison of CAF’s management team. Required equipment, medical and non-medical supply, IEC, and health/nutrition promotion materials will be provided to the project. Also, CAF builds and maintains close coordination with the public health directorate of the province by signing MOUs. We coordinated with OHPM and IOM for the deployment of MHNTs and the establishment of SHCs in the two districts of the province to prevent overlaps. The scope of services at the SHCs and MHNTs are based on BPHS and MHNT guidelines. We will rent vehicles to provide mobile services for the teams. As a cross-cutting matter in this assignment, CAF will consider the minimum gender marker code within the proposed projects. We will ensure that gender equality and gender awareness activities are mainstreamed within the scope of the project. CAF conducts regular supervision, monitoring, coaching, and mentoring of the SHCs and MHNTs to ensure the quality of services as per the standards and project requirements. Accordingly, women, men, boys, and girls of all ages including people with disability will benefit equally from the proposed interventions. A total of 42274 individuals in the host communities of Paktika province will directly benefit from the project. This figure consists of 17230 males over five and 17194 females over five for OPD services, 1183 boys and girls under one year for vaccination, 1598 caregivers of children 0-23 for IYCF, 1247 children 6-59 months for SAM, 1438 children 6-59 for MAM, 607 PLWs for acute malnutrition, and 4794 children 6-59 for MMNPs. One of the project's sustainability aspects is the capacity building of the local staff on health and nutrition interventions within the provinces.Care of Afghan FamiliesCare of Afghan FamiliesOrganization for People Health in ActionAfghanistan Humanitarian FundSayed Ashuqullah MajidiDirector General+93744426519caf.director.general@gmail.comSayed Abdullah OmarTechnical Director+93729880509caf.technical.director@gmail.comPaktika32.26453860 68.52471490Health89185.57267556.71356742.28Afghanistan Humanitarian FundCare of Afghan Families142696.91Afghanistan Humanitarian FundCare of Afghan Families107022.68Afghanistan Humanitarian FundCare of Afghan FamiliesAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/RA2/H/UN/23055United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsProvision of Emergency Healthcare Services to the People Affected by Earthquake in Southeastern AfghanistanAn earthquake of 5.9 magnitude occurred in the Southeastern Region of Afghanistan (Paktiya and Khost provinces) at 01:30 local time on 22 June 2022. An aftershock hit Giyan district of Paktika province at 10:00 on 24 June 2022. Most destruction, injuries and deaths have been reported in the districts Gayan, Ziruk and Barmal of Paktika province and the districts Spera and Shamal in Khost province. The latest information shows that at least 1,040 people have been killed and 2,949 were injured and are in need of essential healthcare services. As per latest information available 361,634 people are in need of support for health services living in isolated and hard-to-reach communities that were devastated by the earthquake (Annex 1). To complicate the situation further, affected provinces (Paktika and Khost) have shown an upward trend of AWD cases.
To bridge the identified gaps in emergency healthcare delivery, with this project, WHO will provide trauma and emergency medical supplies to the main district, provincial and regional hospitals of the affected areas including Paktika (Giyan, Barmal, Urgun and Sharan districts), Khost (Spera and Matun districts), and Paktya (Gardez district) provinces. For better management of the referred cases, WHO will also provide essential biomedical and radiological equipment, and technical support for installation, inventory and maintenance of the equipment in the main referral hospitals of the south-eastern region (Khost PH, Gardez PH, and Paktika PH). Furthermore, 100 staff from the main hospitals of the target areas (DHs, PHs, and RHs) will be trained in Mass Casualty Management (MSM) and Trauma and Emergency Healthcare to improve the quality of the services, the training will be followed by WHO Emergency/Trauma Care Officer follow ups on completion of the MSM plans for the target hospitals. Moreover, this project will support 4 major blood banks of the region (one in each province) with refurbishment, provision of medical supplies and equipment.
WHO will also support infectious diseases outbreaks detection, verification, and response activities through enhancing surveillance system by provision of medical supplies and deployment of Surveillance Support Teams (SSTs). 12 SSTs (2 in each target district) will be deployed to earthquake affected six districts (Giyan, Barmal, Urgun and Sharan districts in Paktika province and Spera and Matun districts in Khost province) for early detection, investigation, and response to the outbreaks. Furthermore, as a part of response to communicable diseases outbreaks, case management kits and lab diagnostic kits will be provided to the main referral laboratories and hospitals. Case management of the severe cases of infectious diseases will be supported through the provision of full support to the infectious disease ward of Paktia Regional Hospital for 5 months.World Health OrganizationWorld Health OrganizationAADAAfghanistan Humanitarian FundDr Alaa AbouZeid WHE Team Leader +93783961828abouzeida@who.intMr. Mohamed KakayExternal Relations and Partnership Team Lead +12153078760Kakaym@who.intKhost33.35850790 69.85974060Paktika32.26453860 68.52471490Paktya33.70619900 69.38310790Health444398.341240612.041685010.38Afghanistan Humanitarian FundWorld Health Organization1685010.38Afghanistan Humanitarian FundWorld Health OrganizationAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/RA2/H/UN/23109United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsEmergency provision of life-saving essential health services and outbreak preparedness in earthquake affected areas in AfghanistanThis proposed project, in line with the priorities of Afghanistan’s Humanitarian Response Plan (HRP) (2022), will contribute, in coordination and partnership with WHO and others relevant Health Cluster (HC) actors, to the reduction of morbidity and mortality of vulnerable Afghans in two provinces of southeastern Afghanistan affected by the 5.9 magnitude earthquake which struck on 22 June 2022.
Building on existing IOM Migration Health programming and in coordination with the HC regional coordination teams in the targeted provinces, this project will specifically support:
Four temporary static Basic Health Centers (BHCs) to provide essential health services including reproductive and child health care services, nutrition support, COVID-19 vaccinations, routine immunization, management of acute malnutrition in children under five, trauma care, as well as mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) services, and timely referrals in Barmal and Gayan districts (Paktika province)
Deployment of four Psychosocial Mobile Teams (PMTs) to provide community-based community-based MHPSS services, including the provision of focused psychosocial support services through lay counselling, including Psychological First Aid (PFA), basic emotional support and family support culturally appropriate structured social and recreational activities that target boys, girls, men, and women community awareness and psycho-education activities and referral and subsequent follow-up for individuals in need of specialized mental health care in three districts Barmal and Giyan (Paktika province) and Mandozay (Khost province)
Infectious disease outbreak preparedness and prevention through the deployment of six Community Mobilizer Teams (CMT) for community sensitization and awareness on disease prevention, particularly Acute Water Diarrhea (AWD)/Cholera in Barmal and Giyan districts (Paktika province) and in Mandozay and Spera districts (Khost province).
This project is also in line with the HC response priorities to ensure timely, equitable lifesaving health care is provided to people in need, through a holistic approach to humanitarian health assistance that also enables the health system to perform its essential functions, respond to emergencies, prevent, detect and respond to outbreaks of communicable diseases of epidemic potential and protect the health of vulnerable populations.
This project targets a total of 166,800 persons in two earthquake affected areas in Afghanistan (Paktika and Khost).
IOM stands ready to strengthen public health response capacities to save lives, while addressing migration and displacement drivers and mitigating mid-term impacts of the crises in Afghanistan.
International Organization for MigrationInternational Organization for MigrationAfghanistan Humanitarian FundMohiuddin KhanMigration Health Officer+93794445810mkhan@iom.intSusan PriceProject Development Officer+93794795117sprice@iom.intDavid MavengereSr Resource Management Officer+93794797292dmavengere@iom.intKhost33.35850790 69.85974060Paktika32.26453860 68.52471490Health524676.33360714.98885391.31Afghanistan Humanitarian FundInternational Organization for Migration885391.31Afghanistan Humanitarian FundInternational Organization for MigrationAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/RA2/WASH/NGO/23111United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsEmergency WASH response to a vulnerable earthquake-affected population who are exposed to risks of unsafe water, and unhygienic practices in the community Paktika and Khost provinces.Since the recent earthquake on 22 June 2022 in the Paktika and Khost provinces of Afghanistan, the population has been affected severely that these natural disasters, which have increased poverty and economic needs in the areas. Now, the intense situation for the population has faced the population with life-saving danger. Though the population of Afghanistan is experiencing the devastating effects of the prolonged drought that is suffering the population since June of 2021 due to the earthquake, this changed the instability further within the community, and issues related to WASH, shelter, and financial systems are collapsed a lot. Security and political instability are relatively good in the rural areas that are able to have access, but on the other side, the rough access routes to most of the villages created the situation challenging. The recent earth and drought as the harsh winter conditions approach will suffer the population and quick action is required especially WASH. The assessment right after the earthquake in June and July 2022, many households are struggling to consist source of clean and safe drinking water while sanitation and hygiene conditions fall far below in the areas. AWD and COVID-19 already estimated that people are suffering vastly, and the absence of WASH facilities and shelters will increase the problems.
Needs are huge and for a very quick response, in this context, this proposed 8-month intervention aims to provide WASH services to 20,060 individuals across 2 provinces (Paktika and Khost) districts (Barmal, Giyan, and Spera). In this intervention, CAHPO aims to rehabilitate the existing water sources and increase the supply and quality of the water accessible to the population of the earthquake-affected villages in the mentioned districts in these provinces. The intervention will be more on rehabilitation works to existing water sources, such as wells and boreholes, and networks to ensure the provision of clean and safe water for the people defined in the 2nd RA Allocation 2022. Furthermore, CAHPO will construct several new water sources in locations where gaps in water provision exist and rehabilitation does not solve the access. All constructed and rehabilitated water sources and networks will be tested to ensure that the targeted communities will have a safe source of water. Also, all the water sources will be chlorinated to ensure clean water is provided to the community. According to the WASH Cluster strategy, the Hygiene Kits will be provided by UNICEF and/or DACAAR.
The RCCE WG guideline that in line with WHO and MoPH’s recommended measure, every activity implemented under the project will be strictly adapted in relation to AWD and COVID-19. The project staff involved will receive awareness sessions on all the WASH including AWD and COVID-19. CAHPO will use the opportunity of community mobilization and outreach to disseminate key messages on AWD and on basic mitigation measures. CAHPO’s staff is trained and has experience in awareness raising that could provide awareness raising appropriately. The CAHPO’s presence in the targeted provinces of intervention will help tailor the message to the communities easily.
According to RCCE guidelines, CAHPO will establish Two-way communication with local or target communities to receive their feedback and share relevant information with them to prevent COVID-19 transmission and promote behavior change, including consideration of rumors and weak messaging based on the community perception.
Community Shura members are actively allowed by the new administration to assist in the process. In addition, the project team consults the activities with the NGO commission of the new administration. Though some of the issues are sensitive the project team will try to advocate for them, e.g. GBV, and access to water points for all including women.Community Action for Healing Poverty OrganizationCommunity Action for Healing Poverty OrganizationAfghanistan Humanitarian FundZabihullah GhazawiDirector General +93774723052cahpo.kbl@gmail.comMir AfzalProgram Director +93799329337m.afzal@cahpo.comMohammed Shoaib NasemiFinance Manager+93793659196Shoaib.nasemi@gmail.comKhost33.35850790 69.85974060Paktika32.26453860 68.52471490Water Sanitation Hygiene178431.33296078.36474509.69Afghanistan Humanitarian FundCommunity Action for Healing Poverty Organization189803.88Afghanistan Humanitarian FundCommunity Action for Healing Poverty Organization142352.91Afghanistan Humanitarian FundCommunity Action for Healing Poverty Organization126316.11Afghanistan Humanitarian FundCommunity Action for Healing Poverty OrganizationAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/RA2/WASH/NGO/23116United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsWASH Project Proposal for Barmal district of Paktika
ProvinceAfghanistan has experienced severe drought conditions. The extreme depletion of water resources is a major factor in the crisis-level food insecurity and poverty. The tragic earthquake that occurred in June of last year, which claimed over 1000 lives and destroyed the majority of supplies of safe drinking water, has made the issue of access to clean water even more problematic.
Nowadays, individuals utilize water from public ponds that are used for both humans and animals because they lack access to clean water. These ponds aren't even available in some places, so people are forced to move to areas with enough water for them and their families.
Considering the WASH cluster objective "providing safe and clean drinking water and sanitation for the community to preserve their lives," the project's goal is to make safe drinking water available to the residents of the drought and earthquake-affected areas.
According to the evaluation report created by the ACHRO field team, the WASH initiatives are the community's top priority in the Dangar lagad zone. Data from the WASH dashboard shows that just 7.6.5 million of the 10.4 million persons who would need services up to end of June 2022 will actually receive services. Among the provinces, Paktika province received top priority in the 2021 strategic action plan. Observing data from reports, we discovered that this province has not engaged in any WASH-related activity, hence we believe there is an urgent need for WASH activities in this province particularly in the Barmal district of Paktika province.
With the aid of WASH humanitarian assistance, the project seeks to build 15 new solar pump-based tube wells in 14 communities that will supply 2949 vulnerable families (13150 people) with safe and clean drinking water.
In the target villages, ACHRO suggests offering a mix of water supply, sanitation, and hygiene promotion programs. The activities will comprise: 1. Availability of clean drinking water 2. Creating a water supply system 3. Promoting household water treatment 4. Promoting hygiene with a focus on handwashing 5. Building toilets for sanitation and 6. WASH for elderly and disabled people to reduce the risk of GBV. In light of the current circumstances, it is essential to offer immediate assistance to those living in earthquake- and drought-affected areas.
To meet the need for a sufficient and safe water supply, 15 new wells will be established. 876 individuals will have access to each water point. Placement of water points within the communities will reduce the burden on women and girls, who currently spend on average more than 20 minutes one-way to reach a water point. The continued functioning of the water points will be managed through local volunteer mechanics, who will be identified and trained in the operation and maintenance of the water systems, and through local caretakers. Awareness sessions will promote both sanitation and hygiene awareness and practices leading to health risk reduction. construct 40 latrines with conducting 350 hygiene promotion sessions will focus on diarrhea prevention strategies, discouraging open defecation, critical times to wash hands with soap, menstrual hygiene management, and safe household water treatment. The most vulnerable 2949 families will receive hygiene kits. During kit distributions, orientation on the correct utilization of the items in the kits will take place. ACHRO will mainstream cross-cutting issues such as Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse, PSEA, Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP), protection, gender, age, and disability and is an important requirement for WASH humanitarian response project.
The proposed project will target Earthquake affected communities of highest needs around the Barmal District of Paktika for an emergency WASH support. The project, implemented directly by the ACHRO, continuing recent and long-standing interventions in these areas aligned with the AHF 2nd RASP.Afghani Community and Health Rehabilitation OrganizationAfghani Community and Health Rehabilitation OrganizationAfghanistan Humanitarian FundMubarak shaDG0783449790achro.afg@gmail.comMohammad Sharif ShrifiSER-Project manager0799477442m.sharif2007@gmail.comWaheedullahFinance manager0782790311waheedJan933@hotmail.comPaktika32.26453860 68.52471490Water Sanitation Hygiene192034.39447376.82639411.21Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAfghani Community and Health Rehabilitation Organization383646.73Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAfghani Community and Health Rehabilitation Organization255764.48Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAfghani Community and Health Rehabilitation OrganizationAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/RA3/APC/INGO/23585United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsIntegrated Protection Programming in Underserved Communities of Farah, Herat, Ghazni, Maidan Wardak, and Logar ProvincesThe consequences of winter in relation to isolation, economic burden, and critical living conditions pose further threats to vulnerable populations’ psychological wellbeing and protection risks and amplify the use of harmful coping mechanisms as a means to survive. Against this backdrop, DRC will contribute to improving the protection environment and dignified living conditions of acutely vulnerable individuals during the winter season through the provision of integrated and comprehensive Protection programming. A holistic package of interventions including protection monitoring, community-based protection, individual protection assistance (IPA), awareness raising, and psychosocial support (PSS) services will be implemented to cohesively address critical vulnerabilities and protection risks in underserved communities of Farah, Herat, Ghazni, Maidan Wardak, and Logar Provinces. Specifically, DRC will implement a six-month Protection programme to address the intersecting needs and vulnerabilities of 7,796 individuals with critical life-saving assistance.
In close coordination with the Afghanistan Protection Cluster (APC) and partners, DRC will establish 16 gender-segregated Community Based Protection Committees (CBPCs) across select target districts with the aim of empowering affected populations in their own self-protection and promoting meaningful access, participation, and ownership of project interventions. Regular protection monitoring will be conducted throughout the duration of the intervention to identify protection trends and concerns within target communities and ultimately better inform Protection interventions. Protection monitoring activities and the CBPCs will also inform the identification of cases in need of protection services. Cash-based IPA, a single, time-bound assistance modality, will be provided to 1,420 vulnerable individuals to prevent, mitigate, or remove a specific protection risk. The disbursement of IPA is therefore tied to specific conditionalities and has a clear protection risk mitigation target. IPA is considered as a ‘last resort’ intervention or useful auxiliary to other protection responses (such as referrals to specialized protection services). This is because IPA alone cannot address the root causes of protection risks in the longer term. Each IPA beneficiary may receive up to $220, in line with the APC’s IPA guidance and dependent on the severity of the risk and is to be spent within a month. Cash-based IPA is delivered through a pre-contracted hawala provider. DRC deems that cash-based IPA is the most appropriate form of assistance, as it allows individuals to respond to a threat in their own capacity. Where cash delivery is not appropriate or feasible, in-kind IPA may also be considered. For instance, in-kind IPA is considered for more vulnerable groups such as elderly or persons with disabilities who may be experiencing physical impairments to access services directly. A total of 5,130 individuals will participate in awareness raising sessions on their rights and entitlements, to complement other humanitarian activities implemented by DRC within the same target districts. Finally, PSS services will be provided to 1,250 individuals experiencing psychosocial distress to strengthen their wellbeing, resilience, and self-coping capacities.
The project will be tightly linked with other humanitarian and early recovery activities conducted by DRC, including proposed emergency winterization and food support under this allocation, to contribute to a holistic and comprehensive multi-sector response. DRC will apply deliberate and consistent mechanisms and processes to effectively ensure accountability to the affected population (AAP) at all stages of the response, with the view that project participants are rights-holders rather than passive aid recipients.Danish Refugee CouncilDanish Refugee CouncilAfghanistan Humanitarian FundGiulia CanaliHead of Programmes+93 711055252giulia.canali@drc.ngoJaclyn DolskiProgramme Support Manager+93 711055379jaclyn.dolski@drc.ngoNabeel ShahzadHead of Support Services+93 711055251nabeel.shahzad@drc.ngoNicoletta GritaProtection Coordinator000000000nicoletta.grita@drc.ngoFarah32.49532800 62.26266270Ghazni33.55000000 68.41666700Hirat34.34194400 62.20305600Logar34.01455180 69.19239160Wardak34.35134940 68.23853390Protection68258.02552889.98621148.00Afghanistan Humanitarian FundDanish Refugee Council496918.40Afghanistan Humanitarian FundDanish Refugee Council121717.91Afghanistan Humanitarian FundDanish Refugee CouncilAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/RA3/APC/INGO/23631United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsProviding life-saving information and dignity kits to adolescent girls, pregnant and lactated women in Balkh (Mazar-e-shrif)Afghanistan is currently facing the worst humanitarian crisis in the world. With 55% of the population in need of humanitarian assistance in 2022. According to a Global Citizen report, Afghanistan is the worst place in the world to be a woman.
As per HRP 2022. The 2021 WoA Assessment shows that women had or perceived themselves to have less access to public spaces and services than men, with 31 per cent of female household members (interviewed across 16 provinces) reporting that at least one area in their settlement was unsafe for women and girls. Twenty-four per cent of the assessed households also reported that markets were unsafe for women and girls. Findings from a perception survey conducted in October 2021 confirm that there had been newly established rules and public announcements regarding the restriction of women’s movement outside the home without male accompaniment (mahram) since August 2021. Lack or restricted freedom of movement will necessarily affect women and girls' access to services in a drastic way. This climate of fear, uncertainty and mobility restrictions on women will likely have a knock-on impact on women’s mental health, their ability to work, pursue education, seek life-saving services, and to participate in public and political life. At the same time, this will greatly make girls and women vulnerable to domestic and social level gender-based violence and increase their need for life-saving awareness and information.
In direct response to this situation, CARE will implement this project with the aim of improving the health and protection wellbeing of women and girls in Balkh provinces. These locations were identified as highly in need of humanitarian support through CARE’s own needs assessments in December 2021. Additionally, these assessments recognized an ongoing lack of access to basic services, with acute gaps in access to health services, including SRH and GBV. Through this project CARE will distribute dignity kits to women and girls in areas with the greatest needs, as well as organize and provide the required orientation sessions. Through direct and indirect support, CARE will reach 71400 beneficiaries throughout the 6 month duration of this project.
CARE InternationalCARE InternationalAfghanistan Humanitarian FundJoram Chikwanya Program Advisor +93 (0) 795050992 Joram.Chikwanya@care.org Victoria Bakhos Program Development Reporting Coordinator +964-7517417246 Victoria.Bakhos@care.org Milka Irungu Humanitarian Coordinator +93 (0) 728 293 085 Milka.Irungu@care.org Balkh36.89091580 67.18944880Protection700000.00700000.00Afghanistan Humanitarian FundCARE International560000.00Afghanistan Humanitarian FundCARE InternationalAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/RA3/APC/INGO/23971United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsIntegrated GBV and MHPSS emergency response in Kunduz provinceThe project intends to provide integrated GBV and MHPSS emergency response services to communities in need of support by deploying 5 Mobile Teams in Kunduz province. Mobile Teams will be composed of two community mobilizers/health educators (one male and one female), one midwife, one PSS/GBV counselor, one MHPSS counselor, and one guard.
Activities included in this response are evidence-based and complementary. Specialized case management services, including GBV case management provided by IMC, will ensure that survivors of GBV receive the care they need to increase well-being and resilience at a time when reports of violence are increasing and the existing capacity to address these issues remains inadequate. Recognizing the fact that responding to the needs of GBV survivors is lifesaving, the significance of creating a safe environment to provide protection response services based on a survivor-centered case management approach, as well as a set of prevention activities that help alleviate the vulnerabilities of the affected communities while also mitigating protection risks associated with GBV is important. The community-based approach will increase community awareness of GBV, services available in WGSSs, and referrals to the Psychosocial Counselling Centers (PSCCs). Under this intervention, IMC will also distribute 10,350 dignity kits to women and girls of reproductive age.
On the other hand, as disasters and emergencies take an immense toll not only on people’s physical health but also on their mental health and well-being, addressing mental health and psychosocial needs is a vital part of the IMC’s work through the Psychosocial Support Services under this intervention. IMC will provide community based MHPSS services including group psychoeducation and awareness, PFA and individual counseling services with focused and scalable interventions such as brief counseling and Problem Management Plus (PM+), as well as referral to the more focused and specialized services who are in need of such services in the community.
All staff will be trained in and GBV Core Concepts amp Safe Referrals, whereas the psychosocial counselors will be additionally trained in Survivor Centered GBV Case Management. The community mobilizers/health educators will be trained on MHPSS awareness and psychoeducation topics, and the MHPSS counselors will be trained on PM+ and mental health case management. Mobile teams will provide services in the field 5 days per week.
Mobile teams will target multiple locations/villages within the given district where spaces/houses for ad hoc community-based centers are selected. Locations will be visited twice per week on a rotation basis, coordinating a prior appointment through Community Focal Points. 12-week long program of educational sessions around health and dignity kits distribution will be used as entry points to identify survivors or individuals at risk of GBV and provide care and support. After 12 weeks, new locations within selected district will be identified, and the program will be rolled out. A total of 2 rounds of 12-week-long project cycles will be organized over the course of 6 months. In total, 80 community-based Women and Girls Safe Spaces (WGSS) will be managed by 5 mobile teams and serve as temporary service delivery points.
The project will last for six months, and IMC will directly reach 38,913 beneficiaries (11674 men, 23347 women, 778 boys, 3113 girls).
International Medical Corps UKInternational Medical Corps UKAfghanistan Humanitarian FundFarhad Enayat Finance Director +93 777 210093fenayat@internationalmedicalcorps.orgDr. Shamail AzimiDeputy Country /Program Director+93798809020sazimi@InternationalMedicalCorps.orgKunduz36.85993070 68.71549750Protection18296.49644036.27662332.76Afghanistan Humanitarian FundInternational Medical Corps UK529866.21Afghanistan Humanitarian FundInternational Medical Corps UKAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/RA3/APC/INGO/23997United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsIntegrated GBV and MHPSS emergency response in Nangahar provinceThe project intends to provide integrated GBV and MHPSS emergency response services to communities in need of support by deploying 3 mobile teams in Nangarhar (Dara-e-Noor, Sherzad, and Mohmand Dara districts). Mobile teams will be composed of two community mobilizers/health educators (one male and one female), one midwife, one PSS/GBV counselor, one MHPSS counselor, and one guard.
Activities included in this response are evidence-based and complementary. Specialized case management services, including GBV case management provided by IMC, will ensure that survivors of GBV receive the care they need to increase well-being and resilience at a time when reports of violence are increasing and the existing capacity to address these issues remains inadequate. Recognizing the fact that responding to the needs of GBV survivors is lifesaving, the significance of creating a safe environment to provide protection response services based on a survivor-centered case management approach, as well as a set of prevention activities that help alleviate the vulnerabilities of the affected communities while also mitigating protection risks associated with GBV is important. The community-based approach will increase community awareness of GBV, services available in WGSSs, and referrals to the Psychosocial Counselling Centers (PSCCs). Under this intervention, IMC will also distribute 10,393 dignity kits to women and girls of reproductive age.
On the other hand, as disasters and emergencies take an immense toll not only on people’s physical health but also on their mental health and well-being, addressing mental health and psychosocial needs is a vital part of the IMC’s work through the Psychosocial Support Services under this intervention. IMC will provide community based MHPSS services including group psychoeducation and awareness, PFA and individual counseling services with focused and scalable interventions such as brief counseling and Problem Management Plus (PM+), as well as referral to the more focused and specialized services who are in need of such services in the community.
All staff will be trained in and GBV Core Concepts amp Safe Referrals, whereas the psychosocial counselors will be additionally trained in Survivor Centered GBV Case Management. The community mobilizers/health educators will be trained on MHPSS awareness and psychoeducation topics, and the MHPSS counselors will be trained on PM+ and mental health case management. Mobile teams will provide services in the field 5 days per week.
Mobile teams will target multiple locations/villages within the given districts where spaces/houses for ad hoc community-based centers are selected. Locations will be visited twice per week on a rotation basis, coordinating a prior appointment through Community Focal Points. 12-week long program of educational sessions around health and dignity kits distribution will be used as entry points to identify survivors or individuals at risk of GBV and provide care and support. After 12 weeks, new locations within selected districts will be identified, and the program will be rolled out. A total of 2 rounds of 12-week-long project cycles will be organized over the course of 6 months. In total, 48 community-based Women and Girls Safe Spaces (WGSS) will be managed by 3 mobile teams and serve as temporary service delivery points.
The project will last for six months. Under this project, IMC will directly reach 13,877 beneficiaries (4,163 men, 8,326 women, 278 boys, 1,110 girls).
International Medical Corps UKInternational Medical Corps UKAfghanistan Humanitarian FundFarhad Enayat Finance Director +93 777 210093fenayat@internationalmedicalcorps.orgDr. Shamail AzimiDeputy Country /Program Director+93798809020sazimi@InternationalMedicalCorps.orgNangarhar34.17183130 70.62167940Protection15095.21531351.28546446.49Afghanistan Humanitarian FundInternational Medical Corps UK437157.19Afghanistan Humanitarian FundInternational Medical Corps UKAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/RA3/APC/INGO/24012United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsIntegrated GBV and MHPSS emergency response in Baghlan provinceThe project intends to provide integrated GBV and MHPSS emergency response services to communities in need of support by deploying 4 mobile teams in Baghlan province. Mobile teams will be composed of two community mobilizers/health educators (one male and one female), one midwife, one PSS/GBV counselor, one MHPSS counselor, and one guard.
Activities included in this response are evidence-based and complementary. Specialized case management services, including GBV case management provided by IMC, will ensure that survivors of GBV receive the care they need to increase well-being and resilience at a time when reports of violence are increasing and the existing capacity to address these issues remains inadequate. Recognizing the fact that responding to the needs of GBV survivors is lifesaving, the significance of creating a safe environment to provide protection response services based on a survivor-centered case management approach, as well as a set of prevention activities that help alleviate the vulnerabilities of the affected communities while also mitigating protection risks associated with GBV is important. The community-based approach will increase community awareness of GBV, services available in WGSSs, and referrals to the Psychosocial Counselling Centers (PSCCs). Under this intervention, IMC will also distribute 11424 dignity kits to women and girls of reproductive age.
On the other hand, as disasters and emergencies take an immense toll not only on people’s physical health but also on their mental health and well-being, addressing mental health and psychosocial needs is a vital part of the IMC’s work through the Psychosocial Support Services under this intervention. IMC will provide community based MHPSS services including group psychoeducation and awareness, PFA and individual counseling services with focused and scalable interventions such as brief counseling and Problem Management Plus (PM+), as well as referral to the more focused and specialized services who are in need of such services in the community.
All staff will be trained in and GBV Core Concepts amp Safe Referrals, whereas the psychosocial counselors will be additionally trained in Survivor Centered GBV Case Management. The community mobilizers/health educators will be trained on MHPSS awareness and psychoeducation topics, and the MHPSS counselors will be trained on PM+ and mental health case management. Mobile teams will provide services in the field 5 days per week.
Mobile teams will target multiple locations/villages within the given district where spaces/houses for ad hoc community-based centers are selected. Locations will be visited twice per week on a rotation basis, coordinating a prior appointment through Community Focal Points. 12-week long program of educational sessions around health and dignity kits distribution will be used as entry points to identify survivors or individuals at risk of GBV and provide care and support. After 12 weeks, new locations within selected district will be identified, and the program will be rolled out. A total of 2 rounds of 12-week-long project cycles will be organized over the course of 6 months. In total, 64 community-based Women and Girls Safe Spaces (WGSS) will be managed by 4 mobile teams and serve as temporary service delivery points.
The project will last for six months and IMC will directly reach 30,974 beneficiaries (9292 men, 18584 women, 619 boys, 2478 girls).
International Medical Corps UKInternational Medical Corps UKAfghanistan Humanitarian FundFarhad Enayat Finance Director +93 777 210093fenayat@internationalmedicalcorps.orgDr. Shamail AzimiDeputy Country /Program Director+93798809020sazimi@InternationalMedicalCorps.orgBaghlan35.80429470 69.28775350Protection18046.95635252.77653299.72Afghanistan Humanitarian FundInternational Medical Corps UK522639.78Afghanistan Humanitarian FundInternational Medical Corps UKAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/RA3/APC/INGO/24073United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsProviding life-saving information and dignity kits to adolescent girls, pregnant and lactating women in Ghazni (center, Qarabagh) and Herat (center, Injil, Guzara) provinces.Afghanistan is currently facing the worst humanitarian crisis in the world. With 55% of the population in need of humanitarian assistance in 2022. According to a Global Citizen report, Afghanistan is the worst place in the world to be a woman.
As per HRP 2022. The 2021 WoA Assessment shows that women had or perceived themselves to have less access to public spaces and services than men, with 31 per cent of female household members (interviewed across 16 provinces) reporting that at least one area in their settlement was unsafe for women and girls. Twenty-four per cent of the assessed households also reported that markets were unsafe for women and girls. Findings from a perception survey conducted in October 2021 confirm that there had been newly established rules and public announcements regarding the restriction of women’s movement outside the home without malaccompaniment (mahram) since August 2021. Lack or restricted freedom of movement will necessarily affect women and girls' access to services in a drastic way. This climate of fear, uncertainty and mobility restrictions on women will likely have a knock-on impact on women’s mental health, their ability to work, pursue education, seek life-saving services, and to participate in public and political life. At the same time, this will greatly make girls and women vulnerable to domestic and social level gender-based violence and increase their need for life-saving awareness and information.
In direct response to this situation, CARE will implement this project with the aim of improving the health and protection wellbeing of women and girls in Balkh provinces. These locations were identified as highly in need of humanitarian support through CARE’s own needs assessments in December 2021. Additionally, these assessments recognized an ongoing lack of access to basic services, with acute gaps in access to health services, including SRH and GBV. Through this project CARE will distribute dignity kits to women and girls in areas with the greatest needs, as well as organize and provide the required orientation sessions. Through direct and indirect support, CARE will reach 71400 beneficiaries throughout the 6 month duration of this project.
CARE InternationalCARE InternationalAfghanistan Humanitarian FundName Joram Chikwanya Program Advisor +93 (0) 795050992Joram.Chikwanya@care.org Victoria Bakhos Program Development Reporting Coordinator+964-7517417246 Victoria.Bakhos@care.orgBalkh36.89091580 67.18944880Ghazni33.55000000 68.41666700Hirat34.34194400 62.20305600Protection700000.00700000.00Afghanistan Humanitarian FundCARE International560000.00Afghanistan Humanitarian FundCARE InternationalAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/RA3/APC/NGO/23775United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsProvision of Winterization support for the protection of most vulnerable and affected children and families in two districts Ghazi Abad and Chapadara of Kunar ProvinceThe collapse of the former government has created a deep political and economic crisis that compounded existing structural challenges and exposed widespread protection risks and vulnerability, especially among rural and remote communities, displaced populations living in informal settlements, and recent returnees, deportees from the neighboring countries. More protection risks to women and girls, associated with highly restrictive rights environment and diminishing ability to access services and onset winter in 2022. With the broader economic decline delivering a devastating below to each family. It is anticipated that negative coping delivering a devastating blow to each family especially in Ghazi Abad and Chapa Dara Districts anticipated that negative coping measures such child labor, forced marriage, child abuse and risky irregular migration (Trafficking) are prominent risks. The previous data indicates that some 42 percent of household are prominent coping straggles, including an increase in debt, sale productive assists, marrying off girls, sale or exchange of children and organized trafficking.
As according to the Whole of Afghanistan Assessment (WoAA) sectoral findings there is 78% of HH are in debts and 43% of HH don’t have adequate warm clothes, blanket and 53% of HH reported that children lack warm clothing for winter. Based on CP AOR analysis, 8 provinces are most negatively impacted by winter low temperatures and 28 districts including district Ghazi Abad and Chapa Dara are being covered by this proposal to be funded by AH.
In order to respond to the need of families and children in Ghazi Abad and Chapa Dara district. DAO intends to implement the following activities.
DAO intends to implement the following activities in our target provinces.
1. Prevention and response messaging including child friendly messaging on the child protection risks and concerns.
Prevention messages on child abuse, exploitation, all forms of neglect, early child marriage, child trafficking, and GBV will be passed through awareness sessions to the community by our protection officers to safeguard the best interest of children and increase child protection in our target districts.
Dao will enroll a total of 3000 boys and girls in both Chapa Dara and Ghaziabad districts from Kunar province.
2. Provision of life-saving case management services directly and or through referrals.
DAO will hire professional social and case workers to identify critical cases of child abuse, exploitation, neglect and GBV, make registration for all the phases of case management and do case management as a lifesaving effort through case management and referral pathways. This will ensure the safety and protection of children. DAO will also distribute CP kits to children as per our work plan both in Ghaziabad and Chapa Dara, a total of 800 male and females' children will be provided with case management in both Ghazi Abad and Chapa Dara districts that will also include IDPs and returnees as well.
3. Strengthening cross-sectoral referral pathway mechanism for more integrated child protection service delivery.
In view of the activity 3, DAO will work in Ghaziabad and Chapa Dara through cross sectoral referral system ensuring that critical cases of child abuse, exploitation, neglect are referred to Community Development Councils/Local Shura, a total of 200 male and female children will be referred to other organizations for protection and wellbeing of the children during the grant period.
In addition to the above, DAO will closely coordinate activities of the project with the Ministry of Economy/Provincial Directorate of Economy, Ministry of Labor Social Affairs /Provincial directorate of labor and social Affairs, our valuable donors and the relevant stakeholders in Kunar. Activities and expenditure reports will be submitted to both donors and Ministry of Economy.
DEVELOPMENT AND ABILITY ORGANIZATIONDEVELOPMENT AND ABILITY ORGANIZATIONAfghanistan Humanitarian FundJan Omar JanME Officer0093771518132Janomarsaadat181@gmail.comBismillah SafiFinance Manager0093766175759finance@daoafghanistan.orgAbdul Khaliq AtalProject Officer 0093786213006Abdulkhaliqatal1@gmail.comKunar34.84658930 71.09731700Protection13383.1793682.18107065.35Afghanistan Humanitarian FundDEVELOPMENT AND ABILITY ORGANIZATION64239.21Afghanistan Humanitarian FundDEVELOPMENT AND ABILITY ORGANIZATION42826.14Afghanistan Humanitarian FundDEVELOPMENT AND ABILITY ORGANIZATIONAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/RA3/APC/NGO/23946United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsProvision of life-saving information and messaging on prevention and responses to child protection concerns on case management through the 6 steps in Miramor in Khadir district of the Daikundi province.In the first quarter of 2022 as in the previous year, food insecurity, acute malnutrition, reduced access to health care and the scarcity of basic products continued to be the major issues affecting the concerned population. Limited income generation opportunities and lack of services are negatively impacting the well-being of boys, girls, men, and women.
The civilian population dependent on precarious employment in the sector informal, those in underserved areas and those who are residing in informal settlements, including IDPs have been identified as the most at-risk populations and many protection concerns are reported among them. The Household Survey revealed that the presence of mines and other explosives showed an increase across the country in quarter one, having effects on the livelihood and the well-being of the community population including, children’s safety, school attendance, and the population’s ability to access to services.
Due to various challenges including the aforementioned issues, an inclined pattern has been observed that vulnerable populations are adopting negative coping strategies such as borrowing money, child labor, sale/exchange of children for debt relief, street begging, forced marriage, child marriage, and etc. Preventing the negative coping mechanisms necessitates the engagement of the De facto Authorities, Donors, humanitarian agencies, civil society organizations, and the community, particularly female representatives. Finally, the promotion and support of women’s and girls’ rights and the equal participation of female staff in the humanitarian responses require a serious and collaborative effort from all fronts.
More than 300,000 Afghan children face freezing winter conditions that could lead to illness, in the worst cases death, without proper winter clothing and heating.
The schools are closed until March in the coldest parts of Afghanistan where the temperature can plummet as low as minus 27 degrees Celsius. The early snow in the coldest parts of Afghanistan has impacted children particularly badly. The ongoing conflict has also destroyed many homes and forced thousands of children to shelter in camps for the homeless. There they risk hunger, disease, including COVD-19, even death from freezing temperatures.
MPO through this intervention will provide child protection service for 3500 familes by implementing the following key activities in Miramor and Khadir Districts of Daikundi province:
Prevention and response messaging including child friendly messaging on the child protection risks and concerns
Provision of life-saving case management services directly and or through referrals.
Strengthening cross-sectoral referral pathway mechanism for more integrated child protection service delivery.Movement for Protection OrganizationMovement for Protection OrganizationAfghanistan Humanitarian FundMeer Alam ShinwariHead of Program0764549615mpo.org.af@gmail.comMuhib Ur Rehman NasriDirector General+93767770105muhibrehman.nasri@gmail.comDaykundi33.66949500 66.04635340Protection13756.3188269.69102026.00Afghanistan Humanitarian FundMovement for Protection Organization61215.60Afghanistan Humanitarian FundMovement for Protection OrganizationAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/RA3/APC/UN/23730United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsInter-Agency Information Centre (Awaaz Afghanistan) - Promoting Collective Accountability and Community Engagement in AfghanistanAwaaz Afghanistan (Awaaz) functions as the only inter-agency information center, promoting collective accountability and community engagement. Awaaz facilitates real-time two-way flow of information between Afghan populations affected by conflict, violence, natural disaster and displacement, and the entire humanitarian community. Awaaz will continue providing a reliable two-way information relay between affected people and humanitarian responders to help combat the impact of the economic fallout, drought, sporadic flooding, conflict and COVID-19 as outlined in HNO 2022. Since its inception in 2018, Awaaz has handled more than 245,000 calls from all 34 provinces of the country.
As a collective and cross-sectoral project, Awaaz provides a nationwide and toll-free hotline and can share location-relevant information with affected people in line with needs on an ad-hoc basis, as well as to monitor and share relevant information on emerging needs and issues reported from the ground with respective partners. Strengthening Awaaz as the central remote feedback channel is considered a top Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP) priority and need in the country, which becomes even more crucial when areas become (temporarily) inaccessible due to conflicts or shocks inflicted by natural disasters. At full capacity, Awaaz can communicate directly with over 7,500 Afghans per month from the entire country, or indirectly with 52,500 Afghans (based on an average family size of seven). However, the number of indirect beneficiaries is likely much higher as one caller may be calling in on behalf of an entire community (i.e. community representatives/elders).
Functioning as a cross-network, toll-free call center, by dialing 410, any Afghan with access to a mobile phone can speak to one of eight operators in either Dari, Pashto, Urdu or English, to access information on or lodge feedback about the ongoing humanitarian interventions around the country. Relaying this self-identification of needs and priorities to the humanitarian community (disaggregated by gender, age, location and needs) promotes the integration of beneficiaries’ feedback into the program cycle and endorses the Grand Bargain’s commitment to the participation revolution. Additionally, Awaaz sets its AAP targets in line with the Humanitarian Response Plan (HRP) and the HRP’s efforts to support effective coordination through the Cluster system under the leadership of the Humanitarian Coordinator (HC).
With the uncertain and unstable situation in the country, slow- and sudden-onset crises looming, a deterioration to the protection environment is anticipated during and beyond 2022. By communicating feedback in real-time, Awaaz can support humanitarian partners’ capacity to detect and respond to needs and provide lifesaving emergency interventions. As such, Awaaz requires funding from the AHF to continue providing the following vital services upon which the delivery of an effective, coordinated and accountable humanitarian response in Afghanistan depends:
The immediate relay of accurate information that enables informed decision making, especially in times of crises, whether natural or man-made, when at-risk communities are further exposed to protection violations
The rapid processing of urgent protection concerns, including allegations of sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), as well as International Humanitarian Law (IHL) and International Human Rights Law (IHRL) violations
The reporting of self-identified needs, priorities, and vulnerabilities that can help ensure programs deliver immediate and effective assistance to prevent the loss of life
The opening up of hard-to-reach areas especially in times of sudden crises to support the humanitarian community’s ability to assess and respond to needs in underserved areas
The support of monitoring efforts to ensure assistance is provided in a principled and dignified manner to all populations in need, equally.United Nations Office for Project ServicesUnited Nations Office for Project ServicesAfghanistan Humanitarian FundEdrees OmedProject Manager+93 (0)728932760edreeso@unops.orgNicholas GeorgeCountry Director Representative+93 (0)799760000 nicholasg@unops.orgNiamatulhaq RahmateeProject Support Associate+ 93 (0)799393686 niamatulhaqr@unops.orgMuhamad Syafiq Bin SalehudinPlanning and Coordination Officer+93 (0) 728647420muhamads@unops.orgSimona SandarHead of Support Services (HoSS)+93 (0)728647450 mihaelas@unops.orgNick GardnerHead of Programme+93 (0)728896345nickg@unops.orgMegumi UchinoPartnerships Specialist+90-539-570-7325megumiu@unops.orgBadakhshan36.73477250 70.81199530Badghis35.16713390 63.76953840Baghlan35.80429470 69.28775350Balkh36.89091580 67.18944880Bamyan34.90732960 67.18944880Daykundi33.66949500 66.04635340Faryab36.07956130 64.90595500Ghazni33.55000000 68.41666700Ghor34.09957760 64.90595500Jawzjan36.89696920 65.66585680Kabul34.53333300 69.16666700Kandahar30.99606790 65.47573600Kapisa34.98105720 69.62145620Khost33.35850790 69.85974060Kunar34.84658930 71.09731700Laghman34.68976870 70.14558050Logar34.01455180 69.19239160Nimroz31.02614880 62.45041540Nuristan35.32502230 70.90712360Paktika32.26453860 68.52471490Paktya33.70619900 69.38310790Panjsher35.88333300 69.11666700Parwan34.96309770 68.81088490Samangan35.98072960 67.57085360Sar-e-Pul35.67074730 66.04635340Takhar36.66980130 69.47845410Wardak34.35134940 68.23853390Zabul32.19187820 67.18944880Protection46838.68661596.43708435.11Afghanistan Humanitarian FundUnited Nations Office for Project Services708435.11Afghanistan Humanitarian FundUnited Nations Office for Project ServicesAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/RA3/APC/UN/24272United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsImprovised Explosive Device (IED)-focused Hazardous Environment Training (HET) for Humanitarian Organizations - 2nd PhaseThe proposed project aims to extend the ongoing activities under the current project (2022), \"Improvised Explosive Device (IED)-focused Hazardous Environment Training (HET) for Humanitarian Organization\", for 3 months, based on the lessons learned and recommendations accumulated from external and internal monitoring and evaluation conducted toward the ongoing project. The proposed project will be improved in terms of resource allocation, including personnel, training delivery and location coverage, as well as operational support, contributing to the increased value for money.
The proposed project by the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) Peace and Security Cluster (PSC) in Afghanistan will be built on the achievements of the current project implemented by the United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) Afghanistan in 2022, continuously responding to the request from a number of humanitarian NGOs to deliver safety and security training with a focus on the risks posed by explosive ordnance, particularly IEDs.
The proposed HET Training of the Trainers (ToT) courses include mission preparation and planning, explosive threat awareness, risk mitigation and hazard identification, first aid triage and response, and explosive incident response and incident management delivered in a mixture of theory and practical lessons, incorporating lessons learned and feedback accrued on a regular basis. There will also be an instructional techniques aspect to enable personnel to conduct training. The courses will be provided at a no cost to the attendee basis. The HET ToT material has already been produced in the relevant languages (English, Dari, and Pashto), and the training will be delivered by two national experts (1 female and 1 male) with the content tailored to the Afghan context and needs of the audience. These two national trainers will continue to target security focal points in Kabul and increase the reach of field personnel working in various regions of the country. By providing life-saving HET ToT training to field personnel across different regions of Afghanistan, the project can target people with more urgent needs, thereby magnifying the impact and delivering value for money. Additionally, the IED Advisor amp Trainer will dedicate his time to this project seamlessly to improve the effectiveness and impact of the training, focusing on stakeholder management, training adjustment, monitoring amp evaluation, and mentoring for further replication as needed, as well as designing and coordinating the exit strategy. It is expected that 50 people (40 men 10 women) will participate in the courses delivered across the country including three regional locations. It is then expected that these trainers will replicate and cascade the training further to 10 people in their organizations, indirectly benefitting 500 people (400 men 100 women) in total under the proposed project.United Nations Office for Project ServicesUnited Nations Office for Project ServicesAfghanistan Humanitarian FundAnthony GrimesIED Advisor Trainer+93706749971anthonyr@unops.org Matyas Juhasz Head of Project Unit+93705004376matyasj@unops.org Kabul34.53333300 69.16666700Kandahar30.99606790 65.47573600Kunduz36.85993070 68.71549750Nangarhar34.17183130 70.62167940Protection99077.0699077.06Afghanistan Humanitarian FundUnited Nations Office for Project Services99077.06Afghanistan Humanitarian FundUnited Nations Office for Project ServicesAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/RA3/ESNFI/INGO/23583United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsEmergency Winterization Assistance in Maidan Wardak and Kabul ProvincesGiven the current economic crisis combined with decades of conflict, increasingly severe climate shocks and a multitude of pre-existing needs, acutely vulnerable households remain unprotected and unprepared for the upcoming winter season. Accordingly, DRC will provide emergency assistance to 1,639 conflict and natural disaster affected households 11,473 individuals) in priority districts of Maidan Wardak and Kabul provinces in the form of one-time unconditional, unrestricted cash-based winterization support (covering heating assistance, blankets, and winter clothing packages), complementing and closely coordinated with wider multi-sector emergency responses by DRC and partners. Specifically, cash-based winterization support ($331.10 package value) will be directly distributed to project participants (cash in hand) via a pre-contracted hawala dealer who has a reliable network of local agents and has a valid business license to enable rapid assistance to at-risk households to stock-up before the winter period, when mobility is restricted due to weather and road conditions, while allowing households the flexibility to use the cash to meet their most urgent seasonal needs. The project will be implemented in a context greatly changed by the sudden takeover of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) in August 2021 nevertheless, DRC will maintain a strong focus on protection risk sensitivity and protection mainstreaming, multi-sector integration, and consultation with and participation of affected communities, including women and girls.
All activities are closely aligned with the updated Humanitarian Response Plan (HRP) and Joint Winterization Strategy, as well as the AHF cluster strategy for the Third Reserve Allocation (3RA) of 2022. Specifically, DRC will respond to critical needs and gaps identified by the Emergency Shelter / Non-Food Item (ES/NFI) cluster in Maidan Wardak and Kabul provinces, including by concentrating the response in districts with particularly severe winterization needs attributed to critical climatic conditions (altitude, temperature, and weather), prevalent food insecurity, remoteness and associated lack of humanitarian assistance, and susceptibility to shocks. DRC will target natural disaster and conflict-affected displaced people and acutely vulnerably host community members, prioritizing those who face life-threatening exposure to the elements due to their location of residence and lack of adequate shelter, and have critical multi-sector needs as well as insufficient income to afford fuel/heating themselves. With over two decades of operational presence in the Central region, DRC is well positioned to provide trusted, rapid humanitarian assistance informed by last year’s winter response that will enable acutely vulnerable families to prepare and recover from the winter season with greater resilience. The project will be tightly linked to other emergency and early recovery activities conducted by DRC and will contribute to a holistic and comprehensive multi-sector response.Danish Refugee CouncilDanish Refugee CouncilAfghanistan Humanitarian FundGiulia CanaliHead of Programmes+93 0711055252giulia.canali@drc.ngoSultan Rahim Shelter and Infrastructure Coordinator+93 0711055292sultan.rahim@drc.ngoJaclyn DolskiProgramme Support Manager+93 0711055379jaclyn.dolski@drc.ngoNabeel ShahzadHead of Support Services+93 071105 5251nabeel.shahzad@drc.ngoKabul34.53333300 69.16666700Wardak34.35134940 68.23853390Emergency Shelter and NFI213888.89486111.11700000.00Afghanistan Humanitarian FundDanish Refugee Council560000.00Afghanistan Humanitarian FundDanish Refugee Council140000.00Afghanistan Humanitarian FundDanish Refugee CouncilAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/RA3/ESNFI/INGO/23610United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsNFI and Winterization Packages for four districts of Baghlan - Andarab, Khenjan, Pul e Hesar, and Tala wa Barfak districtsDue to the increase in climate change related environment changes, Afghanistan is now considered to be one of the most vulnerable countries in the world in terms of natural disasters according to the World Bank's Disaster Risk Profile. Compounded with harsh winter conditions, the effects of disasters are increasingly catastrophic across the country. Baghlan, one of HRP and AHF’s top priority locations, is one of the most severely affected provinces in Afghanistan with communities having to endure extremely harsh winter conditions.
As per AKAH-A’s Hazard Vulnerability Risk Assessment (HVRA) report, latest rapid needs assessment and community interactions, Andarab, Khenjan, Pule Hesar, and Tala Wa Barfak districts in Baghlan province have been identified as among the most vulnerable areas of Baghlan province which is one of the most vulnerable provinces in Afghanistan. With temperatures often dropping to -20 degrees Centigrade. Mountains covering nearly 90% of the province’s terrain, road blockages as a result of heavy snowfall poor-quality infrastructure within these districts, Baghlan province remains very much vulnerable to natural disasters and harsh winter. . As a result, populations living outside of the district centers are cut off from essential services such as markets, health facilities, schools, and employment opportunities.
AKAH will be using the standard distribution modalities for in – kind and in cash activities and will be adhering to the standard guidelines which are shared through ES/NFI and Cash and Voucher Working Group (CampVWG) clusters. AKAH will distribute the NFIs (winter clothing and blankets) physically to the beneficiaries. There will be a specific distribution points which will be declared to the beneficiaries before the distribution and all safety measures will be put in place to ensure that all beneficiaries including women, children and people with disability are having proper access to receive their standard winterization packages. AKAH will ensure that CDC members, beneficiary selection committee members, women committees and vulnerable group is apart of the distribution process to ensure that the aid is distributed in a transparent manner.
As per the CVA guidelines, cash and voucher is one of safe modalities which is used in humanitarian projects to distribute the cash. The vouchers are indicating the beneficiary details including their name, father name, Tazkira number, village, district, and other required details. the vouchers will be printed in Kabul and AKAH is closely monitoring the process to ensure that the process is as safe and transparent as possible. AKAH will be printing 3 vouchers. The vouchers are having a unique beneficiary number as well as a valid time of 15 days after distribution.
AKAH conducted the rapid need assessment and visited each district to observe the current conditions and how people are dealing with the situation. The assessment finding reveals that all the target districts are vulnerable and highly in need of winterization support especially heating and fuel which vulnerable community members are not able to afford the cost. There are people who are affected by prolonged conflict, natural disasters, and also remain vulnerable due to the harsh winter.
AKAH-A's proposes to support 1,170 households (8,190 individuals) between November 2022 and Feb 2023 with winter clothes and blanket packages as well as heating/fuel packages with the aim of diminishing the proportion of the Baghlan population who will suffer through a harsh winter. The winter clothes and blanket packages will be distributed in kind, and the fuel support will be distributed using cash through Hawala to project participants identified as well as to those residing in remote areas of Baghlan, and vouchers to project participants that have access to the district center market in Baghlan. This project will directly benefit 1,170 households in total, in four districts of Baghlan provinceAga Khan Agency for HabitatAga Khan Agency for HabitatAfghanistan Humanitarian FundAhmad Fahim ShahabProgram Officer0795653207ahmad.fahim@akdn.orgMuhammad AfzaluddinChief Finance Officer - CFO0798227191Muhammad.Afzaluddin@akdn.orgBaghlan35.80429470 69.28775350Emergency Shelter and NFI173523.62275374.44448898.06Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAga Khan Agency for Habitat224449.03Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAga Khan Agency for Habitat190388.62Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAga Khan Agency for HabitatAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/RA3/ESNFI/INGO/23611United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsWinterization Assistance to Pregnant and Lactating Women (PLW) and their families in Mazar-e Sharif City of Balkh province of AfghanistanAfghanistan remains one of the world’s most complex humanitarian emergencies, driven by decades of conflict, lack of a functional and responsive administration, economic decline and successive series of droughts, combined with an immeasurable amount of applied constraints on the Afghan population. As per IPC’s May 2022 released report, 18.9 million people (45 % of the population) are facing high level of acute food insecurity (IPC phase 3 or above) and HRP 2022 indicates that 11 million people are in need of shelter and NFI assistance. In addition to that, freezing winter temperatures, especially in high altitude locations drive the need for the provision of life-saving winter assistance as the majority of the affected persons do not have the financial capability to purchase items to support them during the harsh winter season.
To reach the most vulnerable Pregnant and Lactating Women (PLW) families, Islamic Relief Worldwide (IRW) has designed the lifesaving proposed project, which will be implemented in Mazar-e Sharif city of Balkh province. The proposed location for the winterization intervention is because Balkh experiences extremes of winter every year. 4 months where a temperature of as low as -8 is experienced. The vulnerable families of PLW cannot afford heating, blankets, winter clothes during the winter season while income goes down and family expenditure increases.
The proposed project aims to ensure that 1,190 poorest and most vulnerable PLWs families, 8,330 individuals (men-1,666, women-1,666, boys - 2,499, and girls - 2,499) are protected from harsh winter conditions through winterization assistance. The project will follow both cash and the in-kind distribution modalities. Direct Cash Transfer (DCT)) will be used to provide cash assistance for heating materials and fuel. Winter Cloth Kit and Blanket Package will be distributed in-kind winter cloth kit items are- Children Sweater-5, Adult Sweater-2, Woman’s Winter Shawl-2, Male winter wrap, Patto-2, Winter Shoes for adults-2, Boots for children-4, Socks pairs-12, Children Woolen winter Gloves-4, Warm Winter Woolen Children Caps-4 and banket package items are - Single Size (4), Double Size (01). IRW will implement a complimentary response and provide a combined package of cash for heating materials like gas and fuel and in-kind winter clothing kit and blanket package.
In-kind has been chosen for the clothes and blanket distribution so as to ensure the best value for money and thus the ability to reach more families. Initial market assessments suggest that buying clothes and blankets in bulk from the provincial or national level will allow IRW to purchase good quality with reasonable price.
An ES/NFI cluster standard, 200 USD, cash assistance for heating material including fuel and gas was chosen to allow beneficiaries feel empowered by giving them the responsibility of making their own decision on how to cover their heating material needs. IRW’s recent market in the proposed area shows that heating materials like fuel, gas and wood are available in the local markets and that supply chains will remain open for duration of the winter.
The target households will be selected based on the pre-defined set of criteria that prioritizes the most vulnerable PLWs families. IRW will involve all sections of the target population (women, girls, men, boys, people with disabilities, and the elderly) through a participatory and inclusive approach.
IRW will ensure that a complaints feedback mechanism is fully functional. IRW will also follow the “Do No Harm” principle that guides to ensure beneficiaries’ security and safety.Islamic Relief WorldwideIslamic Relief WorldwideAfghanistan Humanitarian FundUmair HasanCountry Director +93764217832Umair.Hasan@irworldwide.orgMohammad Golam SorwarHead of Programmes+93772647371Sorwar.Mohammad@irworldwide.orgMuhammad Abubakr MirzaFinance Manager+93780960641Muhammad.Abubakr@irworldwide.orgBalkh36.89091580 67.18944880Emergency Shelter and NFI106887.84374107.44480995.28Afghanistan Humanitarian FundIslamic Relief Worldwide384796.22Afghanistan Humanitarian FundIslamic Relief Worldwide96199.06Afghanistan Humanitarian FundIslamic Relief WorldwideAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/RA3/ESNFI/INGO/23613United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsProvision of winterization assistance for the most vulnerable households in Warduj, Tagab, Yamgan, Shighnan, Kohistan Wakhan districts of Badakhshan provinceThis project will support 9,688 shock affected individuals (1,384 households) in Warduj, Tagab, Yamgan, Shignan, Kohistan and Wakhan districts of Badakshan province, giving priority to the most vulnerable people including Persons with Disabilities (PwD) and pregnant women and lactating mothers (PwLm). The high vulnerability level of the identified households comes from different driving factors as such the recent conflict, a severe drought, the economic and financial crises that impacted negatively the families’ coping mechanisms and largely destroyed their livelihood assets. The approaching winter season will further impact the families’ vulnerabilities.
As per the recent figures and findings of clusters, partners, and Mission East’s (ME) assessments these people are facing a dire humanitarian crisis and require urgent humanitarian assistance particularly under food security, health and winterization support. Under this call, ME will provide cash for winterization in one installment through a Direct Cash token system provided by a mobile telecom company (heater and fuel/gas to 1,470 HH @200 USD per HH and cash for winter clothing to 1,470 HH @ 74 USD and blankets to the same 1,470 HH @57 USD). The mobile telecom company will generate a token to the identified beneficiaries through which they will receive the cash from the mobile telecom company’s agent in the districts. The mobile company implementation modality has been chosen to minimize potential financial risks and to further ensure the safety of Mission East staff and beneficiaries. This operation modality has been tested during 2022 and results in a successful experiences of cash distributions through mobile companies under the AHF 2nd allocation. The service providers proved to be efficient in AHF funded project as well as under other donors funded Cash Based Intervention (German MFA and Danish MFA).
The foreseen kickoff of this project will be on the 15th of November 2022 to allow the targeted population receiving a timely and adequate humanitarian response through the cash distribution fulfilling their winterization needs during the cold and harsh winter. The project is intended to cover 203 HH having pregnant or lactating mothers (corresponding to the 15% of the beneficiaries). This target group will be prioritized. The proposed project will cover 6 districts of Badakshan province (Warduj, Tagab, Yamgan, Shignan, Kohistan and Wakhan).
As a certified Core Humanitarian Standard member (CHS) member, ME has a strong MEAL department in place that will carry out all the complaint mechanism processes as well as the regular monitoring of the activities. The complaint mechanism system with 3 different communication channels (boxes, phones numbers and in person) will started form the inception phase and endure till the end of the project’s implementation.
Baseline and end-line evaluation will be conducted to estimate the impact of the intervention upon beneficiaries’ conditions and to measure the satisfaction of the project beneficiaries. Mission East communicate with beneficiaries in a transparent way on the complaint functioning both through focus groups meeting and through visual informative banners.
The breakdown of the targeted households per cluster is as follows:
Badakshan 1,384 hhs with 9,688 persons: 6 districts, Warduj 200 hhs with 1400 persons Tagab 200 hhs with 1400 persons Yamgan 240 hhs with 1680 persons Shignan 226 hhs with 1582 persons, Kohistan 240 hhs with 1680 persons, and Wakhan 278 hhs with 1946 personsMission EastMission EastAfghanistan Humanitarian FundIrene BronziniHQPM+32489070887irene.bronzini@missioneast.orgMarthen MaloHead of Program+93 799 762 425marthen.malo@missioneast.orgPrihambada JayalaksanaHead of finance+93 729 909 665prihambada.jayalaksana@missioneast.orgMohammad AslamCountry Director+93 799 844 434mohammad.aslam@missioneast.orgBadakhshan36.73477250 70.81199530Emergency Shelter and NFI90913.74457599.14548512.88Afghanistan Humanitarian FundMission East438810.30Afghanistan Humanitarian FundMission East109702.58Afghanistan Humanitarian FundMission EastAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/RA3/ESNFI/INGO/23619United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsWinterization Assistance to conflict-affected, displaced, natural disaster-affected and vulnerable host community families in Bamyan province of AfghanistanAfghanistan remains one of the world’s most complex humanitarian emergencies, driven by decades of conflict, lack of a functional and responsive administration, economic decline and successive series of droughts, combined with an immeasurable amount of applied constraints on the Afghan population. As per IPC’s May 2022 released report, 18.9 million people (45 % of the population) are facing high level of acute food insecurity (IPC phase 3 or above) and HRP 2022 indicates that 11 million people are in need of shelter and NFI assistance. In addition to that, freezing winter temperatures, especially in high altitude locations drive the need for the provision of life-saving winter assistance as the majority of the affected persons do not have the financial capability to purchase items during the harsh winter season.
To reach the most vulnerable families, Islamic Relief Worldwide (IRW) has designed the lifesaving proposed project, which will be implemented in Panjab, and Yakawlang, districts of Bamiyan province. The proposed location for the winterization intervention is because of the vulnerability of the area to extreme winter conditions (temperature goes down to -12 degrees C) from November to March every year. The local economy is also very weak because of remoteness and the short crop season. Poor people cannot afford heating, blankets, winter clothes during the winter season while income goes down and family expenditure increases.
The proposed project aims to ensure that 1,170 poorest and most vulnerable households, 8190 individuals (Men-2,059, Women-1,953, Boys- 2,168, and girls-2,010) are protected from harsh winter conditions through winterization assistance. The proposed number of packages will be divided equally between Yakawlang and Panjab districts (Yakawlang district: 585 households, 4,095 individuals, men-1,030, women-976, boys-1,084, girls-1,005 Panjab district: 585 households, 4,095 individuals, men-1,030, women-976, boys-1,084, girls-1,005) The project will follow both cash and the in-kind distribution modalities. Direct Cash Transfer (DCT)) will be used to provide cash assistance for heating materials and fuel. Winter Cloth Kit and Blanket Package will be distributed in-kind winter cloth kit items are- Children Sweater-5, Adult Sweater-2, Woman’s Winter Shawl-2, Male winter wrap, Patto-2, Winter Shoes for adults-2, Boots for children-4, Socks pairs-12, Children Woolen winter Gloves-4, Warm Winter Woolen Children Caps-4 and banket package items are - Single Size (4), Double Size (01). IRW will implement a complimentary response and provide a combined package cash for heating material and in-kind assistance to the same beneficiaries of winter kits and blankets.
In-kind has been chosen for the clothes and blanket distribution so as to ensure the best value for money and thus the ability to reach more families. The market assessments suggest that buying clothes and blankets in bulk from the provincial or national level will allow IRW to purchase good quality with reasonable price.
An ES/NFI cluster standard, 200 USD, cash assistance for heating material was chosen to allow beneficiaries to feel empowered by giving them the responsibility of making their own. IRW’s recent market in the proposed area shows that heating materials like gas and wood are available in the local markets and that supply chains will remain open for the duration of the winter.
The target households will be selected based on the pre-defined set of criteria that prioritizes the most vulnerable households. Preference will be given to women-headed households, widows, orphaned families, elderly, people with a disability or chronic illness and people with low income. IRW will involve all sections of the target population through a participatory and inclusive approach.
IRW will ensure that a complaints feedback mechanism is fully functional. IRW will also follow the “Do No Harm” principle. Islamic Relief WorldwideIslamic Relief WorldwideAfghanistan Humanitarian FundUmair HasanCountry Director +93764217832Umair.Hasan@irworldwide.orgMohammad Golam SorwarHead of Programmes+93772647371Sorwar.Mohammad@irworldwide.orgMuhammad Abubakr MirzaFinance Manager+93780960641Muhammad.Abubakr@irworldwide.orgBamyan34.90732960 67.18944880Emergency Shelter and NFI107245.27375358.44482603.71Afghanistan Humanitarian FundIslamic Relief Worldwide386082.97Afghanistan Humanitarian FundIslamic Relief Worldwide75321.14Afghanistan Humanitarian FundIslamic Relief WorldwideAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/RA3/ESNFI/INGO/23621United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsProvision of heating assistance, blankets and winter clothing packages to 1566 conflict affected displaced, natural disasters affected and vulnerable host community householdsThrough the AHF 3rd Reserve Allocation, ACTED will provide lifesaving winterization assistance to 1566 vulnerable households (as standard household contains on average 7 members, this project will have 10,962 project participants) facing critical climatic conditions during the Afghan winter in Badakhshan province. Due to the extremely low temperatures during winter and the high levels of displacement and poverty across Afghanistan, many households and communities are either living in inadequate or makeshift shelters for the conditions or lack financial resources to provide sufficient heating, therefore exposing them to increased health risks such as respiratory infections, pneumonia, and hypothermia, which can be fatal. ACTED is uniquely positioned to provide seasonal winterization support to recent shock-affected households as a priority. Badakhshan is susceptible to extreme cold temperatures, high snowfall, having high numbers of people exposed to snow, and having high gaps of people that remain in need of winterization assistance. ACTED will aim to support recently shock affected households, protracted displaced households, vulnerable host communities and others with high levels of need with a cluster standard winterization package for heating assistance, and a complementary assistance for blankets and clothing to all 1566 project participants, and will aim to complement existing AHF funded emergency livestock and agricultural needs programming.
To protect the most vulnerable households that are at risk during winter in Yawan, Jorm, Teshkan amp Shuhada districts, ACTED will provide standard winterization heating packages, consisting of a one-off 200 USD cash assistance (provided to 10,962 project participants in Afghani) to cover heating materials for 3 months and a one-off 131 distribution covering blankets and winter clothing to all 1566 project participants, ACTED will tailor the number of beneficiaries per area based on initial assessment, but will aim to reach between 390 and 395 households in each districts targeted. Assistance will be provided through unconditional, unrestricted cash in accordance with the ES/NFI cluster standards. This project will have a direct impact on reducing protection risks associated with harmful coping mechanisms, in IDP settlements and displacement areas. Agency for Technical Cooperation and DevelopmentAgency for Technical Cooperation and DevelopmentAfghanistan Humanitarian FundLucine FebelCountry Director+ 93 (0) 728 427 169 Lucine.febel@acted.orgCamille RenardetProject Development Manager+ 33 (0) 728 427 156Camille.renardet@acted.orgShah Jahan RahimiDeputy Project Development Manager+ 93 (0) 728 427 011Kabul.reporting@acted.orgSayed FarooqDeputy Country Finance Manager (finance focal point)+93 (0) 729 755 008 sayed.farooq@acted.orgBadakhshan36.73477250 70.81199530Emergency Shelter and NFI81212.60618762.70699975.30Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAgency for Technical Cooperation and Development559980.24Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAgency for Technical Cooperation and Development139995.06Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAgency for Technical Cooperation and DevelopmentAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/RA3/ESNFI/INGO/23628United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsWinterization Assistance to Most Vulnerable HHs’ in khost Province.Through this proposed project, CARE intends to ensure that neediest households in Spera district of Khost province have adequate protection from weather and privacy for family life as their most immediate needs will be met through Cash for heating (fuel for heating), Cash for rent and provision of in-kind winter clothing,
to protect and save lives during the harsh winter conditions.
CARE will distribute USD 200 for heating (fuel for heating) (as per the Cluster’s approved standard) to 1170 HHs, Cash for rent USD 165 (Package is 55 dollars per month for 3 months period) to 1387 HHs and in-kind winter clothing, which are in line with ES-NFI 3rd Standard Allocation Strategy to 1170 HHs the most vulnerable people such as IDPs, and disaster affected families living in open space, under tents and makeshift household,. More focus will be paid to dependents especially child headed households, women headed household, the elderly, widows, as well as families with person with disability or elderly in target provinces.
CARE has close coordination with ES-NFI national and sub cluster, and actively attends all relevant meetings at provincial level and will do so during the project implementation to avoid overlap with other planned assistance and maximize coverage by humanitarian partners., The final selection breakdown and exact location of the project within the target districts will be defined in close coordination with stakeholders at provinces level.
A gender analysis will be included in the project’s needs assessment/beneficiaries selection, with the inclusion of female staff, and gender sensitive questionnaires to ensure gender specific needs are identified and adequately understood. In the case of female headed households all issues will be discussed by the female staff with the female head. Distribution and awareness raising activities will consider specific women’s vulnerabilities and needs. Extremely vulnerable families, especially those with women or children at risk will be specifically prioritized, ensuring their inclusion. beneficiary selection will be conducted by CARE staff, representative from local office of Afghanistan National Disaster Management Authority (ANDMA) and importantly, representatives from the communities through door-to-door verification exercise to assess the actual level of household vulnerability to ensure the assistance reaches people with the most urgent need.
Distribution committee will be stablished, which will oversee the fair delivery of agreed upon assistance, Membership of the committee will consist of beneficiary representatives as well as those from local structures ANDMA and CARE.
Separate distribution points will be available for women from female headed households and separate sensitization sessions will be held during assessment and distribution sites to reach women.
CARE will distribute accessible FAM (feedback and accountability mechanisms) leaflets to those support is distributed to, that describe what the FAM can be used for and how to use it. The Project team will also share verbally FAM information at key points in the project cycle to ensure all households supported are aware of the channel. The PQ team, recording all feedback received and following appropriate governance processes to ensure the information gathered is used sensitively, safely and primary to drive improvements in delivery and provide recourse and resolution to those supported households that provided the feedback.
After a month of cash disbursement, CARE will also conduct stringent post-distribution monitoring to assess receipt, utilization, expenditure decisions, ensure adequacy of its intervention and to ascertain outcome of the project. Monitoring and evaluation activities will also be gender sensitive, both in the way they are administered and in terms of gathering data and learning on the effectiveness of the interventionsCARE InternationalCARE InternationalAfghanistan Humanitarian FundReshma AzmiDeputy Country Director - P+932201098Reshma.Azmi@care.orgVictoria Bakhos Program Development and Reporting Coordinator+964 (0) 751 741 7246Victoria.Bakhos@care.orgAbdul Habib WahidiAHF Project Manager+93 (0) 772 977 525Abdulhabib.Wahidi@care.orgSaif Ur Rahman Salihi Finance Director +93 730 70 70 77saifurrahman.salihi@care.orgKhost33.35850790 69.85974060Emergency Shelter and NFI168000.00532000.00700000.00Afghanistan Humanitarian FundCARE International560000.00Afghanistan Humanitarian FundCARE International77066.78Afghanistan Humanitarian FundCARE InternationalAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/RA3/ESNFI/INGO/23642United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsWinterization Assistance to Most Vulnerable HHs’ in Kapisa Province.Through this proposed project, CARE aim to support/complement the ES-NFI efforts for a meaningful and immediate scale-up to address winterization needs of the most vulnerable populations through providing cash for heating (fuel for heating), in-kind winter clothing, and winter blanket.
CARE International with United Nations Office for the Project Services (UNOPS) will collaborate winterization assistance to beneficiaries living in the Alasay and the Nijrab districts of Kapisa province to ensure that 2000 neediest households, 1000 in Alasay and 1000 in Nijrab districts have adequate protection from weather for family life as their most immediate needs will be met through Cash for heating (fuel for heating), provision of in-kind winter clothing, and winter blankets to protect and save lives during the harsh winter conditions. CARE will distribute USD 200/HHs for heating (fuel for heating) (as per the Cluster’s approved standard), while in-kind winter clothing, and winter blankets will be provided by UNOPS.
All logistic costs including procurement, storage, and delivery of in-kind assistance will be covered by UNOPS.
CARE has close coordination with ES-NFI national and sub cluster, and actively attends all relevant meetings at provincial level and will do so during the project implementation to avoid overlap with other planned assistance and maximize coverage by humanitarian partners., The final selection breakdown and exact location of the project within the target districts will be defined in close coordination with stakeholders at provinces level. The project will target the most vulnerable people such as IDPs, returnees, disaster affected families and the most vulnerable families within the host community, more focus will be paid to dependents especially child headed households, women headed household, the elderly, widows, as well as families with person with disability or elderly in target provinces.
A gender analysis will be included in the project’s needs assessment/beneficiaries selection, with the inclusion of female staff, and gender sensitive questionnaires to ensure gender specific needs are identified and adequately understood. Distribution and awareness raising activities will consider specific women’s vulnerabilities and needs. Extremely vulnerable families, especially those with women or children at risk will be specifically prioritized, ensuring their inclusion. beneficiary selection will be conducted by CARE staff, representative from (ANDMA) and importantly, representatives from the communities through to-door verification exercise to assess the actual level of household vulnerability to ensure the assistance reaches people with the most urgent need.
Distribution committee will be stablished, which will oversee the fair delivery of agreed upon assistance. Separate distribution points will be available for women from female headed households and separate sensitization sessions will be held during assessment and distribution sites to reach women.
CARE will distribute accessible FAM (feedback and accountability mechanisms) leaflets to those support is distributed to, that describe what the FAM can be used for and how to use it. The Project team will also share verbally FAM information at key points in the project cycle to ensure all households supported are aware of the channel. The PQ team, recording all feedback received and following appropriate governance processes to ensure the information gathered is used sensitively, safely and primary to drive improvements in delivery and provide recourse and resolution to those supported households that provided the feedback.
After a month of cash distribution , CARE will also conduct stringent post-distribution monitoring to assess cash receipt, utilization, expenditure decisions, ensure adequacy of its intervention and to ascertain outcome of the project. Monitoring and evaluation activities will also be gender sensitive.
https://reliefweb.int/reportCARE InternationalCARE InternationalAfghanistan Humanitarian FundReshma AzmiDeputy Country Director-P +932201098Reshma.Azmi@care.orgVictoria BakhosProgram Development and Reporting Coordinator+964 (0) 751 741 7246Victoria.Bakhos@care.orgAbdul Habib WahidiAHF Project Manager+93 (0) 772 977 525Abdulhabib.Wahidi@care.orgSaif Ur Rahman Salihi Finance Director 93 730 70 70 77saifurrahman.salihi@care.orgKapisa34.98105720 69.62145620Emergency Shelter and NFI53180.55548424.45601605.00Afghanistan Humanitarian FundCARE International481284.00Afghanistan Humanitarian FundCARE International120321.00Afghanistan Humanitarian FundCARE InternationalAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/RA3/ESNFI/INGO/23643United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsLife-saving winterization assistance to highly at-risk populations in Panjshir ProvinceThe proposed project aims to provide life-saving assistance to address the immediate winterization needs of 1,142 households (7,994 beneficiaries) in the Bazarak, Rukha, Dara, Anawa, Shutul, Paryan of Panjshir Province. All target households in these districts will recive $57 for blanket, $74 for winer clothe and $200 for heating assistance. As of mid-November 2022, cases of hypothermia, acute respiratory infections, and death directly and indirectly due to the cold are set to increase. The majority of the population in these hard-to-reach districts will soon be facing severe winter conditions with a lack of heating material, clothing and blankets. This winter season is expected to be more difficult for many due to the economic crisis in the country, the lack of job opportunities, the banking crisis and ongoing armed conflicts in the province, and many other issues. This proposed project will be implemented to improve the life conditions for many of the most vulnerable individuals (e.g., pregnant women, children and elderly people) throughout the winter season.
The 2021-2022 Joint Winter Plan highlights significant needs over the winter due to aggravated vulnerability. Lessons learned from past years’ winter assistance show the urgency of providing targeted assistance early in the winter season. This will be critical as many people – particularly IDPs and returnees, and conflict affected populations who reside in open spaces or in congested informal settlements – are left in poor, unhygienic, and undignified living conditions with little access to basic services.
The chosen modality for this assistance will be through direct cash transfers to the neediest households, which will enable target beneficiaries to access essential heating materials, clothing, and blankets in the harsh winter season. Based in NAC’s previous experience of implementing similar projects, beneficiaries are willing to receive assistance in cash since it gives them ownership Cash modality enables beneficiaries to feel empowered for making an informed decision. Also, it empowers the local markets by increasing the demand and supply which indirectly improves the economic situation of the indirect beneficiaries including local vendors. Local and neighboring markets are accessible for all target groups including female-headed households, PWD, and elderly men and women with a daily connection to the provincial market that can supply the demand for commodities. This project aligns with NAC’s current programs to add emergency assistance to our “emergency cash assistance” to ensure that families and their children have access to heating materials to cope with the harsh winter season. NAC will ensure a gender-sensitive selection process and accessible accountability mechanisms, and the gender-balanced field team will ensure easy access by both genders.
All project beneficiaries will be eligible to receive cash assistance through the direct cash transfer modality by a Financial Service Provider (FSP)/ local hawala dealers since there is no other option like banking system, etc. The value of the transfer will be USD 331 as single transfer (based on agreed ES/NFI standards) per household.
NAC will contribute in areas where we are currently implementing our FAO-funded projects. Using our knowledge, experience, and trained personnel.
NAC will ensure coordination and cooperation with other stakeholders in the proposed project target areas to avoid any duplication or overlap.
The project will start on Nov 15, bus as developing this proposal, NAC started prepration for implementing this project to make sure the winter assistance is delivered to the affected people as soon as possible.
Norwegian Afghanistan CommitteeNorwegian Afghanistan CommitteeAfghanistan Humanitarian FundTerje Magnussønn WatterdalCountry Director+93 790 698231cd@afghanistan.noZabiullah RahmatiHead of Humanitarian Programs+93 729 610069zabiullah.rahmati@nacaf.orgSaid Muhammad EmranEmergency Coordinator+93 729103747emran@nacaf.orgYasin HamdardHead of finance0790698234yasin.hamdard@nacaf.orgPanjsher35.88333300 69.11666700Emergency Shelter and NFI93571.15401805.52495376.67Afghanistan Humanitarian FundNorwegian Afghanistan Committee396301.34Afghanistan Humanitarian FundNorwegian Afghanistan Committee99075.33Afghanistan Humanitarian FundNorwegian Afghanistan CommitteeAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/RA3/ESNFI/INGO/23644United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsWinterization Support to Vulnerable Families in BamiyanActionAid is working in Bamiyan for more than 12 years and is currently implementing food security programmes in all the Districts of Bamiyan including the 3 proposed Districts of Bamiyan center, Saighan and Shiber. While our current presence gives us significant knowledge about Districts and current situation in the districts, we have also drawn on findings from the WFP 11 round food security update, the third RA strategy of AHF and the ICCT winter prioritization document to prepare this proposal.
During the course of our work, we have consulted the project participants (primarily the vulnerable wage earners) and the consultation with wage earners in Saighan and Bamiyan center over the last several months have made us learn that there has been significant reduction (60%-80%) in wage labour opportunities due to failed agriculture for 2 consecutive years and cessation of most business activities. While people in Bamiyan center reported about 60% reduction (from 5 days a week to 2 days a week), in Saighan the wage workers reported reduction of wage work by up to 80% from 3 to 4 days a week to 0 – 1 days a week as compared to the pre-August 2021 situation. In the current context throughout the country significant challenges are being faced by women, girls and women headed households. With the prerequisite of a Maharam for any movement for women outside their homes, families without an adult male have significant difficulty to earn any livelihood. Though not relevant to this project, the girls are also unable to attend schools above grade 6 and thus confined to homes.
The WFP 11th Food Security Update of July 2022 is revealing, and it finds that with approximately 90% of the Afghan population is having insufficient food, high inflation of food materials during the last year also created further destitution in the families as up to 95% of the family's income is being spent on food alone leaving very little cash in their hands for anything else other than food that itself is insufficient. The situation is worse for the women headed households. The report also finds that ‘8 in 10 female headed households are reducing their number of meals consumed in a day’ which is much higher than a male headed household. The WFP report further predicts that with significant reduction in income, food security situation may worsen. With the current food insecurity situation among the families, it is unlikely that the families will be able to afford for their winterization needs unless they get specific support for this. ActionAid would transfer cash in two tranches, the 2nd one after verification by ActionAid Staff.
The project is being proposed for 3 Districts in Bamiyan province, viz. Bamiyan Center, Shiber and Saighan. The three districts have been decided by the cluster based on severity of weather conditions, extent people are exposed to the elements and number of people exposed to the elements. ActionAid will provide cash support to a total of 1,693 households for winterization package consisting of Heating assistance, winter clothes and Blanket. While the total number of households are the highest in Bamiyan center (as per NSP data), there is also the possibility for people to get some wage labor in this district. The Districts of Shiber and Saighan have less opportunity of wage labour or any form of income other than agriculture. In view of this, ActionAid has distributed the proportion of families as follows: Bamiyan center: 45% (738 families), Shiber: 30% (492 Families) and Saighan: 25% (409 Families).ActionAidActionAidAfghanistan Humanitarian FundSudipta Kumar BadapandaCountry Director +93799043656Sudipta.kumar@actionaid.orgSalem Younesi Finance Manager+93790905906Salem.Younesi@actionaid.orgBamyan34.90732960 67.18944880Emergency Shelter and NFI144634.82506221.89650856.71Afghanistan Humanitarian FundActionAid1.00Afghanistan Humanitarian FundActionAid520685.37Afghanistan Humanitarian FundActionAid98354.74Afghanistan Humanitarian FundActionAidAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/RA3/ESNFI/INGO/23647United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairswinterization support to conflict affected, natural disasters affected and vulnerable host community families in Daikundi ProvinceIn line with the AHF’s 2022 3rd Reserve Allocation Strategy paper, the revised HRP 2022 SO1, and the ICCT winter prioritization, Cordaid proposes to provide winterization assistance to 1,639 conflict affected displaced, natural disasters affected and vulnerable host community families to cover the winter period in priority 3 areas in Daykundi Province (Ashtarlay, Miramor, Sang-e-Takht amp Khadibr district). Based on the ESNFI recommended standard modalities for winterization, Project Participant will be provided with heating assistance, blankets and winter cloth packages prior to the winter. The project is designed based on the ICCT winter Prioritization and REACH Mid-Year Whole of Afghanistan (WoAA-2022) assessments. The assessment indicates that in Daikundi, 96% of the total papulation have inadequate heating source and 43% need NFI,17% of the HH reported having at least 1 member with a disability or chronic illness, 98% HHs effected by draught and 49% with economic shock.
Considering the timeline of the 3rd reserve allocation and based on WoAA finding In Daikundi, 76% of the total papulation preferred method of receiving cash-based assistance, the project proposes the modality of Cash based winterization support that will be implemented in a well-executed transparent manner. This will increase efficiency and effectiveness of the project and ensure that the Project Participant have the freedom, dignity and independence to have full control over the assistance and make the decision to address their urgent and immediate winterization needs.Under this project, Cordaid and CDRO will cover 1639 HHs, each of the HHs will receive cash for heating materials (US$200), Cash for Winter clothing (US$ 74) and Cash for Blanket (US$57) through cash in envelop delivered through Cordaid FSP (Boloro) in a one-off payment. Attention will be made to the proper Project Participant’ assessment and selection which will be done through door-to-door assessment by a pre-selected Beneficiary Selection Committee (BSC) comprised of Cordaid, implementing partners and representatives of the communities. This is to make sure the most eligible community members are screened and selected according to agreed criteria. The project will be implemented with the technical support from Community Development and Research Organization (CDRO) who will be sub-contracted by Cordaid for this project.
CORDAIDCORDAIDCommunity Development and Research Organization (CDRO)Afghanistan Humanitarian FundLatif BasardostProgrammes Director+93 (0) 796 32 3000slb@cordaid.orgSayed Wais WardakActing Program Manager (HA)+93(0)791611620SWW@cordaid.orgMercy KuhudzaiOperations Director +93 (0) 794 791 654mercy.kuhudzai@cordaid.orgMohammad Rustam shahab Program Finance Officer+93(0)791611632mdm@cordaid.orgJudith ManniHA advisor 06-51057579jmn@cordaid.orgDaykundi33.66949500 66.04635340Emergency Shelter and NFI119085.55580905.11699990.66Afghanistan Humanitarian FundCORDAID559992.53Afghanistan Humanitarian FundCORDAIDAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/RA3/ESNFI/INGO/23679United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsWinterization Support to Earthquake affected Vulnerable people in PaktikaThe overall objective of this intervention is to provide winterization support that can meet the winter needs of the project participants in the form of heating support, winter clothing packages and cash for rent support to the earthquake affected families in Pakitka province of Afghanistan. The project is being implemented to meet the cluster Objective: “Ensure affected population groups (IDPs, returnees, refugees, non-displaced conflict and natural disaster-affected and acutely vulnerable people of all ages directly affected by new emergencies have immediate and adequate access to emergency shelter, Shelter repair/upgrade, household items, and seasonal assistance”. The project will be implemented in 3 Districts with the following beneficiary break down.
a. Cash support for Heating Support and Winter clothing to 1272 Families as per the following details: Barmal: 382 families, Ziruk: 382 families and Gyan: 509 families. b. Cash for Rent to 1360 Families: Barmal: 408 families, Ziruk: 408 families and Gyan: 544 families. We expect overlap of beneficiaries receiving these two activities.
Project participants will be selected ensuring that the population affected by the recent earthquake are saved from the elements even as their homes are being built. During selection of the project participants ActionAid will ensure that vulnerable households, viz. poor conflict affected families, elderly headed households, child headed households, families with or headed by a person with disabilities are not excluded. People meeting multiple vulnerabilities will be prioritized.
To ensure transparency in selection, ActionAid will work with a project selection committee at the village level that could include the Mullah imam, the CDC leader - where they are functional - and one of the community representatives. Given the current context we expect that one of the representatives from the DfA will be present as we select the households for this support. However, we will consistently apply the selection criteria to finalize the project participants.
Complying with the CVA appropriateness guidance note, ActionAid will use unconditional restricted Cash Assistance method. Cash will be distributed in centrally located safe locations so that the project participants from a cluster of villages are able to access the distribution point in 2 instalments the first one being unconditional and the 2nd one after verifying that people have used the 1st installment the purpose it was given. The amount for each activity will comply with Shelter cluster minimum standards (Heating: US$200, Winter Clothing: US$74). The cash will be delivered in 2 tranches the first being approximately US$150 and the 2nd installment being US$124. For the Cash for rent support the amount designed for 3 months will be provided in 2 equal instalments. Based on our assessment the markets in Sarana, Urgun and Khost are operational and have the capacity to meet the needs of the people. Since the cash will be delivered through the Sarafa without any cash handling by ActionAid Staff and the Sarafa will be paid the cash on a reimbursement basis, we are confident that the cash delivery will be safe and possibility of fraud minimized. 2 rounds of PDM will be conducted one after each instalment.
During the project participant selection, awareness will be created on the objectives of the programme. The Staff will also speak about ActionAid's safeguarding and complaint and feedback mechanism. The same process will be repeated during cash delivery so that any omission at the selection stage can be addressed.
The project will mainstream protection by increasing knowledge amongst the targeted vulnerable households on existing referral pathways and protection services for survivors of SGBV, unaccompanied children and people living with disabilities, by having women staff sharing this information with women project participants and having banners in place with hotline number.ActionAidActionAidAfghanistan Humanitarian FundSudipta Kumar BadapandaCountry Director +93 799043656Sudipta.kumar@actionaid.orgSalem Younesi Finance Manager +93-790905906Salem.Younesi@actionaid.org Paktika32.26453860 68.52471490Emergency Shelter and NFI155286.38543502.32698788.70Afghanistan Humanitarian FundActionAid559030.96Afghanistan Humanitarian FundActionAid139757.74Afghanistan Humanitarian FundActionAid42202.47ActionAidUnited Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/RA3/ESNFI/INGO/23680United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsWinterization support to conflict affected, natural disasters affected and vulnerable host community families in Ghor ProvinceIn line with the AHF’s 2022 3rd Reserve Allocation Strategy paper, the revised HRP 2022 SO1, and the ICCT winter prioritization, Cordaid proposes to provide winterization assistance to 1,639 conflict affected displaced, natural disasters affected and vulnerable host community families to cover the winter period in priority 3 areas in Ghor Province (Lal wa sarjamgal district). Based on the ESNFI recommended standard modalities for winterization, Project Participant will be provided with heating assistance, blankets and winter cloth packages prior to the winter. The project is designed based on the ICCT winter Prioritization and REACH Mid-Year Whole of Afghanistan (WoAA-2022) assessments. 96% of households reported reliance on inadequate heating sources, 42% of households reported having less than one blanket per household member, and 29% of the HHS are in need of NFIs. 46% of the households don’t have access to heating devices, and 73% don’t have winter clothes for all children.
Considering the timeline of the 3rd reserve allocation and based on WoAA finding In Ghor , 85% of the total papulation preferred method of receiving cash-based assistance, the project proposes the modality of Cash based winterization support that will be implemented in a well-executed transparent manner. This will increase efficiency and effectiveness of the project and ensure that the Project Participant have the freedom, dignity and independence to have full control over the assistance and make the decision to address their urgent and immediate winterization needs.Under this project, Cordaid and OHW will cover 1639 HHs, each of the HHs will receive cash for heating materials (US$200), Cash for Winter clothing (US$ 74) and Cash for Blanket (US$57) through cash in envelop delivered through Cordaid FSP (Boloro) in a one-off payment. Attention will be made to the proper Project Participant’ assessment and selection which will be done through door-to-door assessment by a pre-selected Beneficiary Selection Committee (BSC) comprised of Cordaid, implementing partners and representatives of the communities. This is to make sure the most eligible community members are screened and selected according to agreed criteria. The project will be implemented with the technical support from Community Development and Research Organization (OHW ) who will be sub-contracted by Cordaid for this project.
CORDAIDCORDAIDOrganization of Human Welfare (OHW)Afghanistan Humanitarian FundLatif BasardostProgrammes Director+93 (0) 796 32 3000slb@cordaid.orgSayed Wais WardakActing Program Manager (HA)+93(0)791611620SWW@cordaid.orgMercy KuhudzaiOperations Director +93 (0) 794 791 654mercy.kuhudzai@cordaid.orgMohammad Rustam shahab Program Finance Officer+93(0)791611632mdm@cordaid.orgJudith ManniHA advisor 06-51057579jmn@cordaid.orgGhor34.09957760 64.90595500Emergency Shelter and NFI115812.64564939.72680752.36Afghanistan Humanitarian FundCORDAID544601.89Afghanistan Humanitarian FundCORDAIDAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/RA3/ESNFI/INGO/23686United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsRepair/upgrade of damaged shelters for natural disaster-affected families in PaktikaThe 2022 Whole of Afghanistan Assessment findings indicates that 56 percent of households living in partially damaged shelters and 18 percent live in significantly damaged shelters. People living in poor shelter conditions urgently need shelter improvements, heating materials, and warm clothing before the onset of winter to reduce their exposure to health risks and other hazards. By mid-November, cases of hypothermia, acute respiratory infections, and deaths, directly and indirectly, due to the cold will likely occur.
According to the 2022 Humanitarian Needs Overview (HNO), 24.4 million people, over half of the country’s total population, were in need of humanitarian assistance, of which, 10.9 million were in need of Emergency Shelter and Non-Food Items (ES/NFI) and 16.2 million were in need of protection assistance.
The proposed project aims to provide shelter support (Shelter repair and upgrade ) assistance to address the shelter needs of 565 households (3,955 participants) in Sar Rawzah, Urgun, Ziruk, Nika, Barmal, Giyan District, Paktika Province. The participants (beneficiaries) will be prioritized based on the level of need for this specific area of the intervention (vernacular room repairs average size) by the Miyamoto international assessment report on the earthquake response. The majority of the population in this area is facing shelter damaged by natural disasters which increase morbidity and mortality of vulnerable people, both directly and due to impacts on shelter, WASH, and livelihoods. Homes are often in need of repair, basic household items are lost or damaged and privacy is compromised. Considering the high cost of shelter repairs, and the already negative net income of households, reconstruction comes at a high cost that may not be affordable for most people. Most Afghan households must choose between meeting basic needs and repairing their shelters and are therefore unable to sustain any major shock that severely damages or destroys their shelter.
The chosen modality for this assistance will be through direct conditional cash transfers to the neediest 565 HHs, which will enable target participants to access USD 655 for vernacular room repair support for each project participant. Cash transfer gives people the authority over selecting local material and improves project participants' engagement and ownership and they can use manpower available in their households. The cash for vernacular repair/ upgrade will be distributed in two installments (1st installment 40%, 2nd installment 60%) after monitoring the progress of the work as per ES/NFI standards for shelter. This process is followed by a couple of capacity building (DRR, building earthquake-resistant constructions using local and low-cost materials, and BBS training) This project aligns with NAC’s current programs to add emergency assistance to existing responses in “emergency cash assistance” to ensure that families and their children have access to shelter materials to cope with the harsh winter season. NAC will ensure a gender-sensitive selection process and accessible accountability mechanisms, and the gender-balanced field team will ensure easy access by both genders.
NAC will use Hawala over other modalities since the banking system is not established in the target settlement, communication networks are not fully functioning and some of the people do not have access to mobile phone or their residences are not under network coverage. Based on the ES/NFI cluster guidance on shelter and Non-food Items (NFIs) assistance the value of the transfer per HH will be:
USD. 655 Vernacular Room Repairs-Per Room (Average -15 m2Norwegian Afghanistan CommitteeNorwegian Afghanistan CommitteeAfghanistan Humanitarian FundTerje Magnussønn WatterdalCountry Director+93 790 698231cd@afghanistan.noZabiullah RahmatiHead of Humanitairan Programs+93 729610069zabiullah.rahmati@nacaf.orgSaid Muhammad EmranEmergency Coordinator+93 729103747 emran@nacaf.orgYasin HamdardHead of finance0790698234yasin.hamdard@nacaf.orgPaktika32.26453860 68.52471490Emergency Shelter and NFI127143.92370375.78497519.70Afghanistan Humanitarian FundNorwegian Afghanistan Committee398015.76Afghanistan Humanitarian FundNorwegian Afghanistan Committee93952.17Afghanistan Humanitarian FundNorwegian Afghanistan CommitteeAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/RA3/ESNFI/INGO/23687United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsWinterization Assistance for Vulnerable Households in FerozkohThe Allocation Strategy Paper for the 3rd Reserve Allocation of 2022 details a complex set of needs among vulnerable populations. Drought, political instability, and COVID-19 have led to widespread illness and mortality and starkly reduced income opportunities, depleting households’ productive assets and reducing their capacity to cope with shocks and prepare for the winter. The latest IPC data highlighted widespread food insecurity (Phase 4) in Ghor, including Ferozkoh district, and projections for the coming months show a similar scenario. Recent needs assessment data shows that vulnerable households in Ferozkoh need urgent assistance to cover their basic needs during the winter season.
In line with ESNFI cluster priorities for this allocation, Afghanaid proposes to provide crucial assistance to a total of 1,639 vulnerable households in Ferozkoh district of Ghor, which experiences harsh winter and has been noted as one of the priority districts in the ICCT Winter Prioritisation Plan for 2022. Based on community preferences and a market assessment conducted in September 2022, Afghanaid proposes cash as the modality for the heating, blankets and clothing assistance. Afghanaid will conduct continued market monitoring during implementation and may change the assistance modality to (partly) in-kind assistance where market functioning and access decline.
The intervention will provide 1639 households with a ESNFI cluster standard cash for heating package with a value of US$200 per household and cash for clothes (US$74 per household). Further, the 1218 most vulnerable households (out of these 1639 households) will receive complementary assistance of cash for clothing (US$57 per household).
The assistance will in principle be delivered as cash in hand in two tranches where communities are likely to be cut off from markets due to heavy snowfall, Afghanaid may provide households with a larger amount of assistance upfront to allow them to bulk buy the items they need ahead of the peak winter months. Participants will be sensitized on the importance of spending their assistance on their winterization needs, and may be directed to purchase a heater where there households does not already own one. Project staff will consult the communities on any anticipated protection risks. We will work with an experienced and well-established Saraf (Hawala agent) to distribute the cash to the targeted participants.
Participants will be selected using ESNFI vulnerability criteria to ensure that households in most acute need are targeted, including women-headed households, households with a large number of dependents, and households with one or more member with a disability.
Afghanaid is well placed to implement this project, with over 20 years of continuous presence in Ghor. Afghanaid has extensive humanitarian programming experience, with current and recent humanitarian projects in provinces including Ghor, funded by AHF, WFP and FAO. Afghanaid has approval from local authorities to deliver its programmes in the target areas, and will actively engage local IEA actors to explain that the project can only proceed if authorities do not interfere in participant selection and permit us to employ and target women.
This intervention is expected to provide 1,639 vulnerable households (11,473 men, women, boys and girls) with crucial winterisation assistance, prevent illness and mortality, and increase participants’ capacity to rebuild their livelihoods by avoiding the sale of productive assets, boosting resilience against future shocks. AFGHANAIDAFGHANAIDAfghanistan Humanitarian FundJohannes JansenActing Director Programme Development +93728630493jjansen@afghanaid.org.ukNajibullah NamiqGrants and Partnership Development Manager+93799733944najeebullah@afghanaid.org.ukAyub KhanDeputy Director of Finance Administration+93790897166akhan@afghanaid.org.ukInaara Sundargy Gulamhussen Programme Development Officer+93 791 530 405 isgulamhussen@afghanaid.org.ukGhor34.09957760 64.90595500Emergency Shelter and NFI214666.67485333.33700000.00Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAFGHANAID560000.00Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAFGHANAID134758.67Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAFGHANAIDAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/RA3/ESNFI/INGO/23694United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsWinterization support for vulnerable households in Khost provinceAfghanistan remains one of the world’s most complex humanitarian emergencies, driven by escalating conflict and natural disasters. Following 40 years of war, a rise in poverty, economic decline and the takeover of the country by the Taliban in August 2021, these political, social and economic shocks have resulted in a massive deterioration of the humanitarian and protection situation. These shocks have depleted the resilience of displaced, host, and natural disaster affected populations, with households struggling to meet their basic needs. This vulnerability is further exacerbated by the harsh winter conditions, with monthly temperatures as low as minus 12.1 degrees Celsius. Each year, freezing winter temperatures, especially in high altitude locations such as Khost drive the need for the provision of life saving winter assistance as the shelters provide limited protection and vulnerable people lack the financial capability to purchase fuel and heaters to supplement their heating requirements.
In line with ESNFI guidance, using transfer values set out in the August 2022 revision to the MEB published by CVWG, Concern will provide Winterization assistance to 1,180 natural disaster affected families in in Tani, Spera and Shamal districts of Khost province. These 1,130 households will receive a combined package of assistance comprised of a cash payment covering heating assistance (200 USD), and cash for rent covering 3 months (3 * 55 USD per month = 165 USD) and cash payement equivalent to cost of winter clothing (74 USD). The total transfer value per household is therefore 439 USD. This will be distributed in a single distribution in order to reach beneficiaries as early as possible with winterization assistance. While programme design primarily addressed ESNFI outcomes, this transfer will be unconditional and unrestricted, with cash delivered in hand to beneficiaries at distribution sites after registration and identification. Concern’s contracted FSP will deliver cash to target districts, where Concern finance staff will confirm receipt of cash and manage distributions to beneficiaries. Choice of cash modality for clothing and heating assistance is premised in the first instance on beneficiary preference, evidenced by findings in the WoAA cited in subsequent sections, and also with regard to providing beneficiaries with choice, as items required for effective winterization will vary substantially by household. The project duration is 6 months, but it is envisaged that activities will be frontloaded towards the start of the project in order to meet the winterization objectives specified by the ESNFI cluster. Concern WorldwideConcern WorldwideAfghanistan Humanitarian FundWhitney Hostetter Program Director +93796797655 whitney.hostetter@concern.netShafiqullah Behrooz Humanitarian Program Manager+93791562329 Shafiqullah.behrooz@concern.netGraham DavisonCountry Director +93799489507graham.davison@concern.netKhost33.35850790 69.85974060Emergency Shelter and NFI76906.75622944.70699851.45Afghanistan Humanitarian FundConcern Worldwide559881.16Afghanistan Humanitarian FundConcern Worldwide139970.29Afghanistan Humanitarian FundConcern WorldwideAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/RA3/ESNFI/INGO/23695United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsShelter Repair and Reconstruction Support to vulnerable Earthquake affected families in KhostThe proposed project will be implemented in 3 districts of Khost province viz. Tani, Spera and Shamal to provide shelter reconstruction and repair support to 528 families with an estimated 108 families supported for for construction of vernacular shelter and 420 families supported under repair of vernacular shelter. For new construction we are proposing 27 families in Tani, 43 families in Spera and 38 families in Shamal. Similarly for repair of the vernacular house we will support 105 families in Tani, 168 families in Spera and 147 families in Shamal.
To ensure transparency in selection of the project participants, ActionAid will work with a project selection committee at the village level that could include the Mullah imam, the CDC leader - where they are functional - and one of the community representatives. Given the current context we expect that one of the representatives from the DfA will be present as we select the households for this support. However, we will consistently apply the selection criteria to finalize the list.
We will ensure that we don’t leave behind the poorest conflict and earthquake affected families, families with a pregnant and lactating woman, elderly headed households, child headed households, families with or headed by a person with disabilities. ActionAid will secure the list of the pregnant and lactating women from the Nutrition cluster. Subject to them meeting one of the other selection criteria they will be included in the project participant list. People meeting multiple vulnerabilities will be prioritized.
Complying with the CVA appropriateness guidance note, ActionAid will use unconditional restricted Cash Assistance method. Cash will be distributed in centrally located safe locations so that the project participants from a cluster of villages are able to access the distribution point. The amount for families identified for new shelter construction is US$2610 and for repair it will be US$655 per family which is the recommended cluster standard.
Since the cash will be delivered through the Sarafa without any cash handling by ActionAid Staff and the Sarafa will be paid the cash on a reimbursement basis, we are confident that the cash delivery will be safe and possibility of fraud minimized. ActionAid will also conduct a PDM after the cash is delivered to the families thus 4 rounds of PDM is being planned.
During the project participant selection, in each village ActionAid staff will create awareness on the objectives of the programme so that the cash distributed is spent for the intended purpose. The Staff will also speak about
ActionAid's safeguarding mechanism and complaint and response mechanism. The same process will be repeated during cash delivery so that any omission at the selection stage can be addressed and the policies go through reiteration. To meet the shortage of skilled labour for the vernacular houses, ActionAid will organize a Training for a 20 Masons so that at least one Trained mason is available per village to step down the training
ActionAid would make the shelter construction as much owner driven as possible, and contracts would be signed with each owner that will document conditions of and time of installment payment.
The first installment being unconditional and the subsequent instalments conditional as per the following details:
New Shelter Construction:
1st Installment: 35% Advance
2nd Installment 35% on completion of plinth
3rd Installment: 20% on completion of Wall up to roof level
4th Instalment: 10% completion of roofing and finishing
For Shelter Repair:
1st Installment: 40% Advance
2nd installment: 40% completion of repairs up to Wall
final Installment: 20% completion of roof/finishing
The instalments are ActionAid proposal but needs adaptation based on the consultation with the Community leaders and weather conditions. ActionAidActionAidAfghanistan Humanitarian FundSudipta Kumar BadapandaCountry Director +93 799043656Sudipta.kumar@actionaid.orgSalem YounesiFinance Manager +93790905906Salem.Younesi@actionaid.orgKhost33.35850790 69.85974060Emergency Shelter and NFI110294.70584561.92694856.62Afghanistan Humanitarian FundActionAid555885.30Afghanistan Humanitarian FundActionAid107231.59Afghanistan Humanitarian FundActionAidAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/RA3/ESNFI/INGO/23706United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsEmergency Winterization Assistance in Maidan Wardak ProvinceGiven the current economic crisis combined with decades of conflict, increasingly severe climate shocks and a multitude of pre-existing needs, acutely vulnerable households remain unprotected and unprepared for the upcoming winter season. Accordingly, DRC will provide emergency assistance to 1,639 conflict and natural disaster affected households (11,473 individuals) in priority districts of Maidan Wardak province in the form of one-time unconditional, unrestricted cash-based winterization support (covering heating assistance, blankets, and winter clothing packages), complementing and closely coordinated with wider multi-sector emergency responses by DRC and partners. Specifically, cash-based winterization support ($331.10 package value) will be directly distributed to project participants (cash in hand) via a pre-contracted hawala dealer who has a reliable network of local agents and has a valid business license to enable rapid assistance to at-risk households to stock-up before the winter period, when mobility is restricted due to weather and road conditions, while allowing households the flexibility to use the cash to meet their most urgent seasonal needs. The project will be implemented in a context greatly changed by the sudden takeover of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) in August 2021 nevertheless, DRC will maintain a strong focus on protection risk sensitivity and protection mainstreaming, multi-sector integration, and consultation with and participation of affected communities, including women and girls.
All activities are closely aligned with the updated Humanitarian Response Plan (HRP) and Joint Winterization Strategy, as well as the AHF cluster strategy for the Third Reserve Allocation (3RA) of 2022. Specifically, DRC will respond to critical needs and gaps identified by the Emergency Shelter / Non Food Item (ES/NFI) cluster in Maidan Wardak province, including by concentrating the response in districts with particularly severe winterization needs attributed to critical climatic conditions (altitude, temperature, and weather), prevalent food insecurity, remoteness and associated lack of humanitarian assistance, and susceptibility to shocks. DRC will target natural disaster and conflict-affected displaced people and acutely vulnerably host community members, prioritizing those who face life-threatening exposure to the elements due to their location of residence and lack of adequate shelter, and have critical multi-sector needs as well as insufficient income to afford fuel/heating themselves. With over two decades of operational presence in the Central region, DRC is well positioned to provide trusted, rapid humanitarian assistance informed by last year’s winter response that will enable acutely vulnerable families to prepare and recover from the winter season with greater resilience. The project will be tightly linked to other emergency and early recovery activities conducted by DRC and will contribute to a holistic and comprehensive multi-sector response.Danish Refugee CouncilDanish Refugee CouncilAfghanistan Humanitarian FundGiulia CanaliHead of Programs+93 0711055252giulia.canali@drc.ngoSultan Rahim Shelter and Infrastructure Coordinator+93 0711055292sultan.rahim@drc.ngoJaclyn DolskiProgramme Support Manager +93 0711055379 jaclyn.dolski@drc.ngoNabeel ShahzadHead of Support Services +93 071105 5251 nabeel.shahzad@drc.ngoWardak34.35134940 68.23853390Emergency Shelter and NFI213888.89486111.11700000.00Afghanistan Humanitarian FundDanish Refugee Council560000.00Afghanistan Humanitarian FundDanish Refugee Council140000.00Afghanistan Humanitarian FundDanish Refugee CouncilAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/RA3/ESNFI/INGO/23710United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsProvision of winterization assistance for the most vulnerable families in Khash,Darayem, Darwaz-e-Balla Raghestan (Badahkshan)This project will support 10,290 shock affected individuals (1,470 households) in Khash,Darayem, Darwaz-e-Balla amp Raghestan districts of Badakshan province, giving priority to the most vulnerable people including Persons with Disabilities (PwD) and pregnant women and lactating mothers (PwLm). The high vulnerability level of the identified households comes from different driving factors as such the recent conflict, a severe drought, the economic and financial crises that impacted negatively the families’ coping mechanisms and largely destroyed their livelihood assets. The approaching winter season will further impact the families’ vulnerabilities.
As per the recent figures and findings of clusters, partners, and Mission East’s (ME) assessments these people are facing a dire humanitarian crisis and require urgent humanitarian assistance particularly under food security, health and winterization support. Under this call, ME will provide cash for winterization in one installment through a Direct Cash token system provided by a mobile telecom company (heater and fuel/gas to 1,470 HH @200 USD per HH and cash for winter clothing to 1,470 HH @ 74 USD and blankets to the same 1,470 HH @57 USD). The mobile telecom company will generate a token to the identified beneficiaries through which they will receive the cash from the mobile telecom company’s agent in the districts. The mobile company implementation modality has been chosen to minimize potential financial risks and to further ensure the safety of Mission East staff and beneficiaries. This operation modality has been tested during 2022 and results in a successful experiences of cash distributions through mobile companies under the AHF 2nd allocation. The service providers proved to be efficient in AHF funded project as well as under other donors funded Cash Based Intervention (German MFA and Danish MFA).
The foreseen kickoff of this project will be on the 15th of November 2022 to allow the targeted population receiving a timely and adequate humanitarian response through the cash distribution fulfilling their winterization needs during the cold and harsh winter. The project is intended to cover 220 HH having pregnant or lactating mothers (corresponding to the 15% of the beneficiaries). This target group will be prioritized. The proposed project will cover 4 districts of Badakshan province (Khosh, Darayem, Darwaz-e-bala, Raghestan).
As a certified Core Humanitarian Standard member (CHS) member, ME has a strong MEAL department in place that will carry out all the complaint mechanism processes as well as the regular monitoring of the activities. The complaint mechanism system with 3 different communication channels (boxes, phones numbers and in person) will started form the inception phase and endure till the end of the project’s implementation.
Baseline and end-line evaluation will be conducted to estimate the impact of the intervention upon beneficiaries’ conditions and to measure the satisfaction of the project beneficiaries. Mission East communicate with beneficiaries in a transparent way on the complaint functioning both through focus groups meeting and through visual informative banners.
The breakdown of the targeted households per cluster is as follows:
Badakshan 1,470 hhs with 10,290 persons: 4 districts, Khash 360 hhs with 2520 persons Darayem 360 hhs with 2520 persons Darwaz-e-bala 360 hhs with 2520 persons Raghestan 390 hhs with 2730 persons.Mission EastMission EastAfghanistan Humanitarian FundIrene BronziniHQPM+32489070887irene.bronzini@missioneast.orgMarthen MaloHead of Program+93 799 762 425marthen.malo@missioneast.orgPrihambada JayalaksanaHEad of Finance+93 729 909 665prihambada.jayalaksana@missioneast.orgMohammad AslamCountry Director+93 799 844 434mohammad.aslam@missioneast.orgBadakhshan36.73477250 70.81199530Emergency Shelter and NFI95394.33480151.45575545.78Afghanistan Humanitarian FundMission East460436.62Afghanistan Humanitarian FundMission East115109.16Afghanistan Humanitarian FundMission EastAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/RA3/ESNFI/INGO/23716United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsWinterization support for vulnerable households in Badakhshan provinceAfghanistan remains one of the world’s most complex humanitarian emergencies, driven by escalating conflict and natural disasters. Following 40 years of war, a rise in poverty, economic decline and the takeover of the country by the Taliban in August 2021, these political, social and economic shocks have resulted in a massive deterioration of the humanitarian and protection situation. These shocks have depleted the resilience of displaced, host, and natural disaster affected populations, with households struggling to meet their basic needs. This vulnerability is further exacerbated by the harsh winter conditions, with monthly temperatures as low as minus 12.1 degrees Celsius. Each year, freezing winter temperatures, especially in high altitude locations such as Badakhshan drive the need for the provision of life saving winter assistance as the shelters provide limited protection and vulnerable people lack the financial capability to purchase fuel and heaters to supplement their heating requirements.
Badakhshan province in the northeast has been deeply impacted by severe recurring natural hazards and heightened food insecurity. The situation in Badakhshan province is further exacerbated by the harsh winter conditions. The Badakhshan province have pockets of extreme poverty and vulnerability, with limited capacity to withstand the impact of natural disasters. Winters are long and severe, particularly in Badakhshan, a highly mountainous province, which experiences heavy snowfall and freezing temperatures, limiting access to roads and markets. Without basic NFIs, fuel, and cash assistance, these vulnerable populations, especially women and children, are unprepared for the harsh weather. Additionally, only a small number INGOs are supporting Badakhshan province with winterization packages in 2022, creating a gap in assistance to these vulnerable populations.
The conflict-affected displaced, natural disaster affected, returnees and vulnerable host community families have very limited capacity to cope with the onset of winter, with many families residing in inadequate and overcrowded shelters. There is a substantial need for winterization support especially for women, children, and PwD. Concern will expand its current humanitarian response to meet the rising critical winterization needs over the next 6 months and will target 1,528 conflict-affected displaced, natural disaster affected and vulnerable host community families in Badakhshan Province (Faizabad, Arghanj Khwah, Yaftal-e-Sufla amp Koran Wa Monjan) through provision of heating assistance ($200), blankets ($57) and winter clothing packages ($74), delivered through cash assistance.
Concern’s winterization support will address emergency needs of local communities and ensure lifesaving protection and assistance is provided. Throughout project implementation, Concern will mainstream gender-sensitive behavioral change messaging to positively influence expenditure choices. Gender, age, and disability considerations will be carefully integrated to ensure the response is inclusive to all segments of a community, particularly People with Specific Needs (PSNs). As women are significantly less likely to report problems with their assistance, Concern will conduct sensitization tailored to female beneficiary groups to encourage feedback into meaningful access and appropriate modalities for support. With over two decades of operational presence in Badakhshan, Concern is incredibly well positioned to provide trusted, rapid humanitarian assistance informed by last year’s winter response that will enable acutely vulnerable families to prepare and recover with greater resilience.
Concern WorldwideConcern WorldwideAfghanistan Humanitarian FundWhitney HostetterProgramme Director+93702795943whitney.hostetter@concern.netYasin Farjad Emergency Programme Quality Manager +93700706303yasin.farjad@concern.netBadakhshan36.73477250 70.81199530Emergency Shelter and NFI113754.00572561.82686315.82Afghanistan Humanitarian FundConcern Worldwide549052.66Afghanistan Humanitarian FundConcern Worldwide133146.76Afghanistan Humanitarian FundConcern WorldwideAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/RA3/ESNFI/INGO/23727United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs"Provision of heating assistance, blankets and winter cloth packages to 1,170 conflict affected displaced, natural disasters affected and vulnerable host community families
"The proposed project is focused on Winterization Assistance to be provided to the most vulnerable families affected by conflicts and natural disasters in Gurziwan and Kohistan districts of Faryab province. Under the proposed action, DAARTTT will target 1170 shock affected families (8190 individuals), in the target districts (Garziwan and Kohistan of Faryab province through Cash for Heating and Winter Clothing in line with the Allocation Strategy (RA3 - 2022) and the ES/NFI Standards. Of the given target, 649 families are remaining (un-assisted) in Gurziwan district from the previous Winterization project (AFG-21/3481/SA1/ESNFI/INGO/20671) that was closed on July 19 2022, while 521 families will be targeted in Kohistan district as new beneficiaries of the action. Under the Cash for Heating, each family will received $200, along with Winter Clothing (in-kind assistance) amounting $74/family and Blankets (in-kind) amounting $57/family. All assistances will be provided to the same beneficiary/family. The project will target vulnerable people (mostly IDPs, Returnees and Vulnerable Host Communities) in Gurziwan and Kohistan districts of Faryab Province. The beneficiaries for the assistance will be selected by Beneficiaries Selection Committee (BSC) according to the cluster criteria. The project will be closely coordinated with UNOCHA, relevant clusters and other implementing agencies including local Government Departments, Local Shuras to avoid duplication and complement other ongoing interventions. DAARTT's relevant staff will actively participate in the cluster meetings at different levels.
The BSC will be comprised of the key stakeholders (ARCS, ANDMA, DoRR, DAARTT staff and Community Elders/Shuras). BSC will be established to support DAARTT's staff during door-to-door survey and identifying the most vulnerable beneficiaries. Standard ES/NFI Cluster approved assessment tools (KOBO) will be used for assessing and selecting eligible beneficiaries for the planned assistance. Beneficiaries who are selected for the assistance, will receive the identification tokens. The Tokens contain the required instruction on the back side, providing information regarding the access to and use of the Complaint and Feedback Mechanism (CFM). .
To ensure full transparency and accountability, the project team will establish Compliant amp Feedback Mechanism (CFM) in the project locations. The mechanism will include provision of free mobile number and email address, putting complaint/suggestion boxes in various locations and providing opportunity to beneficiaries to raise issues and concerns directly through meetings and face to face contacts. All the complaints will be responded to on time. DAATTT will also share AWAZ hotline number with the target beneficiaries to ensure that they could make directly contact to AWAZ team. DAARTT will also involve Shura Members/Community Elders in the process of beneficiary selection and distribution of assistance. Due to the closure of the mentioned project (AFG-21/3481/SA1/ESNFI/INGO/20671) on July 19 2022, 649 families did not receive any assistance in Gurziwan district, that are now included in the proposed action alongside 521 families that will be selected as the new beneficiaries for the action in Kohistan district..
DAARTT will adhere to the cluster and AHF standards including "accountability to affected people, protection and prevention of COVID 19" throughout the action. DAARTT will distribute the assistance through the private Finance Service Providing company (FSP), who will undertook distribution of assistance on behalf of the organization in the field. The FSP will distribute winterization assistance to 649 families in Gurziwan and 521 families in Kohistan districts. DAARTT will be also conducting market assessments in the target locations from time to time. A PDM survey shall also be conducted and report shared with relevant stakeholders.
Danish Assistance to Afghan Rehabilitation and Technical TrainingDanish Assistance to Afghan Rehabilitation and Technical TrainingAfghanistan Humanitarian FundLars Pedersen (Mr.) Director +93 (0) 752004414director@daartt.orgAbed Sadat (Mr)Chief of Finance and Administration+93777657708CFO@daartt.orgZamarai Ahmadzai (Mr)Humanitarian Coordinator 0093789586252ahmnadzai@daartt.org Faryab36.07956130 64.90595500Emergency Shelter and NFI109978.73384925.56494904.29Afghanistan Humanitarian FundDanish Assistance to Afghan Rehabilitation and Technical Training395923.43Afghanistan Humanitarian FundDanish Assistance to Afghan Rehabilitation and Technical Training98980.86Afghanistan Humanitarian FundDanish Assistance to Afghan Rehabilitation and Technical TrainingAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/RA3/ESNFI/INGO/23729United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsWinterization Assistance for Vulnerable Households in Charsada, Dawlatyar and Dolayna (Ghor)The Allocation Strategy Paper for the 3rd Reserve Allocation of 2022 details a complex set of needs among vulnerable populations. Drought, political instability, and COVID-19 have led to widespread illness and mortality and starkly reduced income opportunities, depleting households’ productive assets and reducing their capacity to cope with shocks and prepare for the winter. The latest IPC data highlighted widespread food insecurity (Phase 4) in Ghor, including Charsada, Dawlatyar and Dolayna districts, and projections for the coming months show a similar scenario. Recent needs assessment data shows that vulnerable households in these districts need urgent assistance to cover their basic needs during the winter season.
In line with ESNFI cluster priorities for this allocation, Afghanaid proposes to provide crucial assistance to a total of 1639 vulnerable households in the three districts of Ghor province, which experience harsh winter and have been noted as priority districts in the ICCT Winter Prioritisation Plan for 2022. Based on community preferences and a market assessment conducted in September 2022, Afghanaid proposes cash as the modality for the heating, blankets and clothing assistance. Afghanaid will conduct continued market monitoring during implementation and may change the assistance modality to (partly) in-kind assistance where market functioning and access decline.
The intervention will provide a total of 1639 households (households will be divided equally between the 3 districts - Dawlatyar, Charsada and Dolayna) with a ESNFI cluster standard cash for heating package with a value of US$200 per household and cash for clothing (US$74 per household). Out of these households, the 1218 most vulnerable households (406 in Dawlatyar, 406 in Charsada and 406 in Dolayna) will also receive cash for blankets (US$57 per household).
The assistance will in principle be delivered in two tranches where communities are likely to be cut off from markets due to heavy snowfall, Afghanaid may provide households with a larger amount of assistance upfront to allow them to bulk buy the items they need ahead of the peak winter months. Project staff will consult the communities on any anticipated protection risks. We will work with an experienced and reliable Saraf (Hawala agent) to distribute the cash to the targeted participants.
Afghanaid will form participant selection and distribution committees, with local community representatives, such as members of Community Development Councils (CDCs), and Afghanaid staff. Participants will be selected using ESNFI vulnerability criteria to ensure that households in most acute need are targeted, including women-headed households, households with a large number of dependents, and households with one or more member with a disability.
Afghanaid is well placed to implement this project, with over 20 years of continuous presence in Ghor. We have well-established offices in the target districts, excellent access and strong relationships with communities and key stakeholders. Afghanaid has extensive humanitarian programming experience, with ongoing and recent humanitarian projects in provinces including Ghor, funded by AHF, WFP and FAO. Afghanaid has approval from local authorities to deliver its programmes in the target areas, and will actively engage local IEA actors to explain that the project can only proceed if authorities do not interfere in participant selection and permit us to employ and target women.
This intervention is expected to provide a total of 1639 vulnerable households (11,473 men, women, boys and girls) with crucial winterisation assistance, prevent illness and mortality, and increase participants’ capacity to rebuild their livelihoods by avoiding the sale of productive assets and boosting resilience against future shocks.
AFGHANAIDAFGHANAIDAfghanistan Humanitarian FundJohannes JansenActing Director Programme Development+93728630493jjansen@afghanaid.org.ukNajibullah NamiqGrants and Partnership Development Manager+93799733944najeebullah@afghanaid.org.ukAyub KhanDeputy Director of Finance Administration+93790897166akhan@afghanaid.org.ukInaara Sundargy GulamhussenProgramme Development Officer+93791530405 isgulamhussen@afghanaid.org.ukGhor34.09957760 64.90595500Emergency Shelter and NFI214666.67485333.33700000.00Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAFGHANAID560000.00Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAFGHANAID136352.37Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAFGHANAIDAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/RA3/ESNFI/INGO/24079United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsProvision of full Cash for NFI package to conflict affected, displaced, natural disaster affected, and vulnerable host community households in Jaghatu, Malistan, and Ghazni Districts of Ghazni ProvinceOver 5 months, PIN will meet the winterization needs of 1,888 vulnerable households (2776m 3172w 3436b 3832g (13216 ind.)) affected by conflict and/or natural disaster, either displaced or within host communities, across Jaghatu (est. 25% of bnfs) and Malistan Districts (est. 75% of bnfs) of Ghazni.
There is urgent need for winterization assistance in target Districts. 87% of households are assessed as having inadequate supplies for winter heating, and 60% are reported to need of winter NFIs including winter clothing and winter blankets. The main barrier to households meeting their winterization needs is a lack of financial resources, and whilst local markets remain functional, the high cost of items presents a barrier to vulnerable households in meeting their winterization needs.
Households selected through PINs beneficiary selection procedure, according to their eligibility and degree of compound vulnerability, will be provided with unconditional, unrestricted cash-in-envelope assistance for use to meet their winter heating needs over three-months, purchase family winter clothing, and/or a family winter blanket kit. As per Cluster NFI Kit standards, $200 USD will be distributed for winter heating / fuel assistance enough to purchase a heating stove and 180kg’s of firewood or LPG, $74 USD for a family winter clothing kit, and/or $57 USD for a family winter blanket kit.
To ensure best use of available funds the package of assistance provided to each family will be determined by their specific needs and/or vulnerability. Given heating is the most cash intensive draw on vulnerable households’ resources over the winter period, this proposal assumes that all 1,888 households will be provided with $200 USD cash for heating assistance. Of these 1,888 households, up to 944 households will receive a further $74 USD for winter clothing, and up to 944 households with a further $57 USD for winter blankets. Assistance will be provided based on compound vulnerability and need, with the most extremely vulnerable households receiving the full package of winter assistance ($331 USD) whilst households with very high compound vulnerability will receive partial packages at either $274 USD for heating and clothing, $257 USD for heating and blankets, or $200 USD for heating for highly vulnerable. This approach will ensure assistance is provided commensurate with need, and whilst the number of households supported with winter clothing and/or winter blankest may vary by the close of the project, a total of $501,264 USD will be distributed to hh's in need of winter assistance. This equates to 71.6% of the total proposed budget ($700,000 USD) directly reaching beneficiaries by close of the action.
The cash modality is selected for its efficiency, cost-effectiveness, discrete and the agency it offers supported persons offering choice, flexibility and dignity in securing their specific winter needs. It is understood that the markets in Jaghatu and Malistan are functioning adequately to meet the winter purchasing needs of supported households. PIN will undertake a rapid market assessment within the first month, of the project and consult target communities on their preferred modality to confirm viability of cash assistance. If determined to be inadequate PIN will either move to an in-kind modality or work with nearby functioning markets to temporarily increase local supply to meet stimulated demand.
In the face of increasing restrictions on women’s public participation, PIN will identify and activate culturally sensitive measures to involve women’s voice in project preparation, delivery and monitoring activities, all whilst placing women’s safety and principles of do-no-harm at the heart of any action taken. Regular monitoring visits and PDM will measure the effectiveness of these actions, as well as the effectiveness of the assistance itself and the way it was provided. Updates to ReportHub will be made.
People In NeedPeople In NeedAfghanistan Humanitarian FundNada AliovaCountry Program Coordinator+420 778 486 244nada.aliova@peopleinneed.netKarolina HalirovaFinance Desk Officer for Afghanistan +420 732 468 157karolina.halirova@peopleinneed.netLyndsey HandHead of Programmes+93 777841538lyndsey.hand@peopleinneed.netGhazni33.55000000 68.41666700Emergency Shelter and NFI700000.00700000.00Afghanistan Humanitarian FundPeople In Need560000.00Afghanistan Humanitarian FundPeople In Need135812.46Afghanistan Humanitarian FundPeople In NeedAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/RA3/ESNFI/INGO/24318United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsWinterization Support to Vulnerable Families in Dara-e Suf-e-Bala and Ruy-e-Duab Districts of SamanganThe overall objective of this intervention is to provide winterization support that can meet the winter needs of the project participants in the form of heating support, winter clothing packages and blanket support to the vulnerable families in Samangan province of Afghanistan. The project is being implemented to meet the cluster Objective: “Ensure affected population groups (IDPs, returnees, refugees, non-displaced conflict and natural disaster-affected and acutely vulnerable people of all ages directly affected by new emergencies have immediate and adequate access to emergency shelter, Shelter repair/upgrade, household items and seasonal assistance”.
The project will be implemented in 2 districts with a total of 1277 Families as per the following detail: Ruy-e-Duab: 565 families and Dara-e-Suf-e-Bala: 712 families. Project participants will be selected on severity of weather conditions in specific locations, extent people are exposed to the elements and number of people exposed to the elements. During selection of the project participants ActionAid will ensure that vulnerable households, viz. poor conflict affected families, elderly headed households, child headed households, families with or headed by a person with disabilities are not excluded.
ActionAid will work with a project selection committee that could include the Mullah imam, the CDC leader and one of the community representatives. Given the current context we expect that one of the representatives from the DfA will be present as we select the households for this support. However, we will consistently apply the selection criteria to finalize the project participants.
Complying with the CVA appropriateness guidance note, ActionAid will use unconditional Cash Assistance method. Cash will be distributed in centrally located safe locations to enable people access the distribution point. The amount for each activity will comply with Shelter cluster MEB established through a process facilitated by the CVWG based on data from various sources and validated by the CVWG Co-Chairs in collaboration with REACH and cluster leads. The transfer value has been determined based on several factors including the existing capacity of the target population to cater for their essential needs, market capacity and other assistance the affected population might be receiving.
Based on the above the transfer value were standardized viz. Heating: US$200, Blanket: US$57 and Winter Cloth: US$74. The cash will be delivered in 2 tranches the first being approximately US$200 and the 2nd installment being US$131. Based on our assessment the markets in Samangan are operational and have the capacity to meet the needs of the people. Since the cash will be delivered through the Sarafa without any cash handling by ActionAid Staff and payment to the Sarafa on a reimbursement basis, to make cash delivery safe and minimize the possibility of fraud. Direct Cash will be the delivery mechanism in view of the prevailing Banking situation in the country, based on our consultation with the community in the country where we are delivering several projects, and the past Post Distribution Monitoring. The new MEB was established and endorsed in September 2022, and the market trend demonstrate relative stability in the price and meet the project outcome.
During the project participant selection, ActionAid Staff will create awareness on the objectives of the programme, ActionAid’s Safeguarding and complaint and feedback mechanism and it will be repeated during the Cash delivery to minimize any omission at the selection stage.
The project will mainstream protection by increasing knowledge amongst the targeted vulnerable households on existing referral pathways and protection services for survivors of SGBV, unaccompanied children and people living with disabilities, by having women staff sharing this information with women project participants and having banners in place with hotline number.ActionAidActionAidAfghanistan Humanitarian FundSudipta Kumar BadapandaCountry Director+93799043656Sudipta.kumar@actionaid.orgSalem YounesiFinance Manager+93790905906Salem.Younesi@actionaid.orgPravind KumarHead of Programme+93794618858Pravind.Kumar@actionaid.orgSamangan35.98072960 67.57085360Emergency Shelter and NFI33320.80460937.67494258.47Afghanistan Humanitarian FundActionAid395406.78Afghanistan Humanitarian FundActionAid76549.50Afghanistan Humanitarian FundActionAidAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/RA3/ESNFI/NGO/23603United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsProvision of Emergency Winterization assistance to conflict-affected displaced and vulnerable host populations in District Waras of Bamyan province.The 2022 Afghanistan Humanitarian Response Plan (HRP) aims to reach 22.1 million individuals across the country with essential life-saving humanitarian and protection assistance. "Timely, multi-sectoral, lifesaving, equitable, and safe support is delivered to crisis-affected persons of all genders and diversities to reduce death and morbidity," says the HRP's strategic objective 1. Multiple issues confronting Afghans, including La Nia-induced weather abnormalities, political transition and economic depression are worsening millions of Afghans' pre-existing needs and vulnerabilities.
The primary goal of the 3rd Reserve Allocation 2022 is to raise desperately needed funding for life-saving humanitarian aid in Afghanistan. The findings of the Whole of Afghanistan Assessment (WoAA) indicate winterization needs were widespread 77% of households reported reliance on inadequate heating sources, and 42% of households reported having less than one blanket per household member. The recent shocks due to the disruption of peace and long continuous conflict jolted Afghanistan in each sector, particularly in need of humanitarian assistance. Furthermore, droughts, other natural disasters, unemployment and economic crisis compounded problems for resident communities throughout Afghanistan and the upcoming harsh winter season will further deteriorate the situation. In this critical juncture, AABRAR will mitigate the effects of the harsh winter and cover the winterization needs of 1,170 (around 8,190 individuals) conflict-affected displaced, natural disasters affected, and vulnerable host community families in the targeted districts Waras of Bamyan province through the provision of assistance for heating/fuel, blankets, and winter clothing as per the ESNFI Cluster standard.
Each Household will receive a total of $331 cash assistance (74 for winter clothing, 57 for blankets 200 for fuel/heating for three months) in one installment. The modality of the cash assistance would be conditional and would be provided through Hawala (Financial Service Provider) in the targeted locations. In addition, based on the market assessment of AABRAR in the targeted locations, the winterization materials are available in the local markets and cash was chosen as the preferred modality of assistance by the local communities.
The selection of the targeted populations among the target district in Bamyan will be based on the vulnerability of the beneficiaries. Cash for Standard winterization kits and cash for fuel/heating will be given to households who sustained their lives through daily income and are immensely affected by drought, and conflicts. Beneficiaries are selected based on criteria such as conflict-affected displaced, natural disasters affected and vulnerable host communities including female-headed HHs, people with disabilities, elderly aged HHs, HHs with large family size (having more than 7 persons or the large numbers of female members) and chronically ill HHs.
The proposed project seeks to address the needs of 1,170 within a period of six months. To target the most affected geographic areas suited for project interventions, AABRAR will provide winterization support in district Waras as earlier indicated during six months project implementation period.
AABRAR will contact ESNFI cluster, community and government departments to develop households’ inclusion or exclusion criteria to avoid discrepancies between actual and perceived vulnerabilities.
The project will continue sharing the finalized list with communities, to validate selected HHs and to resolve conflicts or issues if any. This process will facilitate support, raise awareness about the targeting process and inform community members of how to complain about and report any problems with the targeting and prioritization decisions once implemented. Afghan Amputee Bicyclists for Rehabilitation And RecreationAfghan Amputee Bicyclists for Rehabilitation And RecreationAfghanistan Humanitarian FundDr. Abdul BaseerExecutive Director0775558885abdulbaseer@aabrar.org.afUmar HabibProject Manager0767535514umarhabib@aabrar.org.afNajibullahFinance Manager0764985593najib@aabrar.org.afBamyan34.90732960 67.18944880Emergency Shelter and NFI107262.51387795.25495057.76Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAfghan Amputee Bicyclists for Rehabilitation And Recreation396046.21Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAfghan Amputee Bicyclists for Rehabilitation And Recreation99011.55Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAfghan Amputee Bicyclists for Rehabilitation And RecreationAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/RA3/ESNFI/NGO/23652United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsProvision of Winterization Assistance for Conflict and Natural Disaster Affected, IDPs and Vulnerable Host Community families in HTR Districts of Baghlan ProvinceAfghanistan remains one of the world’s most complex humanitarian emergencies, driven by conflict, poor economic situation, natural disasters and more now the latest political instability. Each year, freezing winter temperatures, especially in high altitude locations drive the need for the provision of life-saving winter assistance as the majority of the affected persons do not have the financial capability to purchase items to support during the harsh winter.
To reach the most vulnerable families, ADEO has designed the lifesaving proposed project, which will be implemented in (Guzargah Noor, Khost wa Freng and Freng wa Gharu) of Baghlan province. The proposed location for the winterization intervention is because of the vulnerability of the area to extreme winter conditions (temperature goes down to -12 degrees C from November to March every year. The local economy is also very weak because of remoteness and the short crop season. However local markets are functional particularly for the heating materials as these are essential items during harsh winter. Poor people cannot afford heating, blankets, winter clothes during the winter season while income goes down and family expenditure increases.
The proposed project aims to ensure that 1,170 poorest and most vulnerable households, 8,190 individuals (Men-1638, Women-1638, Boys- 2457, and girls-2457) are protected from harsh winter conditions through winterization assistance. The project will include 21% Pregnant and Lactating Women (PLWs) as direct beneficiary. In accordance with the joint winterization strategy, the project will follow the in-kind distribution modalities. In-kind has been chosen for the clothes and blanket and heating material distribution to ensure the best value for money and thus ability to reach more families. After confirmation from the community through focus group discussions, winter clothing kit as per ESNFI standard kit and standard blankets will be procured and initial market assessments suggest that by buying Heating material (Fuel/Wood), clothes and blankets in bulk from the provincial or national level will allow ADEO to purchase more items than would be available at the district level through cash provision.
The target households will be selected based on the pre-defined set of criteria that prioritizes the most vulnerable households who are left out from other winterization assistance because of limited allocations. Preference will be given to women-headed households, widows, orphaned families, elderly, people with a disability or chronic illness and people with low income. ADEO will involve all sections of the target population (women, girls, men, boys, people with disabilities, and the elderly).
ADEO will ensure that a complaints feedback mechanism is fully functional. ADEO will closely work with the ESNFI cluster and relevant authorities to implement the project effectively and on time. ADEO will also follow the “Do No Harm” principle that guides to ensure beneficiaries’ security and safety.
During distributions and monitoring. Since the distribution is conducted in an enclosed space during winter, ADEO will limit the number of beneficiaries per distribution and will provide masks to beneficiaries as well as project staff
Sanitizers will be procured for use by beneficiaries and staff during the distribution. Gender, age, and disability considerations will be integrated as much as possible to ensure the response is inclusive to all segments of a community, particularly People with Specific Needs (PSNs). The winterization response will pay special attention to children, the elderly, chronically ill, or those with limited mobility to deliver lifesaving insulation support to the most at-risk groups.
This project will fill existing gaps in ESNFI support and complement activities undertakenAfghanistan Development and Education OrganizationAfghanistan Development and Education OrganizationAfghanistan Humanitarian FundSayyed Abdul TawabManaging Director0093708602222naqshbandy@adeo.org.afNoorullahFinance Manager0093799448182finance.adeo@yahoo.comBaghlan35.80429470 69.28775350Emergency Shelter and NFI127772.39372206.51499978.90Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAfghanistan Development and Education Organization249989.45Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAfghanistan Development and Education Organization249989.45Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAfghanistan Development and Education Organization17.78Afghanistan Development and Education OrganizationUnited Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/RA3/ESNFI/NGO/23661United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsWinterization support to vulnerable people including PLWs and their households in Takhar, Nimroz and ZabulThe humanitarian situation in Afghanistan has deteriorated dramatically, with collapse of government and recent natural disasters across the country, for instance, floods, drought, restriction on women educations and working, hike of unemployment, over 1 million people left the country and still crisis is on process and the uncertainty of future for some, Due to monetary restrictions and imposed sanctions on Afghanistan banking system it has negatively affected multiple development activities were closed and people lost employment.as per the WFP 4.7 million children, and pregnant and lactating women are at risk of acute malnutrition in 2022 3.9 million children are acutely malnourished, moreover poverty has been increased and the people are suffering as consequence of insufficient income are not able to afford Food and other essential materials for the upcoming winter, they required to have blankets, cloths and Heating materials in order to protect themselves. In addressing the following challenges precisely and accurately for AHF 3rd allocation OHW proposes to provide winterization assistance in priority 1 areas Takhar, Zabul, and Nimroz while adhering to the standard winterization modalities recommended by ESNFI. To increase the project's effectiveness, two modalities—cash and in-kind contributions—are proposed. based on the market assessment findings that winter materials and winter clothing are available in local market within the required capacity but blankets are not available in local market therefore OHW would support project household in cash for winter materials and winter clothing and in-kind for blankets.
Through the use of particular ESNFI assessment tools, OHW in Takhar (Namak Ab, Farkhar, and Warsaj districts) will target 915 recently displaced due to conflict, affected by natural disasters, and vulnerable host community House Holds. Each HH will receive a one-time payment of $200 in cash through Boloro (FSP) for heating supplies, 57 US dollars in cash for blankets, and 74 US dollars in cash for winter clothing. In Nimroz (Chakhansor district) 69 PLW households will be assisted with cash for heating materials @ US$200 and 74 US dollars in cash for winter clothing and blankets as locally procured 4 single size and 1 double size in kind. In Zabul (Daychopan district) 131 households PLWs will be assisted with cash for heating materials @ US$200, 74 US dollars cash for winter clothing and locally procured 4 single size and 1 double size blankets in kind.
In Zabul and Nimroz, assessments revealed that half of the responding HH were displaced, with lack of access to basic needs and unemployment as the main reason for their displacement, further increasing their vulnerabilities and exposure to freezing. Because of high coping strategies (82% of the respondents are resorting to negative coping mechanisms) combined with the majority of the people (83%) having a poor food consumption score and 99% having no food stocks at all, people in the assessed districts are severely and acute food insecure. With winter arriving soon, the respondents raised the need for heating materials (69% of the respondents), warm clothes (87%) and blankets (49%). With reduced income, increase in cost of living and limited job opportunities (71%, 44% and 70% is unemployed in Nimroz, Takhar and Zabul respectively) people lack the means to protect themselves against winter and are likely to resort to negative coping strategies to keep themselves warm this winter.
The cash will be provided for heating materials and winter clothing because of market functionality. The blanket will be delivering to the beneficiary because of the bulk procurement and will cost us lower the then local markets.ORGANIZATION OF HUMAN WELFAREORGANIZATION OF HUMAN WELFAREAfghanistan Humanitarian FundGhulam Sakhi GulanCountry Director0728530102gsakhi@ohw.org.afShahabuddin HamdardHead of Finance/ Operation0728530107shamdard@ohw.org.afHaroon UsoolyProgram Coordinator0728530106p.coord1@ohw.org.afNimroz31.02614880 62.45041540Takhar36.66980130 69.47845410Zabul32.19187820 67.18944880Emergency Shelter and NFI121573.21364719.64486292.85Afghanistan Humanitarian FundORGANIZATION OF HUMAN WELFARE243146.43Afghanistan Humanitarian FundORGANIZATION OF HUMAN WELFARE238585.80Afghanistan Humanitarian FundORGANIZATION OF HUMAN WELFAREAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/RA3/ESNFI/NGO/23664United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsProvision of Emergency Winterization assistance to conflict-affected displaced, natural disaster affected and vulnerable host populations in Ghor and Badghis provinces.The primary goal of the 3rd Reserve Allocation 2022 is to raise desperately needed funding for life-saving humanitarian aid in Afghanistan. The findings of the Whole of Afghanistan Assessment (WoAA) indicate winterization needs were widespread 77% of households reported reliance on inadequate heating sources, and 42% of households reported having less than one blanket per household member. Furthermore, droughts, other natural disasters, unemployment, and economic crisis compounded problems for resident communities throughout Afghanistan and the upcoming harsh winter season will further deteriorate the situation. In this critical juncture, AABRAR will mitigate the effects of the harsh winter and cover the winterization needs of 1,136 HHs, (675 Shahrak, 300 Taywarah, and 161 Ghormach) conflict-affected displaced, natural disasters affected, and vulnerable host community families in the targeted districts Shahrak, Taywarah and Ghormach of Ghor and Badghis provinces through the provision of assistance for heating/fuel, blankets, and winter clothing as per the ESNFI Cluster standard.
Each Household will receive a total of $331 cash assistance (74 for winter clothing, 57 for blankets 200 for fuel/heating for three months) in one installment. The modality of the cash assistance would be unconditional and would be provided through Hawala (Financial Service Provider) in the targeted locations, and the delivery mechanism will be direct cash to the project participants.
The selection of the targeted populations in the target districts Ghor and Badghis will be based on the vulnerability of the beneficiaries. Cash for Standard winterization kits and cash for fuel/heating will be given to the targeted households who sustained their lives through daily income and are immensely affected by drought, and conflicts. The targeted 675 HHs in district Shahrak will be conflict-affected displaced, natural disaster-affected and vulnerable host populations including female-headed HHs, people with disabilities, elderly aged HHs, HHs with large family sizes (having more than 7 persons or a large number of female members) and chronically ill HHs. While beneficiaries in districts Taywarah and Ghormach will be Pregnant and Lactating Women (PLWs), 300 PLWs in district Taywarah and 161 PLWs in District Ghormach.
AABRAR will contact the ESNFI cluster, and community and government departments to develop households’ inclusion or exclusion criteria to avoid discrepancies between actual and perceived vulnerabilities. AABRAR believes in strong coordination with stakeholders and we will work closely with ESFNI Cluster, DoRR, ANDMA, BSCs, and local authorities to avoid duplication in intervention. Moreover, the selection of the beneficiaries for the type of assistance will be assessed as per their needs through selection criteria.
The project will continue sharing the finalized list with communities, to validate selected HHs and to resolve conflicts or issues if any. This process will facilitate support, raise awareness about the targeting process and inform community members of how to complain about and report any problems with the targeting and prioritization decisions once implemented.Afghan Amputee Bicyclists for Rehabilitation And RecreationAfghan Amputee Bicyclists for Rehabilitation And RecreationAfghanistan Humanitarian Fund Executive DirectorExecutive Director0775558885abdulbaseer@aabrar.org.afWaheed ShahProgram Manager0770615156waheedshah@aabrar.org.afNajibullahFinance Manager0764985593najib@aabrar.org.afBadghis35.16713390 63.76953840Ghor34.09957760 64.90595500Emergency Shelter and NFI82292.45414205.35496497.80Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAfghan Amputee Bicyclists for Rehabilitation And Recreation397198.24Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAfghan Amputee Bicyclists for Rehabilitation And Recreation99299.56Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAfghan Amputee Bicyclists for Rehabilitation And RecreationAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/RA3/ESNFI/NGO/23666United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsEmergency Winterization Response for Conflict and Natural Disaster Affected, IDPs and Vulnerable Host Community families in HTR Districts of Sar-e-Pul ProvinceThe coalition of conflict and natural disaster in the project target area has left most of people unable to face Afghanistan’s freezing winter temperatures. Around half a million people have become displaced since last winter and now lack essential NFIs for winter survival. Additionally, the economic devastation of the conflict has left highly vulnerable communities in displacement without access to heating and fuel. This shock risks pushing families into adopting negative coping mechanisms.
The target beneficiaries of ADEO’s intervention will be the Conflict and Natural disaster affected, IDPs and Host community HH, who are in dire need of winterization support
The assessment findings show a significant need of winterization assistance for vulnerable Conflict and Natural disaster affected, IDPs and Host community household.
To respond to this crisis, ADEO is proposing urgent winterization support for the above mentioned vulnerable HH in three districts (Balkhab, Kohestanat and Sancharak) of Sar-e-Pul province.
The intervention consists of Winter Clothing and Blanket and fuel/wood and bukhari as a lifesaving activity
The intervention will target 1170 vulnerable households including 251 Pregnant and Locating Women PLW (8190 Individuals), through in kind modality contributions as they are unable to access markets for winterization NFIs.
For the in kind distribution modality, ADEO conducted a market assessment, the assessment show lack of sufficient heating item in local market and as well the price of items are very high then regional market and central market, and also the market check shows that Banking, Mobile Money and Hawala system is not functional in all the areas of intervention and Cash distribution is not feasible and no supplier is ready to conduct cash distribution in the area due to high risk of robbery and security
However direct cash distribution by ADEO has lower cost than in kind and simplifies beneficiaries’ verification but due to security risk and Transparency of distribution ADEO intend to use in kind.
Mobile money is not available in all area and beside this all the project beneficiaries don’t have access special elderly, pregnant and lactating women.
The assistance will be delivered to the doorstep of those families who are particularly vulnerable and cannot collect from distribution points.
To contribute with Nutrition cluster the intervention will target 251 Households with pregnant and lactating women PLW affected by acute malnutrition.
ADEO proposes to intervene in (Balkhab, Kohestanat and Sancharak) of Sar-e-Pul province.
During distributions and monitoring, ADEO will mainstream Hygiene promotion as well as gender-sensitive behavioral change messaging to positively influence expenditure choices and coping strategies. Since the distribution is conducted in an enclosed space during winter, ADEO will limit the number of beneficiaries per distribution and will provide masks to beneficiaries as well as project staff
Sanitizers will be procured for use by beneficiaries and staff during the distribution. Gender, age, and disability considerations will be integrated as much as possible to ensure the response is inclusive to all segments of a community, particularly People with Specific Needs (PSNs). The winterization response will pay special attention to children, the elderly, chronically ill, or those with limited mobility to deliver lifesaving insulation support to the most at-risk groups.
This project will fill existing gaps in ESNFI support and complement activities undertaken by other partners who are responding the same caseloads
ADEO will monitor the implementation process through the life of the project and will have Post distribution monitoring after the completion of the projectAfghanistan Development and Education OrganizationAfghanistan Development and Education OrganizationAfghanistan Humanitarian FundSayyed Abdul TawabManaging Director+93708602222naqshbandy@adeo.org.afNoorullhaqFinance Manager0093799448182finance.adeo@yahoo.comSar-e-Pul35.67074730 66.04635340Emergency Shelter and NFI127772.39372206.51499978.90Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAfghanistan Development and Education Organization249989.45Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAfghanistan Development and Education Organization249989.45Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAfghanistan Development and Education Organization16.82Afghanistan Development and Education OrganizationUnited Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/RA3/ESNFI/NGO/23675United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsProvision of heating assistance, blankets and winter cloth packages to 1,089 Pregnant and Lactating Women (PLW) and their families in Faryab ProvinceThe project is designed to support ES/NFI Cluster in its winterization objectives in provision of heating assistance, blankets and winter cloth packages to 1,089 Pregnant and Lactating Women (PLWs) and their families in five districts of Faryab provinces i.e.in specific locations as prioritized by Nutrition Cluster in Qurghan (138 PLWs), Maymana (161 PLWs), Bilcheragh (152 PLWs), Garzewan (221 PLWs), Qaysar (417 PLWs).
This project will be a response to complex emergency, whereas, The UN cites the ongoing macroeconomic crisis, limited access to basic services, and continued decline in the rights of women and girls as major challenges facing Afghans one year after the Taliban takeover of the country. As outlined in the HRP 2022. The primary cluster for this intervention is the ES/NFI cluster extending support to Nutrition Cluster through winterization to PLWs. Thus, this response is a unique support extended by ES/NFI Cluster concerning additional risks of health and protection for upcoming harsh winter 2022-2023 (expose to -5 and below in coming months). In the said targeted areas there are the high vulnerability level for PLWs and need support in order to increase the coping mechanism and reduce suffering in the upcoming winter 2022-23. beneficiaries identified by Nutrition Clusters are severely vulnerable to the upcoming winter especially children, Pregnant and Lactating Women-PLWs, and people with disability and people with poor economic condition i.e. due to the limited resources, remoteness and accessibility, most people live in dire poverty.
The project is aligned with the strategic objectives of the HRP 2022 focusing on:
Strategic Objective 1: Timely, multisectoral, lifesaving, equitable and safe assistance is provided to crisis-affected people of all genders and diversities to reduce mortality and morbidity.
Based on the AHF Third Reserve Allocation and ES/NFI cluster proposed project list, OCHR is endorsed to provide emergency response to provide of heating assistance, blankets and winter cloth packages to 1,089 Pregnant and Lactating Women (PLW) and their families, Faryab province. the project activities are thus formulated as 1) Heaters and fuel support - $200 per family 2) Blankets - $ 57 per family 3) Winter Clothing – $ 74 per family
The packages will be distributed in three installments with well-defined modality elaborated in logframe section i.e. inline with CVWG guidelines. the beneficiaries will be motivated during the awareness session to utilize the amount for intendent purposes. The distribution of the cash will take place through First Microfinance Bank (FMFB) soon after the PLWs selection is completed by OCHR. A final list of PLWs will be compiled and attested by the relevant staff and authorities, OCHR will issue a benficiary card to each PLW. This card will include beneficiary details such as name and identification number, date of distribution and entiteled amount. The final attested list of PLWs will be provided to FMFB which will help them to identify the PLWs holding specific voucher issued by OCHR and distribute the amount to PLWs. Both OCHR and FMFB staff will be present at the distribution site for verification of beneficiaries, track the right beneficiaries as per the attested lists and ensure proper documentation for record keeping and audit. The modality of cash delivery will be ‘cash in hand’.
As per the ES/NFI guidelines the packages are designed for family size of 7 and a period of one season, however in context of Afghanistan NFI kits are used by the HHs for up coming 2-3 three seasons (i.e. in case of winter clothing and blanket, while heater/fuel only suffice for a particular one season only). The guidelines elaborates the modality as ‘Unconditional and Unrestricted’ and the ‘Frequency of Distribution’ as one-off which will be safe for this project and the project duration will be 6 months.
Organization for Coordination of Humanitarian ReliefOrganization for Coordination of Humanitarian ReliefAfghanistan Humanitarian FundGhulam Sadiq SafiDirector General+93766661985sadiq@ochr.org.afFaisal RaofiFinance Manager+93744046675adminfinance@ochr.org.afAhmad Taha NesarProgram Manager+93799417309program@ochr.org.afFaryab36.07956130 64.90595500Emergency Shelter and NFI110242.08321139.98431382.06Afghanistan Humanitarian FundOrganization for Coordination of Humanitarian Relief345105.65Afghanistan Humanitarian FundOrganization for Coordination of Humanitarian Relief86276.41Afghanistan Humanitarian FundOrganization for Coordination of Humanitarian ReliefAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/RA3/ESNFI/NGO/23677United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsEmergency lifesaving winterization assistance of blankets and cash for heating and winter clothing packages for 1170 Pregnant and Lactating Women (PLW) and their families 8190 persons in 11 districts of Badakhshan province.The project is designed to contribute the Inter-Sector Winter Prioritization 2022, identified by Inter Cluster Coordination Team ICCT need analysis that focus on areas where sector specific needs are the highest, multi-sector needs are most overlapping and multi-sectors activities can have the maximum impact, during the onset of winter 2022. The project directly contribute the specific objective of the ES-NFI cluster "“Ensure affected population groups (IDPs, returnees, non displaced conflict and natural disaster-affected and acutely vulnerable people) of all ages directly affected by new emergencies have immediate and adequate access to emergency shelter, shelter repair/upgrade, households items and seasonal assistance." The project targets remote districts of Badakhshan province, high altitude locations and prone to the impacts of winter that drive the need for provision of life saving winter assistance for the majority of affected persons and people at risk including PLWs (mothers and their new born children) whose shelters do not protect against the cold and who do not have the financial capability to purchase fuel and heaters to supplement their heating requirements. The lack of warm clothing, insulation, heating heightens the risk of respiratory infections, hypothermia and preventable mortality among children, pregnant and lactating women PLWs and the elderly are prevalent in these areas. According to Mid-Year WoAA 2022 data, 77% of the households in Badakhshan needs NFIs and 96% of them doesn’t have access to adequate heating sources.
The project provides immediate lifesaving winterization assistance for 1,170 PLW and their immediate family members who are conflict or naturally disaster affected and are the most vulnerable to receive the assistance to save their life during the upcoming winter. The target population are living in severe winter areas including districts that have a mean temperature of above 15 degrees Celsius, also prioritized as number one (most vulnerable) by ICCT-2022 and ESNFI cluster. The winterization assistance packages would be delivered through mixed modality (cash and in kind) and are including heating assistance, blankets and clothing worth of ($ 331) per family. Blankets package will be provided in kind for 1170 PLWs due to quality and accessibility gaps in the local market in term of desired specification and quality while the heating assistance included heater and fuel costs ($ 200) to be used for the three months in winter and winter clothing costs ($ 74) would be provided in cash at one-off frequency due to potential cut-off ways between the local markets and communities during. The project harnesses the current functionality of Badakhshan local markets but through regular market assessments prior to the distribution and relevance of the modality. APWDO will contract a local qualified FSP (Hawala) and the selection process will be based on merit by using the cluster assessment tools. Blankets procurement will be done by APWDO in the nearest local market along with quality control jointly by the affected communities and possibly representative of ESNFI cluster.
APWDO will provide the assistance in 11 districts of Badakhshan province, a remote north-eastern province of Afghanistan, APWDO will align the response based on the ESNFI assessment and recommendation on number of districts to be covered by the project and beneficiaries to be considered in each district those are Kofab (80), Khwahan (59), Darwaz-e-Balla (83), Shahr-e-Buzorg (187), Zebak (28), Raghestan (142), Khash (136), Wakhan (53), Shuhada (124), Darayem (221), Eshkashem (57) PLWs. APWDO will also coordinate the response with nutrition cluster to seek their assistance including on the level of vulnerability per targeted district. The assessment and beneficiary selection process will be based on the cluster assessment toolAfghan Paramount Welfare Development OrganizationAfghan Paramount Welfare Development OrganizationAfghanistan Humanitarian FundTariq SaisDirector?+93 705086083?apwdo.org@gmail.comZabihullah SajidProgram Manager?+93 703388227?zabihullah.sajid2@gmail.comBadakhshan36.73477250 70.81199530Emergency Shelter and NFI113490.54384760.63498251.17Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAfghan Paramount Welfare Development Organization249125.59Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAfghan Paramount Welfare Development Organization249125.58Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAfghan Paramount Welfare Development OrganizationAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/RA3/ESNFI/NGO/23688United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsProvision of heating assistance, blankets and winter cloth packages to 549 Pregnant and Lactating Women (PLW) and their families in Balkh and Paktika ProvincesThe project is designed to support Nutrition Cluster in its winterization objectives in the provision of heating assistance, blankets, and winter cloth packages to 549 Pregnant and Lactating Women (PLWs) and their families in two districts of Balkh province i.e. Balkh (334 PLWs), Zari (122 PLWs), and one district of Paktika province i.e. Yosuf Khel (93 PLWs)
This project will be a response to complex emergency, whereas, The UN cites the ongoing macroeconomic crisis, limited access to basic services, and continued decline in the rights of women and girls as major challenges facing Afghans one year after the Taliban takeover of the country. As outlined in the HRP 2022. The primary cluster for this intervention is the ES/NFI cluster extending support to Nutrition Cluster through winterization to PLWs. Thus, this response is a unique support extended by ES/NFI Cluster concerning additional risks of health and protection for upcoming harsh winter 2022-2023 (expose to -5 and below in coming months). In the said targeted areas there are the high vulnerability level for PLWs and need support in order to increase the coping mechanism and reduce suffering in the upcoming winter 2022-23. beneficiaries identified by Nutrition Clusters are severely vulnerable to the upcoming winter especially children, Pregnant and Lactating Women-PLWs, and people with disability and people with poor economic condition i.e. due to the limited resources, remoteness and accessibility, most people live in dire poverty.
The project is aligned with the strategic objectives of the HRP 2022 focusing on:
Strategic Objective 1: Timely, multisectoral, lifesaving, equitable and safe assistance is provided to crisis-affected people of all genders and diversities to reduce mortality and morbidity.
Based on the AHF Third Reserve Allocation and ES/NFI cluster proposed project list, OCHR is endorsed to provide emergency response to provide of heating assistance, blankets and winter cloth packages to 1,089 Pregnant and Lactating Women (PLW) and their families, Faryab province. the project activities are thus formulated as 1) Heaters and fuel support - $200 per family 2) Blankets - $ 57 per family 3) Winter Clothing – $ 74 per family
The packages will be distributed in three installments with well-defined modality elaborated in logframe section i.e. inline with CVWG guidelines. the beneficiaries will be motivated during the awareness session to utilize the amount for intendent purposes. The distribution of the cash will take place through First Microfinance Bank (FMFB) soon after the PLWs selection is completed by OCHR. A final list of PLWs will be compiled and attested by the relevant staff and authorities, OCHR will issue a beneficiary card to each PLW. This card will include beneficiary details such as name and identification number, date of distribution and entitled amount. The final attested list of PLWs will be provided to FMFB which will help them to identify the PLWs holding specific voucher issued by OCHR and distribute the amount to PLWs. Both OCHR and FMFB staff will be present at the distribution site for verification of beneficiaries, track the right beneficiaries as per the attested lists and ensure proper documentation for record keeping and audit. The modality of cash delivery will be ‘cash in hand’.
As per the ES/NFI guidelines the packages are designed for family size of 7 and a period of one season, however in context of Afghanistan NFI kits are used by the HHs for up coming 2-3 three seasons (i.e. in case of winter clothing and blanket, while heater/fuel only suffice for a particular one season only). The guidelines elaborates the modality as ‘Unconditional and Unrestricted’ and the ‘Frequency of Distribution’ as one-off which will be safe for this project and the project duration will be five months. Organization for Coordination of Humanitarian ReliefOrganization for Coordination of Humanitarian ReliefAfghanistan Humanitarian FundGhulam Sadiq SafiDirector+93766661985sadiq@ochr.org.afFaisal RaofiAdmin/Finance Manager+93744046675adminfinance@ochr.org.afAhmad Taha NesarProgram Manager+93799417309program@ochr.org.afBalkh36.89091580 67.18944880Paktika32.26453860 68.52471490Emergency Shelter and NFI76321.45172552.85248874.30Afghanistan Humanitarian FundOrganization for Coordination of Humanitarian Relief248874.30Afghanistan Humanitarian FundOrganization for Coordination of Humanitarian ReliefAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/RA3/ESNFI/NGO/23696United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsProvision of heating assistance, blankets, and winter clothing packages to 1,170 conflict-affected, displaced, natural disaster-affected and vulnerable host community families.Recent waves of crises, the collapse of the Republic’s government, freezing of finances, currency inflation, soaring food and fuel prices, disintegration of essential government services, and a rapid decline in labor opportunities have plunged Afghanistan into a profound economic crisis and winter temperatures, especially in high altitude locations such as remote districts including Nawure district situated in central high lands drive the need for provision of life saving winter assistance for the majority of affected persons and people at risk including conflict-affected, displaced, natural disaster-affected and vulnerable host community families. Whose shelters do not protect against the cold and who do not have the financial capability to purchase fuel and heaters to supplement their heating requirements. The lack of warm clothing, insulation, heating heightens the risk of respiratory infections, hypothermia and preventable mortality.
The project focus on immediate winterization needs of affected households lives in Nawur district of Ghazni province for 1,170 conflict-affected, displaced, natural disaster-affected and vulnerable host community families along their immediate family member (8190) individual including boys, girls, men and women to respond their critical winterization assistance prior to the onset of the winter, The assistance delivery mechanism will be both cash and in kind AREP updated information from the local market and rough market analysis shows that local and nearest accessible Market is responding most of the needs under the response packages including heaters, fuel or firewood and winter cloths that costs per household 274 USD in two installments 200 and 74, each package in one-off frequency as per the cluster standards and guidelines and AREP will provide the assistance in cash while blankets however available in the local markets but not in the desired capacity will be provided in kind to meet the need of all in time, AREP will carry out the procurement process as per AREP procurement manual and cluster standards to be distributed to the selected households. AREP will managed a distribution point accessible to all beneficiaries in Nawur district and will invite the selected households to hand over the blanket assistance at one time prior to the onset of winter. The cash transfers will be made through a contracted Hawala, the option currently largely use and familiar among the local people and NGOs for cash transfer due to lack of other options including digital or banking systems. The assistance will be provided through unconditional unrestricted cash in hand and given the functionality of district market and other accessible locations, this modality is deemed to be most effective and efficient and provide recipients with greater agency in how they use their assistance to support their winterization needs. Beneficiary selection will be carried out in line with ES-NFI cluster vulnerability criteria, AREP will ensure that the right people are identified and marginalized households are not excluded from the assistance and those most in need are found and supported. Given the rapidly changing environment and to ensure that the cash modality continues to be appropriate and does no harm, a monthly market monitoring will be conducted. This monitoring will be undertaken prior to the distribution to understand the availability and prices of key items in several local markets in and around project locations. A post-distribution monitoring (PDM) survey will be conducted to assess the effectiveness of the response and its impact on beneficiary including health and vulnerability over the winter. The survey will also be used to understand the main uses of the cash assistance for NFIs (e.g. cold supported items, shelter, health), which will be used to identify gaps and inform future cash and in kind winterization programming.Afghanistan Rehabilitation and Education ProgramAfghanistan Rehabilitation and Education ProgramAfghanistan Humanitarian FundDr. KhalidExecutive Director?+93 (0) 874118088?khalid.noor@arep.org.afShams HashimiFinance Manager+93 785 469 694s.hashimi@arep.org.afObaidullah HematNational Program Manager+93 780 111 222kabul.hq@arep.org.afGhazni33.55000000 68.41666700Emergency Shelter and NFI93306.09400667.33493973.42Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAfghanistan Rehabilitation and Education Program246986.71Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAfghanistan Rehabilitation and Education Program246986.71Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAfghanistan Rehabilitation and Education ProgramAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/RA3/ESNFI/NGO/23719United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsProvision of life-saving winterization assistance to IDPs and non-displaced affected population in Salang and Surkh-e-Parsa districts of Parwan Province, and Ajristan district of Ghazni ProvinceAccording to OCHA, millions of people are in need of humanitarian assistance in Afghanistan, and the country is experiencing a serious economic crisis of its kind in the last four decades. The conditions are getting worse each day due to unstable political situation, natural disasters and many other inter-linked barriers. In the last 2 decades, the system, which was built with the support of international community, is no more there, which is a potential risk for a country like Afghanistan. Winter is approaching which may trigger further risks such as health problems, deaths, etc. to millions of people especially those affected by conflicts and natural disasters.
It is in this context that WSTA has designed this project to deliver life-saving winter support assistance to most vulnerable IDPs and non-displaced affected population as per prioritization of the shelter cluster in Salang and Surkh-e-Parsa districts of Parwan province, and Ajristan district of Ghazni province. We will provide cluster standard “cash for heating support/$200 per family”, “in-kind winter clothing package/equivalent to $74” to 1170 IDPs and non-displaced affected population and “in-kind blanket package/equivalent to $57 to 970 of the target families as one time assistance in project target locations. We are equally allocating the assistance on district level, which means we will deliver all the assistance to 390 vulnerable families in each target district, by considering 50% IDPs (including IDP returnees) and 50% non-displaced affected (including host communities) population. All the components will be delivered to the same beneficiary families to ensure it is a complete winter support package, and all family members including men, women, children, elderly and persons with disabilities, etc. can benefit from it. We will deliver the cash assistance through contracted Hawala Money Service Provider (MSP) to pay direct cash to our beneficiaries in the presence of a distribution committee. As an active member of the Regional Humanitarian Team (RHT) at regional level, and Operation Coordination Team (OCT) at provincial level, we will closely work with OCHA field unit, WFP, UNHCR, IOM, INGOs, NNGOs and other humanitarian actors to avoid any possible duplication in our response, as well as to address a complementary approach for sustainable outcome(s). We will use the cluster recommended along with additional tools for beneficiary selection and post distribution monitoring to address quality work, transparency and accountability throughout the process. We will use the services of Awaaz Afghanistan (toll-free hotline), our own hotline number and on-site help desks to facilitate safe and confidential feedback mechanisms for beneficiaries and non-beneficiaries. Protection mainstreaming is part of the implementation process, and we will ensure that men, women, children of all ages, elderly, disabled and persons with other diversities can access our assistance in a safe, dignified and risk mitigated manner. We will have two dedicated internal monitoring missions to timely monitor and evaluate the project activities, and will provide our necessary support to AHF’s third party monitoring team as well. Our internal project control department will have regular financial verification of the project to ensure we meet all the AHF requirements in our financial management of the project. Under direct supervision of our director, our senior management team will contribute in staffing, procurement, logistics, admin, financial management, security arrangements and other support activities in line with our organizational policies and donor requirements. We will create the project in the ReportHub, and will regularly report the progress to the cluster, and we will report to de-facto government line departments, and other stakeholders as per their requirements.Watan`s Social and Technical services AssociationWatan`s Social and Technical services AssociationAfghanistan Humanitarian FundMokhtar Aria CBPM Manager +93(0) 766727785aria@wsta.ngoMohammad Ishaq SherzaiDeputy Director +93(0) 766725314Sherzai@wsta.ngoNaser Ahmad BahadurFinance Manager +93(0) 789846453finance@wsta.ngoGhazni33.55000000 68.41666700Parwan34.96309770 68.81088490Emergency Shelter and NFI96998.41401850.57498848.98Afghanistan Humanitarian FundWatan`s Social and Technical services Association249424.49Afghanistan Humanitarian FundWatan`s Social and Technical services Association249424.49Afghanistan Humanitarian FundWatan`s Social and Technical services AssociationAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/RA3/ESNFI/NGO/23738United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsProvision of Heating Assistance, Rental Support and Winter Clothing to 1170 Natural Disaster Affected Families in Ziruk and Barmal districts of Paktika Province.Year 2022 has been a challenging year so far the people of Afghanistan in the southeast region especially in Paktika province where thousands of families affected due to a major earthquake disaster and flash floods. In the last two decades, Paktika has been one of the marginalized provinces of the country due to its geo-political location and active presence of anti-government armed groups. Therefore, the coping capacity of the population was very low to cope with such kind of major disasters like the earthquake of June 2022. The de-facto government has nothing to offer therefore, the humanitarian community is collaboratively working to deliver emergency relief, recovery and durable solutions.
It is in this context that, WSTA as one of the key humanitarian actors in the region is trying to contribute as much as possible. The proposed project aims to deliver winter support assistance to 1170 natural disaster affected families in Ziruk and Barmal districts of Paktika Province through provision of “cash for heating support/$200 per family”. We will also deliver the “in-kind standard clothing package/ equivalent to $74” and “cash for rental support/$165 for 3 months” to 568 affected households that are living under tents or self-made emergency shelters. We will initially target the natural disaster affected population living under tents and allocated 30% to Ziruk district and 70% to Barmal district.
We will deliver the cash assistance through contracted Hawala Money Service Provider (MSP) to pay direct cash to our beneficiaries in the presence of a distribution committee. As an active member of the Regional Humanitarian Team (RHT) at regional level, and Operation Coordination Team (OCT) at provincial level, we will closely work with OCHA field unit, WFP, UNHCR, IOM, INGOs, NNGOs and other humanitarian actors to avoid any possible duplication in our response, as well as to address a complementary approach for sustainable outcome(s). We will use the cluster recommended along with additional tools for beneficiary selection and post distribution monitoring to address quality work, transparency and accountability throughout the process. We will use the services of Awaaz Afghanistan (toll-free hotline), our own hotline number and on-site help desks to facilitate safe and confidential feedback mechanisms for beneficiaries and non-beneficiaries. Protection mainstreaming is part of the implementation process, and we will ensure that men, women, children of all ages, elderly, disabled and persons with other diversities can access our assistance in a safe, dignified and risk mitigated manner. We will have two dedicated internal monitoring missions to timely monitor and evaluate the project activities, and will provide our necessary support to AHF’s third party monitoring team as well. Our internal project control department will have regular financial verification of the project to ensure we meet all the AHF requirements in our financial management of the project. Under direct supervision of our director, our senior management team will contribute in staffing, procurement, logistics, admin, financial management, security arrangements and other support activities in line with our organizational policies and donor requirements. We will create the project in the ReportHub, and will regularly report the progress to the cluster, and we will report to de-facto government line departments, and other stakeholders as per their requirements. For post distribution monitoring, we will consider 25-30% of the target population as a sample size, and will report the findings to the cluster.
Watan`s Social and Technical services AssociationWatan`s Social and Technical services AssociationAfghanistan Humanitarian FundMokhtar Aria CBPM Manager+93(0) 766727785aria@wsta.ngoMohammad Ishaq SherzaiDeputy Director +93(0) 766725314sherzai@wsta.ngoNaser Ahmad BahadurFinance Manager+93(0) 789846453finance@wsta.ngoPaktika32.26453860 68.52471490Emergency Shelter and NFI122017.97377146.45499164.42Afghanistan Humanitarian FundWatan`s Social and Technical services Association249582.21Afghanistan Humanitarian FundWatan`s Social and Technical services AssociationAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/RA3/ESNFI/NGO/23740United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsProvision of life saving emergency NFI(winterization) for vulnerable householdsAfghan communities suffering from political circumstances, economic fragility and food insecurity remains highly concerning with high food prices during 2022. As per Afghanistan Humanitarian Response Plan AHRP 2022, 10.9M people are in need for NFI and 1.9 Million people are targeted to reach the services. Inter Cluster Coordination Team ICCT data show that whole Afghanistan (WoA) Assessment already indicating and expected that there will be urgent needs for shelter, heating materials and clothing during the winter to avert people’s exposure to cold, health risks and other hazards. To protect the most vulnerable HH from harsh winter and save their live, the project is designed to provide blankets, winter cloths and heating equipment and materials including Gas cylinders with LPG) in cash as core activity in the winterization response.
The targeted districts (Khinj, Dawlatsha and Azra) listed as priority 3 , that indicated high priority and critical situation where 1170 HH (8190 individuals) will be supported through providing them with winter packages which include heating and winter cloths, blankets in this project in three provinces of Panjshir , Laghman and Logar. These communities still have insufficient income due to several reasons such as, prolonged conflict in the past, COVID-19, drought, sanctions, high food prices, decrease in the income of households, and unemployment and impacts on livelihood activities. The above-mentioned reasons significantly reduced the ability of poor households to provide essential winter protection expenses. This proposed project aims to provide winter protection heating and cloths at once for for 5 months where each HH will receive five blankets, winter clothes for five HH members (adult and Children), gas cylinder and LPG through distribution points specified by community. Distribution will be carried out exactly according to the beneficiary lists after issuing the token. This is worth mentioning that the tokens will be distributed to beneficiaries by Beneficiaries Selection Committee BSC prior to distribution. Without winterization services there would be an explicit risk of a human crises and significant increase in mortality and morbidity rates among the population in the targeted communities. The project will be monitored by ACHRO MampE staff which will identify the gaps and shortcomings and share it with project management in order to take corrective actions by the management, ACHRO welcome donor monitoring team in the field and will facilitate the process. ACHRO team has the experience to conduct awareness sessions on COVID-19 protection measure separately for males/females, in which the WHO and MoHP key message can be transferred to the elders to spread out within the communities as well as GBV and other PSEA issues. The project safety trainer also conducts a session on proper and safe use of NFI particularly the use of Gas cylinder and gas heater.
The Cash for Heating included the Gas Bottle and LPG is 200$ per beneficiaries. And 130.81 $ for blanket and winter cloths will be distributed to each HH.
The BCS indicated the participation of the community and availability in the market for their required commodities. The modality for this project is cash based intervention and the money will be distributed by the Money Service Provider company in envelope. The distribution point will be easy access for all like center of district or other accessible location for all beneficiaries within the coordination of the BSC, local authorities and communities. The communities in Dar Suf and Roy do Aab mostly have access to Balkh province Mazar City’s market where all their required item is available there in the market and they are purchasing their required material and commodities
Afghani Community and Health Rehabilitation OrganizationAfghani Community and Health Rehabilitation OrganizationAfghanistan Humanitarian FundDr. Mubarak Shah JawadGeneral Director0799638196achro.afg@gmail.comMohammad Sharif SharifiProject Manager0799477442sharifi.achro2022@yahoo.comWaheed JanFinance Manager0782790311waheedjan933@hotmail.comLaghman34.68976870 70.14558050Logar34.01455180 69.19239160Panjsher35.88333300 69.11666700Emergency Shelter and NFI82321.27414350.40496671.67Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAfghani Community and Health Rehabilitation Organization397337.34Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAfghani Community and Health Rehabilitation Organization99334.33Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAfghani Community and Health Rehabilitation OrganizationAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/RA3/ESNFI/NGO/24321United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsProvision of heating assistance, blankets, and winter cloth packages to 1,170 conflict affected displaced, natural disasters affected and vulnerable host community families in Chapadara and Ghazi abad districts of Kunar province.The project contribute the specific objective of the ES-NFI cluster "“Ensure affected population groups (IDPs, returnees, non-displaced conflict and natural disaster-affected and acutely vulnerable people) of all ages directly affected by new emergencies have immediate and adequate access to emergency shelter, shelter repair/upgrade, households items and seasonal assistance. The project targets two remote districts of Kunar province, high altitude locations and prone to the impacts of winter that drive the need for provision of life saving winter assistance for the majority of affected persons and people at risk as well as both of the targeted districts has also been identified in level-3 means that more than three cluster has ranked them with high access constraints (level-3).
The project focus on immediate winterization needs of affected households lives in Chapadara district for 585 households as well as Ghazi Abad district for 585 households of Kunar province for totally 1,170 conflict-affected, displaced, natural disaster-affected and vulnerable host community families along their immediate family member (8190) individual including boys, girls, men and women to respond their critical winterization need during the onset of the winter, The assistance delivery mechanism will be cash for all three packages including blankets, heating and winter clothing packages.
APWDO updated information from the local market and initial market analysis shows that local and nearest accessible Market is responding all the needs under the response packages including blankets, heaters, fuel or firewood and winter cloths that costs per household 331 USD in three installments 200 for heating to cover the three months of winter, 57 for blankets and 74 for winter, each package in one-off frequency as per the cluster standards and guidelines. APWDO will managed a distribution point accessible to all beneficiaries in both targeted districts and will invite the selected households to hand over the assistance. The cash transfers will be made through a contracted Hawala, the option currently largely use and familiar among the local people and NGOs for cash transfer due to lack of other options including digital or banking systems on the district level. The assistance will be provided through unconditional unrestricted cash in hand and given the functionality of district market and other accessible locations, this modality is deemed to be most effective and efficient and provide recipients with greater agency in how they use their assistance to support their winterization needs. Beneficiary selection will be carried out in line with ES-NFI cluster vulnerability criteria, APWDO will ensure that the right people are identified and marginalized households are not excluded from the assistance and those most in need are found and supported. Given the rapidly changing environment and to ensure that the cash modality continues to be appropriate and does no harm, a monthly market monitoring will be conducted. This monitoring will be undertaken prior to the distribution to understand the availability and prices of key items in several local markets in and around project locations. A post-distribution monitoring (PDM) survey will be conducted to assess the effectiveness of the response and its impact on beneficiary including health and vulnerability over the winter. The survey will also be used to understand the main uses of the cash assistance for NFIs (e.g. cold supported items, shelter, health), which will be used to identify gaps and inform future cash and in kind winterization programmingAfghan Paramount Welfare Development OrganizationAfghan Paramount Welfare Development OrganizationAfghanistan Humanitarian FundTariq SaisExecutive Director?+93 705086083?tariq.sais@apwdo.afZabihullah SajidProgram Manager?+93 703388227?zabihullah.sajid2@gmail.comWaliullahFinance Manager?+93 780988114?wali.apwdo@gmail.comKunar34.84658930 71.09731700Emergency Shelter and NFI31183.49431371.57462555.06Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAfghan Paramount Welfare Development Organization231277.53Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAfghan Paramount Welfare Development Organization231277.53Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAfghan Paramount Welfare Development OrganizationAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/RA3/ESNFI/UN/23600United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsShelter repair and winterization assistance for families in Balkh, Jawzjan, Nuristan, Paktika and Parwan provincesIn line with the Afghanistan ICCT winterization Plan (August 2022), IOM proposes the distribution of Cash for shelter repairs/upgrade, cash for winterization (fuel/heating--per the cluster standards 180 for fuel and 20 USD for transportation covering 3 months) unrestricted and one off direct cash transfers, complemented with winter clothing as well as blanket modules. The cash assistance will be distributed in installments of the amount needed by a family of 7 as per ES/NFI Cluster standards and per the customized BoQ to cover shelter repair needs of targeted families. The cash for winterization assistance will be a one-off assistance complemented with winter clothing and blanket modules.
IOM will be targeting households identified via needs and technical assessment for shelter upgrade/repairs per the ESNFI cluster standards complemented with Cash for winterization and in-kind as complementary immediate assistance.
(1) Cash for shelter repairs (Vernacular New Room Repairs (15m2): 1,846 families will be targeted for Cash for Shelter repair in Paktika province (Gayan: 546, Nikah: 500, Barmal:400 and Urgun: 400 families)
(2) Cash for winterization and in-kind assistance (USD 200 unconditional /unrestricted, one off payment as direct cash): 1,563 families will be targeted for cash for winterization and in-kind assistance in Nuristan province (Parun: 463, Waygal: 400, Wama: 300, Mandol: 200 and Barge Matal: 200 families)
(3) Cash for winterization and in-kind assistance (USD 200 unconditional /unrestricted, one off payment as direct cash): 1,970 PLW families will be targeted for Cash for winterization and in-kind assistance in Balkh and Jawzjan provinces (Qarqin: 116, Mardyan: 178, Shiberghan: 789, Fayzabad: 192, Keshendeh: 135, Marmul: 32 and Char Bolak: 225 families) and Parwan province (Ghorband: 303).
IOM has established long term agreements (LTAs) with money service providers for the timely and safe disbursement of cash to beneficiaries. All types of cash assistance are undertaken in line with IOM's Cash Based Intervention (CBI) SOP and the guidance of the Cash amp Voucher WG. IOM will use LTA services of money service providers under this project for the distribution of cash to beneficiaries.
The proposed interventions will target four districts in Paktika for Shelter Repair, in line with ES/NFI cluster endorsed standards and supported by the technical assessment and guidance of Miyamoto International. For winterization, five districts will be targeted in Nuristan with cash for winterization and in-kind assistance, and similarly eight districts in Balkh and Jawzjan with Pregnant and Lactating Women (PLW) and their families with Cash for winterization and in-kind assistance. IOM as a leading agency in emergency response has datasets for preliminary information on earthquake/disaster response in Paktika and Nuristan and will initiate in-depth technical assessment for the shelter repair and winterization assistance for all mentioned locations. intervention will be closely coordinated with ESNFI cluster as well as other partners on the ground. IOM field staff will also conduct house-to-house technical surveys using the existing list of assessments and distributions conducted by IOM.
Given the PDME findings and collapse, limited capacity of the financial institutions, beneficiaries prefer to receive direct Cash assistance rather via other means of transfer..International Organization for MigrationInternational Organization for MigrationAfghanistan Humanitarian FundFahim SafieSenior Program Assistant-Shelter+93799360370fsafie@iom.intGhada BarakatShelter Programme Manager+93794369973gbarakat@iom.intSusan PriceProject Development Officer+93794795117sprice@iom.intTaiwo OyekoyaResource Management Officer+93791445626toyekoya@iom.intBalkh36.89091580 67.18944880Jawzjan36.89696920 65.66585680Nuristan35.32502230 70.90712360Paktika32.26453860 68.52471490Parwan34.96309770 68.81088490Emergency Shelter and NFI317580.632893512.363211092.99Afghanistan Humanitarian FundInternational Organization for Migration3211092.99Afghanistan Humanitarian FundInternational Organization for MigrationAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/RA3/ESNFI/UN/24303United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsCash for Rent to families affected by natural disaster in Paktika and KhostIn line with the Afghanistan scale up for households impacted by earthquake, IOM proposes the distribution of Cash for rent to support 3,750 affected families (26,250 individuals) for living in a suitable shelter until they are targeted after winter period with the needed shelter repairs and upgrade. The cash assistance will be 55 USD per month to cover a period of 3 months as per the ES/NFI Cluster standards. The cash will be unrestricted and unconditional, and will be distributed as one-off direct cash through pre-identified money service provider (MSP).
IOM will be targeting households identified via needs and technical assessment for shelter upgrade/repairs per the ESNFI cluster standards in order to identify their actual shelter needs to be able to target them with future funding after the winter period.
IOM has established long term agreements (LTAs) with money service providers for the timely and safe disbursement of cash to beneficiaries. All types of cash assistance are undertaken in line with IOM's Cash Based Intervention (CBI) SOP and the guidance of the Cash amp Voucher Working Group. IOM will use LTA services of money service providers under this project for the distribution of cash to beneficiaries.
The proposed interventions will target three districts Gayan, Paktika, with priority to villages targeted by IOM who will not have their shelters complete before winter, and Tani (Kochon, Worezi, Sandrawala and Cheri villages) and Spira (Afghan Dubai village) in Khost province. IOM has preliminary information on earthquake/disaster response in Paktika and will initiate in-depth technical assessment for the shelter repair and construction assistance for all mentioned locations. The intervention will be closely coordinated with ESNFI cluster as well as other partners on the ground. Targets for these districts are as follows: Gayan (1050 families-7358 persons), Tani (1350 families-9446 persons) and Spira (1350 families-9446 persons).International Organization for MigrationInternational Organization for MigrationAfghanistan Humanitarian FundKate KaiserProgramme Support Officer+93 072 800 4250kkaiser@iom.intFahim SafieSenior Program Assistant-Shelter+93799360370fsafie@iom.intGhada BarakatShelter Programme Manager+93794369973gbarakat@iom.intSusan PriceProject Development Office+93794795117sprice@iom.intTaiwo OyekoyaResource Management Officer+93 791445626toyekoya@iom.intKhost33.35850790 69.85974060Paktika32.26453860 68.52471490Emergency Shelter and NFI90191.49811723.44901914.93Afghanistan Humanitarian FundInternational Organization for Migration901914.93Afghanistan Humanitarian FundInternational Organization for MigrationAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/RA3/FSAC/INGO/23591United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsEmergency Cash Support for Acutely Food Insecure Households in Jaghatu and Nawur Districts of Ghazni ProvinceAfghanistan is currently one of the world’s most acute and complex humanitarian crises, with 18.9 million people – or 45% of the population – projected to be facing critical levels of food insecurity in the coming months (IPC June - November 2022). Freezing temperatures and harsh weather conditions compounded by increased seasonal barriers in accessing markets and livelihood opportunities are expected to both deepen and widen food insecurity during the winter season. Against this fragile backdrop, DRC is proposing an eight-month project to support 1,530 acutely food insecure host and internally displaced households (10,710 individuals) in Jaghatu and Nawur districts of Ghazni province through the provision of unconditional cash assistance ($432/HH) to cover households’ basic food needs over a six-month period. DRC will distribute the six-month cash support in two tranches via a pre-contracted hawala supplier. The provision of six months’ worth of assistance via two installments is designed to allow households to stock-up before the winter period, when mobility is restricted due to weather and road conditions, and to mitigate risks and burden related to traveling to and from a distribution point, especially for women, elderly, and people with a disability, and in rural areas where the target population is spread out. Additionally, the limited number of transfers is informed by DRC experience, in which de-facto authorities are reluctant of multiple distributions to the same individuals and tend to create challenges during implementation. The total transfer value ($432/HH) is aligned with the FSAC guidelines and covers 75% of the FSAC minimum food basket for six months, with project participants expected to cover the remaining portion themselves. The implementation approach will be further informed by consultations with affected populations to gauge their preferences for the frequency of installments and the type of modality, verified by market monitoring throughout the project lifespan.
The target districts were identified in consultation with the cluster in light of the high need for food security interventions documented by a composite indicator covering the IPC March analysis, Pre-Lean Season Assessment (PLSA) 2022 data, FSAC response gaps, and extreme weather conditions (e.g., temperature, snow coverage). Cash was selected as the most effective modality to meet project participants’ food needs given the proven functionality and accessibility of markets and basic commodities in target districts. In addition, cash assistance was also found to be the preferred methodology according to recent Household Emergency Assessment Tool (HEAT) assessments conducted by DRC in the target locations and in line with FSAC recommendations. The cash assistance will allow the target population continuous access to markets to purchase fresh, staple food, leading to an expected improvement in food consumption at the household level and reduced reliance on negative coping mechanisms. The multiplier effect of such cash interventions on stimulating the local economy will be critical in the country’s short to mid-term economic recovery.
The response will apply a protection lens and maintain the Do No Harm principle, including by referring individuals identified under this project as facing imminent protection risks to DRC Protection teams operating in the same locations (Jaghatu and Nawur) under the AHF RA3 allocation. DRC’s independent Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) Unit will support with participant targeting, verification, and project monitoring of activities, while ensuring accountability to affected people (AAP) is upheld through the establishment of two-way complaints and feedback mechanisms across all areas of operation. Danish Refugee CouncilDanish Refugee CouncilAfghanistan Humanitarian FundGiulia CanaliHead of Programmes+93 711055252giulia.canali@drc.ngoJaclyn DolskiProgramme Support Manager+93 711055379jaclyn.dolski@drc.ngoAslam KhattiEconomic Recovery Coordinator+93 711055258aslam.khatti@drc.ngoNabeel ShahzadHead of Support Services+93 711055251nabeel.shahzad@drc.ngoGhazni33.55000000 68.41666700Food Security114833.68811491.32926325.00Afghanistan Humanitarian FundDanish Refugee Council555795.00Afghanistan Humanitarian FundDanish Refugee Council370530.00Afghanistan Humanitarian FundDanish Refugee CouncilAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/RA3/FSAC/INGO/23592United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsEmergency cash-based support to food insecure households in Mazar-e-Sharif, Balkh provinceNearly 20 million Afghans, representing half of the country's population, face acute levels of food insecurity as a result of collapsed economy after the Taliban takeover and severe draught. The situation is further exacerbated by high prices and reduced incomes that have negatively affected purchasing power of people. Estimated 6.6 million people are classified in Emergency (IPC Phase 4), characterized by large food gaps and/or employing emergency coping strategies to access food (IPC, May 2022).
Balkh province is one of the five most affected according to agricultural data as it suffers from draught, hunger and reduction of agricultural harvest (SFSA 2021, FAO 2021). IPC report estimates 50% of Balkh population is food insecure (20% IPC 4 + 30% IPC 3). According to WoAA (Aug-Sep 2022), 93% of surveyed households cited food being among their top three priority needs. 58% households reported to struggle to obtain food or did not have enough resources to obtain food in the past 30 days and 34% of households reported there was even no food to eat of any kind at times. For 38% of households, high prices are the main reason behind not being able to afford food items at the market, though markets are generally functional and accessible. 89% of households declared to implement at least one emergency coping strategy to meet their immediate food security needs (eating less, borrowing food/relying on relatives, reduced portion etc.).
The proposed project seeks to help vulnerable IPC 3 and IPC 4 households in underserved areas of Mazar-e-Sharif (PD 6,8,9 and 11) by meeting their immediate food security needs and prevent further deterioration of their situation with the winter season in full swing. PIN will provide continuous 6 months long emergency Cash for food assistance to 1,600 most vulnerable IPC 3 and IPC 4 households (approx. 11,191 people, incl. 5,931 women and girls and 201 PWDs) to support them in improving their food consumption and complement their depleted food stocks. Cash distributions will take place in 6 rounds: each family will receive Afghani equivalent of 72 USD per month/round (75% of the cash-based food basket as recommended by FSAC Cluster), i.e. in total each household will receive 432 USD over the priod of 6 months. Distributions will be complemented with nutrition and Covid-19 awareness sessions to help beneficiary households making informed decision on how to spend the cash support in the most effective way and protect themselves from C-19 by following simple precautions.
With local markets being functional, stocked and accessible, cash assistance enables the quickest roll-out, considering the urgency of needs, compared to other modalities. It is also cost-effective, attracts less visibility than other modalities, and gives households the choice and flexibility to react to regional/district variation of item prices, reducing their dependency and offering choice, flexibility and dignity in securing their food and other preferred needs.
PIN has been present in Balkh province including Mazar since 2001. PIN has strong access and consent at the provincial, district and local level, and has an established operational set-up allowing to operate in a safe, efficient and effective manner that does not risk causing harm to communities or staff. PIN has gender balanced filed teams as local authorities authorized women participation in implementation incl. field activities. PIN has been implementing several interventions using cash-based food support modality funded from AHF, Czech MFA and Emergency fund of Alliance2015 targeting nearly 5,400 households in Balkh province (Balkh, Mazar and Dawlatabad districts). Currently, PIN is implementing another project targeting additional 1,121 food insecure families in Chemtal district.
People In NeedPeople In NeedAfghanistan Humanitarian FundNada AliovaCountry Program Coordinator+420 778 486 244nada.aliova@peopleinneed.netKarolina HalirovaFinance Desk Officer for Afghanistan +420 732 468 157karolina.halirova@peopleinneed.netLyndsey HandHead of Programs+93 729 005 621lyndsey.hand@peopleinneed.czBalkh36.89091580 67.18944880Food Security33066.69913842.98946909.67Afghanistan Humanitarian FundPeople In Need568145.80Afghanistan Humanitarian FundPeople In NeedAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/RA3/FSAC/INGO/23602United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsCash for food assistance to IPC Phase 3 and 4 vulnerable people of Dand wa Patan, Jaji and Zadran districts of Paktya provinceAfghanistan is in a multifaceted and complex crisis due to the effects of forty years of war and recurrent natural disasters such as drought, flash floods and earthquakes. Further, due to the events that brought about the fall of the previous political system and the takeover of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA), the country has plunged into an economic, financial, currency and banking crisis.
Paktya is among the provinces that were most affected by the conflict, and it is also a natural disaster-prone area. On 22 June, a 5.9 magnitude earthquake struck south-eastern Afghanistan, leading to wide-scale destruction across already vulnerable districts in Paktika, Paktya and Khost provinces (Emergency Earthquake Response Plan, OCHA). In addition, the province has been affected by atypical floods during the summer season (June-August) that destroyed the livelihood means of the affected families (Snapshot of Flash Floods in 2022, OCHA). Also, the province is considered a medium priority by the WASH cluster in its drought prioritization plan (HRP 2022, OCHA). Afghanistan is currently experiencing a nationwide catastrophic situation with more than 55% of children under 5 reported to experience Acute Watery Diarrhea (AWD) at the HH level in 18 provinces, among which there is Paktya (HRP 2022, OCHA). Based on the Afghanistan Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC, March- November 2022), Paktya province has been classified as IPC phase 3 (with 10% of the population assessed as having emergency food insecurity). Also, based on the Whole of Afghanistan Assessment (WoAA), food is considered the most pressing priority by 94% of the population interviewed, while 58% reported struggling to obtain food or having enough money to obtain food.
IRC is proposing an eight-month intervention to support 1,457 acutely food insecure households (10,200 individuals) in Dand wa Patan, Jaji and Zadran districts of Paktya province through the provision of unconditional cash assistance for 6 months of 75% of the food basket (USD 432/HH) intended to support HHs in meeting their basic food needs in line with FSAC recommendation. IRC will provide awareness to the target households about the importance of food security to encourage them to use the cash for purchase of food to improve household food consumption score and avoid malnutrition among children. IRC will also randomly select 10% of the assisted households to conduct spot checks to verify if households have used the cash for food. Each HH will receive cash entitlement, calculated at 75% of the FSAC standard cash minimum food basket with the equivalent of USD 72 per month, for a total of USD 432 cash per HH over 6 months. IRC will distribute the six-month cash support in three (3) installments every two months, valued at USD 144 per installment via a pre-contracted financial service provider (FSP), in line with FSAC best practices.
IRC has established framework agreement with hawala traders and will use this channel to transport and distribute cash to the project sites. These hawala have been used by IRC in different projects and in the proposed locations as well, indicating the capacity to mobilize and deliver cash quickly and safely. MPCA will be distributed via a pre-contracted hawala supplier who has a reliable network of local agents, has a valid business license to enable rapid assistance, and received positive references from previous NGO and UN clients. IRC holds clear Terms of Reference (ToRs) with its hawala suppliers to ensure they are clear on IRC’s expectations and to enforce safe and principled supplier performance. Further, the IRC team will clearly provide guidance on IRC Code of Conduct and PSEA. Further, IRC carries Anti-Terrorism Compliance Check (ATC) to ensure that none of the hawala agents are in any sanction lists.
International Rescue CommiteeInternational Rescue CommiteeAfghanistan Humanitarian Fund Business Development and Partnerships Director of Awardlubna.alkhaldi@rescue.orgLubna DurukanHamzaDeputy Grants Coordinator • Program and Grants Supportahmadreshad.hamza@rescue.org Ahmad Reshad Ahmad ReshadPeter KittoDeputy Director of Finance • International Programs+256772750704peter.kitto@rescue.orgPaktya33.70619900 69.38310790Food Security16432.43898305.99914738.42Afghanistan Humanitarian FundInternational Rescue Commitee548843.05Afghanistan Humanitarian FundInternational Rescue CommiteeAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/RA3/FSAC/INGO/23604United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsLife-saving food assistance (cash) in Bamiyan and Panjab districts, Bamiyan Province.The proposed intervention will target vulnerable households (blanket coverage of IPC 3 and 4 communities) in underserved communities in several valleys of Bamiyan and Panjab, highly food insecure districts of Bamiyan province, which has received a food security score of Phase 3 (crisis) 30% of the population are estimated to be food insecure, classified at IPC Phase 3 and 15% are classified as Phase 4 (crisis and emergency, respectively).
CRS will support 9,021 individuals (approximately 1,288 families assuming 7 family members per household as per FSAC guidance) in Bamiyan and Panjab districts of Bamiyan province with food assistance through cash distributions. As access to Bamiyan and Panjab communities will be quickly reducing due to rain and snow, two distributions will be held to meet the food assistance needs of families equivalent to 6 months of 75% ration per FSAC guidelines in the AHF 3rd Reserve Allocation Strategy Paper 2022, with the first in December 2022 to help families to prepare for winter, dependent on the project’s 15 November start date.
CRS will use an unconditional cash transfer modality to distribute as high a ratio of the project award amount as possible to target beneficiaries, as described below:
Ration: Per 2022 FSAC Guidance, a full ration of cash assistance for a family of 7 consists of enough food to cover 2,100 kcal per person per day for 30 days, or a total cash value of $96 USD per 7-person family per month. However, per the AHF 2022 Allocation Strategy Paper, food support should be designed as a 75% ration or $72 per 7-person family for 6 months, totaling $432 USD. Two cash distributions of $216 per family of 7 – each distribution roughly the equivalent of selling two sheep, an amount that farmers in these communities are familiar with managing – will enable families to prepare and stock up for winter before their access to markets is cut.
Money Service Providers (MSP): In the absence of banking facilities, CRS Afghanistan uses MSP to facilitate cash transfers from CRS HQ office to Afghanistan to supply cash as demanded by its programs in the country. To select an MSP, CRS announces a tender and asks potential MSPs to participate in a competitive process to provide cash transfer services within the geography of operation. CRS selects an MSP based on the MSP’s competitiveness, financial capacity, and presence in the area of operation. All MSPs are vetted via Bridger checks and via USAID’s vetting process.
Distribution Day: Cash amounts (based on the number of individuals in the family) will be distributed to an assigned representative of each family. Cash payments are made in the community to avoid putting families at risk. Voucher cards are given to each family in advance so they can present these cards as their identification on distribution day.
Monitoring: CRS will conduct exit interviews on distribution days and Post-distribution Monitoring (PDM) to verify the amount paid and gauge household satisfaction.Catholic Relief ServicesCatholic Relief ServicesAfghanistan Humanitarian FundMollie WoodsDeputy Head of Programs0794791173mollie.woods@crs.orgAnne BousquetCountry Representative0790030515anne.bousquet@crs.orgFahad BilalFinance Manager0729724876fahad.bilal@crs.orgBamyan34.90732960 67.18944880Food Security58910.89728138.61787049.50Afghanistan Humanitarian FundCatholic Relief Services314819.80Afghanistan Humanitarian FundCatholic Relief ServicesAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/RA3/FSAC/INGO/23607United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsEmergency Lifesaving Cash for Food to vulnerable families in Ghor Provinces of AfghanistanWorld Vision International-Afghanistan (WVA) will provide Unconditional cash for food transfers to the most vulnerable households in Dolayna and Firoz Koh (Chaqcharan) districts in Ghor province. WVA will follow FSAC Cash for food Transfer value of 75% of food basket cost which translates to USD72/ month * 6 months (Rounds)* 1,557 HHs (10,900 individuals – 1,557 men, 2,336 women, 3,893 girls, and 3,114 boys). WVA is using FSAC's recommended 75% Cash Transfer value ($72) for the AHF 3rd reservation allocation, based on the current Food basket value of $96 approved by CVWG.
Cash modality was selected because the local markets within WVA program locations are very functional, and food items are available and accessible by cash transfer beneficiaries. Cash modality gives more flexibility for beneficiaries to prioritize and diversify their food choices. WVI recent PDM reports all indicate beneficiary’s high preference for cash than in-kind food. Commodity/Value Voucher modality has not been selected due to the high fraud risks such as sale of vouchers or food items at less value and possibilities of vendors colluding to exchange the vouchers with cash at lesser value.
WVA uses the FSAC standards vulnerability criteria matrix to select the most vulnerable and insecure households. WVA also applies community-based targeting approach, through the participant selection committee consisting of CDCs, Community elders, and other stakeholders. The local community-based committee provides transparent feedback to non-eligible community members and the eligibility criteria be communicated to all community members. The selection committee uses a vulnerability criteria matrix designed to select the most vulnerable and insecure households, defined as those who rank high on a matrix that includes the following criteria:
1) Women or child Headed households without an adult male
2) HHs with a dependency ratio of 7 or more.
3) HHs with no adult male of working age or adult working women
4) Persons with a disability, chronic illnesses or elder as head of household
5) Households with poor asset holdings
6) Households residing with or hosting other households
7) Households living in makeshifts shelter
8) Households relying on borrowing, begging
9) Household relying on casual labour by one member
10) Households without any source of Livelihoods/income generation activities
11) Households with one or more members having disabilities or chronic illnesses/excluding Head of Household
12) Households referred by protection agencies Any bias in beneficiary selection is addressed through beneficiary verification led by WVA’s MEAL team.
The overall objective of this project is to respond to the acute food needs of 10,900 individuals in the Dolayna and Firoz Koh districts of Ghor Province and enable them to meet their food and nutritional needs, reducing mortality and illness because of food shortages.
WVA does not anticipate any major barriers to obtaining approvals from the local government and highly expects cooperation from local authorities and engaged stakeholders. WVA has substantive experience in the implementation of life-saving cash for food assistance and has in place robust systems and tools for the efficient implementation of this proposed project.
WVA has a Long-Term Agreement with reputable and experienced Finance Service Providers/Hawala agent Mustafa Khafi P/L. Cash Transfers are made to beneficiaries, in a safe, efficient, and transparent manner. WVA Data protection policies are applied and WVA project beneficiaries report satisfaction with their cash distribution services of the FSP. WVA has also established cordial relationships with local authorities and community-based structures within the selected province.
Cash Transfer feasibility risks and mitigation has been factored in the design of this intervention. WVA has robust risks and compliance systems. As per the contractual terms, the FSP currently workinWorld Vision InternationalWorld Vision InternationalAfghanistan Humanitarian FundAsuntha CharlesNational Director+93 799-209-720Asuntha_Charles@wvi.orgBiruk BeyenePrograms Director+93 797088426biruk_beyene@wvi.orgFaraidoon OsmaniGAM Manager+93 799861573Faraidoon_Osmani@wvi.orgFaisal DaneshFinance Lead+93 792 494 002Faisal_Danesh@wvi.orgGhor34.09957760 64.90595500Food Security75421.07857565.48932986.55Afghanistan Humanitarian FundWorld Vision International559791.93Afghanistan Humanitarian FundWorld Vision InternationalAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/RA3/FSAC/INGO/23612United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsEmergency Cash for Food Assistance to IPC 3 and 4 populations of Bilcheragh and Garzewan, Faryab ProvinceThis proposed project aims to provide food assistance for six months 75% of the food basket to IPC phase 3 and 4 vulnerable people and will be implemented in the Bilcheragh and Garzewan districts of Faryab Province. The participants will be prioritized based on the level of need determined by a rapid needs assessment that will be conducted by the Norwegian Afghanistan Committee (NAC) this will be conducted in the first month of the project immediately after initial coordination and selection of communities are completed.
Around 7.8 million people are in Crisis (IPC Phase 3) and 3.2 million people in Emergency (IPC Phase 4) and require urgent action to save lives, reduce food gaps and save and protect livelihoods. Faryab is in phase 4 based on the recent IPC report but is projected to come under phase 3 due to harvest and post-harvest season, however, rainfall forecasts suggest that the harvest will be below average, which will likely affect food availability during the following lean season (IPC 2022).
It is likely that household food access between the end of winter and the following spring season will further deteriorate due to the continuing La Niña climatic episode bringing below-average winter precipitation for the second consecutive year, the impact of high food prices, sanctions on the de facto authorities, growing unemployment and possibly increased displacement. An estimated 8.7 million people in Emergency (IPC Phase 4) and 14 million people in Crisis (IPC Phase 3) require urgent action to save their lives, reduce food gaps and protect their livelihoods (HNO 2022). Also, Joint Market Monitoring Initiative (JMMI) Afghanistan June 2022, indicates that 89% of key informants reported an increase in prices.
Based on the available resources and WFP/FSAC selection criteria, NAC will target 1,191 households of the most food-insecure participants in the Bilcheragh and Garzewn districts of Faryab Province. This proposed project will be implemented to improve the food security of those classified as IPC phase 4 to move to phase 3 and avoid moving those participants that are in phase three to phase 4, through the distribution of cash for food commodities, based on the cluster’s food basket.
The chosen modality to deliver this assistance will be cash-for-food for the most food-insecure HHs, which will enable target participants to access essential food items for six months. The project starts from Nov 15, 2022, to July 14, 2023. Cash for food modality enables beneficiaries to feel empowered for making an informed decision on the types and quantity of food they purchase. Also, it empowers the local markets by increasing the demand and supply which indirectly improves the economic situation of the indirect beneficiaries including local vendors. NAC will ensure a gender-sensitive selection process, an accessible accountability mechanism, and a gender-balanced field team to ensure easy access by both genders.
All eligible and verified project participants will receive six months of cash assistance in three rounds of distribution (bi-monthly) through the selected financial service providers (FSPs)/ local hawala dealers. The value of each of the three cash transfers will be USD 72 every month and will be transferred in 3 rounds (the total amount for six months of cash for food is $432) and will cover 75% of the monthly food basket for a household of seven (based on FSAC standards).
NAC will ensure coordination and cooperation with other stakeholders in the proposed project target areas to avoid any duplication or overlap.
This proposed project will be implemented using cash-for-food based on the standard food basket of the FSAC cluster. NAC did a rapid market assessment and the results show that markets are accessible for all target groups including female-headed households, PWD, and elderly men and women with a daily connection to the provincial market that can supply the demand for food commoditiesNorwegian Afghanistan CommitteeNorwegian Afghanistan CommitteeAfghanistan Humanitarian FundTerje Magnussønn WatterdalCountry Director+93 790 698231cd@afghanistan.noZabiullah RahmatiHead of Humanitarian Programs+93 729 610069zabiullah.rahmati@nacaf.orgSaid Muhammad EmranEmergency Coordinator +93 729103747emran@nacaf.orgYasin HamdardHead of finance0790698234yasin.hamdard@nacaf.orgFaryab36.07956130 64.90595500Food Security77232.83615002.18692235.01Afghanistan Humanitarian FundNorwegian Afghanistan Committee415341.01Afghanistan Humanitarian FundNorwegian Afghanistan Committee270277.10Afghanistan Humanitarian FundNorwegian Afghanistan CommitteeAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/RA3/FSAC/INGO/23616United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsEmergency Food Assistance for Acutely Food Insecure Families in Paktika ProvinceIn response to an anticipated high rate of food insecurity in 4 districts of Paktika province Amna, Nika, Barmal and Giyan, Concern Worldwide is proposing emergency cash for food assistance for 10360 individuals (1480 HHs) who are in dire need of humanitarian assistance. The project is targetted at addressing the acute food security needs of these households, who are living under IPC 3 and 4 conditions. The assistance will be comprised of distribution of cash to cover food needs, with the transfer value based on providing targeted households with 75% of cost of the food basket on a monthly basis . The August 2022 CVWG revision of the MEB values estimates the monthly food basket cost as being 96 USD, so 75% of this value is 72 USD . The process for establishing the MEB, and associated transfer values for food security and other sectoral areas, is set out in full in the guidance document. This outcome of the multistakeholder process was endorsed at the September 26th CVWG meeting, thus rendering the previous February 2022 MEB and associated values obsolete. Concern will deliver two months of cash for food instalments at a time. HHs will receive 6 months of cash for food through a total of three installments. As each instalment will cover two months, the transfer value received at each of the distributions will be 144 USD (72*2 = $144). While the assistance will be targeted at addressing food security outcomes, through use of targeted vulnerability criteria related to food security, geographical targeting in IPC3+ areas, and a food security related transfer value, this cash assistance will be unconditional and unrestricted. Distributions will be implemented with support of a Hawala service, with whom Concern has entered into agreement for service following a competitive process and due dilligence. This FSP delivers the cash to target districts, which is received and distributed by Concern’s distribution team, which includes personnel from the finance department. This FSP was selected on the basis of meeting compliance standards and due diligence regarding counter terrorism, in addition to Value for Money, and ability to deliver services at district level for the benefit of beneficiaries. Beneficiaries will receive cash in hand at the distribution site from Concern staff, and beneficiary data is not shared with the FSP. The use of cash as modality of assistance is supported by a number of justifications. Firstly, as will be outlined below, assessment data indicates that markets in Paktika have capacity to meet demand arising from cash assistance and, as such, cash should be used to support market activity. In addition, in relation to the sectoral focus of the project, cash will allow beneficiaries the means of supplementing any existing food sources they have depending on their circumstances, towards better dietary diversity and food consumption. Furthermore, there is a protection rationale for cash assistance within the context of the target districts. In particular, the portable, and less visible nature of cash assistance improves access for beneficiaries with specifc needs, such as female headed households or persons with disability. It is also noted however, that using cash as modality also carries some specific risks, which must be mitigated against and monitored. This will be elaborated more fully in subsequent sections and the CBI protection tool which is annexed to this proposal. Concern WorldwideConcern WorldwideAfghanistan Humanitarian FundWhitney HostetterProgram Director+93796797655whitney.hostetter@concern.netGraham DavisonCountry Director+93799489507graham.davison@concern.netNurul Hoque SikderCountry Finance Controller+93796627524nurul.sikder@concern.netPaktika32.26453860 68.52471490Food Security44358.23840033.95884392.18Afghanistan Humanitarian FundConcern Worldwide530635.31Afghanistan Humanitarian FundConcern WorldwideAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/RA3/FSAC/INGO/23620United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsProvision of emergency food assistance to IPC Phase 3 and 4 populations in Nuristan Province, in Mandol, Nurgaram, Parun, Wama and Waygal districtsThe previsions of the HRP 2022 and Food Security Cluster in the Winterization prioritization 2022 foresee a lack of wheat production and an earlier lean season for the winter 2022-2023. Adding to the economic and financial crisis, loss of livelihood opportunities and decrease of basic public services, the situation generated high level of needs. In 2022, the HRP estimates that 24,4 million people are in urgent need of humanitarian and protection assistance and 24 million of people are considered to be in need for the Food Security and Agriculture sector.
Climate conditions generated a serious food insecurity situation with a lack of water for irrigation, a diminishing land fertility and harvest level. Moreover, the food security crisis is increased by the fact that food prices rise and people are less and less able to pay for food. A majority of people are forced to use negative coping strategy such as the use of debt or the reduction of expenses for other basic needs. In REACH’s Whole of Afghanistan (WoA) mid-year 2022, 83% of the respondents in Nuristan reported having to borrow money for food and 54% reported decreasing expenditures on health, education or other basic needs.
Therefore, and in accordance with the cluster and allocation strategy priorities, ACTED is proposing to distribute food baskets to 11,089 individuals (1,584 households) of Nuristan during six months at the level of 75% of the basket. Each household will receive the equivalent of 432USD in cash to be distributed in 3 or less installments depending on the context. This 8 months intervention will cover 6 months of beneficiaries food consumption gaps. ACTED will target IPC Phase 3 and 4 districts of Nuristan province: Mandol, Nurgaram, Parun, Wama and Waygal.
In order to verify the cash modality, ACTED will do a market assessment testing if the market is able to absorb the amount of cash planned to be distributed. Considering the high level of poverty, the cash modality will be preferred to allow beneficiaries some flexibility to the beneficiaries. A market assessment would still be conducted to ensure that food is available on the local market.Agency for Technical Cooperation and DevelopmentAgency for Technical Cooperation and DevelopmentAfghanistan Humanitarian FundLucine FebelCountry Director+93 (0) 728 427 169lucine.febel@acted.orgShah Jahan RahimiDeputy Country Project Development Manager+93 (0) 728 427 011kabul.reporting@acted.orgSayed FarooqDeputy Country Finance Manager+93 (0) 729 755 008 sayed.farooq@acted.orgNuristan35.32502230 70.90712360Food Security121879.90861284.61983164.51Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAgency for Technical Cooperation and Development589898.71Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAgency for Technical Cooperation and Development358567.60Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAgency for Technical Cooperation and DevelopmentAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/RA3/FSAC/INGO/23629United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsProvision of Poultry support for vulnerable people, with a special focus on female-headed households in Ghorband, Salang, Shekh Ali, Shinwari, Surkh-e Parsa districts in Parwan Province of Afghanistan.According to the IPC Acute Food Insecurity Analysis/projection June - November 2022, Overall, 13 million will likely be in Crisis (IPC Phase 3) and 6 million in Emergency (IPC Phase 4) in Afghanistan. and the 2021 Seasonal Food Security Assessment (SFSA) cites the La Niña drought, economic crisis following the political transition in August 2021, higher prices and increased debt and displacement as some of the causes of the increased food insecurity. In Parwan province, 245,159 people (25% of total population) is projected to be fallen under IPC Phase 3, and 98,064 people (10% of population) will be fallen under IPC phase 4 during the period of June - November 2022. As per WoAA 2022, 53% of the households had a “poor” Food Consumption Score (FCS) and about 42% of the households were coping at an “emergency” level, based on their livelihood coping strategies (LCS). Financial barriers (high prices of food and non-food items) emerged as the most reported barriers to access markets.
The “Provision of Poultry support for vulnerable people, with a special focus on female-headed households in Parwan Province of Afghanistan” project aims to assist and support the most vulnerable people in Parwan province through provision of the FSAC standard poultry package. The vulnerable households whose livelihoods and food security have been degraded and are living under the (IPC 3 and 4) will be selected based on the specific vulnerability criteria developed in close coordination with the FSAC, local authorities, affected communities, and other stakeholders. In the selection process, preference will be given to the most vulnerable categories like female-headed, poor elderly-headed, orphaned, poor families with lactating/pregnant mothers, and disabled-headed households. The project will be implemented in Ghorband, Salang, Shekh Ali, Shinwari, and Surkh-e-Parsa districts of Parwan province. In this project 1,085 vulnerable households (7,595 individuals including 1,520 men, 1,521 women, 2,277 boys, and 2,277 girls) will receive the FSAC standard poultry package and technical training.
Islamic Relief Worldwide (IRW) will implement the project directly. The FSAC standard in-kind poultry package (value USD 395) which includes (Chicken-30 -3 roaster amp 27 hens, feed-150 kg, drinker-3, feeder-3, chicken coop amp material) will be distributed among the 1,085 vulnerable households in Ghorband, Salang, Shekh Ali, Shinwari, Surkh-e Parsa districts in Parwan Province of Afghanistan. The chicken coop construction materials will be provided to beneficiaries in advance of the distribution of the chickens, so that the beneficiaries prepare the coop before the distribution of poultry. Technical training on poultry rearing will be arranged for each beneficiary. The technical staff of the project will constantly supervise the process of the implementation. The sustainability of the project will be considered from the initial stages of community selection, beneficiary selection, procurement and provision of poultry packages, technical training, and follow-up supervision. Technical training and instructions will be provided on backyard poultry farming to the beneficiaries throughout the project implementation to ensure the sustainability of the project. Backyard poultry farming will create a sustainable source for the improvement of food security, income generation at the household level, and enhanced resilience of the households. Islamic Relief WorldwideIslamic Relief WorldwideAfghanistan Humanitarian FundUmair HasanCountry Director +93764217832Umair.Hasan@irworldwide.orgMohammad Golam SorwarHead of Programmes+93772647371Sorwar.Mohammad@irworldwide.orgMuhammad Abubakr MirzaFinance Manager+93780960641Muhammad.Abubakr@irworldwide.orgParwan34.96309770 68.81088490Food Security46671.97590400.47637072.44Afghanistan Humanitarian FundIslamic Relief Worldwide382243.46Afghanistan Humanitarian FundIslamic Relief Worldwide252254.77Afghanistan Humanitarian FundIslamic Relief WorldwideAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/RA3/FSAC/INGO/23655United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsCash for food assistance to IPC Phase 3 and 4 vulnerable people of Aybak and Dara-e-Suf-e-Bala districts of Samangan province, AfghanistanIPC analysis (March 2022), acute food insecurity projection (June - Nov 2022) classified Samangan as Emergency (IPC Phase 4) and with roughly 65% of the population in IPC Phase 3 and higher. Furthermore, according to (WoAA 2022), Samangan rural area has also been affected by a variety of shocks, which further compounded the most vulnerable households (HHs) needs, including: active conflict or violence (43.48%), Covid-19 (33.56%), drought (78.02%), and floods (54.05%). Indeed, over half (57.32%) of the HHs in rural areas are also affected by a combination of seasonal erosion of physical and economic access and high food prices, which ultimately led to the critical food security conditions, and prolonged effects of the economic downturn on HHs’ capacity to access food.
According to the latest WHH baseline survey from January 2022, 87% of the HHs in Samangan have poor food expenditure, which confirms that HHs’ monthly cash income is less than expenditure on staple food. As a result, HHs couldn’t meet their food needs via their monthly cash income or spend most of their income on food items.
To address the increased food and nutrition security risks and avoid the most vulnerable HHs to further resort to negative coping strategies, Welthungerhilfe (WHH) is proposing an eight-month intervention to support 1,584 acutely food insecure households (11,088 individuals) in Aybak and Dara-e-Suf-e-Bala districts of Samangan province through the provision of unconditional and unrestricted cash assistance for 6 months, intended to support HHs in meeting their basic food needs Each HH will receive cash distribution, calculated at 75% of the FSAC standard cash minimum food basket with the equivalent of USD 72 per month, for a total of USD 432 cash per HH over 6 months. WHH will distribute the six-month cash support in three (3) installments every two months, valued at USD 144 per installment via a pre-contracted financial service provider (FSP).
Following its own Cash and Voucher Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), WHH has clear guidance on relevant steps required in country throughout the project cycle and specific guidance and procedures for different cash and voucher modalities. Strictly following the SOPs, WHH will select, based on its guidelines and TORs, an FSP. With adequate personnel to meet agreed upon caseloads and with their own security arrangements, the FSP will provide the transport of the cash to the distribution point and prepare the distribution site. WHH will register and verify participant details, mobilize and sensitize project participants and local leadership on the activity before the distributions. WHH will conduct the distribution of cash, together with the FSP and relevant community members and elders. Payment will be done individually, and the exact amount of denomination (in AFN) given to each registered project participant. The project participant list is managed and controlled in line with WHH's Data Protection Policy which is compliant with the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR). During the whole distribution WHH will be on site to verify participant details, ensure crowd control, COVID19 preventive measures, follow protection protocols and act as observer of the entire process. To follow do no harm principles and ensure no one is left behind specific protection risks for the most vulnerable participants will be considered. This approach has been successfully used in the past by WHH and therefore was identified as the best delivery mechanism. Deutsche Welthungerhilfe e. V.Deutsche Welthungerhilfe e. V.Afghanistan Humanitarian FundRina MattinsonHead of Programmes0794787308rina.mattinson@welthungerhilfe.deAlisa ZellerDonor and Grants Coordinator+ 49 17632327087alisa.zeller@welthungerhilfe.deKuljeetsingh MangatHead of Finance+93 (0)728 905 472kuljeet.mangat@welthungerhilfe.deSamangan35.98072960 67.57085360Food Security103824.93840981.97944806.90Afghanistan Humanitarian FundDeutsche Welthungerhilfe e. V.566884.14Afghanistan Humanitarian FundDeutsche Welthungerhilfe e. V.367630.46Afghanistan Humanitarian FundDeutsche Welthungerhilfe e. V.Afghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/RA3/FSAC/INGO/23669United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsFood Assistance for Food Insecure Households in Ashtarlay, Khadir, Miramor and Sang-e-Takht districts of DaykundiVulnerable populations in Daykundi face a complex set of needs. Drought, political instability, macroeconomic crisis and the Covid-19 pandemic have led to widespread illness and mortality and starkly reduced income opportunities in these provinces, depleting households’ productive assets and reducing their capacity to cope with shocks and cover basic needs. The latest IPC data highlight widespread food insecurity (Phase 4) in Daykundi. Recent assessments show that vulnerable households in Daykundi are resorting to negative coping and require urgent assistance to cover their food needs during this crisis.
To address these urgent needs, Afghanaid proposes to provide crucial food assistance to a total of 1,566 selected households in Ashtarlay (390 households), Khadir (390 households), Miramor (390 households), and Sang-e-Takht (396 households) districts of Daykundi, in line with the cluster’s priorities for this allocation and the ICCT Winterization Prioritisation Plan for 2022. Based on communities’ preferences and recent market assessments, Afghanaid proposes cash as the modality for this response. Afghanaid will conduct continued market monitoring during implementation, and may change the assistance modality to (partly) in-kind assistance where market functioning and access declines and/or key food basket commodities become unavailable locally.
The intervention will provide vulnerable households with an unconditional cash for food package in line with FSAC’s standards and guidance for the allocation. The assistance provided will cover 75% of households’ food needs for 6 months, with a value of US$432 per household. In line with cluster guidance, the assistance is planned to be delivered in three tranches (of US$144 per tranche) where communities are likely to be isolated by heavy snowfall, Afghanaid may provide local households with a larger portion of the assistance upfront so that they can bulk buy food staples before access roads are closed off. Project staff will also consult the communities on any protection risks they foresee. Due to the limited range of financial service providers (FSPs) available currently and for reasons of cost effectiveness, the project team will work with a contracted reliable Hawala service in Daykundi to distribute the cash assistance from a central distribution points which is safe and easy accessible for all.
Afghanaid will establish participant selection and distribution committees including representatives from local communities, such as CDCs and DDAs members, representative of persons with disabilities, and OPDs where functional, and Afghanaid staff. Participants will be selected according to FSAC vulnerability criteria to ensure the vulnerable households most acutely in need are targeted, including displaced households, women-headed households, households with a large number of children, Persons with Disabilities.
Afghanaid is well placed to implement this project, with over 5 years of continuous presence in Daykundi, current operations in the area and excellent access and strong relationships with communities. Afghanaid has extensive experience in humanitarian programming, with current and recent humanitarian assistance projects in multiple provinces including Daykundi funded by AHF, WFP and FAO. Further, Afghanaid has approval from local authorities to deliver its programs in the target areas, and will actively engage local authorities to explain that the project can only proceed if authorities refrain from interfering in participant selection and give permission to employ and target women.
This intervention is expected to provide 1,566 vulnerable households (10,962 men, women, boys and girls) with crucial food assistance, helping target households meet their basic needs, reducing illness and mortality, and increase participants’ capacity to rebuild their livelihoods by avoiding the sale of productive assets so that they are more resilient against future shocks.AFGHANAIDAFGHANAIDAfghanistan Humanitarian FundJohannes JansenActing Director of Programme Development+93728630493jjansen@afghanaid.org.ukNajibullah NamiqGrants and Partnership Development Manager+93799733944najeebullah@afghanaid.org.ukAyub KhanDeputy Director of Finance Administration+93790897166akhan@afghanaid.org.ukDaykundi33.66949500 66.04635340Food Security107845.08858766.39966611.47Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAFGHANAID579966.88Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAFGHANAID328155.87Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAFGHANAIDAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/RA3/FSAC/INGO/23736United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsFood Security emergency assistance for the most vulnerable households in Namak Ab, Farkhar and Warsaj districts of Takhar provinceThe project will support 9,200 shock affected individuals, including of PWDs and pregnant women and lactating mothers, in 1,314 households of Takhar province. These households are affected by recent conflict, drought, economic crises, and the approaching winter. The recent figures and assessments conducted by the FSAC cluster under the Whole of Afghanistan Assessment (WoAA) show that 70% of the Key Informants reported that most of the households in their settlements were not able to access enough food to meet their daily needs and that in Takhar the poor food consumption score sit between 60 and 80% of the local HH. This confirms the IPC projection analysis for November 2022 that shows high vulnerability: in the targeted districts gt25% of households meet gt 50% of caloric needs through assistance and the IPC score was 4 – emergency. Unfortunately, Mission East (ME) post distribution monitoring during the month of August and September confirms the tendance and highlight further stress on the food security in those districts since the harvest season has not been productive enough due to the severe drought that affected the region as well as the negative impact on the moisture for the wheat crop production. Therefore, Namak Ab, Farkhar and Warsaj districts still require an urgent humanitarian assistance under food security. Under this call ME will provide cash assistance to the most vulnerable families (9,200 individuals). As per plan the project will start on 15 November 2022: the targeted population will receive cash for food support till the spring season. ME will use Direct Cash Token System via a Mobile telecom company to deliver the cash distributions to the beneficiaries (contract with a Mobile Money company).
The assumption behind the intervention is that the cash for food support will allow HHs to survive through the winter till the spring season where families will have the first harvest increasing the food availability at the HHs and community levels. The districts that have been selected under Takhar province are the following: Namak Ab (3,129 individual meaning 447 HH), Farkhar (2,943 individual meaning 420 HH) and Warsaj (3,128 individuals meaning 477HH). In all three districts the selected HH will received 72 USD per family during 7-month form December 2022 till June 2023. Mission East will thus provide the most vulnerable families with unconditional restricted cash transfers on a bi-monthly basis. The total amount of this intervention will be of 662,256 USD (72 USD per 1314 HH per 7 months duration). For Food Assistance Interventions, the recommendation from the FSAC is to cover the 75% of the food basket (72 USD) for a maximum of 8 months intervention. Mission East decided to align with the cluster position covering the 75% of the cash-based food basket enabling to support the HH till the first harvest season on a bi-monthly transfer of cash (7 months * 72 USD * 1314 HHs). The amount of the food basket has been chosen considering the transfer value variation in case of trigger 1 (change in food basket cost 8 weeks) and trigger 2 (change in food basket cost 4 weeks).
The overall objective consists in increase the food consumption score till the harvest where the food availability and production at the family level will be increased. A Cash response is preferred because (1) it gives a dignify choice to the beneficiaries in selecting the most suitable food according to the environment/diet (2) it will also inject cash into the local economy because the cash will go to the seller in the local market and will be circulated within the communities and district. (3) it allows beneficiaries to have a timely response when it’s the most needed.
The further sustainability of the intervention through a post emergency set up will be ensured through the nexus approach with the development programming that Mission East is carrying out in the same districts of the intervention.Mission EastMission EastAfghanistan Humanitarian FundIrene BronziniHQPM+32489070887irene.bronzini@missioneast.orgMarthen MAloHEad of Programs+93 799 762 425marthen.malo@missioneast.orgAslam MohammadCountry Director+93 799 844 434mohammad.aslam@missioneast.orgPrihambada JayalaksanaHead of Finance+93 729 909 665prihambada.jayalaksana@missioneast.orgTakhar36.66980130 69.47845410Food Security99471.02702928.55802399.57Afghanistan Humanitarian FundMission East481439.74Afghanistan Humanitarian FundMission East320166.87Afghanistan Humanitarian FundMission EastAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/RA3/FSAC/INGO/23756United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsCash for food assistance for 6 months 75% of the food basket to IPC Phase 3 and 4 vulnerable people in Dawlatshah district of LaghmanHigh acute food insecurity persists across Afghanistan, as a combination of a collapsing economy and drought is depriving nearly 20 million Afghans of food, classified in Crisis or Emergency (IPC Phases 3 or 4), between March and May 2022 (the lean season), latest data shows. Among these are about 6.6 million people in Emergency (IPC Phase 4) and 13 million in Crisis (IPC Phase 3). The 2022 Whole of Afghanistan Assessment findings indicate that 56 per cent of households living in partially damaged shelters and 18 per cent living in significantly damaged shelters. People living in poor shelter conditions urgently need shelter improvements, heating materials and warm clothing before the onset of winter to reduce their exposure to health risks and other hazards. By mid-November, cases of hypothermia, acute respiratory infections, and deaths, directly and indirectly due to the cold will likely occur. Considering climate forecast data, the upcoming harvest will be below average, with dire implications for farming. Laghman Province has been classified in IPC Phase 3 (crisis). 50% of the population are estimated to be food insecure (crisis and emergency – IPC Phase 3, 4) . As per the recent IPC Projection Flowminder population table: June - November 2022, Laghman Province 655,998 population out of them 262,399 (40%) population is in Phases and 65,600 Population is in Phase 4.Overall Laghman province 377,999 (50%) population is catagorized in Phase 3+ catgory. This allocation is to provide immediate life-saving food and cash-for-food support to IPC Phase 3 and 4 vulnerable families to food insecure households, with a special focus on women-headed households and cash for support to vulnerable people facing acute food insecurity due to cumulative impacts of various drivers of food insecurity such as the long-term impact of drought, more recent La Niña impact, high levels of unemployment, high food prices, recent floods and other shocks.
The project will target IPC 3 and above people of Dawlatshah District of Laghman Province. It will significantly contribute to reduce the food insecurity in targeted district of Laghman Province.The Project will be implemented by FGA from start to end and the proposed target location for the project is Dawlatshah District of Laghman Province. Through the proposed project, FGA will provide unconditional cash assistance to1,077 eligible households (7,539 individuals) in one district (Dawlatshah) of Laghman province to buy food items/commodities. This assistance will be provided in cash as per food basket cost for a family of 7 members for 6 months, has been set 72 USD for each HH for 6 months which will be distributed in 3 rounds (144*3=$ 432) Based on the cluster standards and the allocation strategy paper, every eligible HH will receive 75% of food basket cost USD 72 (in AFN equivalent amount based on the exchange rate of the particular period) over the project period of in 6 months to cope with their food insecurity during the winter season. Each eligble house hold will receive 432$ (in AFN equivalent amount based on the exchange rate of the particular period) in 3 rounds/installments. The total assistance amount to be distributed to1077 HH will be (1077*432=465,262 UDS). FGA has aleady implemented the similar project in Laghman and overwhelmingly, beneficiaries stated that they preferred cash to other forms of assistance. The most common reason was that they prefered the flexibility that cash offered them and the choice it offered them to prioritise their own needs. FGA secures a comprehensive experience in cash based transfer modality and have fully familiarity with cash delivery mechanism. Direct cash payment mechanism through an expert FSP is considered for this project.FGA has contacted the FSP namly: Brothers Sarafi who has already provided the similar service for the similar project in Laghman. He will extend this project financial services at the rate of 5% of cash distribution amount.
FUTURE GENERATIONS AFGHANISTANFUTURE GENERATIONS AFGHANISTANAfghanistan Humanitarian FundAjmal ShirzaiCountry Director 0772123005shirzai@future.eduNajeebullah Saqib Managing Director-ER0786129999nsaqib@future.eduNiamatullah RahimiRelief Program Manager0781167816niamatullah.rahimi@future.eduFaridullah NiazaiFinance Controller0789858073fniazai@future.eduLaghman34.68976870 70.14558050Food Security77517.78547792.34625310.12Afghanistan Humanitarian FundFUTURE GENERATIONS AFGHANISTAN250124.05Afghanistan Humanitarian FundFUTURE GENERATIONS AFGHANISTAN187593.04Afghanistan Humanitarian FundFUTURE GENERATIONS AFGHANISTAN187593.03Afghanistan Humanitarian FundFUTURE GENERATIONS AFGHANISTANAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/RA3/FSAC/INGO/23812United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsEmergency Cash for Food support to address populations' basic food needs in Arghanj Khwah, Khash, Shuhada, Warduj and Zebak districts of Badakhshan provinceThe proposed action’s objective is to improve the food security status of multiple-shock-affected population and mitigate their risk of facing malnutrition through cash for food assistance.
Afghanistan is currently facing an unprecedented food insecurity and malnutrition crisis. According to the last (May 2022) IPC report, 19.6 million Afghans are in crisis (6.6 m) or emergency (13 m) situation who do not have sufficient food and are in dire humanitarian situation. 2022, WoA assessment shows that 90% of the people reported food need as their first priority while 96% reported having limited access to food due to economic shock. This situation is severely affecting their food security and livelihoods, forcing them to apply harmful coping mechanisms. In order to address urgent food needs, the project aims to support IPC level 4 (emergency) vulnerable people in the Arghanj Khwah, Khash, Shuhada, Warduj and Zebak districts of Badakhshan province. The project will provide the 1300 HHs or 9,100 unique beneficiaries with 6 months of reduced (75%) food basket assistance that is equivalent to 72 USD in the form cash for food in 3 installments for 6 months. The equivalent of 72 USD will be distributed in AFN.
The PDM will be conducted one month after each distribution to evaluate the adequacy of the cash provided as well as the patterns in its use. It will enable to assess if the beneficiaries faced any protection risks (exploitation, bribery, and theft, manipulation) to collect and understand beneficiaries’ feedback on the assistance provided, in addition to the Feedback and Complaint Response Mechanism which will be established.
The assistance will be provided through cash for food. As per ACF’s different assessments, cash assistance has proven to be a particularly efficient assistance mechanism due to its rapid distribution, active markets and beneficiaries’ freedom of choice. It also helps add money circulation to the local economy. As per ACF’s regular market assessments, the markets in the target districts are functional and all food basket commodities can be purchased by the beneficiaries.
The payment will be distributed by a Money Transfer Agent (MTA) due to ACF’s no cash-touch policy. The MTA will distribute the specific amount of cash to already selected beneficiaries in the distribution site. ACF team including program, MEAL and representatives from the community will manage the distribution process.
Action Contre la FaimAction Contre la FaimAfghanistan Humanitarian FundReshma AzmiDeputy Country Director0798900526 / 0730709189dcd@af-actionagainsthunger.orgMD. Faisal IslamGrants and Partnership Coordinator+93794826942grco@af-actionagainsthunger.orgBadakhshan36.73477250 70.81199530Food Security26194.92769178.16795373.08Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAction Contre la Faim318149.23Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAction Contre la FaimAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/RA3/FSAC/INGO/23920United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsImprove the livelihood of multiple shock affected vulnerable families in Char Bolak and Balkh districts of Balkh Province through provision of poultry packagesThe project will provide emergency response to the multiple shock affected, severely and acute food insecure, and vulnerable populations under IPC Phase 3 and above, in Charbolak and Balkh districts of Balkh province. The project aims to improve the food security and increase the resilience of targeted beneficiaries against upcoming/unexpected shocks through provision poultry package (pullets, seeds, feeders, and drinkers) as per the FSAC standard. Balkh Province is classified in Emergency Phase (IPC Phase 4) with 55% of the population (745,807 persons) facing high levels of acute food insecurity. According to the Whole of Afghanistan Assessment (WoAA 2022) almost 44% of the households have poor Food Consumption Score (FCS), 48% of the households are in borderline while only 8% of the households have acceptable Food consumption score in Balkh Province.
To improve the daily food consumption of the vulnerable households mainly female headed households, and provide an alternative source of income, Children in Crisis in partnership with its local partner Social Assistance for Development of Afghanistan (SADA) will provide poultry packages to a total of 1500 households (60% females) across Charbolak and Balkh Provinces. Every household will receive a poultry package which includes, 30 chicks (3 roosters and 27 hens), 150Kg feed, 3 drinkers and 3 feeders and material support for construction of chicken coop. The package is calculated based on the context requirements by the FSAC cluster in consultation with the NGOs and government line departments. All the targeted households will also receive training on layer poultry farming, including modules on chicken breeding, coop construction/maintenance, chicken health/vaccinations and environmental considerations
To ensure competition the procurement of chickens will be processed at Kabul level through national tender allowing vendors from across the country to participate. Children in Crisis and its local partner will ensure the procured chicks are as per the requirement, vaccinated and adaptable to the local weather and geography.
At least two members of each beneficiary household would be oriented on PSEA, Child Right, CIC complaint feedback mechanism and key drought messages.
Children in Crisis will implement the project partnership with Social Assistance for Development of Afghanistan (SADA) in Charbolak district and directly in Balkh District.
Since its establishing, SADA has been endeavoring to alleviate poverty and protect the dignity of the Afghan people by ensuring that the poor, ultra-poor and vulnerable people improve their nutrition and food security through the implementation of food security and livelihood projects. In this regard, SADA has successfully implemented over 40 projects valued millions of dollars, and majorly in partnerships with WFP, Royal Netherland Embassy, ZOA Refugee Care and Mercy to Humanity in Kandahar, Urozgan, Zabul, Helmand, Faryab, Sar-i-Pul, Samangan, Balkh and Kabul provinces.
Children in Crisis will mainstream gender and protection across project cycle by inclusion of women, and girls in each phase of the project cycle. This will be achieved through regular negotiation and engagement with the IEA, religious leaders and the community representatives. The protection will be mainstreamed through analyzing all the potential risk toward program participants and applying appropriate risk mitigation measures. This includes assessment of all the beneficiaries considering do no harm and safe programming principles and approaches, identification and selection of safe and easily accessible distribution points, establishment of complaint and response mechanism and post distribution monitoring. Children in Crisis is committed to beneficiary data protection as per the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The contract with financial service provider will include clauses on beneficiary data protection.Children in CrisisChildren in CrisisSocial Association for Development of AfghanistanAfghanistan Humanitarian FundIlyas QazizadaSenior Program Manager+93791404090ilyas.qazizada@street-child.orgHamidullah AbawiCountry Representative+93795767676h.abawi@street-child.orgFarhad NabizadaFinance Manager+93 (0)799324325farhad.nabizada@street-child.orgBalkh36.89091580 67.18944880Food Security14629.22872876.93887506.15Afghanistan Humanitarian FundChildren in Crisis532503.69Afghanistan Humanitarian FundChildren in Crisis355002.46Afghanistan Humanitarian FundChildren in CrisisAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/RA3/FSAC/INGO/24108United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsFood (cash) assistance to IPC Phase 3 and 4 vulnerable people of Darayem, Fayzabad and Jorm districts of Badakhshan
province, AfghanistanUNOCHA’s forecast of the humanitarian situation of Afghanistan in 2023 is grim with 28.3 million of the population becoming food insecure ([ OCHA (2022) Humanitarian Needs in 2023, Oct 2022.]OCHA, 2022). According to recent IPC (May 2022), the projection (June to November 2022). in Badakhshan Province is worse as it’s on the top of the 13 provinces classified under IPC Phase 4 with a total of 350,302 people (25%) in emergency crisis. Nearly everyone in Badakhshan is in debt (98%), 87% of the population have barriers to access food due to lack of money 85% and 59% of the people are challenged by drought and economic shocks respectively leading to 63% of the population with poor food consumption score (WoAA report, Sept 2022).The main reasons for the critical food insecurity in Badakhshan are prolonged effects of the economic downturn on households’ capacity to access food. Households in rural areas are affected by a combination of seasonal erosion of physical and economic access and high food prices. The income obtained by the HHs is not sufficient to meet their food needs. The situation will only get worse moving majority of the population towards catastrophe as the winter in Badakhshan is one of the coldest. UNOCHA has recommended an urgent scale up and prioritization of humanitarian food assistance to Badakshan.
To address the increased food and nutrition security risks and avoid the most vulnerable households to further resort to negative coping strategies, DCA is proposing an eight-months intervention to support 1,114 acutely food insecure households (7,800 individuals) in Darayem, Fayzabad and Jorm districts of Badakhshan province through the provision of unconditional food (cash) assistance for 6 months of 75% of the food basket (USD 432/HH). Each HH will receive cash distribution, calculated at 75% of the FSAC standard cash minimum food basket with the equivalent of USD 72 per month, for a total of USD 432 cash per HH over 6 months. DCA will distribute the cash support in three (3) installments every two months, valued at USD 144 per installment via a pre-contracted financial service provider (FSP). Every two months of assistance is designed to allow households to stock-up before the winter period, when mobility is restricted due to weather and road conditions, and to mitigate risks and burden related to traveling to and from a distribution point, especially for women, elderly, and people with a disability, and in rural areas where the target population is spread out. In addition, DCA will conduct rapid market assessment to make sure the market functionality and to identify which modality (cash or in-kind) is feasible in the targeting areas because sometimes the market may not be functional in Badakhshan province during winter season. If the market is functional, following its own Cash and Voucher SOPs, DCA has clear guidance on relevant steps required in country throughout the project cycle and specific guidance for different cash and voucher modalities as well as procedures in place. DCA will select financial service providers strictly following the SOPs and based on the TOR. With adequate personnel to meet agreed upon caseloads and with their own security arrangements, the financial service provider will provide the transport of the cash to the distribution point and prepare the distribution site. DCA will register and verify participant details, mobilize and sensitize project participants and local leadership on the activity before the distributions. DCA will conduct the distribution of food/cash, together with the financial service provider and relevant community members and elders. Payment will be done individually, and the exact amount of denomination given to each registered project participant. The project participant list is managed and controlled in line with DCA’s data protection policy. DCA ensures COVID-19 preventive measures and follow a do-no-harm protocol.Dutch Committee for AfghanistanDutch Committee for AfghanistanAfghanistan Humanitarian FundChalachew N. AgonafirCountry Director+93791700304chalachew.agonafir@dca-livestock.orgAbdul Kadir FakhriProgram Director+93 700 406 297drqader_fakhri@yahoo.comMohammad Yama AzimiSen. Finance manager+93 782 884 840y.azimi@dca-af.orgBadakhshan36.73477250 70.81199530Food Security20496.57669554.77690051.34Afghanistan Humanitarian FundDutch Committee for Afghanistan276020.54Afghanistan Humanitarian FundDutch Committee for Afghanistan207015.40Afghanistan Humanitarian FundDutch Committee for Afghanistan203626.03Afghanistan Humanitarian FundDutch Committee for AfghanistanAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/RA3/FSAC/NGO/23594United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsFood (cash) assistance in the Daymirdad, Hesa-e-Awal-e-Behsud, and Jalriz districts of Wardak ProvinceAfghanistan has been going through one of the hardest catastrophes in its history. Droughts, the collapse of the Afghanistan government by the Taliban, and the freezing of Afghanistan’s assets by the U.S have hit the Afghan population hard. According to a report by UNDP stating “According to the appraisal, this combination of factors could cause the baseline poverty rate, now at 72 percent “and as well as this report expresses that 97 percent of the population is at risk of sinking below the poverty line. Likewise, the IPC has also highlighted the unprecedented food insecurity crisis in Afghanistan. However, Afghanistan's food security situation remains highly concerning, exacerbated by economic decline and high food prices, with 38% of the population targeted for Humanitarian Food Assistance (HFA), nearly 20 million people, representing half the country's population, are still experiencing high and critical levels of acute food insecurity (IPC Phase 3 and above) between March and May 2022 and projection for June-November 2022. According to the WFP, Afghanistan’s total population is 41.8m, with around 18.9 Million people having acute food insecurity, and nearly 6 million people facing an emergency level of food insecurity.
Economic decline, conflict, and drought have been the major drivers of this crisis. These driving factors have affected the population of Wardak province too indicating that the Wardak province is in the IPC phase 3,4 (45 percent of the Population is estimated to be food insecure. In reference to the 2021 AHF 3rd Reserve Allocation and to the HRP 2022 Strategic Objective 1 (SO1): Lives are saved in the areas of highest need, STARS will target three districts – Daymirdad, Hesa-e-Awal-e-Behsoud, and Jalrez of Wardak province, which suffered more due to severe drought and disasters, with a particular target group of those families headed by women hosting children.
The proposed project will directly benefit 940 households, of which 6581 individuals direct beneficiaries will be reached. STARS will undertake a rapid household survey on a community level to identify the target households. STARS will provide food assistance in form of cash to cover the food needs of the most vulnerable and affected food-insecure households in the target area through a cash transfer modality. The proposed project will cover 6581 individuals, in Daymirdad, Hesa-e-Awal-e-Behsud, and individuals in Jalrez districts. The beneficiary’s breakdown has been calculated based on provincial statistics and household data. The assistance will be distributed in six rounds, where each household will receive a 72 USD which make almost 70% of the full food package six times. Each HH will receive USD 72 monthly which become a total of USD 432 for the six-round distribution in six months. This assistance will help the IPC Phase 4 located households secure their minimum food security packages for at least six months. STARS' presence in Wardak Province has been for so long.
Based on the World Bank report " Prices for basic household goods, including food and fuel, increased substantially". Our information from the local market indicates that local markets are functional across the provinces, food items are available in local markets, and the report of the World Bank for the price increases is the ground fact. Therefore, food assistance in form of cash is the most appropriate model in emergency situations. Cash assistance is preferred because it will bring the local markets into motion and will purchase those food items that they really need.
STARS will be distributing the cash for food in six rounds. In each round 72 USD will be given to every household, STARS will use the HAWALA system as Banking system-imposed limitations. A spot-check at the end of the survey for the identification of beneficiaries will be conducted to ensure accountability and transparency. The STARS monitoring team will be present at sites while the cash is district.Skills Training And Rehabilitation SocietySkills Training And Rehabilitation SocietyAfghanistan Humanitarian FundSuhaila Noori Executive Director +93 (0) 780024575Suhailanoori00@gmail.comAhmad ZameerFinance Manager+93788992982finance@stars.org.afWardak34.35134940 68.23853390Food Security8702.88527974.4536261.98572939.31Afghanistan Humanitarian FundSkills Training And Rehabilitation Society229175.72Afghanistan Humanitarian FundSkills Training And Rehabilitation Society171881.79Afghanistan Humanitarian FundSkills Training And Rehabilitation Society171881.80Afghanistan Humanitarian FundSkills Training And Rehabilitation SocietyAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/RA3/FSAC/NGO/23606United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsIn-kind Poultry Packages Assistance in Chapa Dara and Ghazi Abad districts of Kunar ProvinceKunar province is classified under the IPC phase 3 in the IPC analysis for Jun-Nov 2022 it is among the provinces with the high priority given the effect imposed by the drought. 30% of its population (199,154) is classified in IPC phase 3, and 10% (66,385) in IPC phase 4. The current 2022 IPC analysis shows nearly half of Afghanistan’s population experiencing high levels of food insecurity. This is among the highest number of food-insecure people ever recorded in Afghanistan since the first IPC analysis in 2013, and makes it the world’s second-largest food crisis, in absolute terms. The complexity of the crisis in Afghanistan has reached a peak in the period covered by this analysis. The combined impact of a collapsing economy and multiple hazards have pushed the crisis to unprecedented levels, with people’s ability to access food constrained like never observed before.
IPC Analysis Mar-Nov 2022 indicates that High acute food insecurity persists across Afghanistan, as a combination of a collapsing economy and drought is depriving nearly 20 million Afghans of food, classified in Crisis or Emergency (IPC Phases 3 or 4), between Jun and Nov 2022, latest data shows. Among these are about 6.6 million people in Emergency (IPC 4) and 13 million in Crisis (IPC 3). A significant amount of Humanitarian Food Assistance (HFA) was provided, easing the food crisis for the most affected households. However, Afghanistan’s food security situation remains highly concerning exacerbated by economic decline and high food prices. The number of Afghans classified in Crisis (IPC 3) or worse is increasing or persisting in some areas.
The IPC also reveals that nearly 20 million people, representing half the country's population, are still experiencing high and critical levels of acute food insecurity (IPC Phases 3 and above) between March and May 2022. Among these, about 6.6 million people are classified in Emergency (IPC Phase 4), characterized by large food gaps and/or employing emergency coping strategies to access food. The proportion of households falling into the “poor” category of the Food consumption score (FCS) nearly tripled from 2020 (14 per cent) to 2021 (close to 40 per cent) across all population groups. The food crisis severity has been compounded by the economic sanctions placed on Afghanistan following the change of government in August 2021.
According to the FEWS NET Report for 2022, an increase in food insecurity, acute malnutrition, and hunger-related mortality is expected through March, and levels are expected to be higher than normal due to the drought and increased food insecurity in the country. Worst affected households not receiving assistance are expected to engage in extreme coping and face Emergency (IPC Phase 4) outcomes, with particular concern for drought-affected areas, urban areas, and hard-to-reach highland areas where livelihood options are more limited. The drought conditions driven by La Niña, the current political crisis and conflict further compound the food security situation of a population which was already on the brink of a hunger crisis.
Through the proposed project, AWRO will provide in-kind Poultry Packages assistance to 1,014 HHs (7,100 individuals – based on average family size of 7) in Chapa Dara and Ghazi Abad districts of Kunar province classified in IPC Phase 3 and above, food insecure, and those anticipated to be affected by flood, dry spell and other risks, as per the IPC analysis 2022. Based on the FSAC cluster standards and the allocation strategy paper, every eligible HH will receive in-kind Poultry Packages containing following items:
Chicken (3 Roasters and 27 Hens) (30 x 6$ = 180$)
Feed (150 KG) (150 x 0.55$ = 82.5$)
Drinker (3 units) (3 x 2$ = 6$)
Feeder (3 units) (3 x 2$ = 6$)
Chicken Coop Support for Material (1 coop) (a x 120$ = 120$)
The total items per package will cost 395 USD.Afghan Women Rights OrganizationAfghan Women Rights OrganizationAfghanistan Humanitarian FundSayed Farhadullah EbadiManaging Director+93786126612director@awro.org.afMustafa AhmadiHead of Programs Focal Point+93700189189mustafa.ahmadi@awro.org.afGhulam Ghaws AziziSenior Admin/Finance Officer+93788100913ghaws.azizi@awro.org.afKunar34.84658930 71.09731700Food Security57901.37550063.00607964.37Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAfghan Women Rights Organization243185.75Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAfghan Women Rights Organization182389.31Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAfghan Women Rights Organization182389.31Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAfghan Women Rights OrganizationAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/RA3/FSAC/NGO/23622United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsProvision of lifesaving food assistance to IPC Phase 3 and 4 food insecure vulnerable people in Shamal Spera Districts of Khost Province.According to recent IPC analysis report published in May 2022 and projection to June-November 2022, high acute food insecurity persists across Afghanistan, collapsing economy and drought is depriving nearly 20 million Afghans of food, classified in Crisis or Emergency (IPC Phases 3 or 4), between March and May 2022 and projection to June-November 2022. Among these, 6.6 million people in Emergency (IPC Phase 4) and 13 million in (IPC Phase 3). Nearly 20 million people, are in high and critical levels of acute food insecurity (IPC Phases 3 and 4). Among these, 6.6 million people are classified in (IPC Phase 4), characterized by large food gaps and/or employing emergency coping strategies to access food.
Khost situation is similar to many other IPC Phase 3 and 4 provinces. Rural and urban areas have been particularly hit by the recent waves of crises in Afghanistan (earthquake, flood and drought), starting with the global COVID-19 pandemic and recently transition of the government in August 2021. Economic downturn and soaring unemployment levels compounded by unrelenting inflation levels have pushed millions of households into poverty. Spera and Shamal districts of Khost province has been classified in IPC phase 3 for the period between March to May 2022 projection to June-November 2022. Between this period, 10% of people are in IPC phase 4 and 30% are under IPC phase 3 food insecurity situation.
To respond to critical food needs of food insecure people in Khost, AREA aims to support IPC phase 3 and 4 vulnerable people in Shamal and Spera districts of Khost province under this project. The target location proposed by the FSAC and its in line with AHF allocation strategy. The project targets 7000 individuals (1,000 households) including children, women, PWDs, elderly, women headed families. Under the current project, targeted beneficiaries will be supported with unconditional unrestricted in kind food assistance for 6 months the package will include (Wheat Flour 65Kg= US$45, Vegetable Oil 8Liters= US$15.83, Pulses 8Kg= US$11 amp Salt 1Kg= US$0.17) on the other hand, in order to avoid spending money of household on transportation, it is recommended that food packages will be provided by AREA and delivered to them in suitable places near their homes. As per FSAC guideline, each beneficiary household will receive $72 (75% of $96 per HH per month) for 6 months ($72*6months=$432). The proposed in kind food assistance will enable vulnerable households to fulfil their food consumption gap.
The remote areas people don’t have access to the best quality of food package to produce the Minimum 2100 kcal/person/day. AREA will provide the package with enough amount of protein, micronutrients and fat for a Hh of 7 members for a month. Thus, AREA will try its best to procure the best quality of food items with energy.
The assistance will be provided through unconditional unrestricted in kind food assistance and given the functionality of market, this modality is deemed to be most effective and efficient at this time and provide recipients with greater energy. Distribution will take place on sites accessible to all beneficiaries, including those access challenges. Specific distribution points and/or times will be organized for women to ensure they have safe and culturally sensitive access to the support. Distribution will be conducted under observance of Covid-19 distribution protocols and recognized by humanitarian community, use of facemasks, hand washing facilities provided, limited sizes of groups and enforced social distancing. AREA has also developed a package MOPH approved Covid-19 precaution and prevention communication materials, that are aligned to RCCE standards. These will be rolled out during this project and dedicated community worker will lead small and socially distanced dialogues with communities and beneficiaries. To minimize risks, supported households will be informed location, day and time of the distribution a day beforAgency for Rehabilitation and Energy conservation in AfghanistanAgency for Rehabilitation and Energy conservation in AfghanistanAfghanistan Humanitarian FundNisar A. OmerzaiManaging Director0093775612771nisar.ahmad@area-org.afMirwais RahimiProgram Head0093777323169rahimi.area@gmail.comHidayatullah KhairiFinance Manager0093786286282hidayatullah.khairi@area-org.afKhost33.35850790 69.85974060Food Security532080.00532080.00Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAgency for Rehabilitation and Energy conservation in Afghanistan212832.00Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAgency for Rehabilitation and Energy conservation in Afghanistan159624.00Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAgency for Rehabilitation and Energy conservation in Afghanistan159620.04Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAgency for Rehabilitation and Energy conservation in AfghanistanAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/RA3/FSAC/NGO/23627United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsLive-saving emergency in-kind food assistance For IPC 3 or above food insecure vulnerable people in districts Chapa Dara and Ghazi Abad of Kunar Province.Over the last four decades of conflict and large-scale migration have leaded Afghanistan in urgent need of humanitarian assistance. Nearly half of the country is already in need of humanitarian assistance (HNO, 2022). The prolonged conflict, drought, political upheaval, and COVID-19 caused Afghanistan’s poverty rate to soar to 97% by mid-2022 (UNDP, 2021). Approximately 664,200 people have been displaced from January 2021 to September 2021 because of escalated conflict and livelihood factors. According to the most recent IPC data, high acute food insecurity prevails across Afghanistan, as a combination of a crumbling economy and drought deprives roughly 20 million Afghans of food, classified as Crisis or Emergency (IPC Phases 3 or 4), between March and May 2022 (the lean season). 6.6 million people are in Emergency (IPC Phase 4) and 13 million are in Crisis (IPC Phase 3). Large food gaps and/or the use of emergency coping techniques to get food to characterize the 6.6 million persons classified as Emergency (IPC Phase 4). Catastrophe conditions (IPC Phase 5) were recognized for the first time in Afghanistan since the implementation of IPC. The drought conditions driven by La Niña, the current political crisis, conflict, and the harsh winter further compound the food security situation of a population which was already on the brink of a hunger crisis.
To reach to most vulnerable HHs, AABRAR has devised a lifesaving project that will be executed in districts Chapa Dara and Ghazi Abad of Kunar Province, the targeted districts for food packages are due to the vulnerability of the most vulnerable IPC phase 3 above communities. Furthermore, the recent shocks of conflicts, COVID-19, economic crises, recurrent natural disasters, and government transition have resulted in weakness in the purchasing power and economy of the residents of Kunar. In this critical situation, AABRAR will save the lives of 1,300 HHs (9,100 individuals) by providing in-kind food assistance in the targeted areas. AABRAR assessment team will select the HHs in the targeted district based on the vulnerability through the proper selection mechanism of FSAC priorities. In line with FSAC Cluster priorities, in-kind food packages to 1,300 HHs (9,100 individuals) in Chapa Dara and Ghazi Abad districts of Kunar Province will be provided. Each household will receive 3 rounds of in-kind food assistance and each package will have a value of $144 as per the standard criteria of FSAC, so each targeted HHs shall receive in-kind food packages with a total value of $432 for six months. The in-kind food packages for each targeted household for two months will be (1. Wheat flour (100 KG), 2. Vegetable Oil (8 Liter), 3. Pulses (9 KG) and 4. Salt (1 KG).
The in-kind food assistance will be provided to those HHs who sustain their lives by daily income and are now massively affected by recent conflicts, drought, recurrent natural disasters, COVID-19, and the upcoming harsh winter. Moreover, the target beneficiaries from vulnerable host communities for the proposed project will be based on the criteria as female HHs, PLWs, PwDs, HHs with large family sizes (having more than 7 persons or a large number of female members), elderly aged HHs, and chronically ill HHs. Besides this, the finalized list of beneficiaries will be shared with relevant stakeholders in order to endorse selected HHs and resolve any disputes. This will help AABRAR to enable support and raise awareness about the selection process and will enlighten members of the community that how to complain and report any potential issue. The process of reporting, sharing, and monitoring will continue and the conclusion of the project will come when 1,300 HHs received in-kind food assistance.Afghan Amputee Bicyclists for Rehabilitation And RecreationAfghan Amputee Bicyclists for Rehabilitation And RecreationAfghanistan Humanitarian FundExecutive DirectorExecutive Director0093 (0) 775558885abdulbaseer@aabrar.org.afAjab KhanProject Manager0093 (0) 777305173ajabkhan@aabrar.org.afZahid SadiqFinance Officer0093 (0) 789327222zahidsadiq@aabrar.org.afKunar34.84658930 71.09731700Food Security94471.99667602.07762074.06Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAfghan Amputee Bicyclists for Rehabilitation And Recreation457244.44Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAfghan Amputee Bicyclists for Rehabilitation And Recreation304829.62Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAfghan Amputee Bicyclists for Rehabilitation And RecreationAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/RA3/FSAC/NGO/23637United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairsprovision of in-kind Food assistance to IPC Phase 3 and 4 for vulnerable people of Shekh Ali, Shinwari, Surkh-e-Parsa distracts of Parwan provinceAfghanistan is in desperate need of humanitarian aid as a result of the four decades of conflict and mass migration. Already, about half of the nation requires humanitarian aid(HNO, 2022).Afghanistan's poverty rate rose to 97% by mid-2022 as a result of the protracted conflict, drought, political unrest, and COVID-19(UNDP,2021). According to the most recent IPC (may,2022) statistics, severe acute food insecurity prevails throughout Afghanistan as a result of a deteriorating economy and a drought that will deprive about 20 million Afghans of food between March and May 2022,which is designated as a Crisis or Emergency(IPC Phases 3 or 4).There are 13 million people in Crisis and 6.6 million people in Emergency (IPC 4).(IPC Phase 3).The 6.6 million people classed as Emergency are those who have significant food gaps or who rely on emergency coping mechanisms to obtain food(IPC 4).Since the introduction of IPC, catastrophe conditions (IPC Phase 5) have been identified in Afghanistan for the first time. La Nia-driven drought conditions, the ongoing political turmoil, armed conflict, and the hard winter all worsen the population's food security predicament at a time when it was already on the verge of a starvation crisis. The Whole of Afghanistan (WoA) assessment data shows that 71% of people in Parwan have poor and borderline FCS and only 33% of people are coping emergency Livelihoods Coping Strategies. Another 15% of the people are using above 75% of Food Expenditure Share. The food stock for people will last only for few months and most of the people will not have enough food to eat during the winter.
In addition, according to the May 2022(IPC)analysis, for the projection period(June 2022 to November 2022).Based on the IPC report, 10% of people in Parwan are in IPC phase 4 at the projection duration between June and November 2022. In order to prevent people from falling into IPC phase 5,we need to have humanitarian food assistance intervention for people in Parwan province.
AYSO proposes to provide in-kind Food assistance to 1,033 HHs(7,193 individuals )IPC Phase 3 and 4 for vulnerable people in Sheik Ali, Shinwari, Surkh-e-Parsa districts of Parwan province. The project targets are including children, women, PWDs, the elderly, women headed families. Under this project, targeted beneficiaries will be supported with in-kind food assistance for 6 months. As per FSAC guidelines, each beneficiary household will receive (75% of the food basket):
1. Wheat flour (66.75KG)
2. local Rice (15.75KG)
3. Vegetable Oil (5.25 Liter)
4. Pulses (6.75 KG)
5. Salt (1 KG)
Considering the possibility of a harsh winter affecting access, distributions can be done on a double ration ($144) every two months. The proposed in-kind food assistance will help families have food for their families during ongoing crises with the objective to ensure their food security and protection. This will also make sure the vulnerable households have acceptable food consumption scores.
Food Distribution will take place on sites accessible to all beneficiaries, including those with access challenges. Specific distribution points and/or times will be organized for women and PWDs to ensure they have safe and culturally sensitive access to support. Distribution will be conducted under observance of Covid-19 distribution protocols. AYSO has also developed a package MOPH approved Covid-19 precaution and prevention communication materials, that are aligned with RCCE standards. These will be rolled out during this project and dedicated community workers will lead small and socially distanced dialogues with communities and beneficiaries. Where protection risks are greater, such as in the case of child-headed households or mobility is lower such as in the case of elderly-headed households or beneficiaries with disabilities.
AYSO has been working on humanitarian projects since 2006. AYSO will smoothly implement the project according to AHF and FSAC cluster guidelines.Afghan Youth Services OrganizationAfghan Youth Services OrganizationAfghanistan Humanitarian FundWahidullah TaroonGeneral Director 0793333033taroon.d@ayso.org.afAbdul Habib TahrikManaging Director Programs 0790444433md.programs@ayso.org.afRamin RahimiHead of finance 0700930934finance.sm@ayso.org.afParwan34.96309770 68.81088490Food Security15419.32606493.18621912.50Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAfghan Youth Services Organization248765.00Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAfghan Youth Services Organization186573.75Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAfghan Youth Services Organization186573.75Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAfghan Youth Services OrganizationAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/RA3/FSAC/NGO/23641United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsCash for Food Assistance to IPC Phase 3 4 Vulnerable People in Alasay and Nijrab Districts of Kapisa ProvinceAs per Pre-lean Season Assessment 2022, the La Nina induced drought, economic amp political crises, increased debts amp higher food prices are severely restricting HHs access to food amp other necessities. Humanitarian situation in Afghanistan remains dire. In addition to the ongoing economic crisis, ruptures in basic services amp high food insecurity, natural disasters (floods, drought amp earthquakes) have devastated the lives of Afghan people. The food security situation has been deteriorating since 2015, as per IPC (AFI) analyses. This project is designed in accordance with AHF’s 3rd RA 2022 amp provides cash for food assistance for 7,560 individuals (1080 HHs) in Nijrab amp Alasay districts of Kapisa province.
Under this project, targets are the vulnerable population situated in IPC Phase 3 amp 4 in Alasay amp Nijrab districts of Kapisa, the districts are identified in coordination with FSAC amp are among most vulnerable amp food insecure areas in the province. The project targets 7,560 people that includes children, women, PWDs, elderly, women headed families to secure their immediate food needs for 6 months at 75% of the food basket ($72/ month) through cash for food. Every HH will receive $432 in total in 6 batch. The total # of HHs targeted to be covered are 1,080. Efforts will be used to HH amp village level to avoid duplication in assistance amp bring complementarity to the early started assistances by other orgS. across the districts of Kapisa province.
the project will have the below phases:
- Project Mobilization including team hiring.
- Community mobilization/sensitization.
- Cash for food distribution.
- Post Distribution Monitoring.
The selected HHs will receive cash for food assistance for 6 months at 75% of food basket ($72/month) complied as per guideline on FSAC’s Response Packages 2022 and also as per the AHF RA. Cash is adopted as modality of assistance because markets are functional in Alasay amp Nijrab districts’ amp markets are well integrated to provincial market amp then to Parwan main market. Looking to the geography amp destination, the transfers will be made by a Financial Service Provider. The FSP will be responsible to transfer cash through their network amp disburse the specified amount to HHs in monthly basis the contracted FSP will carry out the transfer amp distribution of cash to beneficiaries for six months. So the cash assistance modality is direct cash through Hawala. The cash delivery mechanism looking to the current situation is cash in pockets amp it will be unconditional. This modality is deemed to prove effective amp efficient at this time amp provide HHs with greater agency in how they use their assistance to support their food security. Distribution will take place on distribution sites accessible to all beneficiaries, including those with access challenges. Specific distribution points and/or times will be organized for women to ensure they have safe amp culturally sensitive access to the support. GAALO at senior level will engage with UNOCHA amp other actors to ensure women’s engagement in the project, maintaining the JOPs and Engagement Strategy, up to a point where it does not cause harm.
Distribution will be done under observance of Covid-19 prevention protocols established by GAALO amp other humanitarian community, including the distribution amp use of face masks, hand washing facilities/sanitizers provided with limited sizes of groups amp social distancing.
To minimize protection risks, supported HHs will be informed of the location, day amp time of the distribution a day before. similarly, GAALO has the ability to revert to in-kind assistance if inflation rate / price volatility become too high or the market collapses. GAALO will prepare supply chains for in-kind assistance if the market situation changes significantly Green Afghanistan Agriculture and Livestock OrganizationGreen Afghanistan Agriculture and Livestock OrganizationAfghanistan Humanitarian FundDr. Ghulam Sarwar ZohairManaging Director 0784880888hq@gaalo.orgEng. Abdul Hasham NasariDeputy Director 0728594963ddirector@gaalo.orgZiaudin AziziProgram Manager0703040187pmu@gaalo.orgKapisa34.98105720 69.62145620Food Security80005.14565369.64645374.78Afghanistan Humanitarian FundGreen Afghanistan Agriculture and Livestock Organization258149.91Afghanistan Humanitarian FundGreen Afghanistan Agriculture and Livestock Organization193612.43Afghanistan Humanitarian FundGreen Afghanistan Agriculture and Livestock Organization193612.44Afghanistan Humanitarian FundGreen Afghanistan Agriculture and Livestock OrganizationAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/RA3/FSAC/NGO/23656United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsCash for food assistance to IPC Phase 3 and 4 vulnerable people in qarqin district, Jawzjan provinceAfghanistan’s food security situation remains highly concerning exacerbated by economic decline and high food prices. For the projection analysis period (June to November 2022), corresponding to the harvest and post-harvest season, the total population facing high and critical levels of acute food insecurity (IPC Phase 3 and above) is expected to only minimally decrease (2%) from 19.7 million in the current to 18.9 million (45% of the analysed population). Most of the twelve areas classified in IPC Phase 4 (Emergency) especially Jawzjan in the current period will remain in this phase. Additionally, emergency levels of food insecurity (IPC 4) were recorded in the province, especially in rural areas, during the post-harvest analysis of Mar 2022 – May 2022. Small-holder farmers have long seen their food stocks exhausted after the long winter, and are already faced with the necessity of adopting negative coping strategies.
There are food and NFI needs in the Qarqeen District, according to a recent assessment conducted in Jawzjan in May 2022. Majority Because agriculture makes up 30% of HHs' primary sources of income and because the income from agriculture decreased significantly and slightly compared to last year (by 53% and 38%, respectively), 86% of HHs does not have enough seeds for the following year, and 78% of HHs is very concerned about drought.
In accordance with the priorities of the Food Security Agriculture Cluster (FSAC), OHW will provide cash assistance to 957 HHs (6,700 people) in the Jawzjan qarqin district (each HH will receive a total of 432 USD for the equivalent local currency in AFN), as per cluster standards, to support and meet their household food needs for a period of six months. The cash assistance will be given out in 3 installments, each of which will be worth USD 144 (which double monthly ration) over the course of 6 months.
Cash assistance is intended to be unrestricted and unconditional. The choice was made in light of the findings of a needs analysis, which identified food as the top priority for the household. Additionally, target populations have identified cash as their preferred form of assistance, and markets have been determined to be open to and secure for both men and women.
The present response priorities are in line with OHW past experience and capability, and represent a scale up or relief emergency food basket activities in the target area. OHWs’ recent interventions put an emphasis on livelihood improvements for the most vulnerable and affected households in the targeted locations, and work hardly to reach to the most vulnerable and affected households who are in the critical emergency situation and women empowerment fostering income generating activities. Thus, the action aims at enlarging OHWs’ reach by supporting vulnerable households in dire food insecurity with cash assistance.ORGANIZATION OF HUMAN WELFAREORGANIZATION OF HUMAN WELFAREAfghanistan Humanitarian FundGhulam Sakhi GulanCountry Director0728530102gsakhi@ohw.org.afShahabuddin HamdardHead of Finance/ Operation0728530107shamdard@ohw.org.afHamayoun SafiProgram Coordinator0794806263pic3@ohw.org.afJawzjan36.89696920 65.66585680Food Security65027.03459524.38524551.41Afghanistan Humanitarian FundORGANIZATION OF HUMAN WELFARE209820.56Afghanistan Humanitarian FundORGANIZATION OF HUMAN WELFARE157365.41Afghanistan Humanitarian FundORGANIZATION OF HUMAN WELFARE157365.43Afghanistan Humanitarian FundORGANIZATION OF HUMAN WELFAREAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/RA3/FSAC/NGO/23659United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsPoultry Support in Alasay and Nijrab Districts of Kapisa provinceThe IPC Analysis Jun-Nov 2022 indicates that a combination of a collapsing economy and drought is depriving nearly 20 million Afghans of food, classified in Crisis or Emergency (IPC Phases 3 or 4), between March and May 2022 (the lean season).. Among these are about 6.6 million people in Emergency (IPC Phase 4) and 13 million in Crisis (IPC Phase 3). Food consumption declined significantly. The proportion of households falling into the “poor” category of the Food consumption score (FCS) nearly tripled from 2020 (14 per cent) to 2021 (close to 40 per cent) across all population groups. Comparing IPC analyses over the last five years indicates a deepening and widening food crisis.
The WFP’s update on Afghanistan Food Security published in 27July 2022 (Afghanistan Food Security Update Round Ten) shows that Afghanistan continues facing the highest prevalence of insufficient food consumption globally. For nearly ten consecutive months over 90% of the population has faced insufficient food consumption. The situation remains precarious as households income continues to shrink. For the second month in a row, the country saw an increase in the proportion of households with deteriorating incomes. Recurrent drought, and erratic climatic shocks are also expected to result in a below average harvest – further threatening incomes and livelihoods. People are spending almost all of their remaining income on food. Average expenditure on food has now increased to 90 percent. Female-headed households are spending an even higher proportion of their income on food (94 percent. More than half of the population is still turning to drastic measures to put food on the table.
According to the Afghanistan Humanitarian Response Plan 2022 the hunger crisis today is a combination of compounded shocks which have driven a year-on year decline in food security (from 27 per cent IPC3+ in September 2017, to 55 per cent of the population today) combined with an unprecedented nationwide economic crisis in 2021 which left the population without means of coping. Further shocks on the horizon, including another drought season, will drive the country to the edge: without a significant shift in the FSAC strategy in Afghanistan, and the resources to accompany it, food assistance will remain vastly insufficient to offset the crisis and emergency needs, resulting in humanitarian catastrophe, livelihoods depletion, and loss of life.
As per the AHF 3rd Reserve Allocation Strategy paper 2022, Kapisa Province has been classified in IPC Phase 3 (crisis). 40% of the populations are estimated to be food insecure (crisis and emergency – IPC Phase 3, 4).
The IPC Analysis (Jun-Nov 2022) identifies the Kapisa province under the IPC phase 3 it is among the provinces with the highest priority given the effect imposed by the drought. 194731 individuals from tis total population of 649102 (which equals to 30% of its population) are classified in IPC Phase 3, and 64910 individuals (which equals to 10% of total population identified in IPC Phase 4 from June to Nov 2022).
Under this project, AOAD will provide in-kind Poultry Support to 1029 HHs (7,200 individuals) in Alasay and Nijrab districts of Kapisa province classified in IPC Phase 3 and above - food insecure, PWDs, and those anticipated to be affected by drought, natural disaster, dry spell and other risks, as per the IPC analysis 2022. Based on the FSAC cluster latest response packages, every eligible HHs will receive in-kind Poultry Support. Each package per household includes the below items:
1. Chickens (3 Roasters amp 27 Hens)
2. Feed (150 KG)
3. Drinker (3)
4. Feeder (3)
5. Chicken Coop Support for Materials (1 coop)
Package per households will cost 395USD as per the FSAC guidelines.Accessibility Organization for Afghan DisabledAccessibility Organization for Afghan DisabledAfghanistan Humanitarian FundHameedullah KhaliqieProgram Focal Point+93787382281hameedullah.khaliqie@gmail.comBasir NasratFinance Officer+93775912527basirnasrat1@gmail.comMuhammad Aslam KhanHead of Program+93700203047khanma.aoad@gmail.comKapisa34.98105720 69.62145620Food Security60140.68571336.51631477.19Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAccessibility Organization for Afghan Disabled252590.88Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAccessibility Organization for Afghan Disabled378886.31Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAccessibility Organization for Afghan DisabledAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/RA3/FSAC/NGO/23660United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsProvision of In-Kind Poultry Support to 1150 Vulnerable Households of IPC 3, 4 in Azra District of Logar Province.After the collapse of republic government in the hands of Taliban on August 15, 2022, Afghanistan is experiencing a vast economic and humanitarian crisis. According to UN, around 95-97% of the population is living under the national poverty line, and in the last 1 year, Taliban has not been able to form a government, which could have met the criteria of recognition by the international community. Logar has been one of the most insecure provinces of the central region in last 2 decades and there are some hard to reach areas like Azra district, where the conditions are intense as it is a hard to reach district with harsh geographical conditions, and due to continues insecurity in the past, the government and humanitarian actors haven't been able to have much focus on it.
It is in this context that, the proposed project is designed to promote food security among the vulnerable population who are under the IPC Phase 3 and 4, through provision of FSAC standard poultry package as a livelihood support assistance. Through this proposed project, WSTA will deliver the in-kind standard poultry package (equivalent to $395/HH) as a one-off assistance to 1150 target households (crisis and emergency- IPC Phase 3,4) in Azra district of Logar province. In line with the FSAC strategy, the purpose of the intervention is to reduce overtime the direct food support and ensure resilience building and protection asset depletion for the target population of concern. The standard package contain 30 chicken (3 roaster and 27 hens), 150 Kg feed, 3 drinker, 3 feeder, and chicken coop support for material. This will enable the local communities to improve their cash income and food consumption score, with a special focus on female-headed households. We will establish a field office in Azra district to closely working with the target communities and local stakeholders to quality implementation of the project. As an active member of the Regional Humanitarian Team (RHT) at regional level, and Operation Coordination Team (OCT) at provincial level, we will closely work with OCHA field unit, WFP, UNHCR, INGOs, NNGOs and other humanitarian actors to avoid any possible duplication in our response, as well as to address a complementary approach for sustainable outcome(s). We will use the HEAT form along with additional tools for beneficiary selection and post distribution monitoring to address quality work, transparency and accountability throughout the process. We will use the services of Awaaz Afghanistan (toll-free hotline), our own hotline number and on-site help desks to facilitate safe and confidential feedback mechanisms for beneficiaries and non-beneficiaries. Protection mainstreaming is part of the implementation process, and we will ensure that men, women, children of all ages, elderly, disabled and persons with other diversities can access our assistance in a safe, dignified and risk mitigated manner. We will have two dedicated internal monitoring missions to timely monitor and evaluate the project activities, and will provide our necessary support to AHF’s third party monitoring team. Our internal project control department will have regular financial verification of the project to ensure we meet all the AHF requirements in our financial management of the project. Under direct supervision of our director, our senior management team will contribute in staffing, procurement, logistics, admin, financial management, security arrangements and other support activities in line with our organizational policies and donor requirements. We will create the project in the ReportHub, and will regularly report the progress to the cluster, and we will report to de-facto government line departments, and other stakeholders as per their requirements. For post distribution monitoring, we will consider 25-30% of the target population as a sample size, and will report the findings to the cluster.
Watan`s Social and Technical services AssociationWatan`s Social and Technical services AssociationAfghanistan Humanitarian FundMokhtar Aria CBPM Manager+93(0) 766727785aria@wsta.ngoMohammd Ishaq SherzaiDeputy Director +93(0) 766725314sherzai@wsta.ngoNaser Ahmad BahadurFinance Manager+93(0) 789846453finance@wsta.ngoLogar34.01455180 69.19239160Food Security42896.95605919.38648816.33Afghanistan Humanitarian FundWatan`s Social and Technical services Association259526.53Afghanistan Humanitarian FundWatan`s Social and Technical services AssociationAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/RA3/FSAC/NGO/23665United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsFood (in-cash) assistance for 6 months to IPC Phase 3 and 4 vulnerable people in Nuristan Province “Barg-e-Matal, Duab, and Kamdesh districts.Acute drought, recent crises, and the collapse of the economy in the second half of 2021 have caused a malnutrition crisis in Afghanistan, according to IPC 2022, 19.7M (47% of the population) are facing high levels of acute food insecurity (IPC Phase 3 or above). Severe drought and a moderate La Nina for its third year have been affecting the country from October 2021 till September 2022 and will likely continue from Oct until the lean season of 2022.
Nuristan is Afghanistan's least populous province, with a population of 217,760 highly food insecure/at-risk people equal to (66%) of the total provincial population i.e. (142,194) individuals in ranking 3 and 3+. the community relays on cash-based economies for the upcoming long season of winter of its complex geography and cold seasons of fall-winter. (Ref: IPC Analysis May 2022).
OCHR as a result of a needs assessment conducted on 5 – 10 Sep 2022 in Nuristan province in consultation with the community the preferred modality is in-cash assistance for food response by 80-85% of the respondents to respond to Emergency food needs for the upcoming cold winter because 1- The targeted people have regular access to local markets, A- Nuristan Centre Parun city's local market. B-Nari Bazar Barikot, C- Asada bad zonal standard market-very functional local markets with the capacity to provide all types of food commodities with quality and good prices that are normally stable in line with seasonal trends.
The precipitation anomaly still exists affecting the ongoing lean season with dire implications for farming – harvest. Recent flooding has washed out crops, and plants-fruits, which causes 217,760 more to face IPC 3-4 in Nuristan. Conflict, Covid-19, and recent crises have forced 33,600 IDPs between Jan-2021 and May 2022 while 4,200 individuals have been affected by natural disasters (flash floods, heavy snowfalls) in the province. The WoAA April-22 highlights the FSAC situation as Food needs by 90%, Healthcare by 50%, and livelihoods by 46%. And limited access to food is 95% due to economic shock. total monthly income decreased by 15% while 73% of income is spent on food. On average total debt is AFN 58,159 in 2022, compared to AFN 52,342 in 2021. HHs moderate hunger category escalating from 14% in 2021 to 38% in 2022.
Under this project, OCHR proposed to provide food (in-cash) assistance for six months at 75 percent of the food basket ($72 per month) to IPC Phase 3 - 4 vulnerable people (SO1)-SP1.2. OCHR will target 1020 most vulnerable HHs (7140 individuals) in three districts of Nuristan. Each HH will receive a total of USD432 i.e. ($72 USD per installment) in six installments to meet the immediate food security needs of the targeted beneficiary for up to six months.
This project adopts the Unconditional cash (Unrestricted) transfer modality as per the standard FSAC cluster guidelines. For safe and secure transfer of cash to end-users OCHR already agreed with FMFB-A (First Micro Finance Bank-Afghanistan) to deliver the cash transfer in a direct cash delivery mechanism and cash distribution services to the beneficiaries.
The project is aligned to HRP 2022 strategic objectives SO-1, Specific Objective SP 1.2, and FSAC cluster-specific objectives—2022 HRP FSAC Outcome 1.2: Necessary food assistance is provided to affected households in a timely manner.
OCHR will mitigate all C-19 mitigation measures i.e. to identify and share RCCE approaches, tools-lessons learned in combating C-19. To ensure Communication and Community engagement will provide regular awareness to the project beneficiaries through using tools that the RCCE-SWG has developed. The project has considered all the protections measures i.e. face masks, sanitizer, social distance etc. Organization for Coordination of Humanitarian ReliefOrganization for Coordination of Humanitarian ReliefAfghanistan Humanitarian FundGhulam Sadiq SafiDirector General+93766661985sadiq@ochr.org.afFaisal RaufiFinance Manager+93744046675adminfinace@ochr.org.afAhmad Taha NesarProgram Manager0799417309program@ochr.org.afNuristan35.32502230 70.90712360Food Security40072.90566029.67606102.57Afghanistan Humanitarian FundOrganization for Coordination of Humanitarian Relief363661.54Afghanistan Humanitarian FundOrganization for Coordination of Humanitarian Relief242441.03Afghanistan Humanitarian FundOrganization for Coordination of Humanitarian ReliefAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/RA3/FSAC/NGO/23698United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsCash-based emergency food assistance to shock-affected households (IPC Phase 4) in Daara-e-Suf-e-Payin and Ruy-e-Duab districts of SamanganAfghanistan’s food security situation remains highly concerning, exacerbated by economic decline and high food prices. With 45% of the population in need of food assistance, nearly 19 million people representing half of the country’s population are still experiencing high and critical levels of acute food insecurity. IPC analysis issued in May 2022 shows, nearly 19 million classified in crises and emergency IPC Phase 3 and 4 in the lean season while 5.9 million are in emergency IPC Phase 4. Samangan province is facing an emergency level of acute food insecurity. The drought conditions are driven by La Niña, the current political crisis, sanctions and conflicts further compound the food security situation of population which is already on the edge of a hunger crisis. Assessments of ACHRO conducted in October show that, even after harvest, most households do not have food reserves that would last for 3 months. Most people in targeted areas are anticipated to be in IPC 4. Additionally, the higher food prices are negatively impacting the purchasing power of lower-income groups across the country reducing their access to food. Through the change of power last year, the people stay displaced and many young/adults are leaving the country. The combination of past conflicts, drought, high food prices, decrease in the income of households, and unemployment as well as Covid-19, has led to over 50% of the population of Samangan being classified as IPC 3 or above by the FSAC Cluster. Through the proposed project ACHRO will provide unconditional cash assistance to 1120 households (7,840 individuals) in Dara-e-Soof-e-Payin and Ruy-e-Duab) of Samangan province to purchase food items/commodities. This proposed project aims to provide food assistance for 6 months 75% of the food basket to IPC phase 3 and 4 vulnerable people by FSAC. Each HH will receive cash (USD 72 per month) valued at total of USD 432 cash per HH over 6 months. To avoid security, treat in gatherings and road blockings and transportation cost of the beneficiaries to come to distribution point every month, ACHRO will distribute the six-month cash support in three (3) installments (after each two months) valued at USD 144 per installment via a pre-contracted MSP which is selected jointly by ACHRO and beneficiaries. The MSP will provide required financial services including cash distribution. Three installments are chosen in order to be the most cost-effective and to avoid distribution barriers. The MSP should be competent, experienced, with clear background and registered with government. The distribution will be done based on the signed lists and tokens issued to the selected beneficiaries by project staff in coordination with (BSC). It is also required beneficiaries to have their NID cards with them while receiving the assistance. The project staff will collect beneficiaries phone numbers to contact them for cash distribution ACHRO team conduct awareness training on Protection and COVID-19 separate for males/females, and support with hygiene kits according to the WHO guideAfghani Community and Health Rehabilitation OrganizationAfghani Community and Health Rehabilitation OrganizationAfghanistan Humanitarian FundDr. Mubarak Shah JawadDirector General0799638196achro.afg@gmail.comZainullah SafiProject Manager0785587616program.achro@gmail.comWaheed JanFinance Manager0782790311waheedjan933@hotmail.comSamangan35.98072960 67.57085360Food Security77882.98550373.08628256.06Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAfghani Community and Health Rehabilitation Organization502604.85Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAfghani Community and Health Rehabilitation Organization125651.21Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAfghani Community and Health Rehabilitation OrganizationAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/RA3/FSAC/NGO/23757United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsPoultry support to vulnerable people to improve their income and food consumption score, with a special focus on female-headed householdsAfghanistan has faced unprecedented levels of hunger for over a year. Since September 2022, some nine in ten households have faced insufficient food consumption each month. This is more than the impending winter could cause food security to deteriorate even further, with weather conditions already disrupting some critical roads. Household incomes have continued to shrink. For the fifth month in a row, over half of households have watched their incomes decrease. These losses are widespread, with households of varying education levels and urban/rural settings all equally affected.
ADA will implement this poultry support to vulnerable people to improve their household income and food consumption score, with a special focus on female-headed households in the Dawlat Shah district of Laghman province. Under this project, we will target 1,043 households (7,300 individuals including men, women, boys, and girls). Each household will be selected through coordination with community elders and members and considering the eligibility criteria set by the FSAC. Each eligible household will be provided with a poultry package worth of USD 395 containing the following items:
1. Chickens - Qty x 30 (3 Roosters and 27 Hens)
2. Poultry Feed - Qty x 150 KG
3. Feeder - Qty x 3 Pieces
4. Drinker - Qty x 3 Pieces
5. Chicken Coop Support for Materials (25 Layer Pallets, 1 door, 2 windows, medicines, vaccines, etc.)
This will be for one-time support to the target project beneficiaries. Along with the in-kind poultry packages support we will provide technical training to the beneficiaries for enhancing their technical capacity Furthermore, we link these beneficiaries with the market and veterinary care facilities for selling their products in the market and receiving veterinary care facilities.
It is worth mentioning that beneficiaries will be selected with a particular focus on female-headed households. Furthermore, beyond that different households will be selected based on the aforementioned criteria. Mostly at the household level, females are involved in backyard poultry and managing the business. However, in the context of Afghanistan, there are restrictions for women to visit the market for selling products or purchasing inputs Therefore, male family members will also be involved in business in terms of establishing market linkages, selling products in the market, and purchasing inputs for the continuation of the business.
This support will contribute to the increment of the target households' income and will directly affect their food security in a positive way.Afghan Development AssociationAfghan Development AssociationAfghanistan Humanitarian FundAbdul Muqadas SherzayRural Livelihood Department Manager0774330316muqadas.sherzay@ada.org.afZiaurahman RahimiManaging Director0790009088zia.rahimi@ada.org.afNaeem AhmadzaiFinance Manager0771382468naeem.ahmadzai@ada.org.afLaghman34.68976870 70.14558050Food Security587512.82587512.82Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAfghan Development Association235005.13Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAfghan Development Association176253.85Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAfghan Development Association176253.84Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAfghan Development AssociationAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/RA3/FSAC/NGO/23762United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsCash for food assistance to acute food insecure and vulnerable families in Sayghan and Shibar Districts of Bamyan provinceHigh acute food insecurity persists across Afghanistan, as a combination of a collapsing economy and drought is depriving nearly 19 million Afghans of food, classified in Crisis or Emergency (IPC Phases 3 or 4), between June and November 2022 (the post-harvest season). Among these are about 5.97 million people (14% of the total Afghan population) in Emergency and 12.9 million people (31% of the total population) in crisis IPC phase 3. Rapid reduction in international aid, drought, financial crisis due to government collapse, the negative impact of Ukraine crisis on food prices have led to a major contraction of the economy, increasing poverty and food insecurity and macroeconomic instability as well as leading to high unemployment and high food and agricultural input prices.
Below-average cumulative precipitation during the wet season (2021 - 2022) accompanied with high agriculture input costs (seed amp fertilizers) resulted in a reduced level of winter wheat cultivation. This in turn resulted in a huge reduction in wheat harvest this year compared to the long-term average. Around 90% of Bamyan people have less than 4 jeribs of land. People harvested less from their crops this year and majority of people in Bamyan will not have any food to eat during the winter.
According to the IPC report, 15% of people in Bamyan are in IPC phase 4 and 30% in IPC phase 3 at the estimated projection duration between June and November 2022. In order to prevent people from falling into IPC phase 5, we need to have humanitarian cash for food assistance intervention for people in Bamyan province.
This project aims to address the immediate food needs and food insecurity challenges among the most vulnerable families in the districts of Sayghan and Shibar through unconditional cash transfer modality. The proposed unconditional cash transfers will enable households to have improved access to food and improved food consumption. JCSSO has local presence and well experience to implement this project in the targeted locations according to the FSAC standards.
JCSSO proposes to reach 1000 household beneficiaries (7,000 individuals) with unconditional and unrestricted cash transfer distributed via hawala-transfer for at least six months, for the period of lean season and winter, averaging 72 USD per beneficiary household for six months (72x6=$432) as the 75% of cash basket. JCSSO proposes to distribute the cash in 3 instalments. Every household will receive $144 in every round of distribution. The payment will reach each household beneficiaries in three rounds, each round averaging $144 for each household (based on cluster standard), which will be equivalent to its value in Afghani currency. Based on JCSSO market monitoring, markets are functional in both Sayghan and Shibar districts and prices are stable. Based on JCSSO’s experience in the Bamyan, cash also the preferred modality by the beneficiaries in the targeted locations. A licensed hawal company will be contracted who is familiar with the context to deliver the cash.
Targeting and selection of needy beneficiaries to receive assistance through this project will be carried out through house to house survey. Beneficiaries will be selected using the FSAC standard vulnerability criteria. Priorities will be given to shock affected vulnerable groups such as women headed households, person with disability, households with poor asset holding and high dependency ratio and women with pregnancy. The proposed activity will be implemented within an 8 months’ timeline.
Justice and Civil Society Support OrganizationJustice and Civil Society Support OrganizationAfghanistan Humanitarian FundNasir MudabirExecutive Director0765110110mudabir@jcsso.orgMuhamamd NasirFinance officer0795186224financedep@jcsso.orgBamyan34.90732960 67.18944880Food Security27696.99584154.69611851.68Afghanistan Humanitarian FundJustice and Civil Society Support Organization244740.67Afghanistan Humanitarian FundJustice and Civil Society Support Organization183555.50Afghanistan Humanitarian FundJustice and Civil Society Support Organization183555.51Afghanistan Humanitarian FundJustice and Civil Society Support OrganizationAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/RA3/FSAC/NGO/23785United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsLife-Saving Cash for Food Assistance for IPC Phase 4 and 3 Food Insecure People in in Waras and Yakawlang districts of Bamyan ProvinceThe Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) (May, 2022) analysis shows the food security situation has deteriorated. An estimated 19 million people, or 47 percent of the population, are in crisis or emergency levels of food insecurity (IPC 3+) between June to November 2022, a nearly 27 percent increase from the same season last year. 6 million people are projected to be in IPC 4 – the highest number ever recorded in Afghanistan. In rural areas, this is largely driven by the drought.
Bamyan has been classified in IPC phase 3 for many consecutive years since the level of food insecurity is too high in this province. According to the IPC analysis conducted in April 2022, 45% of people in this province are either in crisis or emergency (IPC Phase 3 and 4) situation. SFSA 2022 data also showed a worrying food security situation. According to this assessment, nearly 62% of people have either poor or borderline food consumption and only 10.8% of people have acceptable food consumption. In terms of HHDS, 73% of people consume only less than 4 types of food. To cope with the food consumption gap, 14% of people are resorting to emergency livelihood copping and 54% crisis coping strategies. According to the SFSA data, cereal stock for 62% of people lasts only less than 3 months. Also, (WoAA, 2022) assessment conducted by REACH report indicate that 14% people reported poor and 52.3% people have borderline food consumption. In terms of rCSI 0.1% reported in high coping strategy, while 65.1% people have medium coping strategy situation.
Considering the high level of need, VOPOFA will support 7,651 individuals (1093 households) in Waras and Yakawlang districts of Bamyan province with food assistance through unconditional -unrestricted cash distributions for food assistance. VOPOFA will support these vulnerable food insecure households with 6 months' 75% of the FSAC standard cash basket ( Valued at USD72/month) . Each household will receive a total of $432 ($72*6=432) cash for food assistance in six months. For operational and feasibility purposes, the distribution will happen in 3 rounds/installments and beneficiaries will receive $144 (AFN equivalent) in each round of distribution. To ensure beneficiaries spend the cash for purchasing food items, VOPOFA will distribute leaflets explaining the standard food basket while distributing the cash. Awareness raisings will take place at the distribution sites on food items, the beneficiaries should purchase with the assisted cash. Given the remoteness and mountainous nature of the targeted area, distributing cash in 3 installments, rather than 6, will help beneficiaries to travel less and spend less of their resources and time on transportation. The proposed cash basket provides 2,100 Kcal energy for one month for a household of 7 members.
Cash is selected as the most effective and efficient modality for delivering the response to vulnerable households because the markets are functional in Waras and Yakawlang districts. With unconditional-unrestricted cash assistance, beneficiaries will be able to purchase the food commodities of their choice in their desired quantity while this is not possible in in-kind or voucher modality. Functional Markets in Waras and Yakawlang districts helps to achieve this objective easily. Food commodities included in the FSAC standard food basket are also available in the local markets. Based on the VOPOFA’s long experience in these districts, beneficiaries also prefer cash as the proper modality of assistance. On one hand, cash will enable households to meet their food consumption gap, and on the other hand, as a multiplier effect, cash will stimulate the local economy and market and will have its medium to long term impact on the livelihoods of people in the targeted areas. VOPOFA worked with various FSPs Hawala companies who successfully transferred money direct cash to various districts of Bamyan province.Village of Peace Organization for AfghansVillage of Peace Organization for AfghansAfghanistan Humanitarian FundDawood KimyagarProgram Manager+93794928787programs@vopofa.rogMohammad Ali HassaniMAIL and coordinator +93704157101Me.coordinator@vopofa.orgMohd Hamid RasooliFinance Manager 93764252200finance.manager@vopofa.orgBamyan34.90732960 67.18944880Food Security634526.3623157.90657684.26Afghanistan Humanitarian FundVillage of Peace Organization for Afghans263073.70Afghanistan Humanitarian FundVillage of Peace Organization for Afghans197305.28Afghanistan Humanitarian FundVillage of Peace Organization for Afghans197305.28Afghanistan Humanitarian FundVillage of Peace Organization for AfghansAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/RA3/FSAC/NGO/23792United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsProvision of lifesaving cash for food assistance to IPC Phase 3 and 4 food insecure vulnerable people in Azra district of Logar provinceThe 2022 HRP appeals US$ 4.4 billion to reach 22.1 million people with emergency life-saving humanitarian and protection assistance across the country. The strategic objective1 of the HRP focus on " Timely, multi-sectoral, lifesaving, equitable and safe assistance is provided to crisis-affected people of all genders and diversities to reduce mortality and morbidity." The multiple challenges facing the people of Afghanistan, including La Niña-induced climatic anomalies, political turmoil, economic downturn, are exacerbating the pre-existing needs and vulnerabilities of millions of Afghans. The humanitarian outlook for 2022 remains grim, with 24.4 million people (59% of the population) projected to be in urgent need of humanitarian assistance, compared to 18.4 million in 2021.
Whole of Afghanistan assessment shows that 28% people have poor, 33% borderline and 39% have acceptable food consumption score in Logar province. It also shows 28% of people have moderate HHS, 16% slight household hunger scale. 65% of households used crisis and emergency coping strategies and 91% used medium to high food based coping strategy in Logar.
According to May 2022 IPC report, the combined impact of acute drought, the worst in nearly three decades, and the economy in the second half of 2021 has generated a food insecurity crisis of unprecedented levels in Afghanistan, with some 19 million people projected to be facing acute food insecurity (IPC3 and IPC4) and this project focuses on the IPC 3 and 4. As per the latest available forecasts, a weak to moderate La Niña event has been affecting Afghanistan since October 2021 and will likely continue from May 2022 until the wet season 2023. Additionally, higher food prices are negatively impacting the purchasing power of lower-income groups across the country, reducing their access to food.
AREP aims to address at least a part of this crisis by implementing a cash for food project in Azra district of Logar and the focus of this project is IPC 3 and 4 people. It intends to provide cash for food assistance for six months ($72 per month) for 1,035 households (7,245 individuals) to cover 75 percent of the food basket that is FSAC recommended basket for this allocation. Every household will receive $432 in total in 6 months. The cash will be distributed on monthly basis for 6 months. AREP has a strong presence and has delivered emergency response projects in the targeted areas. AREP will ensure that the most vulnerable people in need are among the affected population groups prioritized for this action following FSAC cluster standards for drought and conflict-affected people to respond to their food needs. AREP will closely coordinate with the regional FSAC cluster, UNOCHA/AHF, and other partners for the identification of target communities and groups to avoid duplication.
AREP has chosen cash as the proper modality due to the availability of food commodities and market functionality as well as the project participants' preference. AREP will use Hawala Dealer (Saraf) for cash transfer to project beneficiaries as a means of cash delivery. AREP will do monthly distributions for 6 months and every household will receive $72 on monthly basis.
Afghanistan Rehabilitation and Education ProgramAfghanistan Rehabilitation and Education ProgramAfghanistan Humanitarian FundMuhammad Arif Ahmadzai Program Coordinator0790266649 program@arep.org.afObaidullah HemmatProgram Manager0780111222kabul.hq@arep.org.afMuhammad Khalid Noor Executive Director0799118088khalid.noor@arep.org.afLogar34.01455180 69.19239160Food Security24278.63563264.11587542.74Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAfghanistan Rehabilitation and Education Program235017.10Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAfghanistan Rehabilitation and Education Program176262.82Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAfghanistan Rehabilitation and Education Program175879.76Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAfghanistan Rehabilitation and Education ProgramAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/RA3/FSAC/NGO/23814United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsEmergency Cash for Food assistance to most vulnerable IPC 3 and and 4 population in Ghorband and Salang districts of Parwan provinceSince the beginning of the 2022, Afghanistan has been significantly impacted by multiple earthquakes, flash floods and La Nina. On June 22, a 5.9 magnitude earthquake struck Paktika and Khost provinces, affecting an estimated 361,634 people. The earthquake damaged or destroyed 4,500 homes and many people continue to live in makeshift shelters or in open spaces as of late July. Meanwhile, in July, atypically heavy rainfall during the dry season has caused flash flooding in many areas. Many natural disaster-affected households have lost traditional sources of food and income and are expected to need humanitarian assistance. Conflict in Panjsher and Baghlan also continues to disrupt livelihoods and drive displacement. For some worst-affected poor households who have been displaced, Emergency and Crisis (IPC Phase 4 and 3) outcomes would be likely to persist through the lean period 2023 in the absence of assistance due to limited income-earning opportunities and high prices.
High acute food insecurity exists in Afghanistan, as a combination of a collapsing economy and drought and is depriving nearly 20 million Afghans of food, classified in Crisis or Emergency (IPC Phases 3 or 4), between March and May 2022 as per the March 2022 IPC report. Among these are about 6.6 million people in Emergency (IPC Phase 4) and 13 million in Crisis (IPC Phase 3). For the first time since the introduction of IPC in Afghanistan, Catastrophe conditions (IPC Phase 5) were detected for 20,000 people.
A weak to moderate La Niña event has been affecting Afghanistan since October 2021. Precipitation anomaly experienced at the start of season which has led to below average precipitation, still exists across most parts of the country. Additionally, low soil moisture and low snow water volumes have already led to moisture stress in the northern wheat belt. As result of the below average wet season, the wheat harvest this year was significantly below average. The deficit in production will push many households into acute food insecurity in many provinces including Parwan.
Cash for food assistance will be provided to 1,035 households (7,245 individuals) in IPC phase 3 and above people in two districts of Parwan province, namely Ghorband and Salang under this project. Following the third reserve allocation strategy guideline, each household will receive 75 percent of the standard cash basket for six months (72*6=USD432). Every household will receive USD432 for the project life cycle. The actual distribution will happen in three installments because Salang and Ghorband districts are mountainous. his will allow APWDO to conduct regular market monitoring in between the distributions and provide nutrition messaging for communities on what commodities they should spend the cash. This will allow APWDO to access the areas and manage the distributions better during the winter time. Every household will receive double ration (72*2=USD144) in each distribution round.
The planned cash in hand assistance will help food insecure households to cover their food needs during the winter. The cash will be delivered to the project participants by a Hawala company. Cash in hand delivery mechanism is selected as the right modality because markets are functional in both districts of Parwan province namely Ghorband and Salang. Afghan Paramount Welfare Development OrganizationAfghan Paramount Welfare Development OrganizationAfghanistan Humanitarian FundMohammad TariqExecutive Director0705086083apwdo.org@gmail.comWaliullahFinance Manager0780988114wali.apwdo@gmail.comZabihullah SajidDevelopment Manager0703388227?zabihullah.sajid2@gmail.comParwan34.96309770 68.81088490Food Security54046.66546257.26600303.92Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAfghan Paramount Welfare Development Organization240121.57Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAfghan Paramount Welfare Development Organization180091.18Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAfghan Paramount Welfare Development Organization180091.17Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAfghan Paramount Welfare Development OrganizationAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/RA3/FSAC/NGO/23824United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsProvision of Poultry Support to Vulnerable Households in Marmul and Mazar center of Balkh ProvinceAcute food insecurity is so high among IPC Phase 3 and 4 food insecure people in Balkh. According to PLSA, 75% of people have poor food consumption score. Around 52% of households are resorting to food based coping strategies. The Whole of Afghanistan conducted this year by Reach confirms the similar result. Whole of Afghanistan survey shows close to 57% people in Balkh province have poor food consumption. As per this survey, 56% of people used crisis or emergency livelihood coping strategies in the past one month. That reduction in local production due to drought decreased income and remittance and increased food items prices severely reduced people’s access to food. Among all others, female-headed HHs are the most vulnerable food insecure category. Food commodity prices have increased hugely and many HHs cannot afford to buy food.
Acute food insecurity conditions are expected to deteriorate in winter 2022-23 and beyond. Impacts of the 2021 drought and likely higher than normal temperatures resulted in a cumulative negative impact on pasture conditions and food availability. Drought-induced crop reduction, reduced income and unemployment, surging food prices and a broad economic crisis are key drivers of food insecurity in 2022. Loss of household and individual income and savings has resulted in use of negative coping strategies.
The IPC Analysis (Jun-Nov 2022) classifies Balkh province under IPC Phase 4, with 30% (406,804 people) classified in IPC phase 3, and 20% (271,202 people) in IPC 4. About 20 of the 34 provinces in Afghanistan received below average precipitation, 10 of which received well below average precipitation (60-80% compared to 2001-2015 average). In particular, Balkh received precipitations even inferior to those of the 2021 drought year. Above-average temperatures during the current and projection period will also have negative impacts on the upcoming harvest. The province is identified with urgent need of humanitarian assistance.
SWRO under this project provides livelihood poultry support to IPC Phase 3 and 4 vulnerable families in Mazar-e Sharif and Marmul district, with a special focus on women-headed households and support to vulnerable people facing acute food insecurity due to cumulative impacts of various drivers of food insecurity such as the long-term impact of drought, more recent La Niña impact, high levels of unemployment, high food prices, floods and other shocks. SWRO supports 8,372 individuals (1196 households) in Mazar-e Sharif and Marmul district of Balkh province with poultry package assistance to improve the daily food consumption of targeted household and increase their income. SWRO will support these vulnerable food insecure households with one-time poultry package delivery. As per the FSAC recommendation, every targeted household will receive 30 chickens (3 roasters and 27 hens), 150kg feed, 3 drinkers, 3 feeders and a chicken coop. Each household will receive a package worth of $395 in-kind assistance. The assistance will build the livelihoods of targeted vulnerable households and improve their resilience against shocks.
Project participants will be selected based on the FSAC selection criteria through a house-to-house survey in the presence of a committee comprised of representatives from three to four government institutions and community representatives to ensure transparency. Post-Distribution Monitoring will also be conducted upon distribution to assess the accuracy, transparency, and overall performance of the project.
Social Welfare and Rehabilitation OrganizationSocial Welfare and Rehabilitation OrganizationAfghanistan Humanitarian FundMohammad khalid shahiwalDeputy Director+93799498354swro.org@gmail.com Hafizullah DildarFinancial manager +93784018849swro.fm@gmail.com Balkh36.89091580 67.18944880Food Security82907.80585881.79668789.59Afghanistan Humanitarian FundSocial Welfare and Rehabilitation Organization267515.84Afghanistan Humanitarian FundSocial Welfare and Rehabilitation Organization200636.88Afghanistan Humanitarian FundSocial Welfare and Rehabilitation Organization200636.87Afghanistan Humanitarian FundSocial Welfare and Rehabilitation OrganizationAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/RA3/FSAC/NGO/23826United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsCash for food assistance for IPC phase 3 and 4 people in Charsadda and Dawlatyar districts of Ghor provinceAccording to IPC 2022 report, a staggering 19.7 million people (47 per cent of the population) continue to be in crisis or emergency levels of food insecurity (IPC 3+). Of these, 6.6 million people are at emergency levels of food insecurity (IPC 4), one of the highest numbers globally. 2022 saw another year of poor economic conditions, high food and agriculture inputs prices, below average precipitation, resulting in reduced wheat harvests. Coupled with atypical flash floods destroying agricultural land and increased incidences of animal diseases, and earthquake.
Ghor is one of the provinces with highest number and percentage of people in IPC phase 3 and above. For the first time since the introduction of IPC in Afghanistan, Catastrophe conditions (IPC Phase 5) were detected for 20,000 people in the province of Ghor, one of the most remote, vulnerable provinces of Afghanistan and immediate action is needed to prevent further deterioration. 50% of people in Ghor province are in IPC phase 3 and above with 25% in phase 4 and some 20,000 people in IPC phase 5. The food security and agriculture outlook indicate a further deteriorating trend in Ghor. Harsh winters limiting access, increased incidences of livestock disease, reduced pastures will further limit food availability and erode livelihoods of those who rely on agriculture and livestock as their primary productive assets of people in Ghor province. Key risks for Ghor province for the winter ahead of us include widespread severe hunger, high morbidity, and mortality rates, limited access due to harsh winter because it’s a mountainous area, livestock diseases, drought and high food prices. The winter, which coincides with the lean season, is likely a highest risk period for famine-like conditions in more districts of Ghor if assistance is not provided in time.
In line with FSAC priorities, BARAN proposes to provide 950 households (6650 individuals) in Charsadda and Dawlatyar of Ghor province with cash for food assistance. Every targeted household will receive 432 USD in total in line with FSAC guidelines. The cash is aimed to supplement households purchasing food and sustain them over a period of 6 months. The cash assistance will be distributed in 3 instalments and every household will receive 144 USD in each installment.
Cash assistance has been envisaged as unconditional and unrestricted. The decision has been based on identification of food as the main household priority. Moreover, cash has been identified by target populations as the preferred assistance modality. Based on BARAN’s field information, markets are accessible and safe for both males and females. Furthermore, cash assistance will be carried out through the Hawala system, identified as the most viable and widely spread solution for remote areas such as Ghor. The present response priorities are in line with BARAN’s past experience and capability, and represent a scale up of relief and winterization emergency activities in the target area.
BARAN will build and maintain close coordination with coordination bodies (e.g., CVWG), relevant UN agencies, NGOs and government line departments of the province, national amp regional cluster and other stakeholders as well as community for the smooth implementation of the project. As a cross-cutting matter in this assignment, BARAN will be accountable to the people it serves by providing information which people want and ways to give feedback including making a complaint. BARAN will also consider the minimum gender marker code within the proposed project. We will ensure that gender equality and gender awareness activities are mainstreamed within the scope of the project. Accordingly, women, men, boys, and girls of all ages including the people with disability will benefit equally from the proposed interventions.
Bu Ali Rehabilitation and Aid NetworkBu Ali Rehabilitation and Aid NetworkAfghanistan Humanitarian FundSaid Husain Shah HashimiExecutive Director+93 (0)799389756hashimi@baran.org.af Sayed Qais HussainiDeputy Executive Director/MEAL+93 (0)703513841qais.hussaini@baran.org.af Farid HaiderFinance and Reporting Director+93 (0)788911373faridhaider@baran.org.af Farid Ahmad AyobiOperation Director+93 (0)793313333farid.ayobi@baran.org.af Ghor34.09957760 64.90595500Food Security45487.38538850.53584337.91Afghanistan Humanitarian FundBu Ali Rehabilitation and Aid Network584337.91Afghanistan Humanitarian FundBu Ali Rehabilitation and Aid NetworkAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/RA3/FSAC/NGO/23832United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsProvision of cash for food assistance to IPC Phase 3 and 4 vulnerable households in Maymana and Kohistan district of Faryab province.Afghanistan is facing its third drought in five years, according to FSAC analysis. The IPC report published in May 2022 indicates that an estimated 19 million people, or 47 per cent of the population, are in crisis or emergency levels of food insecurity between June to November 2022. High acute food insecurity persists across Afghanistan, as a combination of a collapsing economy and drought depriving nearly 20 million Afghans of food. Among these are about 6.6 million people in Emergency (IPC Phase 4) and 13 million in Crisis (IPC Phase 3). Afghanistan’s food security situation remains highly concerning, exacerbated by economic decline and high food prices. Nearly half the country's population are still experiencing high and critical levels of acute food insecurity
Situation in Faryab is worse than many other provinces according to the IPC report. Faryab has been classified in IPC phase 4 with 20% of people in phase 4 and 35% in phase 3. Overall, 55% of people in Faryab needs urgent food assistance.
Pre-lean Season Assessment shows that 87% of HHs in Faryab experienced some sorts of shocks (unemployment, income reduction, natural disaster, increase in food prices and etc) in the past six months. Reduction in income, loss of employment, increase in food items prices and natural disaster are the major shocks affecting households’ income and livelihoods in Faryab. The same assessment shows that 98% of households borrowed money in the last 3 months and 85% households who borrowed money reported that they borrowed money to buy food. The current deficit in precipitation severely impacted Faryab and the food production has been very limited.
SOUND will provide 1,015 households (7,105 individuals using 7 as the average household size) in Maymana and Kohistan district of Faryab with cash for food assistance for 6 months to cover 75% of the full food basket. Every HH will receive $72 for 6 months ($72*6=$432/household). The distribution will happen in six rounds and beneficiaries will receive the equivalent amount in AFN based on the market exchange rate in each round of distribution, as per the FSAC guideline. To ensure assisted HHs spend the cash for purchasing food commodities, SOUND decided to have monthly distributions. The objective of the project is to fulfill HH food consumption gap and improve HHs financial access to food so through monthly distributions this objective will be achieved. SOUND will also have awareness raising sessions on what food commodities HHs should purchase based on the FSAC standard basket.
Cash is selected as the preferred modality of response because as per the SOUND experience and field observation, markets are functional in Kohistan district and Maymana city. SOUND’s experience in the project location also confirms that the majority of people prefer cash as the appropriate modality. Cash assistance will be provided through the Hawala system. Based on SOUND assessment, Hawala / financial service providers operate in Kohistan and Maymana city.
Services Organization for Unity and DevelopmentServices Organization for Unity and DevelopmentAfghanistan Humanitarian FundAminuallah MuazamExecutive Director+93796078141aminullah.muazam@sound.org.afSameer Ahmad BannaProgram Manager+93793844060sameer.bana@sound.org.afSamim Shaheen AhmadiFinance officer+93793433103samim.shaheen@sound.org.afFaryab36.07956130 64.90595500Food Security31974.97573551.08605526.05Afghanistan Humanitarian FundServices Organization for Unity and Development242210.42Afghanistan Humanitarian FundServices Organization for Unity and Development181657.82Afghanistan Humanitarian FundServices Organization for Unity and Development181657.81Afghanistan Humanitarian FundServices Organization for Unity and DevelopmentAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/RA3/FSAC/NGO/23860United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsEmergency Food Assistance for 6,900 Multiple Shocked Affected (IPC 3 4) People in Shutal, Rokha, Paryan, Darah and Khenj Districts of Panjsher ProvinceThis project is planned to provide food assistance to 6,900 multiple shock-affected and vulnerable individuals of 986 HHs under IPC phases 3 and 4 in a project duration of eight months in five districts of Panjsher Province.
The latest Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) analysis, published in May 2022, shows that over 19.7 million people (47% of the population) will be facing high levels of acute food insecurity IPC Phase 3 or worse) between March-November 2022, including 8.7 million people in emergency and require immediate assistance. According to the IPC analysis, Panjsher province is facing an emergency level of acute food insecurity. The drought conditions are driven by La Niña, the current political crisis, and conflict further compound the food security situation of a population which was already on the brink of a hunger crisis. As per the WOAA 2022, households from all population groups continued to prioritize food and livelihoods. Food is consistently reported as the main priority need. Income and food access impacts remained similar to 2021, highlighting the continued interrelation of humanitarian needs, shocks, and economics. In the Districts of Panjsher, income loss (driven by economic shocks) has contributed to the rapid deterioration in food insecurity. 10 out of 11 most densely populated urban areas are anticipated to be in IPC 4. Additionally, the WFP market monitor reflected that the higher food prices are negatively impacting the purchasing power of lower-income groups across the country, reducing their access to food.
Through the proposed project, ECW will provide in-kind food assistance to 986 shock-affected HHs (6,900 individuals – based on an average family size of 7) in Darah, Khenj, Paryan, Rukha, Shutul districts of Panjsher province classified in ‘crisis’ (IPC Phase 3) and ‘emergency’ (IPC Phase 4) food insecure, and those anticipated to be affected by the flood, dry spell and other risks, as per the IPC analysis 2022. ECW prefers in-kind food distribution as it is prone to fewer risks compared to cash distribution. In addition, access to the food market could be a challenge for households, especially women-headed households and PWDs. Each family will receive food baskets for six months in three rounds of distribution two months together i.e. 144$ per round per beneficiary) at their respective districts. Each food basket will cost $72 monthly and $432 for six months and an in-kind monthly package will include 75 kg Wheat Flour, 6 liters of Vegetables Oil, 6 kg Pulses, and 0.75 kg of Salt. ECW will procure the food items by following the standard procedures of AHF and ECW and will store the items in the main Warehouse in Bazarak capital. As per the distribution modalities, the items will be transported to the distribution sites in the target districts and will be distributed among the target beneficiaries. The data will be recorded and maintained across the three distributions. The in-kind food provided will help the families have food for their families during tough situations. This will make sure the vulnerable households have acceptable food consumption scores.Empowerment Center for WomenEmpowerment Center for WomenAfghanistan Humanitarian FundWalayat Shah RaihanDeputy Director+93788807347walayat.ecw@gmail.comAbdul WaliFinance Manager+93788368261finance.ecw@gmail.comMalika QanihExecutive Director+93700276065malika.qanih16@gmail.comPanjsher35.88333300 69.11666700Food Security56124.90545534.06601658.96Afghanistan Humanitarian FundEmpowerment Center for Women240663.58Afghanistan Humanitarian FundEmpowerment Center for Women180497.69Afghanistan Humanitarian FundEmpowerment Center for Women180497.69Afghanistan Humanitarian FundEmpowerment Center for WomenAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/RA3/FSAC/NGO/23954United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsSupporting vulnerable households through in-kind food support in Ghormach district of Badghis provinceHigh acute food insecurity persists across Afghanistan, as a combination of a collapsing economy and drought is depriving nearly 20 million Afghans of food, classified in Crisis or Emergency (IPC Phases 3 or 4), between March and May 2022 (the lean season), latest data shows. Among these are about 6.6 million people in Emergency (IPC Phase 4) and 13 million in Crisis (IPC Phase 3). A significant amount of Humanitarian Food Assistance (HFA) was provided, easing the food crisis for the most affected households. However, Afghanistan’s food security situation remains highly concerning, exacerbated by economic decline and high food prices. With 38% of the population targeted for HFA, nearly 20 million people, representing half the country's population, are still experiencing high and critical levels of acute food insecurity (IPC Phases 3 and above) between March and May 2022. Among these, about 6.6 million people are classified in Emergency (IPC Phase 4), characterized by large food gaps and/ or employing emergency coping strategies to access food. For the first time since the introduction of IPC in Afghanistan, Catastrophe conditions (IPC Phase 5) were detected for 20,000 people in the province of Ghor, one of the most remote, vulnerable provinces of Afghanistan and immediate action is needed to prevent further deterioration. Compared to the previous period, November 2021 to March 2022, which classified 22.8 M people in IPC Phase 3 and above, the reduction of the population facing high and critical level of acute food insecurity has been minimal and mainly driven by partners’ efforts in scaling up HFA. The increased capacity of humanitarian actors to reach beneficiaries in vulnerable rural areas compared to the peak of the winter season is playing a big role in this respect. The persistence of this high magnitude and severity of food insecurity is due to a combination of a successive series of droughts, rising food prices, lingering impact of decades of conflict and the economic collapse resulting from the political transition. In the projected period, between June and November 2022, harvest will allow a minimal improvement in food availability and access, from 19.7 million people facing acute food insecurity (IPC Phase 3 and above) to 18.9 million. Overall, 13 million will likely be in Crisis (IPC Phase 3) and 6 million in Emergency (IPC Phase 4). With below average prospects for the harvest in most of the country, several factors are further expected to hamper the foreseeable seasonal improvement. Among these, many are fundamental socio-economic changes, such as the expected contraction of the GDP from 20 to 16 billion USD in 2022.
30 percent of the population in Badghis province is identified under phase 3 and 20 percent under phase 4 in the IPC analysis 2022 for Afghanistan. The province is identified under IPC phase 4 in the same analysis. Movement for Protection Organization (MPO), through this project, will provide food assistance as in-kind packages to 1010 households covering 7070 individuals in Ghormach district of Badghis province to cover food 75% of food monthly food basket for six months. This will make sure that the target households have enough food for their family members for six months that will significantly improve their food consumption. Each package per month will contain the items as follow. Each household will receive the above-mentioned package for six months that will be distributed in three rounds to ease both distribution and receiving by the target households. Each round of distribution will provide two month’s 75% food basket (150 KG of Wheat Flour, 12 Liters of Vegetable Oil, 12 KG of Pulses, and 2 KG of Salt). MPO will select the target number of households for this project in strict consideration of the selection criteria defined by the Food Security and Agriculture Cluster of the UN. The eligible households will be selected through a transparent house-to-house survey.Movement for Protection OrganizationMovement for Protection OrganizationAfghanistan Humanitarian FundMir Alam ShinwariHead of Program+93708334456mpo.org.af@gmail.comMuhib Ur Rahman NasiriDirector General+93767770105muhibrehman.nasri@gmail.comZahid Ullah SherzadFinance Mangaer0093764008659zahid.jan79@yahoo.comBadghis35.16713390 63.76953840Food Security19918.14581609.75601527.89Afghanistan Humanitarian FundMovement for Protection Organization240611.16Afghanistan Humanitarian FundMovement for Protection Organization180458.37Afghanistan Humanitarian FundMovement for Protection Organization180458.36Afghanistan Humanitarian FundMovement for Protection OrganizationAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/RA3/FSAC/NGO/24097United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsEmergency cash-based support to food insecure IPC 3 and 4 households in Darwaz-e-Balla, Darwaz-e-Payin, Eshkashem, Khwahan and Kofab districts in Badakhshan provinceHigh acute food insecurity persists across Afghanistan, as a combination of a collapsing economy and drought is depriving nearly 18.9 million Afghans of food, classified in Crisis or Emergency (IPC Phases 3 or 4), between June and November 2022 including 770,655 (55%) people in category IPC 3 and 4 in Badakhshan province therefore it is considered a top priority for Food Security and Agriculture Cluster (FSAC) as well as for the Afghanistan Humanitarian Fund (AHF) under 2022 third reserve allocation. Affected people are using negative coping mechanisms such as reduction in expenditures on most needed basic foods and using debts to pay for food to copy with the situation and to feed their children among other family members. ACDO proposes this eight months’ project which will cover six months of beneficiary’s food consumption gaps and two months for the community mobilization and sensitization, and post distribution monitoring and final evaluation report.
Per Food Security and Agriculture Cluster (FSAC) guidelines and AHF third reserve allocation priorities, and in line with the latest approved Minimum Expenditure Basket (MEB), each household will receive cash assistance of US dollars 432/- (144*3=432 US dollars), corresponding to 75% of the food basket, in three (3) installments via a contracted hawala dealer who will distribute the money to the beneficiary in each targeted district in presence of ACDO staff, and local stakeholders. Beneficiary will receive equivalent afghani per prevailing currency exchange rate in each distribution/installment.
The total value for the food basket is 96 US dollars per month per household, however, as per Food Security and Agriculture Cluster (FSAC) guidelines, beneficiaries will receive 75% of the said amount which is 72 US dollars per month per household, but considering the remoteness of the districts and communities and harsh weather conditions, two tranches of assistance i.e., 144 US dollars (72*2=144) will be distributed for three times (each in two months) to 7,890 vulnerable individuals (1,127 households) in Darwaz-e-Balla, Darwaz-e-Payin, Eshkashem, Khwahan and Kofab districts of Badakhshan province.
Hawala dealer will transfer the money from Kabul to each district with all responsibilities including theft, loss, or damage to the money until it is distributed to the beneficiary. Remoteness of districts and communities, non-availability of other financial mechanisms such as functional banks, western union/money gram or electronic fund transfer (EFT) in these districts – using hawala is the only safe and secure method of transferring assistance to the beneficiary.
In terms of market functionality, ACDO will use the data collected by REACH’s Joint Market Monitoring Initiative (JMMI) before and after each distribution to receive the most updated indication on markets functionality and prices and to assure the possibility of cash assistance in target districts. Besides all data from JMMI, if there is still need for further assessment of markets, ACDO with qualified staff and tools and technical expertise will carry out survey on markets functionality, availability of commodities and status of prices when and where needed.
Though it was a priority for ACDO to deliver in-kind assistance to the beneficiary, but after careful assessment of the situation including remoteness of the districts from provincial center and/or any other nearby local markets, non-availability of enough food commodities in local/districts markets, and higher cost of transporting food commodities from provincial center to districts and communities, it was decided that beneficiary should be assisted with cash assistance to pay for their food. ACDO will raise awareness among target households on the importance of food security and will try to encourage them to use the cash for the intended purchase of food to improve households’ food consumption score and avoid malnutrition among children.Asia Community Development OrganizationAsia Community Development OrganizationAfghanistan Humanitarian FundBarakatullah RasooliExecutive Director0093744112113b.rasooli@acdo-af.orgHasibullah IbrahimkhilFinance Manager0093730906667finance@acdo-af.orgAbdul Basir TarakhailProgram Coordinator0093787304444a.tarakhail@acdo-af.orgBadakhshan36.73477250 70.81199530Food Security682725.57682725.57Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAsia Community Development Organization273090.23Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAsia Community Development Organization204817.67Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAsia Community Development Organization204817.67Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAsia Community Development OrganizationAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/RA3/FSAC/NGO/24106United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsDistribution of Food Packages in DayChopan District of Zabul ProvinceZabul province is identified in IPC phase 3 from June to November 2022. 15% of the population is classified under IPC phase 4 and 30% under IPC phase 3. The IPC analysis indicates that for the projection analysis period (June to November 2022), corresponding to the harvest and post-harvest season, the total population facing high and critical levels of acute food insecurity (IPC Phase 3 and above) is expected to only minimally decrease (2%) from 19.7 million in the current to 18.9 million (45% of the analyzed population). No province or urban center analyzed has been classified in IPC Phase 2 (Stressed) or IPC Phase 1 (Minimal). Most of the twelve areas classified in IPC Phase 4 (Emergency) in the current period will remain in this phase, with only slight changes in population during the projection period.
The Whole of Afghanistan Assessment (WOAA) 2022 findings indicate that food insecurity is spread throughout the country with a slightly higher concentration in the northwestern provinces of Afghanistan. Overall, 41% of households had a “poor” Food Consumption Score (FCS).1 About 25% of the households also relied on “emergency” livelihood coping strategies (LCS).2 While a higher proportion of urban households were classified as having moderate hunger - with rural ones potentially supported by seasonal harvest-, a higher share of rural households reported using emergency coping strategies, highlighting different vulnerability profiles among the two population groups. % of households per reduced Coping Strategy Index was 58% in high side, 65% of rural HHs and 56% of urban HHs were classified in the high rCSI category. Overall, female-headed households were found to be more food insecure compared to male-headed households with higher proportions having a poor FCS (48% vs 39%) and moderate hunger (42% vs 33%). Financial barriers (high costs of food and non-food items) emerged as primary barrier to markets for all population groups, while rural households additionally faced physical barriers (far distance or difficulties reaching markets).
HDDO will provide in-kind food assistance to 1,070 vulnerable households to cover 7,490 individuals in the Daychopan district of Zabul province. The in-kind modality is prone to fewer risks, such as cash in the hands of women could have a potential effect on their safety and protection and make them more targeted to theft. Besides, the in-kind modality ensures that project participants, especially women, will not have to confront challenges while accessing market for food items. It will make sure that the families will have the right items including the required ingredients and calories to suffice the household members.
The proposed assistance will cover a significant portion of the people in need of urgent food in Daychopan district of Zabul Province, covering 75% of food needs of the targeted households for six months. This will make sure that the target families will have enough food for their household members that will directly contribute to enhanced food security and nutrition. This will increase and strengthen their food consumption score for the target period.
The food items will be distributed in three rounds, each round covering food packages of two months. The food package per month will contain the following items:
1. 75 KGs of Wheat Flour
2. 6 Liters of Vegetable oil
3. 6 KGs of Pulses
4. 0.75 KG of Salt
This is 75% of the in-kind monthly food basket that is defined by the FSAC Cluster’s latest Response Packages Guideline released in August 2022.
HDDO will carry out all activities in close coordination with the FSAC cluster and regional focal points and will adhere to all reporting and other requirements of the AHF, UNOCHA, FSAC, and any other involved parties.Health Disability and Development OrganizationHealth Disability and Development OrganizationAfghanistan Humanitarian FundDr. Razi Khan Hamdard Executive Director+93771282268razikhan@hddo.orgAbdul Hafiz KhalilFinance Manager+93784517255finance@hddo.orgMohammad NawazTechnical Coordinator+93764547194hddo.ngo2@gmail.comZabul32.19187820 67.18944880Food Security643325.88643325.88Afghanistan Humanitarian FundHealth Disability and Development Organization257330.35Afghanistan Humanitarian FundHealth Disability and Development Organization192997.76Afghanistan Humanitarian FundHealth Disability and Development Organization192997.77Afghanistan Humanitarian FundHealth Disability and Development OrganizationAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/RA3/FSAC/NGO/24151United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsProvision of Emergency Cash for Food assistance to the most vulnerable IPC 3 and 4 populations in District Estalef of Kabul Province.According to a recent IPC analysis report released in May 2022, high levels of acute food insecurity continue to exist throughout Afghanistan, and between March and May 2022, a collapsed economy and drought are depriving close to 20 million Afghans of food, which is classified as a Crisis or Emergency (IPC Phases 3 or 4). These include 13 million in Emergency (IPC Phase 3) and 6.6 million in Emergency (IPC Phase 4) (IPC Phase 3). Acute food insecurity affects over 20 million individuals at high and critical levels (IPC Phases 3 and 4). 6.6 million of them fall under the classification of (IPC Phase 4), which is characterized by severe food insecurity and/or the use of emergency coping mechanisms to obtain food. Catastrophe circumstances (IPC Phase 5) were discovered for 20,000 persons for the first time since IPC was implemented in Afghanistan.
The scenario in Kabul is like to that of many other IPC Phase 3 and 4 provinces. The current waves of crises in Afghanistan, beginning with the global COVID-19 epidemic and the subsequent transition of the government in August 2021, have been particularly hard on urban regions. Millions of urban households are now living in poverty as a result of the economic crisis, skyrocketing unemployment rates, and relentless inflation rates. For the time period from March to May 2022, Kabul Urban has been classified in IPC phase 3. Between this time frame, 15% of persons are IPC phase 4 and 35% are IPC phase 3 food insecure.
To respond to the critical needs of the mentioned vulnerable and food insecure population, ARWEO shall provide cash for food assistance to 1,072 households (7,504 individuals) in IPC phase 3 and above people in District Estalef of Kabul Province. The third reserve allocation plan guideline states that each household will receive 75% of the regular cash basket for a period of six months (72 * 6 = $432). For the duration of the project, every home will receive USD432. District Estalif is a mountainous area, so the real distribution will take place in three stages. As a result, ARWEO will be able to regularly analyse the market in the interims between distributions and inform communities about how best to spend their money on commodities while also promoting nutrition. By doing this, ARWEO will be able to reach the locations more easily and better manage distributions over the winter. In each round of distribution, each household will receive a double ration (72 * 2 = USD144).
Families who are food insecure will benefit from the planned cash-in-hand assistance to meet their winter food needs. An organisation using the Hawala system will deliver the money to the project participants. Because marketplaces operate in district Estalef of Kabul province, the cash in hand delivery mechanism is chosen as the best option.
Afghanistan Rehabilitation and Women Education OrganizationAfghanistan Rehabilitation and Women Education OrganizationAfghanistan Humanitarian FundObaidullahExecutive Director0785215121obaidullah@arweo.org.afRahmatullah Deputy Director 0770063111arweo.org@gmail.com SaeedullahFinance Officer0794104474finance@arweo.org.af Kabul34.53333300 69.16666700Food Security643454.52643454.52Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAfghanistan Rehabilitation and Women Education Organization257381.81Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAfghanistan Rehabilitation and Women Education Organization193036.36Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAfghanistan Rehabilitation and Women Education Organization193036.35Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAfghanistan Rehabilitation and Women Education Organization245.42Afghanistan Rehabilitation and Women Education OrganizationUnited Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/RA3/FSAC/UN/23605United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsEmergency winter food assistance to acutely food insecure people living in IPC Phase 3 and 4Food insecurity in Afghanistan remains alarmingly high, with 18.9 million Afghans – almost half of the population – now experiencing crisis or emergency levels of acute food insecurity (IPC Phase 3 or above) according to the latest Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC). The key drivers are economic decline, drought, high food prices and the impact of the crisis in Ukraine.
To complement WFP’s overall crisis response, WFP will use this funding to provide 6 months/rounds of unconditional, nutrition-sensitive in-kind food assistance to 225,405 acutely food-insecure people (32,201 households) in Ajrestan (IPC 3), Balkhab (IPC 3), Bazarak (IPC 3), Keshendeh (IPC 4), Malestan (IPC 3), Marmul (IPC 4), Onaba (IPC 3), Sarrawzah (IPC 3) and Ziruk (IPC 3) districts during winter and spring months.
Households targeted for in-kind assistance in IPC4 areas will receive a monthly nutritionally balanced 92 kg food basket comprised of 75 kg fortified wheat flour, 6.8 kg vegetable oil, 9.4 kg pulses and 0.7 kg iodized salt. This covers 75% of the recommended 2,100 kcal per person per day for a family of seven. Households in IPC 3 areas will receive 50% ration, which equals a nutritionally balanced 61 kg food basket comprised of 50 kg of fortified wheat flour, 4.5 kg of vegetable oil, 6.2 kg of pulses (yellow split peas) and 0.5 of iodized salt. In total, WFP plans to distribute at total of 11,102 MT of food. It is expected that households in both IPC 4 and IPC 3 areas will meet the remaining micronutrient requirements (including some of the vitamins and minerals) through other food sources.
The food assistance will be provided for a period of 6 months and will support beneficiaries during the winter period, ensuring needs are met as the winter season negatively affects income prospects, food prices and places additional spending burden and demand on already vulnerable families. The support is also aligned with the Food Security and Agriculture Cluster’s (FSAC) response Strategy 2021 and recommended Guidelines on humanitarian response packages.
World Food ProgrammeWorld Food ProgrammeCoordination of Humanitarian Assistance (CHA)Humanitarian Economic Empowerment and Relief OrganizationOrganization for Relief and DevelopmentSocial Uplift OrganizationTechnical Education and Skill Training OrganizationAfghanistan Humanitarian FundJanerose AlversHead of Partnerships+93729908610janerose.alvers@wfp.orgXuerong LiuHead of Programme+850203817217xuerong.liu@wfp.orgBalkh36.89091580 67.18944880Ghazni33.55000000 68.41666700Paktika32.26453860 68.52471490Panjsher35.88333300 69.11666700Sar-e-Pul35.67074730 66.04635340Food Security690535.809753818.2510444354.05Afghanistan Humanitarian FundWorld Food Programme10444354.05Afghanistan Humanitarian FundWorld Food ProgrammeAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/RA3/FSAC/UN/23663United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsLumpy Skin disease Vaccination Campaign in 26 provinces of AfghanistanLivestock is a key component in the livelihoods of more than 70% of Afghanistan’s largely rural population providing most of the draught power for crop farming, milk and meat for household consumption and sale, and manure used as a natural fertilizer as well as a fuel for cooking and heating. The livestock sector contributes much to economic growth, employment, and import substitution for livestock products.
Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) has a significant morbidity in cattle that is spread by biting insects. Although the mortality rate is generally low, economic losses result from loss of condition, decreased milk production, abortions, infertility, and damaged hides. Lack of efficiently regulated and biosecurity livestock production and market chains, coupled with a lack of traceability and certification processes can lead to rapid LSD spread. Also, the veterinary services of the affected areas, with no previous experience dealing with LSD, face serious challenges to develop effective LSD controls. This current LSD outbreak has a negative impact on food security and threatens the livelihoods of smallholders who rely on milk production for their food security and for income generation. The available LSD vaccines on the local market are of low quality and the handling/storing (cold chain system) of vaccines does not meet the required standards to ensure efficacy.
Milk and dairy products play an important nutritional role throughout life, especially in childhood development. Dairy cooperatives have contributed substantially to women’s empowerment in Afghanistan, 84.5 % of dairy cash income is provided directly to women and they have full control and decision-making power on how to spend it. This LSD outbreak threatens the livelihoods of smallholders who rely on milk production for their own food security and for income generation and contribute to widening gender inequality.
In the current Afghan context, vaccination remains the main strategy coupled with awareness campaigns, to at least prevent a worsening situation of rural farmers' food security and economic losses. As per vaccination protocol, clear targeting criteria will be followed and only healthy animals should be vaccinated with a live vaccine. Other criteria include calves from vaccinated animals or naturally infected mothers, calves from unvaccinated cows, newly purchased animals should be vaccinated 28 days before the introduction to the herd and before the transport or movement to another place, pregnant, healthy cows/heifers. Without cooperation among farmers and other cattle value chain actors, efficient disease control is impossible. Awareness campaigns should be targeted among the cattle value actors. Therefore, FAO Afghanistan has organized early July 2022 a Training of Trainers (TOT) for 264 staff of Veterinary Field Units (VFUs), 46 Artificial Insemination technical staff, 78 milk collectors, and 110 members of milk producers’ cooperatives/dairy unions. 43,000 copies of campaign brochures on LSD in local languages have been distributed to farmers.
Through the prevention and control of the LSD outbreak in Afghanistan, the project will protect the livelihoods and income generation of small-scale livestock herders as well as their access to animal source proteins in order to contribute to better nutrition outcomes. The project will target the vaccination of 2.7 million animals which will benefit to about 1 500 000 households in 26 provinces of Afghanistan (Kabul, Logar, Parwan, Wardak, Kapisa, Khost, Paktia, Paktika, Nangahar, Laghman, Kunar, Kandahar, Balkh, Zabul, Juzjan, Faryab, Baghlan, Herat, Badges, Farhar, Nemroz, Helmand, Ghazni, Kunduz, Takhar, Bamiyan and Nuristan)
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United NationsFood and Agriculture Organization of the United NationsAfghanistan Humanitarian FundFabrizio CesarettiDeputy Representative+93 79 477 2246 Fabrizio.Cesaretti@fao.orgEmergency and Rehabilitation OfficerKaustubh.Devale@fao.orgKaustubh DevaleBadghis35.16713390 63.76953840Baghlan35.80429470 69.28775350Balkh36.89091580 67.18944880Farah32.49532800 62.26266270Faryab36.07956130 64.90595500Ghazni33.55000000 68.41666700Hilmand31.36364740 63.95861110Hirat34.34194400 62.20305600Jawzjan36.89696920 65.66585680Kabul34.53333300 69.16666700Kandahar30.99606790 65.47573600Kapisa34.98105720 69.62145620Khost33.35850790 69.85974060Kunar34.84658930 71.09731700Kunduz36.85993070 68.71549750Laghman34.68976870 70.14558050Logar34.01455180 69.19239160Nangarhar34.17183130 70.62167940Nimroz31.02614880 62.45041540Nuristan35.32502230 70.90712360Paktika32.26453860 68.52471490Paktya33.70619900 69.38310790Parwan34.96309770 68.81088490Takhar36.66980130 69.47845410Wardak34.35134940 68.23853390Zabul32.19187820 67.18944880Food Security108910.942891090.293000001.23Afghanistan Humanitarian FundFood and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations3000001.23Afghanistan Humanitarian FundFood and Agriculture Organization of the United NationsAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/RA3/FSAC/UN/23667United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsEmergency support to protect livestock based livelihoods of the most
vulnerable food insecure herders of 14 provinces of Afghanistan
Afghanistan continues to face an increasingly complex humanitarian crisis. High acute food insecurity persists across Afghanistan, the latest data shows that the combination of a collapsing economy and back-to-back droughts is depriving nearly 20 million Afghans of food, classified in Crisis or Emergency (IPC Phases 3 or 4), between March and May 2022 . Further, findings of FAO’s recent assessment done in March/April 2022 as part of the Data in Emergencies initiative confirm the continued adverse impacts of drought on farmers and livestock keepers among which viz. substantial proportion of livestock keepers reported facing a range of difficulties for managing their livestock herds and production. Emergency livestock assistance is essentially a key instrument to ensure sustained income and availability of nutritious foods for vulnerable rural communities in remote areas where no alternative livelihoods options are available.
In 2022 herders are dealing with the third consecutive drought in five years (2018, 2021 amp 2022) with adverse impacts on livestock health, local ecosystems and households coping capacities. Below-average precipitation, poor pasture conditions, drought, and diseases as well as constrained access to pastures, water, feed/fodder in local markets, and veterinary supplies and services have led to a decrease in livestock holding. More than 5 million livestock are expected to be at risk due to lack of sufficient livestock feed, fodder and water.
In order to protect this key productive asset (livestock holdings) and strengthen the resilience of the marginal nomadic/semi settled livestock herders, FAO will target 75 000 marginal nomadic/semi settled herding HHs (525 000 people) most at risk of losing the minimum viable herd size, adopting negative coping actions of distress destocking, and at the risk of ending being irreversibly displaced to urban areas in 14 provinces of Afghanistan. FAO will distribute per HH an emergency livestock protection package comprising per beneficiary household assistance of 200 Kg concentrate animal feed, 0.2 lit of deworming and 1.5 Kg seeds of fast-growing / high yielding fodder crop varieties, complemented by technical training on sustainable livestock management (early detection of diseases, feeding practices and where possible) linkage with local veterinary services) to ensure emergency survival and maintenance of core breeding and young stock. The proposed action with a duration of 6 months, will be implemented in the following 14 provinces and districts of Afghanistan: Badakhshan – (Warduj, Jorm, Koran wa Monjan, Zebak, Eshkmesh, Yawan, Shahr-e-Buzorg, Kohestan, Darayem) Baghlan – (Tala Wa barfak, Pul-e-Hesar, Khenjan, Guzargah-e- Nur, Andarab) Balkh – (Zari, Kaldar, Marmul) Ghazni – (Nawur, Malestan, Jaghatu, Ajrestan) Ghor – (Dawlatyar, Chaghcharan, DoLayna) Kabul – (Chaharasyab, Guldara, Surobi, Khak-e- Jabbar, Shakardara, Estalef) Kapisa – (Tagab, Hisa-e- Awal-e- Kohestan, Nejrab, Alasay) Khost – (Jajimaydan, Spera, Shamal) Kunar – (Shigal Wa sheltan, Nari, Ghaziabad, Chapadara) Laghman – (Dawlatshah, Qarghayi) Paktika – (Ziruk, Omna, Naka, Gyan, Bermel) Samangan – (Feroznakhchir, Dara-e- Suf-e- Payin) Sar-e-Pul – (Balkhab, Kohestanat, Gosfandi) Takhar – (Baharak, Yangi Qala, Dasht-e- Qala, Rostaq, Eshkashem).
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United NationsFood and Agriculture Organization of the United NationsActionAidFUTURE GENERATIONS AFGHANISTANNorwegian Afghanistan CommitteeCHAOrganization for Relief DevelopmentRRAASkill Training and Rehabilitation Society (STARS) Non-profit and non-governmental Organization.Afghanistan Humanitarian FundFabrizio Cesaretti+93 79 477 2246 Deputy RepresentativeFabrizio.Cesaretti@fao.orgKaustubh DevaleHead of emergency and resilience unit +93 (0) 729035152Kaustubh.devale@fao.orgBadakhshan36.73477250 70.81199530Badghis35.16713390 63.76953840Baghlan35.80429470 69.28775350Balkh36.89091580 67.18944880Ghazni33.55000000 68.41666700Ghor34.09957760 64.90595500Kabul34.53333300 69.16666700Kapisa34.98105720 69.62145620Khost33.35850790 69.85974060Kunar34.84658930 71.09731700Laghman34.68976870 70.14558050Paktika32.26453860 68.52471490Samangan35.98072960 67.57085360Sar-e-Pul35.67074730 66.04635340Takhar36.66980130 69.47845410Food Security402930.419597069.7610000000.17Afghanistan Humanitarian FundFood and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations10000000.17Afghanistan Humanitarian FundFood and Agriculture Organization of the United NationsAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/RA3/H/INGO/23582United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsEmergency health assistance to underserved population in hard to reach areas of Badakhshan and Bamyan provincesTo improve access to primary healthcare services in hard-to-reach areas of Badakhshan and Bamyan provinces through prepositioning of medical equipment and supplies capacity building of healthcare workers on case detection, management, treatment, and awareness on the prevention and mitigation measures of acute respiratory infections, nutrition, MHPSS, RH and other seasonal diseases. The project will be implemented in Bamyan and Badakshan provinces, with total 104,928 beneficiaries situated in hard-to-reach areas through 14 integrated RH, MHPSS and nutrition healthcare centers. The duration of project is six months with anticipated inception date of 1st December 2022 in the following geographies: Badakhshan Province (Arghanj Khwah, Darayem, Darwaz-e-Balla, Khawahan, Kofab, Kohistan, Koran Wa Monjan, Shaki, Teshkan and Wakhan districts) and Bamyan Province (Saighan and Shibar districts).
To improve access to quality reproductive health, mental health, psychosocial support, nutrition and well response to acute respiratory infections and seasonal diseases as well as prevent outbreaks, AKF proposed following activities under this project.
1) Establishing fixed healthcare facilities in under-served areas of targeted districts of Bamyan and Badakshan province.
2) Recruit and mobilize healthcare workers for newly established fixed health facilities.
3) Training of health workers on the case detection and management of severe cases of acute respiratory infections, nutrition, MHPSS and RH.
4) Pre-positioning of required medical and non-medical equipment and supplies for newly established fixed health facilities.
5) Space management for each service delivery components.
6) Provision of incentive to facilitate referral of complicated delivery cases to promote institutional delivery.
7) Provision of healthcare services through integrated RH, MHPSS and nutrition healthcare center to targeted beneficiaries in hard-to-reach areas.
8) Provision of winterization supply for proposed healthcare centers.
Aga Khan Foundation- AfghanistanAga Khan Foundation- AfghanistanAfghanistan Humanitarian FundAbdullah ShenwariProgram Development and Grants Manager 0795996758abdullah.shenwari@akdn.org Grants National Finance Managernasratullah.samimi@akdn.orgNasratullah SamimiBadakhshan36.73477250 70.81199530Bamyan34.90732960 67.18944880Health30151.96666084.29696236.25Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAga Khan Foundation- Afghanistan556989.00Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAga Khan Foundation- AfghanistanAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/RA3/H/INGO/23618United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsEmergency integrated winterization services in priority areas of Khost, Kunar, Laghman and NangarharIn response to AHF 3rd Reserve Allocation 2022, the proposed project is designed to save lives and improve the health and well-being of the vulnerable people in the hard-to-reach areas during the winter in selected districts of Khost, Kunar, Laghman, and Nangarhar through providing quality mobile health and nutrition services, pre-positioning of essential medicine/medical supplies, training of health workers, health education, and strengthening surveillance system.
HNI-TPO will deploy 4 MHNTs in hard-to-reach areas in selected districts of Laghman and Nangarhar provinces. In Laghman, HNI-TPO will deploy 2 MHNTs in the Dawlat Shah district. The MHNTs will provide essential health, nutrition, MHPSS, health education/awareness, and referral services in selected villages (Frashghan, Naw Safa, Dehane Naw Safa, Khakdani, Ser Aghla, Ghora Gak, Hazara, Mayo, Pesh Mazar Karik, Nashar Hafiz Abad, Dawlatshah, Baz Khando, Shadi Book, Konra, Bombi, Nasah, Dadi, Afghanano Kli, Khandalo, Makil, Baladeh Nawai, and Gena) which are not conveniently covered by the existing BPHS and will be cut off during winter due to floods and other geographical constraints. In Nangarhar, HNI-TPO will establish 2 MHNTs in the Hesarak district. The MHNTs will provide essential health, nutrition, MHPSS, health education and awareness, and referral services in villages (Kolala, Boly, Gazak, Trai, Todachena, Tomany, Tangi, Khangai, Abzangani, Kanara and Sara) that are not or partially covered by the existing BPHS and will be cut off by floods and other climate and geographical constraints during winter.
In addition, the project will ensure the pre-positioning of adequate essential medicine and medical supplies in BPHS HFs in Spera and Shamal districts of Khost, Chapa Dara and Ghazi Abad districts of Kunar, Dawlat Shah district of Laghman, and Hesarak district of Nangarhar to appropriately manage the higher morbidities, particularly cases of ARI, pneumonia and other diseases in the health facilities during the winter.
Furthermore, HNI-TPO will train BPHS staff (MDs, nurses, midwives, CHSs) on diagnosing and treating respiratory tract infections, including ARI, Pneumonia, and other chronic diseases in the selected districts of Khost, Kunar, Laghman, and Nangarhar. This will include the BPHS staff from Spera district (Qala Kalay BHC, Soor Kakh SHC, Spera CHC) and Shamal district (Dowa Menda CHC, Borgai SHC) of Khost Chapa Dara district (Gulsalak BHC, Nakora BHC, Chapa Dara SHC, Dega SHC) and Ghazi Abad district (Nishagam CHC, Elgal SHC, Darin SHC) of Kunar Dawlat Shah district (Dawlat Shah CHC, Farshgan CHC, Nawya SHC, Paitak BHC, Kail SHC, Dogran BHC, Karek SHC, Manjoghan SHC, Mile SHC) in Laghman and Hesarak district (Doab SHC, Hisarak DH, Naserkheil SHC) of Nangarhar.
Moreover, HNI-TPO will provide health education on prevention and mitigation measures for respiratory infections, COVID-19 RCCE, and other winter-related risks through MHNTs and BPHS HFs in Khost (Spera and Shamal districts), Kunar (Chapa Dara and Ghazi Abad districts), Laghman (Dawlat Shah district) and Nangarhar (Hesarak district).
Finally, HNI-TPO will strengthen the disease surveillance system with a focus on surveillance of acute respiratory infections and influenza-like illnesses, including COVID-19, in the mentioned districts of Khost, Kunar, Laghman, and Nangarhar provinces.
HNI-TPO is implementing the HER (BPHS/EPHS) project in Khost, Kunar, Laghman, and Nangarhar provinces. The services will be coordinated with the BPHS/EPHS provincial teams to avoid duplication and missed opportunities in coverage and to create synergy among the projects. The project design is coordinated with the Health Cluster, OCHA working groups, PPHDs, and WHO representatives, and their recommendations are incorporated into the project.
The project will provide services to 55,538 people consisting of 6,150 men, 34,682 women, 7,487 boys, and 7,219 girls.
Healthnet International and Transcultural Psychosocial OrganizationHealthnet International and Transcultural Psychosocial OrganizationAfghanistan Humanitarian FundDr. Mohammad NaseemCountry Director +93788891688naseem@healthnettpoaf.orgDr. Abdul Rahman ShahabDeputy Country Director +937866611325shahab.hntpo@gmail.comDr. Najeebullah Alizoi Program Director +93789880821najeeb@healthnettpoaf.orgMr. Suleman Zaheer Finance Controller +937888444072suleman@hntpo.org.afKhost33.35850790 69.85974060Kunar34.84658930 71.09731700Laghman34.68976870 70.14558050Nangarhar34.17183130 70.62167940Health66319.28295422.23361741.51Afghanistan Humanitarian FundHealthnet International and Transcultural Psychosocial Organization289393.21Afghanistan Humanitarian FundHealthnet International and Transcultural Psychosocial Organization13206.20Afghanistan Humanitarian FundHealthnet International and Transcultural Psychosocial OrganizationAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/RA3/H/INGO/23623United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsProvision of lifesaving emergency primary health care in Paktika provinces.The project aims to mitigate humanitarian needs expected to arise from harsh winter conditions in Paktika province of Afghanistan by providing humanitarian lifesaving and life-sustaining equitable health services. Through this application, IMC proposes establishing and supporting 10 health sub-centers (HSC) in Paktika province, in areas where vulnerable communities have very limited or no access to health services due to seasonal and geographical obstacles to reach existing health facilities, absence of public transportation, scattered population, and cultural barriers, especially for women and girls. Each HS will be staffed by five technical staff (one doctor, one midwife, one vaccinator, one OPD-SAM nurse, and one nutrition counselor) and two support staff including a cleaner and a guard. Services provided by IMC will include control of communicable diseases Reproductive, Maternal Newborn, and Child Health Services (RMNCH), routine immunization outpatient consultation for common morbidities public health nutrition services including prevention and treatment of malnutrition, surveillance, and referral sexual and reproductive health services such as antenatal care, skilled delivery services, and postnatal care health and hygiene education including awareness raising on acute respiratory infections and provision of essential pharmaceuticals and medical commodities. Other essential activities will include ensuring appropriate Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) protocols and measures, including early detection and prevention measures, COVID-19 prevention, staff training, provision of personal protective equipment (PPE) for staff, and IPC supplies will be put in place across all health facilities. IMC will ensure that health facilities are regularly supplied with essential medicines and medical supplies as per the standard lists of the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH). All emergency cases that require advanced/dedicated services will be referred to the nearest higher-level health facilities or provincial hospitals as appropriate. The project will last for six months, and the funding required for this project amounts to USD 678,788.96 for the stated period. Under this project, IMC will directly reach 66,671 beneficiaries (21,335 men, 32,002 women, 5,334 boys, and 8000 girls).International Medical Corps UKInternational Medical Corps UKAfghanistan Humanitarian FundMatthew Stearns Country Director+93799737954mstearns@InternationalMedicalCorps.orgFarhad Enayat Finance Director +93 777 210093fenayat@internationalmedicalcorps.orgPaktika32.26453860 68.52471490Health15776.03649972.28665748.31Afghanistan Humanitarian FundInternational Medical Corps UK532598.65Afghanistan Humanitarian FundInternational Medical Corps UK33043.50Afghanistan Humanitarian FundInternational Medical Corps UKAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/RA3/H/INGO/23632United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsLife-Saving Healthcare Services to Underserved Communities in Samangan Province of AfghanistanThe proposed project aims to contribute to lifesaving efforts through the provision of life saving healthcare including access to primary health care services in hard-to-reach areas capacity building of health workers in case detection and management of acute respiratory infections and awareness on the prevention of respiratory infections and other winter related risks in 2 districts of Aybak and Dara-e-Suf Bala in Samangan province.
The project will cover 57,552 individuals in these 2 districts through 10 mobile health teams (MHTs), 5 in each of the districts. Each MHT will be led by 01 MD, and supported by 01 Midwife, 01 Nurse and 01 PSS counsellor. The MHTs will provide OPD (Outpatient Department) services for the general community who require basic primary healthcare, midwives will provide ANC services to the pregnant women who visit the teams, and the PSS counsellors will provide psychosocial patients screening and counselling sessions to those in need. OPD will include the distribution of medicines for common ailments such as winter related diseases and infections, flu, sore throat, patients with intestinal, urinary and heart problems, diabetes, etc. And midwives will distribute supplements to pregnant women as well as the distribution of medicines, The MHTs will also distribute 1,000 newborn kits to those that the team consider to be most in need and the indicators set for each of these kits.
The MHTs will refer the critical patients to the BPHS (Basic Package of Health Services) or EPHS (Essential Package of Hospital Services) service points for better treatment and the PSS teams will also refer any severe illness of PSS cases to higher healthcare facilities when necessary. Support with the costs of transportation and medicine to a higher healthcare facility will be covered for those cases that are referred by the project.
The project will also increase the awareness of the general community about prevention of infectious diseases, including winter peaked disease and the prevention of COVID-19 through different communication channels. As Afghanistan has a strong conservative and religious society, the project will use IRW’s Faith Driven Approach (FDA) to mobilize people and to make them aware of why and how to protect themselves from diseases. Women and men community leaders, religious leaders, and community health workers and members of Shuras will be actively engaged. Cluster approved messages on prevention of various types of communicable diseases will be disseminated through safe and sustained communications channels. IRW will engage with RCCE WG on a regular basis for setting the communication methodologies and tools. IRW will ensure coordination with RCCE WG to ensure a harmonized approach and feed into rumor tracking.
The project will train 100 Community Health Workers (CHWs) in the targeted two districts, 50 in each of the districts in the case detection and management of severe cases of acute respiratory infections.
This six-month project is designed as per the needs and gaps identified by the health cluster for the AHF 3rd Reserved Allocation 2022. The project will reach over 57,000 direct beneficiaries and 20,000 indirect beneficiaries in targeted districts in Samangan province.
IRW is already implementing projects from donors like AHF/OCHA and our other partners in the north of the country. IRW has field offices in Balkh and 4 northern provinces including a newly established office in Samangan for the implementation of a health project in Hazratsultan and Dara-e-Suf Payeen. Islamic Relief WorldwideIslamic Relief WorldwideAfghanistan Humanitarian FundUmair HasanCountry Director +93764217832Umair.Hasan@irworldwide.orgMohammad Golam SorwarHead of Programmes+93772647371Sorwar.Mohammad@irworldwide.orgMuhammad Abubakr MirzaFinance Manager+93780960641Muhammad.Abubakr@irworldwide.orgSamangan35.98072960 67.57085360Health39815.87320517.76360333.63Afghanistan Humanitarian FundIslamic Relief Worldwide288266.90Afghanistan Humanitarian FundIslamic Relief Worldwide72066.73Afghanistan Humanitarian FundIslamic Relief WorldwideAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/RA3/H/INGO/23672United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsProvision of Lifesaving Health Services including Winterization Support in the hard to reach areas in Dulaina and Charsada districts of Ghor ProvinceThe healthcare system of Afghanistan is dealing with serious challenges with decreasing number of health workers, lack of maintenance of health facilities, stockouts of essential medicines and a deteriorating economy with increased food insecurity, meaning the community does not have the resources to pay for private services. Nearly a quarter of Afghanistan's population does not have access to primary health care. Afghanistan has one of the highest maternal and infant mortality rates in the world. According to recent epidemiological data, there are outbreaks of measles, acute watery diarrhea (AWD) dengue fever, AHF and continued Acute Respiratory Infections (ARI) and COVID-19. As winter approaches with people living in cramped and crowded conditions and limited ventilation and smoky environment due to wood and charcoal burning stoves for warmth there is a risk of an outbreak of influenza or ARI. Access routes to health facilities will be hampered by weather and snow, so ongoing chronic and opportunistic diseases will not be treated. Women will still need to give birth, and the need will continue for sexual reproductive health services and nutrition services for infants and pregnant and lactating women.
According to the Multi-Sector Rapid Needs Assessment analysis conducted by WVA in March 2022, access to health services averages one and half hours coupled with additional challenges, in Ghor 47% said they had no access to facilities, and 21% said the health facilities did not have enough medicines, Even at the end of winter 27% of children had ARI in the previous 2 weeks and only about 58% of children were vaccinated. The 2021 malnutrition figures from UNICEF indicate that 19% of children and 25% of pregnant and lactating women were malnourished. The 2022 SMART survey is not completed for Ghor but based on other results for other provinces it is expected to be similar to last year (the preliminary but not verified rates are 10.3% GAM (95% CI 8.1-15.3%) and 2.3% SAM (95% CI 1.3-4.1%). This puts the district at medium but with the confidence interval makes it very high).
In line with the AHF 3rd Reserve Allocation for 2022, the proposed project aims to improve access to primary health care services including reproductive and child health care services as well as mental health and psychosocial support services (MPHSS) and health education through supporting Mobile Health and Nutrition teams (MHT) in Ghor, and providing buffer stocks of medications for severe cases of acute respiratory infections and training of health workers in prevention, care and treatment of ARI and other winter related risks. In addition, winterization kits of warm clothes and blankets will be distributed to pregnant and lactating women and children lt2 who have malnutrition or severe illness. These will be sourced from WHO and UNICEF.
World Vision will work in close coordination with the WHO, UNICEF, DoPH, AADA and other health players in the respective e provinces working to expand the coverage of the primary lifesaving health services to the white areas of Dolayna and Charsada in Ghor province.World Vision InternationalWorld Vision InternationalAfghanistan Humanitarian FundAsuntha CharlesNational Director+93 799209720asuntha_charles@wvi.orgFaisal DaneshFinance/Grants Manager+93 792494002faisal_danesh@wvi.orgFaraidoon OsmaniGAM Manager+93 799861573faraidoon_osmani@wvi.orgAtul Mrong Operations Response Director+93 795154403 atul_mrong@wvi.org Biruk Kebede BeyeneProgram Director+93 797088426Biruk_Beyene@wvi.orgGhor34.09957760 64.90595500Health16545.41265760.66282306.07Afghanistan Humanitarian FundWorld Vision International225844.86Afghanistan Humanitarian FundWorld Vision International3981.95Afghanistan Humanitarian FundWorld Vision InternationalAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/RA3/H/INGO/24322United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsProvision of integrated primary healthcare and nutrition support for winter preparednessWith over 18 million people in need of humanitarian assistance, the humanitarian situation in Afghanistan remains one of the worst worldwide, impacted by years of conflict, natural disasters and the COVID-19 pandemic. The recent changes in the country’s government have brought new uncertainty around the provision of life-saving services and the impact that economic decline will have on the already highly at-risk population. Distance from health facilities and costs of pharmaceuticals remain among the key barriers to accessing health care services, especially among rural communities, and this is expected to worsen in light of the impact that economic decline and rising costs will have on the negative coping mechanisms of the most deprived population. Afghanistan faces high levels of food insecurity which may worsen during the winter months, which are also the country's lean season. More than half of children under five (U5) faced malnutrition in 2021, with a 16 percent increase in cases of severe acute malnutrition (SAM). The winter months are also expected to bring elevated risks of acute respiratory infections (ARIs), hypothermia, cardiovascular diseases, seasonal influenza, and other diseases (AHF RA3 2022 Allocation Strategy Paper).
Through the proposed 6-month health project, RI aims to reduce barriers to accessing nutrition and health care and expand access to gender-responsive immediate and lifesaving primary health assistance by supporting health facilities in Parwan province. In Parwan province, these health facilities will include 10 SHCs in Ghorband Siagird, Salang, Sheikh Ali, Surkh Parsa and Ghorband Shaniwari districts. In Parwan provinces, targeted districts were selected based on the Health Cluster's list of prioritized areas for intervention. The specific health facilities were identified by the selected provinces' PPHDs and Health partners. Services will be aligned with the Basic Public Health Service (BPHS) and will include integrated primary health and nutrition support to children U5 and pregnant and lactating women (PLW), as well as reproductive health (RH) and mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) in line with Health Cluster priorities and OCHA Standard Allocation guidelines. In addition, RI will provide unrestricted, conditional cash transfers via cash-in-hand to cover the transportation costs for SAM patients with medical complications who are referred to higher-level facilities for specialized treatments. Taking into consideration the high prevalence of GBV in Afghanistan and the need to protect survivors, GBV response will be mainstreamed into RI’s health programming through the capacity building of healthcare workers on protection principles, GBV and survivor-centered approaches, with a focus on confidentiality and the do-no-harm principle. RI will also train female staff in psychological first aid (PFA) in order to provide psychological support to women at-risk and survivors of GBV. All activities will reflect Health Cluster COVID-19 mitigation measures.
Finally, to ensure ongoing support and impact, medicine planned to be purchased under this project will seek to have an extended shelf-life, to ensure that impact can continue beyond the life of the project and ensure that procured medicine is not an ineligible cost, due to its expiration prior to the AHF supported project's completion. As with all of RI's projects, the procurement process will remain transparent and compliant with rules and best practices per RI's policies. RI will ensure proper storage conditions are in place, including cold chain if necessary. Furthermore, there will be no duplication of medicine and medical consumables in the AHF funded RA3 2022 project with other sources. In specific circumstances (outbreaks, delays in the procurement, etc), RI will seek prior approval from AHF and the Health Cluster for any in-kind donation of medicines and medical consumables from UN agencies/other resources.
Relief InternationalRelief InternationalAfghanistan Humanitarian FundMark WamalwaDeputy Country Director +93798213644mark.wamalwa@ri.orgDr. Mirza Mohammad RejaHealth Technical Specialist+93 (0)794-548597mirzamohammad.reja@ri.orgParwan34.96309770 68.81088490Health490776.79490776.79Afghanistan Humanitarian FundRelief International392621.43Afghanistan Humanitarian FundRelief InternationalAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/RA3/H/NGO/23625United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsProvision of integrated health, nutrition and PS services to people living in hard to reach areas of Nuristan province.Nuristan province is located in eastern Afghanistan with mountainous and difficult to travel terrain. The province is among the least developed provinces with no developmental activities during the decades of war. The province remains insecure and the number and distribution of the health facilities cannot address the health needs of the local population, especially of those living in rural (white) areas. Nuristan is among the hard-to-reach provinces in the country with prolonged and harsh winters. Access to basic services including health and nutrition services from remote villages, gets further compromised during the winters, where roads remained closed.
Our assessment shows that over 39,040 individuals living in 62 underserved villages in seven districts of (Barg-e-Matal, Duab, Mandol, Nurgaram, Parun, Wama, Waygal), have less access to health services. To address emergency health and nutrition needs, AYSO in consultation) with HC and PPHD team proposes deployment of 04MHNTs and 04 SHCs. The project will provide emergency primary health care services including nutrition and PSCs services and will improve awareness of local communities on prevention of respiratory infections and other winter related medical risks.
Each team will comprise of 5 members as 1 MD, 1 MW, 1 Nutrition counsellor, 1 Health Promoter/PSS Counsellor and 1 vaccinator. The Service Delivery Points for MHNTs and locations for SHCs will be identified together with the PPHD in close coordination of BPHS implementing partner to avoid duplication and cover all the white areas. AYSO will keep the communities engaged throughout the project implementation as well as to monitor the project activities and share their feedback during the monthly meeting with the staff of HFs to improve the health services provision.
The project will be supervised and monitored on day-to-day basis by the designated provincial officers while periodic monitoring from AYSO will take place on monthly basis. The performance of teams will be documented and monitored through the recording of data on the planned indicators using standard HMIS tools. The project will prepare and submit technical reports and will be regularly shared with Clusters, WHO provincial and regional teams through HMIS database, Report Hub, NND, and DHIS2. Project progress reports amp Financial reports will be uploaded in GMS based on reporting timeline of the project.
The project activities will be implemented for duration of 06 months WITH 15 days inception phase and 5.5 months for implementation. Proposed start start date for the project activities is from 10 November 2022 and will end by 09 May 2023.
Afghan Youth Services OrganizationAfghan Youth Services OrganizationAfghanistan Humanitarian FundDr. Wahidullah TaroonGeneral Director+93793333033taroon.d@ayso.org.afDr. Mirwais MansoorDeputy General Director+93700040765mirwaismansoor@ayso.org.afDr. Abdul Wakil AhmadiManaging Program Director (HN)+93779783499abdulwakilahmadi@ayso.org.afRamin RahimiSenior Finance Manager+93700930934finance.sm@ayso.org.afNuristan35.32502230 70.90712360Health9179.24267727.75276906.99Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAfghan Youth Services Organization138453.50Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAfghan Youth Services Organization138453.49Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAfghan Youth Services OrganizationAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/RA3/H/NGO/23636United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsProvision of life saving health and nutrition services in hard-to-reach areas and isolated communities in priority districts of Panjsher provinceThe OCCD was established and registered with the Ministry of Economy as a non-profit, non-governmental, non-political and independent organization. OCCD aims at transferring experience and expertise from national and international organizations to Afghanistan context to ensure the sustainability of efforts as well as provide opportunities for Afghans to use their full potentials in humanitarian and community development activities.
Panjsher province is located in the central region of Afghanistan with nearly the entire province (91.2%) being mountainous or semi mountainous. The analysis of the DHIS-2 data over the past 12 months indicates that the health and nutrition outcomes in Panjsher are lagging behind and there are gaps in the service delivery particularly in hard-to-reach areas. Although The OPD per capita is low and the winter season has not yet started more than 52% of OPD morbidities was due to acute respiratory infections.
During the upcoming winter, the current situation is expected to further deteriorate, that urges the expansion of the humanitarian response to provide primary health services through MHTs. To reduce mortality and morbidity associated with respiratory infections and other winter-related risk the project aims to improve access to primary health care services and to raise awareness on the prevention measures of the people in hard-to-reach and underserved areas in Panjsher province. In line with the SO1 of the HRP 2022 and the SP1.3 of the health sector, the project will support four MHTs in hard-to-reach and under-served areas across Bazarak, Dara, Onaba, Paryan and Shutul districts of Panjsher province to provide life-saving primary health care services including MPHSS and nutrition services.
In Panjsher, the OCCD will set up its provincial office and recruit project management staff and health personnel for the four MHTs. To inform relevant stakeholders of the project scope and implementation plan and to ensure coordination of the project activities, the project team will arrange introductory meetings with the PPHD, BPHS implementer, regional health cluster, local government officials, community representatives, and health Shura members. The project team will specify the MHTs’ catchment areas and select the SDPs in the prioritized districts. Four vehicles will be rented for the MHTs. The project team will procure medical and non-medical equipment, essential medicine, and medical and non-medical supplies for the MHTs.
The MHTs will provide integrated RMNCH, MPHSS, nutrition, and EPI services in hard-to-reach and underserved areas in prioritized districts of Panjsher. The project will conduct community-based awareness raising campaigns to raise awareness on the respiratory infections and other winter-related risks and prevention and mitigation measures. In addition, each MHT will be staffed with one female Community Mobilizer/Educator preferably with a nursing education who will conduct group health education sessions for people particularly on the prevention and mitigation measures related with ARIs and other risks associated with the winter as well as one-to-one health education sessions with patients and their families and teach them how to cope with or manage existing health conditions. In-service training will be provided for 40 health staff on PSS, IPC, EPI refresher, and OCCD’s code of conduct and Do Not Harm Policy, and PSEA identification and reporting.
OCCD will incorporate safeguarding and AAP measures into the design and during the implementation of the project. Supervision and monitoring visits will be conducted to the SDPs for maintaining quality standards of the services and a collaborative working environment will be maintained with the PPHDs, the BPHS/EPHS implementers, and other stakeholders in the province. OCCD will submit technical and financial reports as per the contractual requirements to the donor.Organization for Community Coordination and DevelopmentOrganization for Community Coordination and DevelopmentAfghanistan Humanitarian FundMohammad Hussain HasseenGeneral Director+93 707 57 4742gen.director@occd.org.afNoor Mohammad NooriDeputy General Director+93 794 08 8633dm.director@occd.org.afAnas AngarFinance/Operations Director+93 706 29 9628operation@occd.org.afPanjsher35.88333300 69.11666700Health37189.96187189.47224379.43Afghanistan Humanitarian FundOrganization for Community Coordination and Development134627.66Afghanistan Humanitarian FundOrganization for Community Coordination and Development89751.77Afghanistan Humanitarian FundOrganization for Community Coordination and DevelopmentAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/RA3/H/NGO/24327United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairssupport Static Health facilities to provide integrated Primary Health Care services including mental health and Psychosocial support (MPHSS) and nutrition services in underserved location of Ghazni province.HADAAF have active presence through running of 7 SHCs in remote area, conducted assessment and using existing data, desk review, to elaborate current health services provision/ Gaps and priority health needs of the underserved population. Based on available data from PHD and physical assessment conducted by our team it was found that BPHS is not able cope with current challenges and people in many areas have poor or no access to the available services. 102 HFs supported through HER Project is providing health care services to around 789,079 population residing in dispersed location of Ghazni wide geography. The main determinant of poor access is long distance from HFs (3-5 Hrs. walk), poorly functional BPHS facilities, local tradition, and poor awareness about health care provision. Current HMIS data although unreliable and having high chance of manipulation still does not meet the MoPH targets for key indicators. Current data are analyzed as, ANC all visits 47%, PNC all visits, TT+ 50%, DPT3 82% and institutional deliveries 54%. Data from Smart survey 2020 also show GAM rate of 8.7% (2.4% SAM and 5.8%) but MAM in PLWs are 27.7%.
Proposed project will establish 13 HFs (SHCs) in the remotest villages in 9 districts (Wali Mohammad Shaheed, Waghaz, Jaghato, Nawar, Nawa, Ajiristan, Malistan, Jaghori and Markaz ).. Locations for intervention are selected in coordination with PHD, having poor or no access to available HFs due mainly to long distance (3-6 Hrs. walk), poor transport system and local culture of restriction on women movements. The project will benefit 87,470 people including women, children and disables in the coverage area. MoPH/HC priority activities including, Maternal and child health, immunization, MPHSS, Control of infectious disease including TB and Malaria, management of Malnutrition and daily consultation for patients and clients. The project is designed to be implemented with full transparency and commitment to accountability and protection principles.
All HFs will be staffed based on standard staffing status and 3rd reserved allocation strategy 2022. IPampC officer will be nominated from existing staff to ensure prevention measures including infection prevention and RCCE promotion. Based on above explanation the project interventions are in the line with Health cluster allocation strategy 2022 1st Standard allocation.
The project will be fully functional providing services to the population after 1-month inception period. Medicine planned to be purchased under this project will have an extended shelf-life, minimum beyond the life of the project. HADAAF will ensure full transparency in purchase of medicine in compliance of best practice.There will be no duplication of medicine and medical consumables in the AHF funded RA3 2022 project with other sources. in specific circumstances (e.g. Outbreaks, delays in the procurement), We will seek prior approval from AHF and Health Cluster for any donation. The project will be managed through provincial offices with a coordinator and 2 supervisors in Ghazni provinces, supported by HADAAF’s HQ in Kabul.
Interventions planned in project design based on cluster priorities
1) Provision of emergency Primary Health Care, MPSS services amp RCCE activities in all HFs.
2) orientation of health Shura amp community leaders on RCCE and community outreach
3) Infection control and promotion of hygiene at HF and community level.
4) integration of AAP principles and protection component throughout project cycle.
Project implementation will be closely supervised and monitored using standards MoPH monitoring tools and involving community in monitoring, adopt feasible strategies for monitoring including remote monitoring. HADAAF will apply for MoU with MoPH and HFs will be registered with MoPH database for submission of reports in HMIS.
Data collection and reporting tools will used for the purpose and monthly reports submitted to Health cluster Report Hub and the HFs registereHumanitarian Assistance Development Association for AfghanistanHumanitarian Assistance Development Association for AfghanistanAfghanistan Humanitarian FundDr.Shah Mohammad RahimDirector general+93789206086hadaaf_af@yahoo.comSaid Jamal Uddin SadatProgram Manager+93 499484899Program@hadaaf.org.afNoorullah SafaiFinance Manager+93 784999192noorullahsafai@gmail.comGhazni33.55000000 68.41666700Health407807.66407807.66Afghanistan Humanitarian FundHumanitarian Assistance Development Association for Afghanistan203903.83Afghanistan Humanitarian FundHumanitarian Assistance Development Association for Afghanistan203903.83Afghanistan Humanitarian FundHumanitarian Assistance Development Association for AfghanistanAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/RA3/H/UN/23598United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsEmergency health response in the winter affected hard-to-reach areas in AfghanistanThis proposed project, in line with the humanitarian’s priorities within the framework of the Afghanistan multi-year HRP (2022) and Inter-Sector Winter Prioritization for 2022 will contribute, in coordination and partnership with WHO, the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) and other relevant health cluster actors, to the reduction of morbidity and mortality of vulnerable Afghans in the areas of highest need through access to preventive and curative health services This includes underserved vulnerable populations in high prioritized districts for winter assistance in Afghanistan .
Building on existing IOM Migration Health programming and in coordination with the Health Cluster (HC) regional coordination teams in target provinces, this project will specifically support:
Provision of Primary Health care including reproductive and child health care services, Nutrition, COVID-19 vaccination as well as mental health and psychosocial support services through 4 temporary static Health Sub Centers (HSC) and 6 Mobile Health Teams (MHTs) in hard-to-reach areas in Badakhshan and Takhar provinces. This includes training of health workers in case detection and management of severe cases of acute respiratory infections such as pneumonia and other chronic illnesses and pre-positioning of antibiotics, nebulizers, and other medicines and medical supplies including kits used to manage respiratory tract diseases besides medical supplies to manage related adverse health conditions.
Health education and health promotion on prevention, and mitigation measures for respiratory infections and other winter-related risks through 4 Community Mobilizer Teams (CMTs) in hard-to-reach areas in Badakhshan and Takhar provinces. This includes passive disease surveillance system with a focus on surveillance of acute respiratory infections and influenza-like illnesses, including COVID-19.
This project is also in line with health cluster response priorities to ensure timely, equitable lifesaving health care is provided to people in need, through a holistic approach to humanitarian health assistance that also enables the health system to perform its essential functions, respond to emergencies, prevent, detect and respond to outbreaks of communicable diseases of epidemic potential and protect the health of vulnerable populations.
This project targets the most underserved localities in high prioritized districts in two provinces (Badakhshan and Takhar) among 91 high prioritized districts for winter assistance and preparedness activities during the period between October and December.
IOM stands ready to strengthen public health response capacities to save lives, while addressing migration and displacement drivers and mitigating mid-term impacts of the crisis in Afghanistan.
The project targets a total of 162,000 persons.International Organization for MigrationInternational Organization for MigrationAfghanistan Humanitarian FundKate KaiserProgramme Support Officer93 72 800 4250k.kaiser@iom.intBadakhshan36.73477250 70.81199530Takhar36.66980130 69.47845410Health110325.331137729.951248055.28Afghanistan Humanitarian FundInternational Organization for Migration1248055.28Afghanistan Humanitarian FundInternational Organization for MigrationAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/RA3/H-N/NGO/23584United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsProvision of Emergency Health Services to underserved populations during winter in Helmand and KapisaOHPM is going to mitigate humanitarian needs expected to arise from the harsh winter conditions in three districts of Helmand (Nawzad, Reg-i-Khan Nishin, Washer), and one district of Kapisa (Alasay) provinces. Under the 3rd Reserve Allocation 2022, OHPM is going to train 65 health workers on case detection and management of severe cases of acute respiratory infections in both Helmand and Kapisa above-mentioned districts. Five MHNTs will be deployed, three in each of the three selected districts of Helmand province and two in Alasay district of Kapisa province, which integrated with RH, MHPSS, and Nutrition services in hard-to-reach areas. OHPM plans to conduct awareness-raising sessions on the prevention and mitigation measures for respiratory infections and other winter-related risks among the target communities in these districts. In addition, OHPM is pre-positioning of medical supplies for the management of acute respiratory infections (ARI) to the MHNTs and to the fixed HFs in these districts for effective management of the ARI cases. We plan to provide quality nutrition services through the five MHNTs in these districts, that will cover nutrition screening and identification of malnutrition cases among children 6-59 months and pregnant and lactating women (PLW), and categorized them as per OPD MAM, OPD SAM and IPD SAM cases. By this, the team will cover the OPD MAM and OPD SAM, while referring the IDP SAM to the nearest hospital.
Psychosocial counselling through assessment of psychosocial patients and counseling services to the clients, utilizing appropriate protocols and guidelines of MoPH will be fulfilled by the MHNTs. Awareness-raising session to the clients and conduct regular follow up of cases registered by the team.
Organization for Health Promotion and ManagementOrganization for Health Promotion and ManagementAfghanistan Humanitarian FundSaid Mohammad Karim AlawiProgram Manager+93 (0) 700270736program.ohpm@gmail.comYaser AlamFinance Manager +93 78 454 3405acc1ohpm@gmail.comHilmand31.36364740 63.95861110Kapisa34.98105720 69.62145620HealthNutrition54933.03219732.12274665.15Afghanistan Humanitarian FundOrganization for Health Promotion and Management137332.58Afghanistan Humanitarian FundOrganization for Health Promotion and ManagementAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/RA3/H-N/NGO/24323United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsImproving access to primary health care services in hard-to-reach areas of Kandahar, Nimroz and Zabul provincesOHPM is going to mitigate humanitarian needs expected to arise from the harsh winter conditions in the two districts of Kandahar (Ghorak and Reg), one district of Nirmoz (Kang) and two districts of Zabul (Arghandab and Daychopan) provinces. Under the 3rd Reserve Allocation 2022, OHPM is going to train 42 health workers on the prevention and mitigation measures for respiratory infections and other winter related risks. Seven MHNTs will be deployed, one MHNT in Ghorak, one MHNT in Reg, one MHNT in Kang, two MHNTs in Arghandab and two MHNTs in Daychopan, which integrated with reproductive health (RH), mental health and psychosoicail support (MHPSS), and Nutrition services in hard-to-reach areas. OHPM plans to conduct awareness-raising sessions on the prevention and mitigation measures for respiratory infections and other winter-related risks among the target communities in these districts.
In addition, OHPM is pre-positioning of medical supplies for the management of acute respiratory infections (ARI) to the MHNTs in these districts for effective management of the ARI cases. We plan to provide quality nutrition services through these MHNTs in above-mentioned districts, that will cover nutrition screening and identification of malnutrition cases among children 6-59 months and pregnant and lactating women (PLW), and identify OPD MAM, OPD SAM and IPD SAM cases. By this, the team will cover the OPD MAM and OPD SAM, while referring the IDP SAM to the nearest hospital.
Psychosocial counselling through assessment of psychosocial patients and counseling services to the clients, utilizing appropriate protocols and guidelines of MoPH will be fulfilled by the MHNTs. Awareness - raising session to the clients and conduct regular follow up of cases registered by the team.
Medicine planned to be purchased under this project will have an extended shelf-life, minimum beyond the life of the project. Any medicine which expiries prior to the AHF supported project completion date will be ineligible expenditure. Procurement process of medicine is transparent and in compliance with the rules and best practices. Proper storage conditions including cold chain, if necessary, are in place. There will be no duplication of medicine and medical consumables in the AHF funded RA3 2022 project with other sources. In specific circumstances (e.g. Outbreaks, delays in the procurement), We will seek prior approval from AHF and Health Cluster for any in-kind donation of medicines and medical consumables from UN agencies/other resources.
Organization for Health Promotion and ManagementOrganization for Health Promotion and ManagementAfghanistan Humanitarian FundSaid Mohammad Karim Alawi Program Manager0700270736program.ohpm@gmail.comYaser AlamFinance Manager+93 78 454 3405acc1ohpm@gmail.comKandahar30.99606790 65.47573600Nimroz31.02614880 62.45041540Zabul32.19187820 67.18944880HealthNutrition363405.49363405.49Afghanistan Humanitarian FundOrganization for Health Promotion and Management181702.75Afghanistan Humanitarian FundOrganization for Health Promotion and Management131582.55Afghanistan Humanitarian FundOrganization for Health Promotion and ManagementAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/RA3/H-N/UN/23599United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsImproving access to emergency life-saving health care services for people living in undeserved areas of AfghanistanThere are unprecedented levels of health needs among people of Afghanistan. 18.1 million people need humanitarian health assistance including 7.9 million children and 3.3 million women (20% increase from 2021). The proposed interventions under this project aim to contribute to filling in the service delivery gap and strengthening the les-than-optimal life-saving essential health services through provision of needed medical equipment and medical supplies for strengthening Reproductive Maternal Newborn and Child Health (RMNCH) and other emergency service provision, prevention and control of communicable diseases outbreaks, Risk Communication and Community Engagement (RCCE) interventions, and emergency nutrition services.
For responding to the increased load of patients during winter, WHO will supply major hospitals with the essential medicine, and medical equipment and supplies to enhance provision of life-saving health services including RMNCH. WHO will provide Pneumonia kits, PED SAM kits, measles kits, IEHK basic kits, and family planning commodities and portable ultrasound machines and newborn incubators to the health facilities located in the target areas. Moreover, to enhance emergency health service provision, WHO will provider in-service competency-based trainings on BEmONC, ENC, IMNCI, ETAT and FP to the healthcare providers of the targeted areas. The target provinces for the above-mentioned services will be Badakhshan, Baghlan, Bamyan, Daikundi, Ghazni, Ghor, Helmand, Jawzjan, Kabul, Kandahar, Kapisa, Khost, Kunar, Laghman, Logar, Wardak, Nangarhar, Nimroz, Nuristan, Paktika, Paktiya, Panjshir, Parwan, Samangan, Takhar, and Zabul and their target districts as per the allocation strategy for 3rd Reserve Allocation.
For responding to increased load of infectious diseases during the winter, WHO will deploy 22 Surveillance Support Teams (SSTs) to 11 priority districts (2 teams per district) of the target areas including capacity building of the deployed teams. Moreover, to further strengthen preparedness and response to the possible outbreaks during winter season, WHO will provide surveillance and laboratory supplies and consumables to the public health laboratories that will cover the cases of the target locations. The geographical focus for outbreaks preparedness and response interventions will be Badakhshan, Dykundi, Ghazni, Jawzjan, and Nooristan provinces and their target districts as per the allocation strategy for 3rd Reserve Allocation.
RCCE interventions will be utilised for engaging communities through two-way communication approaches to raise awareness, promote protective behaviours, identify community concerns, contact tracking and debunking of rumours and reflect the feedback of community dwellers in design and implementation of health interventions. Furthermore, health personnel from targeted 26 provinces, including at national level, will be trained on RCCE, focusing on weatherization. To address a wider audience, around 2,700 minutes of video and 2,925 minutes of radio spots will be aired through national and provincial media and social media channels. In addition, information, education, and communication (IEC) materials, including flip-charts, posters and brochures, will be printed and distributed on key health issues. The RCCE interventions will mainly focus on 26 targeted provinces and 91 targeted districts as per the allocation strategy for 3rd Reserve Allocation.
In response to the possible increase of SAM cases with medical complication during winter season, WHO will provide inpatient therapeutic care for 1417 (712 boys and 705 girls) children with complicated SAM. The services will be provided in 12 IPD-SAM centers located in Badakhshan, Balkh, Zabul, and Paktika provinces. The project will involve functional upgrading of IPD-SAM/ TFU’s through provision of milk preparation kits, warm and cold chain system, bedside chairs, IPC, and medical equipment. World Health OrganizationWorld Health OrganizationAfghanistan Humanitarian FundMr. Mohamed KakayExternal Relations and Partnership Team Lead+12153078760Kakaym@who.intDr Alaa AbouZeidWHE Team Leader+93783961828abouzeida@who.intBadakhshan36.73477250 70.81199530Baghlan35.80429470 69.28775350Balkh36.89091580 67.18944880Bamyan34.90732960 67.18944880Daykundi33.66949500 66.04635340Ghazni33.55000000 68.41666700Ghor34.09957760 64.90595500Hilmand31.36364740 63.95861110Jawzjan36.89696920 65.66585680Kabul34.53333300 69.16666700Kandahar30.99606790 65.47573600Kapisa34.98105720 69.62145620Khost33.35850790 69.85974060Kunar34.84658930 71.09731700Laghman34.68976870 70.14558050Logar34.01455180 69.19239160Nangarhar34.17183130 70.62167940Nimroz31.02614880 62.45041540Nuristan35.32502230 70.90712360Paktika32.26453860 68.52471490Paktya33.70619900 69.38310790Panjsher35.88333300 69.11666700Parwan34.96309770 68.81088490Samangan35.98072960 67.57085360Takhar36.66980130 69.47845410Wardak34.35134940 68.23853390Zabul32.19187820 67.18944880HealthNutrition393530.432703382.983096913.41Afghanistan Humanitarian FundWorld Health Organization3096913.41Afghanistan Humanitarian FundWorld Health OrganizationAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/RA3/N/INGO/23581United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsNutrition for every U5 child and PLW in Sangcharak, SaripulThe basic problem of pregnant and lactating women and under the age of five children is “inaccessibility to nutrient food”.
For two decades, international organizations including the UN have been continuously trying to ensure that vulnerable people of Afghanistan have access to sufficient food ensuring that no one is deprived of nutrition – with a particular focus that children under the age of five and pregnant and lactating women are prioritized in programs to eradicate malnutrition. But in addition to these efforts, according to UN-WFP, currently, more than 3.5 million children in Afghanistan need nutritional support. UNICEF estimated that half of the children under the age of five in Afghanistan will suffer from acute malnutrition by 2022 due to the food crisis and insufficient access to drinking water and health services (UNICEF Afghanistan/2022). The recent reports published by UNICEF and WFP indicate that the increase in cases of malnutrition among children under the age of five, as one out of every two children in Afghanistan suffers from acute malnutrition – and this situation is to continue over time if no urgent action is taken.
However, UNICEF has said that it will try to treat 1.1 million children suffering from malnutrition by 2022, and other national and international agencies have pledged to take serious measures in order to significantly reduce the malnutrition of children under the age of five and pregnant and lactating women, but apparently given the current administrative and financial problems under the de-facto government it will be difficult to follow all the pledges and there is a need to take more urgent measures in this field.
To take part in this large mission of scaling down the nutrition cases in Afghanistan, CICA proposes this project to contribute to reduce “morbidity and mortality” due to malnutrition among under the age of five children and pregnant and lactating women in Saripul (Sangcharak) through three Mobile Health and Nutrition Teams (MHNTs). Each mobile health and nutrition team (MHNT) is composed of one MD doctor, one midwife, one nurse, one psychosocial and nutrition counselor, one community mobilizer and one vaccinator. The mobile health and nutrition teams (MHNTs) will practice anthropometric measuring for providing treatment and preventative services through providing specialized nutritious foods (SNFs) for sever acute malnutrition (SAM) and moderate acute malnutrition (MAM) cases of under five children and pregnant and lactating women in the target areas. For MAM cases, the Targeted Supplementary Feeding Program (TSFP) and for SAM cases, the Blanket Supplementary Feeding Program (BSFP) will be implemented.
Under targeted supplementary feeding program (TSFP), the under five children and pregnant and lactating women will be provided with Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF+Super Cereal) and under blanket supplementary feeding program (BSFP), they will be provided with complementary basic foodstuffs Ready-to-Use Supplementary Food (RUSP+Super Cereal).
CICA will implement the project in close coordination with DoPH, UNICEF, WFP, Nutrition Cluster and other operational implementation partners in the target area. A community development council health sub-committee be established and will work for each health facility. The project team will provide orientation sessions to community influential figures including Health Shuras (HSs).
First, the community will be informed about the project by health shuras (HSs) and secondly the mobile health and nutrition teams (MHNTs) will go to the villages on daily bases 6/7 days’ week.
The project progress with achieved targets will be shared up by CICA on weekly bases for Health Management Information System (HMIS) data-base and the narrative report that includes the details of project’s outputs and outcome will be submitted to donor on monthly and quarterly base.Canadian International Community AssociationCanadian International Community AssociationAfghanistan Humanitarian FundNajiullah GhazawiCountry Director+93777222080naji@cica-int.orgJamal Naser DaneshProgram Manager+93799200342j.danesh@cica-int.orgSar-e-Pul35.67074730 66.04635340Nutrition33827.02170262.64204089.66Afghanistan Humanitarian FundCanadian International Community Association122453.80Afghanistan Humanitarian FundCanadian International Community Association81635.86Afghanistan Humanitarian FundCanadian International Community AssociationAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/RA3/N/NGO/23609United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsMobile Health and Nutrition Services in Sheberghan City of Jowzjan ProvinceThis project aims to contribute to reduction of child and women morbidity and mortality related to under and malnutrition in Sheberghan city of Jowzjan province. The 2022 IPC Analysis identifies the province in IPC Phase 4 from Jun – Nov 2022 with 127, 572 individuals (20%) classified in IPC 4 and 159,466 individuals (25%) classified in IPC 3. The same analysis identifies the province’s urban areas in IPC phase 4 with 32,499 individuals (20%) in IPC 4 and 48,748 (30%) of its population in IPC 3.
Through this project, the AWRO proposes to provide Mobile health and Nutrition services in Sheberghan city of Jowzjan province to cover 14000 individuals. Under this project, AWRO proposes to provide two mobile Nutrition teams to:
Provide Out-Patient nutrition services to under and malnourished children under 5 years of age (SAM and MAM) and Pregnant and lactating Women (PLW)
Provide necessary primary healthcare services for the target children and PLW to ensure effective treatment of under and malnourishment (diagnosis and primary treatment of children for common childhood diseases)
Refer severe cases of malnutrition with complications to inpatient treatment care centers by the provision of Cash for Nutrition for the eligible Project Participants
Empower the community to detect and prevent under and malnutrition through Family MUAC approach
Promotion of IYCF awareness and counseling
Provision of PSS counseling and Stimulation Sessions Care Practices
Specific target areas for the mobile teams will be defined in coordination with the BPHS implementers and the Provincial Public Health Directorate (PPHD) to avoid duplication of services and ensure that the uncovered areas will be targeted to benefit from the services provided.
Project Participant Targets:
SAM IPD: 50 children
SAM OPD: 240 children
MAM OPD: 800 children
PLW: 400 women
Family MUAC Orientation: 5000 women
Children Screened: 5000 children
IMNCI: 2000 children
MIYCN: 100 women, 1500 children
PSS Counseling: 400 women
In total, 14,000 individuals will be covered under this project.
For the provision of Cash for Nutrition, we will contract with an MSP/FSP to transfer the Cash to the eligible Project Participants as introduced by the AWRO. MPSs are available in all parts of the Sheberghan city and accessible to all project participants, there are no barriers for any age group. The MSP system is preferred and endorsed by the communities as the bank systems are more time-taking and complicated. The MSP system is not prone to risks as they take its own transparency and security measures. The leak of data might put the project participants in risks of theft and violence data will be kept confidential and will be shared with no parties without prior approval of the AHF, OCHA, and the Cluster. AWRO will also agree with the MSP in terms of data protection and the agreement will include a term in this regard.
For the nutrition supplies and supplements, AWRO will coordinate agreements with the UNICEF and WFP to receive the nutrition supplies for undernourished children and PLW.
Afghan Women Rights OrganizationAfghan Women Rights OrganizationAfghanistan Humanitarian FundMustafa AhmadiHead of Programs and Focal Point+93700189189mustafa.ahmadi@awro.org.afSayed Farhadullah EbadiManaging Director+93786126612director@awro.org.afJawzjan36.89696920 65.66585680Nutrition27526.69164101.43191628.12Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAfghan Women Rights Organization114976.87Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAfghan Women Rights Organization76651.25Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAfghan Women Rights OrganizationAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/RA3/N/NGO/23725United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsProvision of Health and Nutrition Services to under five children, pregnant and lactating women in Ghorband district of Parwan Province, Yosuf Khil District of Paktika province,and Daychopan district of Zabul provinceThe main problem for PLW and children under five is the lack of access to nutrient food. As per Afghanistan need overview 2022“Afghanistan continues to have one of highest rates of child stunting (36.6 per cent) which has serious implications for children’s long-term physical and cognitive development that need for mothers to take with good nutrient food.
As per Nutrition cluster overview from Jan – 31 Aug 2022, 7.8 million PIN, among them 5.9 million targeted and 4.7 Million reached. Therefore, need for continuation of the Nutrition activities is existed for remained 1.2 Million.
Infectious diseases, poor maternal and newborn health, and malnutrition are still substantial cause of mortality and morbidity, the largest proportion of deaths 42.6 % caused by communicable, maternal, prenatal, and nutrition conditions.
The proposed project will contribute to reduce morbidity and mortality due to malnutrition among the children under five, and PLW in Dai Chopan of Zabul , Ghorband of Parwan and Yosufkhil of Paktiak province through three MHNTs . This project intends to: i) treat 625 children under five with SAM (208 in Daichopan of Zabul, 208 in Ghorban of Parwan and 209 in Yousaf Khail of Paktika province), ii) treat 1670 children under 5 with MAM( 556 in Daichopan of Zabul, 556 in Ghorband of Parwan and 558 in Yousaf Khail of Paktika province) and iii) treat 1150 PLWs with acute malnutrition (383 in Daichopan of Zabul, 383 in Ghorbad of Parwan and 384 in Yousaf Khail of Paktika province. The mobile teams will provide basic health care services, focusing on identification, treatment, referral, and prevention of acute and moderate malnutrition in the areas through measuring Hight and weigth which are not covered by existing BPHS IP, awareness raising on balance diet, nutrition counselling and provision of referral services for SAM that need Inpatient Department (IPD) services will be the main services of the mobile team. Under this project, totally 14119 people will be targeted through project’s services. Also, MoPH key messages will be spread out in the communities through awareness raising sessions and communities will be informed through Imams of mosques and elders on Covid 19 prevention. The population of Ghorband is 54110, Ypsufkhil is 29703 and Daychopan is 45285 individuals. Upon project approval, a complete list of target villages and population covered by this project will be prepared in coordination with local authorities, like-minded actors and community people we will fix the exact number of population of the targeted villages.
There are three MHNTs working in three districts for Children and women each team consisted of one MD doctor, a midwife, Nurse, Vaccinator, PSS and a nutrition counselor. The MD doctor can diagnose the diseases and malnutrition children and women, the midwife aware the women about the child delivery and keeping their children healthy by providing some extra supplementary food available locally, register SAM, MAM and PLWs that required supplementary nutrient powder and Biscuit provided by WFP through their GFD partner. The Nurse will provide immediate services and the Psychological and social counselor give advises and consultations to the women and children that they have mental and psychological problem. Also, two (Male and female) trainers will train the community on Malnutrition. In addition, two community health and nutrition mobilizers will work with community for better food intakes.
Afghani Community and Health Rehabilitation OrganizationAfghani Community and Health Rehabilitation OrganizationAfghanistan Humanitarian FundDr. Mubarak Shah JawadGeneral Director0799638196achro.afg@gmail.comMohammad Sharif SharifiProgram Manager0799477442sharifi.achro2022@yahoo.comWaheed JanFinance Manager0782790311waheedjan933@hotmail.comPaktika32.26453860 68.52471490Parwan34.96309770 68.81088490Zabul32.19187820 67.18944880Nutrition28327.45142581.51170908.96Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAfghani Community and Health Rehabilitation Organization170908.96Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAfghani Community and Health Rehabilitation OrganizationAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/RA3/N/UN/23630United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsDelivery of lifesaving nutrition services for drought affected population in 37 high priority districts considered for winterization response.The ongoing escalation of humanitarian needs in Afghanistan has largely been fueled by the political events of August 2021 and the resulting pause of long-term development funding by international donors to the System Enhancement for Health Action in Transition (SEHATMANDI) project, the backbone of the Afghan health system, delivering basic and essential packages of health and nutrition services across the country.
Based on the Afghanistan humanitarian response plan 2022, an estimated 24.4 million people (59 per cent of the population) projected to be in urgent need for humanitarian assistance (included 1.1 million children with SAM), compared to 18.4 million in 2021.
Through this allocation, UNICEF will provide 17,950 cartons of Ready to Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF), 1,100 cartons of Therapeutic Milk-F75, 1,050 cartons of Therapeutic Milk-F100 and 200 cartons of ReSoMaL (Rehydration Solution for Malnutrition). With these procured therapeutic supplies, a total of 19,798 children with Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) aged 6 – 59 months (9,592 boys amp 10,206 girls) will be provided with treatment services for the prioritized provinces identified by the nutrition cluster.
UNICEF will procure RUTF through its Supply Division (SD). RUTF will be stored at national and regional warehouses in UNICEF and will be distributed to the Health Emergency Response (HER) implementing partners in Badakhshan, Badghis, Baghlan, Balkh, Faryab, Jawzjan, Sari Pul, Paktika, Zabul, Ghor, Nimruz and Parwan provinces. The HER Implementing Partners (IPs) delivering basic package of health services in the mentioned provinces have strong capacity in delivering nutrition services.
UNICEF will use complementary funding sources to provide therapeutic supplies for all beneficiaries in the target locations who are not targeted by AHF funding. In addition, complementary funding will be used to provide trainings on the Integrated Management of Acute Malnutrition (IMAM) for the health workers and to conduct monitoring field visits to complement lifesaving treatment services addressing the needs of children with acute malnutrition in the target locations.
Outpatient and inpatient treatment of SAM are integral components of the IMAM approach, that will be delivered by the Basic Package of Health Services/ Essential Package of Hospital Services (BPHS/ EPHS) and humanitarian IPs through fixed health facilities and mobile teams. Furthermore, SAM treatment will be provided simultaneously with the treatment of Moderate Acute Malnutrition (MAM) supported by the World Food Programme (WFP), where applicable.
United Nations Children's FundUnited Nations Children's FundAfghanistan Humanitarian FundMelanie GalvinChief of Nutrition Section0799987620mgalvin@unicef.orgAlexandra JonnaertPartnerships Specialist0799987933ajonnaert@unicef.orgAlice AkungaDeputy Representative0799987101aakunga@unicef.orgBadakhshan36.73477250 70.81199530Badghis35.16713390 63.76953840Baghlan35.80429470 69.28775350Balkh36.89091580 67.18944880Faryab36.07956130 64.90595500Ghor34.09957760 64.90595500Jawzjan36.89696920 65.66585680Nimroz31.02614880 62.45041540Paktika32.26453860 68.52471490Parwan34.96309770 68.81088490Sar-e-Pul35.67074730 66.04635340Zabul32.19187820 67.18944880Nutrition248618.791251381.221500000.01Afghanistan Humanitarian FundUnited Nations Children's Fund1500000.01Afghanistan Humanitarian FundUnited Nations Children's FundAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/RA3/N/UN/23676United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsTreatment and prevention of moderate acute malnutrition (MAM) in children aged 6-59 months and PLW in Five prioritized provinces for winterization.Food insecurity in Afghanistan remains alarmingly high, with 19 million Afghans – almost half of the population – continue to be in crisis or emergency levels of food insecurity3 (IPC 3+). Of these, 6 million people are at emergency levels of food insecurity (IPC 4), one of the highest numbers globally. There is a strong correlation between areas affected by potential drought and existing food insecurity and malnutrition. It is anticipated that the dire food insecurity situation will be exacerbated by drought and water scarcity. The impact of prolonged dry spells on the food security status in rural areas could trigger an early lean season onset. Increasing food insecurity and limited safe water availability are expected to complicate treatment for moderate acute malnutrition (MAM) and severe acute malnutrition (SAM), and place even more children, pregnant and lactating women (PLW) at risk of worsening health conditions(Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC). Key risks include widespread severe hunger, high morbidity limited access due to harsh winter in mountainous areas. The winter, which coincides with the lean season, is likely a highest risk period for famine-like conditions. The nutritional status of children under five and pregnant and lactating women (PLW) continues to be concerning in most parts of Afghanistan. An estimated 4,7 million people will suffer from acute malnutrition in 2022, including around 1,1 million children with severe acute malnutrition (SAM), over 2.8 million children with moderate acute malnutrition (MAM), and over 800,000 pregnant and lactating women (PLW) with acute malnutrition (an increase of 21 percent from 2021).
In response to these acute and growing needs, WFP will use this support from AHF to procure and pre-position specialized nutritious foods-SNFs (RUSF and SuperCereal) to ensure MAM treatment services through targeted supplementary feeding programme (TSFP) to 20,000 children age 6-59 months and 6500 acutely malnourished PLW to rehabilitate their nutritional status, and provide blanket supplementary feeding services to 17,272 children 6-59months and 7600 PLW to prevent them from further deterioration to severe malnutrition during winter period. It will ensure, that needs are met as the winter season negatively affects income prospects, food prices and places additional spending burden and demand on already vulnerable families.
The assistance will be prioritized for winterization in provinces/districts of Badakhshan (Kofab, Khwahan, Darwaz-e-Balla, Shahr-e-Buzorg, Zebak, Shighnan, Raghestan, Khash, Wakhan, Shuhada, Darayem, Eshkashem), Badghis (Ghormach), Faryab (Qurghan, Maymana, Bilcheragh, Garzewan, Qaysar), Ghor (Taywarah), Sar-e-Pul (Sancharak). It will be implemented through Mobile Health and Nutrition Teams (MHNTs), in addition to the on-going MAM treatment services provided through fixed health facilities, across the country to ensure services are provided in a timely manner to children and women in inaccessible locations during winter period. Services will be delivered through current supported cooperating partners (AKHS, MMRCHA, CHA, SDO, SAF)
To provide immediate relief and prevent pipeline shortfalls for food commodities with long procurement lead times, WFP will use existing commodities from other funding sources and AHF’s contribution will serve for pipeline replenishment. Through this AHF contribution, WFP will procure 180 MT LNS-LQ, 77.7 MT LNS-MQ and 345.3 MT of Super Cereal.
The nutrition assistance will be provided for a period of 6 months and is aligned with the Nutrition Clusters recommended guidelines on humanitarian response packages and national IMAM guideline.World Food ProgrammeWorld Food ProgrammeAfghanistan Humanitarian FundJanerose ALVERSHead of Partnerships+93729908610janerose.alvers@wfp.orgXuerong LiuHead of Programme+850203817217xuerong.liu@wfp.orgMona ShaikhHead of Nutrition+930708834823 mona.shaikh@wfp.orgGhor34.09957760 64.90595500Nutrition248618.791251381.221500000.01Afghanistan Humanitarian FundWorld Food Programme1500000.01Afghanistan Humanitarian FundWorld Food ProgrammeAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/RA3/WASH/INGO/23580United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsEmergency WASH response for Drought and conflict affected displaced population in Sar-e-Pul Province.The proposed project will target conflict- and drought-affected IDPs and host communities in areas the of highest needs around Saripul (Sangcharak, Gosfandi, SozmaQala and Balkhab) for an emergency WASH support. The project is aligned with the AHF 3rd Reserve Allocation Strategy, targeting 2,125 vulnerable families (14,875 individuals) under the WASH humanitarian assistance. CICA under this project, proposes to provide “a combination of water supply, sanitation and hygiene promotion activities” in targeted areas. The activities will revolve around the following prioritizes:
- Water source surveillance and drying-up alerts
- Supply systems rehabilitation and creation,
- Household water treatment promotion,
- WASH for GBV risk mitigation,
For the provision of sufficient and safe water supply, 30 existing broken wells will be re-habilitated and 55 new wells will be established. Almost 175 individuals will have access to each water point, placement of water points within the communities will reduce the burden on women and girls, who currently spend on average over 25 minutes one-way to reach a water point. The continued functioning of the water points will be managed by local volunteer mechanics who will be identified and trained in operation and maintenance of the water systems.
With regard to water source surveillance and drying-up alerts, CICA WASH technical team will ensure a “strategic selection of locations” and will equip them with drying-up alert systems and will work with the local mechanics to train them on systematic data collection and sharing with relevant stakeholders. Under this project, 297 capacity advancement sessions focusing on “diarrhea prevention strategies, discouraging open defecation, critical times to wash hands with soap, menstrual hygiene management, promoting sanitation, hygiene, practices leading to health risk reduction, and safe household water treatment” will take place for project participants. In addition, 2,125 people from most vulnerable families of IDPs and host communities (HCs) will receive hygiene kits. During the distribution process of "hygiene kits", the necessary guidelines on "proper use of the kits" will be provided to the recipients to ensure the effectiveness of the process since most families are not familiar with the proper usage of hygiene kits.
Worth mentioning that CICA WASH Unit will adapt and implement all project activities with serious consideration of the principles of prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA), accountability to affected population (AAP), protection, gender, age and disability which is an essential requirement for WASH programing. The WASH Technical Officers will monitor and evaluate compliance with the above-mentioned principles in the full spectrum of the project and will report to the Kabul team accordingly. This project will be implemented in close coordination with local communities including community leaders, community development councils (CDCs), youths, WASH Regional Cluster and other partners operating in the area to increase efficiency, effectiveness, and accountability.
In terms of the budget, there is no serious problem on this issue because according to the plan, AHF ever provides sufficient budget for its IPs, and in addition, CICA has a small emergency cost to at least help avoid causing serious harm to those who are in the project plan. CICA will make every effort not to disservice the reputation of its donors due to financial issues.
Canadian International Community AssociationCanadian International Community AssociationAfghanistan Humanitarian FundNajiullah GhazawiCountry Director+93777222080naji@cica-int.orgJamal Naser DaneshNational Programs Manager+93701730354j.danesh@cica-int.orgSayed Ali Akbar IBRAHIMY Finance Manager - Afghanistan +93702036623finance-manager-afg@cica-int.orgSar-e-Pul35.67074730 66.04635340Water Sanitation Hygiene33134.85501440.79534575.64Afghanistan Humanitarian FundCanadian International Community Association213830.26Afghanistan Humanitarian FundCanadian International Community Association160372.69Afghanistan Humanitarian FundCanadian International Community Association160372.69Afghanistan Humanitarian FundCanadian International Community AssociationAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/RA3/WASH/INGO/23593United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsProvision of emergency WASH supplies in Dawlatyar and Ferozkoh districts of GhorThe Allocation Strategy Paper for the 3rd Reserve Allocation of 2022 details a complex set of needs among vulnerable populations. In Dawlatyar and Ferozkoh districts of Ghor province, drought, political instability, recession, and COVID-19 resulted in limited access to safe drinking water, widespread illness and mortality and starkly reduced income opportunities, depleting households’ productive assets and reducing their capacity to cope with shocks. Further, communities in Ghor province are especially prone to natural hazards which coupled with harsh winters and prolonged conflict have resulted in the destruction of community infrastructure, including water systems, limited their access to WASH facilities and placed them at high risk of acute watery diarrhoea outbreaks (AWD) and other diseases.
Data from the 2022 Humanitarian Response Plan, WASH Cluster in the Western Region and Afghanaid’s needs assessment shows that vulnerable households in Dawlatyar and Ferozkoh districts need urgent assistance to address their WASH needs ahead of the winter season. In particular, Afghanaid’s needs assessment highlighted that the target communities have limited access to safe drinking water, lack water treatment options and have high-risk hygiene practices.
In line with WASH cluster priorities for this allocation, Afghanaid proposes to provide crucial WASH assistance to a total of 21,000 shock-affected households (79,520 men, women, boys and girls) in Ferozkoh and Dawlatyar districts of Ghor province. Based on Afghanaid’s needs assessment (conducted in October 2022) and communities’ preferences, the following interventions – developed in consultation with the regional WASH Cluster for the Western Region - are proposed:
- Based on the specificities of individual households’ needs, a total of 21,000 households in the target districts will receive chlorine tablets or sachets and handwashing soaps. The 9,109 more vulnerable households will be selected to participate in hygiene promotion activities (focusing on the continuity of proper water-efficient handwashing with soap at critical times). The intervention will also provide rehabilitation/reparation and protection support for 14 pipe schemes (7 in Ferozkoh and 7 in Dawlatyar) that serve these households.
- Distribution of 1,677 water filter kits to 3,345 shock-affected households (1 per 2 households)
- Creation of 14 community WASH committees (7 in each district) and provision of technical training along with the operations and maintenance of water tool kits)
Participants will be selected using the vulnerability criteria set by the WASH cluster to ensure that households in most acute need are targeted, including women-headed households, households with a large number of dependents, and households with one or more members with a disability.
Afghanaid is well placed to implement this project, with over 20 years of continuous presence in Ghor. Afghanaid also has extensive humanitarian programming experience, with current and recent humanitarian projects in the target provinces, funded by AHF, WFP and FAO. These projects include WASH, emergency food/cash, livelihoods, winterization, and shelter assistance. Afghanaid has consulted with the local authorities to deliver its programmes in the target areas and will actively engage the local actors to explain that the project can only proceed if authorities do not interfere and permit us to employ and target women. Project staff will work closely with the target communities and stakeholders working on the ground to mitigate any anticipated risks.
By providing urgent WASH assistance this intervention is expected to reduce the risk of outbreaks, prevent illness and mortality, boosting the resilience of 21,000 vulnerable households against future shocks. The project will be also synergized with the WASH and ESNFI cluster priorities and other Afghanaid projects implemented in the targeted districts, to enable a joined-up, complementary response.AFGHANAIDAFGHANAIDAfghanistan Humanitarian FundNajibullah NamiqGrants and Partnership Development Manager+93799733944najeebullah@afghanaid.org.ukJohannes JansenActing Director of Programme Development+93728630493jjansen@afghanaid.org.ukAyub Khan KhugyaniwalDeputy Director Finance Administration+93790897166akhan@afghanaid.org.ukGhor34.09957760 64.90595500Water Sanitation Hygiene22919.22349077.41371996.63Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAFGHANAID297597.30Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAFGHANAID68787.52Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAFGHANAIDAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/RA3/WASH/INGO/23712United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsProvision of WASH assistance to vulnerable communities in AfghanistanThe prolonged multiple crises unfolding in Afghanistan have had devastating effects on people’s ability to meet their daily needs and to cope with sudden shocks The country is suffering from a prolonged drought that, unlike the last one that was relatively localized in the western region, the current drought is impacting one-third of the country. The WASH Cluster winterization prioritization plan has identified 183 districts as category three in terms of need for urgent WASH response to enable communities to cope during the winter 2022/2023. The below proposed five target districts fall within this category. As per the WASH cluster winterization plan approximately 15.1 million people are in need of WASH assistance in 24 provinces of the country. Some of the specific needs identified in the prioritization plan include water scarcity and unavailability of hygiene items (especially soap) through into winter period in drought-affected areas, AWD outbreak in communities especially affecting children U5 and areas where women and girls reported feeling unsafe to access water points and/or bath-latrines.
The project will be implemented in the hard-to-reach districts of Shindand in Herat, Khakrez in Kandahar and Assadabad, Watapur and Marawara in Kunar province. These districts are categorized as level 3 in the WASH Cluster winter prioritization plan due to their remoteness, drought conditions and an AWD outbreak among other criteria. DACAAR plans to achieve the following as part of the proposed project:
A total of 93,100 people will be provided with safe water through:
Construction of 5 pipe scheme network benefiting and estimated 1,500 families or 10,500 individuals.
Rehabilitation of 250 non functional water points benefiting an estimated 3,750 families or 26,250 individuals.
Chlorination/disinfection of 1,150 contaminated water sources benefiting an estimated 8,050 families or 56,350 individuals.
Hygiene promotion and distribution of kits to 1,500 families (10,500 individuals) who benefit from safe water from construction of pipe scheme networks.
Water quality tests in support of the above activities.
The type of activities in each district are selected based on DACAAR's many years of experience in and local knowledge of the above districts. The implementation includes a combination of new construction works, rehab works and disinfection works that ensure availability of sustainable safe water supply for the targeted communities. In addition to the safe water and to ensure long terms positive health impact, DACAAR will provide hygiene education and kits to the beneficiaries of the pipe scheme networks. In addition, DACAAR will perform water quality tests to determine quality of water before it can be used by the targeted communities. Throughout the implementation period, DACAAR will ensure close coordination with OCHA regional focal points, regional and national WASH cluster coordinators as well as other WASH and local health actors on the ground.
We have looked at the activities and the context carefully and would like to propose the project for 8 months based on the following reasons: 1) The securing of project authorizations at national and local level is highly bureaucratic and take time, 2) procurement given the volatile markets will be slow, 3) The project period includes winter months during which construction work will be stalled due to freezing temperatures, and this will particularly affect the construction of three new pipe scheme networks. A document illustrating agreement by the WASH cluster regarding the duration of the project is included in the document tab. Danish Committee for Aid to Afghan RefugeesDanish Committee for Aid to Afghan RefugeesAfghanistan Humanitarian FundIrshad AlamyarHead of Fundraising and Communications +93797011021irshad@dacaar.orgJohn MorseDirector+937979011000john.morse@dacaar.orgMurad Ali MadadME Manager+93797011013muradali@dacaar.orgNoorgul NooriFinance Manager+93793407911noorgul@dacaar.orgShahwali SalarzaiDeputy Director and Head of Program+93799212374shahwali@dacaar.orgFawad HakimiME Officer+93728312655fawad@dacaar.orgHirat34.34194400 62.20305600Kandahar30.99606790 65.47573600Kunar34.84658930 71.09731700Water Sanitation Hygiene1000000.001000000.00Afghanistan Humanitarian FundDanish Committee for Aid to Afghan Refugees600000.00Afghanistan Humanitarian FundDanish Committee for Aid to Afghan Refugees400000.00Afghanistan Humanitarian FundDanish Committee for Aid to Afghan RefugeesAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/RA3/WASH/INGO/23742United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsProvision of emergency WASH supplies in Aybak, Feroz Nakhchir and Hazrat-e- Sultan districts of SamanganThe Allocation Strategy Paper for the 3rd Reserve Allocation of 2022 details a complex set of needs among vulnerable populations. In Aybak, Feroz Nakhchir and Hazrat-e- Sultan districts of Samangan province, political instability, recession, and COVID-19 had further impact in limiting access to safe drinking water, widespread illness and mortality and starkly reduced income opportunities, depleting households’ productive assets and reducing their capacity to cope with shocks. Further, communities in Samangan province are particularly vulnerable to natural hazards and drought which coupled with harsh winters and prolonged conflict have resulted in the destruction of community infrastructure, including water systems, limited access of more than half of the population to safe drinking water and to WASH facilities and place them at high risk of acute watery diarrhea outbreaks (AWD) and other diseases.
Data from the 2022 Humanitarian Response Plan, WASH Cluster and Afghanaid’s needs assessment shows that vulnerable households in Samangan need urgent assistance to address their WASH needs ahead of the winter season. Particularly, Afghanaid’s needs assessment conducted in October 2022, highlighted that the target communities have limited access to safe drinking water, lack water treatment options and high-risk hygiene practices. Hence, in line with WASH cluster priorities for this allocation, Afghanaid proposes to provide crucial WASH assistance to a total of 98,800 vulnerable households in Aybak, Feroz Nakhchir and Hazrat-e- Sultan districts of Samangan. Based on Afghanaid’s field staff observation and communities’ preference, the following interventions – developed in consultation with the regional WASH Cluster - are proposed:
- A total of 98,800 households will receive hygiene promotion and AWD awareness in the target districts in addition to chlorine tablets or sachets and handwashing soaps.
- The intervention will also provide rehabilitation/reparation and protection support for a total of 16 pipe schemes and/or hand pumps (6 in Aybak targeting 2,140 households, 7 in Hazrat-e-Sultan targeting 1,818 HHs and 3 in Feroz Nakhcher targeting 648 HHs)
- Provision of 3,200 water filter kits to 3,200 vulnerable households (1 per household)
- Creation of WASH committees in 30 villages along with provision of OampM tool kits and technical trainings on the operations and maintenance of water tool kits.
Participants will be selected using the vulnerability criteria set by the WASH cluster to ensure that households in most acute need are targeted, including women-headed households, households with a large number of dependents, and households with one or more members with a disability.
Afghanaid is well placed to implement this project, with over 20 years of continuous presence in Samangan. Afghanaid also has extensive humanitarian programming experience, with current and recent humanitarian projects in Samangan, funded by AHF, WFP and GIZ. These projects include WASH, emergency food/cash, livelihoods, winterization, and shelter assistance. Afghanaid has consulted with the local authorities to deliver its programmes in the target areas and will actively engage the local actors to explain that the project can only proceed if authorities do not interfere and permit us to employ and target women. Project staff will work closely with the target communities and stakeholders working on the ground to mitigate any anticipated risks.
By providing urgent WASH assistance this intervention is expected to reduce the risk of outbreaks, prevent illness and mortality, boosting the resilience of 98,800 vulnerable households against future shocks. The project will be also synergized with the WASH and ESNFI cluster priorities and other Afghanaid projects implemented in the targeted districts, including our WFP-funded resilience building project to enable a joined-up and complementary response.AFGHANAIDAFGHANAIDAfghanistan Humanitarian FundNajibullah NamiqGrants and Partnership Development Manager+93799733944najeebullah@afghanaid.org.ukJohannes JansenActing Director Programme Development+93728630493jjansen@afghanaid.org.uk Ayub KhanDeputy Director of Finance Administration+93790897166akhan@afghanaid.org.ukSamangan35.98072960 67.57085360Water Sanitation Hygiene34628.84610000.41644629.25Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAFGHANAID515703.40Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAFGHANAID100251.56Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAFGHANAIDAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/RA3/WASH/INGO/23743United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsProvision of emergency WASH supplies in Khash and Kishim districts of BadakhshanThe Allocation Strategy Paper for the 3rd Reserve Allocation of 2022 details a complex set of needs among vulnerable populations. In Khash and Kishim districts of Badakhshan province, political instability, recession, and COVID-19 as well as limited access to safe drinking water, resulted in widespread illness and mortality. All this starkly reduced income opportunities, depleting households’ productive assets and reducing their capacity to cope with shocks. Further, communities in Badakhshan province are especially prone to natural hazards and drought which coupled with harsh winters and prolonged conflict have destroyed community infrastructures, including water systems, limited their access to adequate water sources and to WASH facilities and place them at high risk of acute watery diarrhea outbreaks (AWD) and other diseases.
Data from the 2022 Humanitarian Response Plan, WASH Cluster and Afghanaid’s needs assessment shows that vulnerable households in Badakhshan need urgent assistance to address their WASH needs ahead of the winter season. In particular, Afghanaid’s needs assessment highlighted that communities in Khash and Kishim have limited access to safe drinking water, lack water treatment options and have high-risk hygiene practices.
In line with WASH cluster priorities for this allocation, Afghanaid proposes to provide crucial WASH assistance to a total of 41,360 shock-affected households in Khash and Kishim districts of Badakhshan. Based on Afghanaid’s needs assessment (conducted in October 2022) and communities’ preferences, the following interventions – developed in consultation with the regional WASH Cluster - are proposed:
- A total of 41,360 households in the target districts will receive chlorine tablets or sachets and handwashing soaps
- Hygiene promotion trainings and awareness raising sessions on AWD to these 41,360 households in the target districts
- The intervention will also provide rehabilitation/reparation and protection support for a total of 15 pipe schemes (6 in Khash that serve 2,975 households and 9 in Kishim targeting 4,735 households)
- Distribution of 2,000 water filter kits to 2,000 vulnerable households (1 per household)
- Creation of WASH committees in 30 villages and provision of 30 OampM kits.
Participants will be selected using the vulnerability criteria set by the WASH cluster to ensure that households in most acute need are targeted, including women-headed households, households with a large number of dependents, and households with one or more members with a disability.
Afghanaid is well placed to implement this project, with over 30 years of continuous presence in Kishim and Khash. Afghanaid also has extensive humanitarian programming experience, with current and recent humanitarian projects in the working provinces, funded by AHF, WFP and FAO. These projects include WASH, emergency food/cash, livelihoods, winterization, and shelter assistance. Afghanaid has consulted with the local authorities to deliver its programmes in the target areas and will actively engage the local actors to explain that the project can only proceed if authorities do not interfere and permit us to employ and target women. Project staff will work closely with the target communities and stakeholders working on the ground to mitigate any risks.
By providing urgent WASH assistance this intervention is expected to reduce the risk of outbreaks, prevent illness and mortality, boosting the resilience of 41,360 vulnerable households (289,520 men, women, boys and girls) against future shocks. The project will be also synergized with Afghanaid’s active projects implemented in the targeted districts, to enable a joined-up, complementary response. AFGHANAIDAFGHANAIDAfghanistan Humanitarian FundNajibullah NamiqGrants and Partnership Development Manager+93799733944najeebullah@afghanaid.org.ukJohannes JansenActing Director of Programme Development+93728630493jjansen@afghanaid.org.ukAyub Khan KhugyaniwalDeputy Director Finance Administration+93790897166akhan@afghanaid.org.ukBadakhshan36.73477250 70.81199530Water Sanitation Hygiene27738.31422475.82450214.13Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAFGHANAID360171.30Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAFGHANAID68930.19Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAFGHANAIDAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/RA3/WASH/INGO/23755United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsProcurement and Prepositioning of WASH Core Pipeline Supplies in AfghanistanThe proposed project will enable DACAAR to continue to support the WASH Cluster partners with the timely availability of WASH Core Supplies in order to strengthen and speed up humanitarian response in Afghanistan.
DACAAR proposed project aims to directly contribute to the prevention and containment of the COVID 19 and AWD outbreaks and to improve the overall hygiene conditions of at-risk populations by procuring, prepositioning, and making available WASH supplies as a core WASH pipeline supply in support of WASH Cluster partners.
Given that this is a stockpiling project and the distribution of the supplies will be undertaken by other WASH partners, the target beneficiaries will not be assessed by DACAAR but by partners. DACAAR will report on the beneficiaries based on reports from WASH partners who accessed the stockpiles. DACAAR will procure and preposition 9,500 Hygiene Kits plus two months worth of hygiene consumables in line with the new WASH cluster approved hygiene kit list and following the cluster's strategy. The items will empower WASH Cluster partners to reach 66,500 people in need. The Hygiene kits will be stocked in the following six strategic geographical hubs: Kabul Kandahar city Herat city Mazar-e-Sharif Kunduz city and Jalalabad with the potential of being moved to locations where the need is greatest. DACAAR will maintain sufficient flexibility to transfer supplies among the warehouses. Partners can readily access available stock of hygiene kits for use in their response projects based on approval from the WASH Cluster. Procurement of the items will be performed as part of a comprehensive Invitation to Bid (ITB) per each required unit, processed following DACAAR procurement procedures which is in line with AHF procurement regulations. The ITB process will include a market assessment enabling DACAAR to identify and contract the cheapest bidder who can deliver the highest quality of the required items. Procured items will be checked stringently to ensure the highest quality (e.g. given recent lessons learned from the sector on fake Dettol soap in the market). The following will be performed during the ITB to ensure the quality of the items procured
- Physical Description: Based on experience and technical know-how, the assigned technical colleagues know the physical attribute of the quality required and check the delivered units accordingly.
- Industrial Standards Certificate/ Proving Documents: - The bidders are usually asked for the required documents.
- Legal Import: DACAAR buys legally imported items having proper custom.
JUSTIFICATION FOR REDUCED NUMBER OF BENEFICIARIES: Please note that when DACAAR submitted its first draft proposal, it was planned to procure 15,000 hygiene kits sufficient for 105,000 beneficiaries. This estimate was based on the previous WASH Cluster approved hygiene kit content list However, the WASH cluster recently updated its HK content and distribution strategy, thus requesting DACAAR to include new items in the list and distribution of hygiene consumables sufficient for an additional 2 months. This change by the WASH Cluster has significantly increased the cost of HK per family (from USD 36 to USD 84) thus reducing the number of beneficiaries that can be covered by the project. Despite this, given that it is a procurement and prepositioning project, 81% of the total budget goes directly towards procurement, while 9% goes towards staffing (procurement and logistics staff, storekeepers, guards, support staff etc) and 3 percent goes towards operational costs. We believe this is a reasonable distribution of project resources whereby a significant portion of the resources go directly to beneficiaries.. Endorsement from the WASH Cluster has been included in the document tab for your further information. Danish Committee for Aid to Afghan RefugeesDanish Committee for Aid to Afghan RefugeesAfghanistan Humanitarian FundIrshad AlamyarHead of Fundraising and Communications+93797011021irshad@dacaar.orgMurad Ali MadadME Manager+93797011013muradali@dacaar.orgJohn MorseDirector+93797011000john.morse@dacaar.rogShahwali SalarzaiDeputy Director and Head of Program+93799212374shahwali@dacaar.orgNoorgul NooriFinance Manager+93793407911noorgul@dacaar.orgFawad HakimiME Officer+93728312655fawad@dacaar.orgBalkh36.89091580 67.18944880Hirat34.34194400 62.20305600Kabul34.53333300 69.16666700Kandahar30.99606790 65.47573600Kunduz36.85993070 68.71549750Nangarhar34.17183130 70.62167940Water Sanitation Hygiene998716.00998716.00Afghanistan Humanitarian FundDanish Committee for Aid to Afghan Refugees599229.60Afghanistan Humanitarian FundDanish Committee for Aid to Afghan Refugees399486.40Afghanistan Humanitarian FundDanish Committee for Aid to Afghan RefugeesAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/RA3/WASH/NGO/23590United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsSafe Water Supply and Hygiene Promotion Project in Kunar ProvinceThe proposed project will provide sustainable and durable solutions to the communities' needs of clean drinking water, poor hygiene, and poor sanitation in Dara-e-Pech, Sarkani, Nari, and Nurgal districts of Kunar province. The needs in the targeted districts/communities were critical in relation to clean water, hygiene, and sanitation. To identify the specific needs concerning this project, a needs assessment was conducted from October 1 2022 to October 4 2022 in all four mentioned districts by an experienced and qualified team consisting of female and male denominators.
As a result of the assessment, the following urgent and serious needs were identified:
85% of the targeted population needs hygienic awareness.
75% of the targeted population needs safe drinking water. At the moment, they are fetching water from open streams, rivers, and canals using donkeys, and in some areas children and women fetch water.
57% population needs latrines since they are using open areas while in some areas nearly 90% of the people use open fields and nearly hills for open defecation.
People use donkeys to fetch water as well as children and women brings 1 to 3 KM away
90% of the population is not using soap and wash their hand after the washroom.
Almost 80% of households have issues with waste water around their houses and environment.
To meet the identified needs under this project, SEARCHO will construct 5 pipe schemes that will provide clean drinking water to the target communities at their doorsteps. These five pipe schemes will provide clean drinking water to 550 households in Dara-e-Pech, Sarkani, Nari, and Nurgal districts of Kunar province. Presently, women, girls, and children are fetching water, as indicated in the assessment report, from locations that are very far and insecure from a protection point of view. The pipe scheme is a longer-term and durable solution to the needs of the community to provide clean water at their doorsteps. The pipe schemes will not only provide clean drinking water but will also protect women and children from gender-based violence and health issues. As mentioned that sanitation is also one of the critical needs of the communities, to meet the sanitation needs, the project will construct 30 latrines in the four districts. These latrines will be used by the local communities to avoid open defecation in the open field and hills to not only protect the environment but also the people. As mentioned under the identified needs that in some areas nearly 90% of people do not wash their hands, 2500 hygiene kits (to be supplied by WASH Cluster) will be distributed to 2500 households to suffice their WASH needs. And, as mentioned that 85% of people need awareness of hygiene and gender-based violence, the project will conduct 100 sessions to promote hygiene practices and prevention of gender-based violence and a clean environment in the target communities. The project will be providing the mentioned services to a total of 25320 people in the four mentioned districts of Kunar province.
SEARCHO completed a similar UNOCHA-funded Pipe Scheme Construction amp Hygiene Promotion Project in Kunar Province ended in August 2022. SEARCHO has the technical capacity, experience, and access to implement this project with the highest standards. There were lessons learned and some best practices in the newly completed project which will be used during the implementation of this project to make this project as impact as the previous one. SEARCHO has access to the entire eastern region including the target districts. SEARCHO enjoys good relations with communities, and good relations with local authorities which will make this project a successful and impactful intervention to bring about positive changes in the lives of the target people/communities. In addition, SEARCHO has systems, policies, procedures, and competent human resources in place to ensure the successful implementation of the project.
Society Educational Awareness Research Consultancy and Health OrganizationSociety Educational Awareness Research Consultancy and Health OrganizationAfghanistan Humanitarian FundSharafat SafiExecutive Director +93 (0) 777722000director@search.org.afHanifullah SalarzaiFinance Manager+93 (0) 771232800finance@searcho.org.afSayed Fahim SadatProgram Manager +93 (0) 787822000fahem.sadat@search.org.afKunar34.84658930 71.09731700Water Sanitation Hygiene386798.15386798.15Afghanistan Humanitarian FundSociety Educational Awareness Research Consultancy and Health Organization193399.08Afghanistan Humanitarian FundSociety Educational Awareness Research Consultancy and Health Organization193399.07Afghanistan Humanitarian FundSociety Educational Awareness Research Consultancy and Health OrganizationAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/RA3/WASH/NGO/23651United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsProvision of life-saving WASH assistance to affected communities in Balkh, Baghlan and KapisaOCCD as an active member of the Afghanistan WASH cluster is proposing to implement live-saving WASH activities to enhance safe water availability for the most vulnerable rural communities in the targeted provinces of Balkh, Baghlan and Kapisa. The proposed action will be implemented in the priority communities of Keshendeh, Chemtal, Char Bolak, Nahr-e-Shahi, Dawlat Abad of Balkh Pul-e-Hisar of Baghlan and Hisa-e-Duwum-e-Kohistan of Kapisa.
The action intends to tackle resilience to disease and illness through improvements in WASH infrastructure as well as through improving health and sanitation practices. OCCD aims to improve the health and wellbeing of at least 20,000 affected people by improving their access to clean drinking water, enhancing hygiene knowledge and sanitary practices and reducing the prevalence of waterborne and water-related diseases, e.g. Acute Watery Diarrhea (AWD), cholera, etc. The percentage of people with access to safe drinking water will increase from the initial estimates of 40 percent to 65 percent, and 50 percent of households will have an improved understanding of good hygiene behaviors as opposed to the current baseline of less than 25 percent. In addition, the project aims to reach the result that up to 70 percent of target communities will eliminate open defecation.
Work associated with this project will include: (1) Safe water supply - provision of water in good quality and increased quantity through rehabilitation and/or construction of water resources, frozen pipe repairs and protection, water trucking as last resort. Most common water sources in the communities include, inter alia, boreholes, equipped with hand pumps or mechanized systems with taps, semi-deep wells, shallow wells and locally constructed water reservoirs to save rain/stream water during water scarce periods. (2) Distribution of water quality testers, chlorine tablets or sachets, family filters, kettles for boiling water, jerry cans, buckets, handwashing devices, soaps, hygiene kits, culturally appropriate menstrual supplies, bath-toilets sets, latrines slabs, etc. (3) Provision of appropriate sanitation facilities in households, and schools, including promoting the elimination of open defecation in target communities through CLTS technics. A full CLTS is not feasible due to the nature of the project (emergency) and the timeframe. (4) Conducting health/hygiene education focusing on the continuity of proper water-efficient handwashing with soap at critical times.
In line with the WASH cluster’s “kite strategy”, to which OCCD is part, the project will continue to adapt the approaches facing the COVID-19 pandemic. This includes addressing the acute vulnerabilities in the context of the COVID-19 crisis, but also taking into account the current humanitarian crisis contributing to mitigating the COVID-19 transmission and stigmatization, and promoting and build-up on handwashing campaigns.
The action will be implemented in a timeframe of 6 months. This timeframe includes the time required to ensure access to safe and protected water sources improved through the construction of water points and rehabilitation of water resources safe potable water practices are ensured through the distribution of chlorine and Chlorination campaign and hygiene and sanitation awareness, including on waste management, is delivered to around 20,000 people across the target communities.
Activities planned under this action are informed by OCCD’s vast experience in humanitarian and development programs in the targeted provinces covered by this action. The organization has been working in Afghanistan in the past decade delivering services to the underserved communities. OCCD has been working in the country without interruption since its establishment in 2013. Organization for Community Coordination and DevelopmentOrganization for Community Coordination and DevelopmentAfghanistan Humanitarian FundNoor Mohammad Noori Deputy General Director +93 (0) 794 088 633dm.director@occd.org.af Mohammad Hussain HasseenGeneral Director+93 (0) 707 57 4742gen.director@occd.org.afAnass AngarFinance/Operation Director+93 (0) 706 299 628finance@occd.org.afBaghlan35.80429470 69.28775350Balkh36.89091580 67.18944880Kapisa34.98105720 69.62145620Water Sanitation Hygiene13790.07402210.31416000.38Afghanistan Humanitarian FundOrganization for Community Coordination and Development208000.19Afghanistan Humanitarian FundOrganization for Community Coordination and Development202202.53Afghanistan Humanitarian FundOrganization for Community Coordination and DevelopmentAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/RA3/WASH/NGO/23671United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsProvision of Emergency WASH services to the drought, conflict-affected and vulnerable communities in Ghor Province.The 2022 Afghanistan Humanitarian Response Plan (HRP) aims to reach 22.1 million individuals across the country with essential life-saving humanitarian and protection assistance. "Timely, multi-sectoral, lifesaving, equitable, and safe support is delivered to crisis-affected persons of all genders and diversities to reduce death and morbidity," says the HRP's strategic objective 1. Multiple issues confronting Afghans, including La Nia-induced weather abnormalities, political transition, economic depression, and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, are worsening millions of Afghans' pre-existing needs and vulnerabilities.
A national drought was officially declared in June 2021, the worst for more than three decades. 80 percent of the country is now suffering either severe or serious drought. This historic drought with exceptionally low precipitation below normal in 2020-2021 has added to a long silent crisis. Findings from the 2021 WoAA confirmed drought as the third most frequently reportedly experienced shock with 39 percent of all households, reporting so. More specifically, the west was one of the hardest-hit areas with 86 percent in Ghor province. similarly, findings from the mid-year 2022, WoA assessment indicate that 17% of households relied on inadequate water sources at the time of data collection. Besides, 17% of the assessed households reportedly did not have access to soap. Furthermore, 42% of households reported using unimproved sanitation facilities, while 2% reported not having a sanitation facility at all. Drought-affected households more frequently reported that their water points were not functioning or drying up (13%) compared to non-drought-affected households (5%). About 72% of assessed households reported a lack of access to sufficient water to meet daily needs such as drinking, cooking, handwashing, personal hygiene, or other domestic uses. Around 3% of assessed households reported water points, and 10% reported sanitation facilities as areas unsafe for women/girls.
To respond to this worse situation, as part of this proposed project, AABRAR will provide lifesaving WASH support to a total of 55,440 affected people (16,632 women, 16,632 men, 11,088 girls, 11,088 boys) in the targeted communities of districts Taywarah, Dolyana, and Lal-wa-Sarjangal of Ghor province. The major activities under this intervention will be as follows.
Provision of safe water for drinking, washing, and personal hygiene through the construction of 30 boreholes fitted with hand pumps, the construction of 6 boreholes with the solar operating system, and the repair of 60 broken and non-functional water wells in the targeted locations, and similar provision of safe emergency water to the drought-affected populations as last resort for two months in the targeted locations. Distribution of 3,960 family hygiene kits to the most vulnerable people with the aim to promote good hygiene practices. AABRAR will mainstream cross-cutting issues such as Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP), protection and GBV, PSEA, RCCE, gender, age, and disability, and key requirements for WASH humanitarian response project.
Furthermore, to promote efficiency, effectiveness, and accountability, this project will be implemented in close cooperation with local communities, including respective community leaders, youths, the WASH regional cluster, and other partners in the area. Community engagement, their direct participation will ensure program quality, effective support and ownership of the project.
Afghan Amputee Bicyclists for Rehabilitation And RecreationAfghan Amputee Bicyclists for Rehabilitation And RecreationAfghanistan Humanitarian FundDr. Abdul BaseerExecutive Director0775558885abdulbaseer@aabrar.org.afWaheed ShahProgram Manager0770615156waheedshah@aabrar.org.afNajibullahFinance Manager0764985593najib@aabrar.org.afGhor34.09957760 64.90595500Water Sanitation Hygiene30551.60708797.00739348.60Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAfghan Amputee Bicyclists for Rehabilitation And Recreation443609.16Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAfghan Amputee Bicyclists for Rehabilitation And RecreationAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/RA3/WASH/NGO/23678United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsWASH Humanitarian Response to Natural Disasters (Earthquake and Drought) Affected Communities in Khost and Farah ProvincesThe proposed project will target vulnerable and underserved communities, including earthquakes and drought-affected communities in areas of highest need in the Spera district of Khost and Pushtrod district of Farah provinces. The project, implemented directly by the OCHR, continuing recent and long-standing interventions in these areas, is aligned with the AHF 3rd RA Strategy Priorities and Afghanistan ICCT Winter Prioritization Plan (Issued 29 August 2022) and has been coordinated through relevant fora, notably the WASH Cluster. Targeting 3,883 vulnerable Households-HHs (1348 Khost amp 2535 Farah) consisting of 28,740 individuals(9,435 Khost amp 19,305 Farah) under the WASH humanitarian assistance, OCHR proposes to provide a combination of water, sanitation, and hygiene promotion activities in targeted areas.
Based on ICCT winter Prioritization Plan, Farah is one of the 14 high-priority provinces affected by drought and will face water scarcity during the upcoming winter period. Furthermore, as per the 2022 WoA mid-year report findings, Khost is one of the 14 high-priority provinces affected by AWD, in particular, the children under 60 months.
The activities will revolve around the priorities indicated in ICCT Winter Prioritization Plan, including 1. Pre-position critical WASH supplies in existing and additional remote area warehouses, 2.
Distribution of water quality testers, chlorine tablets or sachets, hygiene kits, and culturally appropriate menstrual supplies, 3. Safe water supply rehabilitation, construction, and chlorination, 4. Hygiene promotion focusing on the continuity of proper water-efficient handwashing with soap at critical times, 5. Rehabilitation of their sanitation facilities(In-kind).
It is critical in this moment in time to provide immediate support to underserved and vulnerable communities that are affected by AWD and drought:
- To prevent further displacement: a significant number of communities are leaving their homes to search for water.
- To prevent AWD cases: a surge in AWD and cholera have been reported recently. It is expected to reach its peak during the winter season due to a lack of access to sufficient WASH facilities.
- To prevent communities from falling into deeper poverty. And to ensure that the conditions of women and girls do not degenerate deep poverty and deprivation have a heavy toll on women and girls, often more vulnerable and more exposed to risks, especially GBV.
To meet the need for critical WASH supplies, 858 Hygiene kits will be supplied from AHF stock and distributed to the most vulnerable AWD-affected HHs. In addition, each hygiene kit will contain 300 Aqua tabs (each tab 67mg). Furthermore, OCHR will equip 10 trained WASH committees with 10 water quality testers, including consumables from UNICEF/AHF pre-position stocks. Furthermore, to fulfill the unmet sufficient and safe water needs of 28,740 individuals, OCHR has proposed the construction of 10 solar-powered piped schemes (four Khost amp six Farah), the Rehabilitation of 15 existing wells (Khost), and the Chlorination of 110 existing wells (45 Khost amp 65 Farah) will be constructed. Placement of water points within the communities will reduce the burden on women and girls, who currently spend, on average more than 20 minutes one-way to reach a water point. To rehabilitate sanitation facilities, OCHR will be provided in-kind support to 478 affected HHs to repair existing sanitation facilities. 335 hygiene and sanitation promotion sessions will focus on diarrhea prevention strategies, discouraging open defecation, critical times to wash hands with soap, menstrual hygiene management, COVID-19 prevention, and safe HH water treatment.
Organization for Coordination of Humanitarian ReliefOrganization for Coordination of Humanitarian ReliefAfghanistan Humanitarian FundGhulam Sadiq SafiDirector General+93700001985director@ochr.org.afFaisal RaofiAdmin/Finance Manager+93744046675adminfinance@ochr.org.afAhmad Taha NesarProgram Manager+93799417309program@ochr.org.afFarah32.49532800 62.26266270Khost33.35850790 69.85974060Water Sanitation Hygiene61873.58638071.31699944.89Afghanistan Humanitarian FundOrganization for Coordination of Humanitarian Relief559955.91Afghanistan Humanitarian FundOrganization for Coordination of Humanitarian Relief139988.98Afghanistan Humanitarian FundOrganization for Coordination of Humanitarian ReliefAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/SA1/APC/INGO/22242United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsStrengthening community resilience via HLP data collection and cash for priority community investments in Maydan Wardak provinceAt the moment, 6 million Afghanis need HLP assistance across the country (HRP 2022). Those areas directly engaged in the conflict and up to recently hard-to-reach are affected at most, since high number of people return to their places of origin after decades of limited access, claiming their property and land that have been used by those who stayed. With increased pressure on accessible existing resources and assets numerous disputes tear apart the communities.
Known as one of the strategic entry points to Kabul, Wardak has been on the front line for the 40 years of conflict. Agricultural land is marred by remnants of war, public infrastructure strategically destroyed or damaged, and persons economically and socially marginalized. PIN has conducted an assessment and field visit in Saydabad and Jaghatoo districts (Annex 1), where main HLP issues were discussed and community assets like pastures, karez, or minor access roads visited. Other two PIN surveys (Annex 2, 3) confirmed alarming needs: 84% of the population cope with decreased income accounting now for 1400 AFH in average and 80% lack labor opportunities, whilst only 33% received any type of assistance during past 3-12 months. At the same time, 45% of households have a family member that lives with a disability, 15% with chronic illness respectively and almost a third hosts a person outside the family in their own house. Women-headed HHs face barriers to access basic services or markets and only 30% of agriculture land is cultivated and water shortages negatively affect the crops.
Throughout this project, main HLP issues that the communities in Saydabad and Jaghatoo are challenged with will be assessed, summarized, highlighted and shared. This exercise will compose of stakeholders mapping, at least 20 KIIs and 600 HH interviews and HLP brief production. the communities will be enabled to repair, expand or create their public assets through Cash for priority community investments scheme. 1350 workers (where possible, women will be included in culturally befitting activities) engaged in the community works and their families (9450 ind.) will be provided with 3 months long cash support according to the FSAC standards (80 USD/month for unskilled labour for 1215 HH/8505 ind, 154 USD/month for skilled labour – 135 HH/ 945 ind). 150 extremely vulnerable HHs (1050 ind) that are unable to participate in the CfW scheme (women, elderly or child headed HHs, HHs with disabled or chronically ill workforce) will be provided unconditional Cash for food support equal to 80 USD/month over the period of 3 months. The community investments such as karez, terraces, basic infrastructure or food processing assets, will be selected applying the community based participatory approach, engaging local stakeholders and representatives of different groups to determine the priority assets and activities. Workers will be selected based on a set of criteria prioritizing those most vulnerable but at the same time able to participate on given activities. Before final decision will be made, the assets ownership status will be confirmed with DAIL, Provincial governor or other respective body to ensure solely those assets owned by the community will be supported.
By doing so, communities will make the first step towards various HLP disputes resolution and at the same time, their water, livelihoods, basic services and food security situation will be improved. PIN will closely cooperate with the HLP task force utilizing its experience and existing tools. PIN will also closely cooperate with MoA, DoRRD, DAIL, CDCs, Extension workers, traditional authorities, women groups, and other stakeholders.
PIN has strong access and consent in the targeted province, at the provincial, district and local level, with an operational set-up in Wardak.People In NeedPeople In NeedAfghanistan Humanitarian FundAdam LorenzDesk Officer for Afghanistan+ 420 775919483adam.lorenz@peopleinneed.net Radwan Agha AlkalaaEmergency Coordinator+93 (0) 70 342 1108radwan.aghaalkalaa@peopleinneed.net Jitka TrachtovaHead of Programmes+ 93 (0)729 005 621jitka.trachtova@peopleinneed.net Karolina HalirovaFinance Desk Officer for Afghanistan+93 (0)773340778karolina.halirova@peopleinneed.net Wardak34.35134940 68.23853390Protection329014.86345329.65674344.51Afghanistan Humanitarian FundPeople In Need539475.61Afghanistan Humanitarian FundPeople In Need126173.27Afghanistan Humanitarian FundPeople In NeedAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/SA1/APC/INGO/22261United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsPrevention, Identification and Response to the Protection concerns among the vulnerable and at risk children across Baghlan, Daykundi, Faryab and Urozgan ProvincesChildren in Crisis in partnership with Social Assistance for Development of Afghanistan (SADA) will provide child protection assistance to over 20,096 children across Baghlan (Burka, Baghlan e Jadid, Dahan e Ghori, Nahrin and Doshi), Daykundi (Khidir, Miramor and Shahristan), Faryab (Shirin Tagab, Maimana, Qaisar, and Kohistan) and Urozgan (Khas Urozgan, Shahid Hasas, Chora, and Gizab) provinces. The project will provide protection services to a total of 11,424 persons (2720 men, 2240 women, 2816 boys and 3648 girls) through the following services: 1. A total of 160 unaccompanied and separated children including 112 boys and 48 girls will be identified and reunified with the care givers, 2. additional 496 separated children will receive alternative care at transit centers or orphanages, and will also receive protection kits 3. a total of 360 project participants will be trained on child rights, illegal migration, PSEA and child protection concerns such as GBV, early marriage out of which 80 civil society members and NGO staff will be trained on community based child protection and referral mechanism, PSEA , and child rights. 4. The project will also establish 80 CBPCs, and all members (560) will be trained on child protection monitoring and referral mechanism. 5. additional 112 children will benefit from child protection case management and referral services. 6. and lastly 6000 individuals will benefit from the MHPSS services across all target districts.
All the districts are targeted on the bases of the needs and vulnerability of the affected population. These districts are identified at high priority by the ICCT at their recent priority mapping.
Children in Crisis will directly implement the project in Baghlan and Daykundi province while in partnership with SADA in Urozgan and Faryab provinces. Children in Crisis has strong presence across all target districts within Baghlan and Daykundi and currently implements Child Protection and Education projects in these districts. The current project will complement the ongoing assistance though provision of additional services for the children and their care givers. SADA has presence in Faryab and Urozgan currently implements community-based education services to children in both provinces. The partnership will enable Children in Crisis to reach higher number of vulnerable children while ensures effective and rapid humanitarian assistance in line with the CPAOR guidelines and AHF first standard allocation priorities.
The project will mainstream gender and protection across the project cycle, which includes identification of different needs boys, girls, men and women and designing appropriate activities, and also identification and analysis of all the protection risks and designing appropriate mitigation measures to mitigate the risk to the project participants. The project will recruit appropriate number of female staff to safely access women and girls and will monitor the impact of the action on different groups of the project participants. Accountability to affected population would be ensured through sharing information and providing reporting channels to the project participants for sharing any concern regarding the project and project staff with CRM focal points. All the complaints would be dealt with in a timely manner and a response would be provided with the project participants.Children in CrisisChildren in CrisisSocial Association for Development of AfghanistanAfghanistan Humanitarian FundHamidullah AbawiCountry Representative+93 (0) 795767676 h.abawi@street-child.orgMohammad Nadim ShenawaFinance Director+93 (0) 799 414 537 mohammadnadim.shenawa@street-child.orgBaghlan35.80429470 69.28775350Daykundi33.66949500 66.04635340Faryab36.07956130 64.90595500Uruzgan32.92712870 66.14152630Protection118935.53162607.17281542.70Afghanistan Humanitarian FundChildren in Crisis168925.62Afghanistan Humanitarian FundChildren in Crisis112617.08Afghanistan Humanitarian FundChildren in CrisisAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/SA1/APC/INGO/22281United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsProtecting Conflict Affected children in Badghis and Faryab ProvincesThe humanitarian situation in Afghanistan has deteriorated rapidly in the past nine months since the takeover of the Taliban. Out of 24.4 million people in need, 54% are children who need multi-sectoral support. Children and women continue to bear a disproportionate share of the brunt of the consequences of violence, accounting for 46 percent of all civilian casualties recorded by June 2021. The rights of women and girls, including freedom of movement and access to employment and education, are at risk given the new rules and regulations by the de-facto government, and protection from violence, persecution, and reprisal remains a top priority. Humanitarian needs are expected to increase as new displacement patterns exacerbate existing vulnerabilities linked to the conflict, food insecurity, the effects of the drought, and the COVID-19 pandemic. In response to the urgent protection needs, World Vision Afghanistan (WVA) will focus on supporting individual children who face complex protection concerns and deliver comprehensive case management services, psychosocial support, and strengthen protection mechanisms through Community Based Child Protection Committees (CBCPC) in Qali Naw and Almar districts of Badghis and Faryab provinces. Through case management, support will be provided to at-risk boys and girls in a systematic and coordinated manner.
The activity will build on the existing practices of local protection partners with a view to improving the technical quality and scale of activities in the given locations. Furthermore, the proposed project will conduct regular child protection monitoring in the different age and gender groups in order to assess and identify emerging child protection (CP) risks and trends. For the provision of psychosocial support, child-friendly spaces will be established and equipped with recreational materials. The project staff will be trained to handle sensitive information in line with the confidentiality principle and the Global Protection Cluster’s guidelines. Information dissemination is another key component of the proposed project. Brochures and other IEC materials will be designed and produced in local, simple, and child-friendly languages and will be made available at the service points as well as distributed to the households during home visits. These will include information on service access, protection, psychosocial support services, and safeguarding. WVA is well placed to implement this project, having several years of presence in the western region especially in Badgis and Faryab. The proposed action also builds on the results and lessons learned through the experience of implementing a similar AHF child protection project in the western region. Additionally, this project addresses the major gaps identified by both the regional and local UNICEF Child Protection focal points and triangulates them with protection analysis update reports. As the co-lead of the CP AoR in the Western Region, WVA will ensure close coordination with other protection actors in the provision of services.
World Vision InternationalWorld Vision InternationalAfghanistan Humanitarian FundAsuntha CharlesNational Director+93 799 209 720Asuntha_Charles@wvi.orgAtul MrongOperations Director+93795154403atul_mrong@wvi.orgFaisal DaneshFinance/Grants Manager+93 792 494 002Faisal_Danesh@wvi.orgFaraidoon OsmaniGAM Manager+93 799861573Faraidoon_Osmani@wvi.orgBiruk BeyenePrograms Director+93 797 088 426biruk_beyene@wvi.orgBadghis35.16713390 63.76953840Faryab36.07956130 64.90595500Protection92065.38204357.24296422.62Afghanistan Humanitarian FundWorld Vision International177853.57Afghanistan Humanitarian FundWorld Vision InternationalAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/SA1/APC/INGO/22549United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsEnhancing General protection for most vulnerable community members in Herat and Ghor provincesIn line with ICCG (Inter Cluster Coordination Group) reflecting gaps and needs in Afghanistan, the areas targeted under this project already had protection concerns and Cordaid proposes a structured and timely response to the increased protection needs of IDPs, returnees and host communities in Herat and Ghor provinces of Afghanistan. Cordaid aims to assist 750 HHs (5,250 individuals) who are severely affected by conflicts, extreme poverty, ‘Covid 19 and drought by providing protection support and protection awareness outreach, community engagement and referral to service providers who facilitate specialized services and follow up support for all ongoing protection cases. Cordaid will adopt an integrated approach, leveraging protection activities aligned with the priorities laid out in the AHF 1st Standard Allocation-2022 with the eventual objective of recovery and resilience-building in the target communities. Provision of immediate protection assistance will alleviate suffering of beneficiaries in a sensitive manner and increase the resilience of unprotected communities. The protection activities based on identified needs on the ground will be implemented in Herat and Ghor Province.Cordaid proposes enhancing general protection for most vulnerable community members in the mentioned provinces where there is a high need of protection support.
In total, 750 HHs/5,250 individuals ( PSN) will be the project target beneficiary in both provinces who will receive general protection support through assessment and referral to service providers. Protection needs of these target groups will be assessed, recorded, categorized and documented into the project protection management database which will be managed by Caseworkers and Community Mobilizers. Then, these cases will be categorized according to the need, analyzed and referred to service providers for response accordingly. Monitoring, tracking and follow up will be provided for all documented cases through the system.
The general protection support under this project will include Psychosocial Support through referral and follow up to specialized agencies, cash assistance package of USD 300 for each vulnerable Household to help them establish small business and circulate their economic life circle. Communities will be engaged through information sharing and consultation prior and during the assessment to include their concerns and protection needs in the modality of implementation. The ceiling of 300 USD will be slightly flexible considering exceptional cases, such as persons with serious health issues which will require more specialized support. Such cases will be closely discussed with the cluster and donor for approval.
Cordaid implement other humanitarian projects in Herat and Ghor provinces and market monitoring is conducted on regular basis to make sure that targeted communities have unimpeded access to the market and prices are stable in line with the normal seasonal trends.in case the findings of market monitoring suggests a drastic price hike in the local market, the issue will be discussed with the cluster to suggest possible adjustments in the support package.
The project targets groups are most vulnerable communities in Herat and Ghor with a disaggregation of 40% female HHs and 60% male HHs with high protection needs. Cordaid in Herat will cover Pashtun Zarghun, Kushk Kona and, Obe, districts where two Cordaid Projects are currently under implementation. In Ghor province, the project will cover Feroz Koh city and Dawlatyar and Dolena District. It is worth mentioning that Cordaid also have sub office and ongoing projects in Ghor province as well.
Cordaid will do a comprehensive mapping of protection services provider in both provinces and develop and maintain an updated database of available services. Separate meetings will be organized with the service provider (Agencies) to agree on a practical referral mechanism, tracking and follow up support.CORDAIDCORDAIDAfghanistan Humanitarian FundLatif BasardostProgrammes Director+93 (0) 796 32 3000slb@cordaid.orgSayed Wais Wardak Acting Program Manager (HA)+93(0)791611620sww@cordaid.orgMohammad Rustam shahab Program Finance Officer0791611632mdm@cordaid.orgHugo OosterkampInterim HA +31647688043hoo@cordaid.orgMercy KuhudzaiOperations Director+93 (0) 794 791 654mercy.kuhudzai@cordaid.orgGhor34.09957760 64.90595500Hirat34.34194400 62.20305600Protection103997.66234639.36338637.02Afghanistan Humanitarian FundCORDAID203182.21Afghanistan Humanitarian FundCORDAIDAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/SA1/APC/INGO/22935United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsEmergency rubble clearance support in response to the Paktika and Khost earthquakeThis project will provide emergency rubble clearance, building demolition and small scale road repair across earthquake damaged areas of Gayan and Barmal in Paktika province, targeting at least 308 households across 30 villages in both provinces throughout the two month operational period.
HALO will deploy a total of four mechanical support teams, equipped with three excavators, one grader and one tipper truck. These teams will be responsible for clearing access routes to remote areas, clearing rubble from fallen shelters, demolishing fallen and structurally unsound structures, transporting rubble for repurposing, and finally, conducting small-scale road repairs.
As part of the emergency response, HALO, along with mine action implementing partner, MCPA, will coordinate work plans closely with the Emergency Shelter and Non Food Items (ES/NFI) cluster to ensure effective prioritization of works and deduplication of efforts.
It is expected that in delivering such an action, HALO will contribute towards emergency relief efforts by improving access to remote areas which have been cut off due to fallen rubble, thereby facilitating the access of other humanitarian actors. Furthermore, the safety and security of affected communities will be improved through the safe demolition of structures which present risk of collapse. Finally, it is expected that rubble clearance will support early recovery efforts as families, and humanitarian actors can begin reconstruction efforts.
HALO TRUSTHALO TRUSTAfghanistan Humanitarian FundLydia DaviesHead of Partnerships and Donor Management +93705190632lydia.davies@halotrust.org Paktika32.26453860 68.52471490Protection161771.81161771.81Afghanistan Humanitarian FundHALO TRUST161771.81Afghanistan Humanitarian FundHALO TRUSTAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/SA1/APC/NGO/22068United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsSurvey and clearance of high priority legacy hazards and provision of EORE in Kunar province.Considering the priority of mine action sub cluster and the mine action program of Afghanistan (MAPA), AREA proposes implementation of the legacy mine/battle area clearance and provision of informal explosive ordnance risk education- EORE in Kunar province to address the primary needs of the respective communities, the returnees and the IDPs to be resettled, for saving their life. According to the field assessment conducted recently by AREA field office 18 civilian casualties are reported (7 killed and 11 injured) and caused death of more than 37 livestock. As per the report an accident was happened on a person by the name of Rohullah around three months back unfortunately he got injured. As well an EO accident was very recently (in the month of this Ramadan) happened on Mr. Qayamat gul two daughters and unfortunately their hands’ fingers were wounded as they have played and touched with an ERW in BF3227. It is also mentionable that around 50 families are displaced from the target areas to other places in the province/country.
The project covers five hazardous areas of (BFs) with high impact level, having a total area of 5,580,342 sq. m contaminated with ERW. One hazardous area located in Isara village which is locally named Sediq Abad of Marawara district and four hazards are located in Pashangar and Machpana villages (The Machpana hazards actually related to Shah Maseer village) of Nari district of Kunar province. Nari district where 96% of the project area is there,it is geographically surrounded from north and west sides by Kamdesh district of Nuristan province, from south side by Ghazi Abad district of Kunar province, but in east side it is touched with Durand line (Pakistan). This is why the implementation of this project needs to be very carefully, and the implementing partner shall be very familiar with the area and the expected challenges.
Implementation of the concerned project which is provision of planned hazards area clearance and delivery of informal EORE will definitely improve local security and mitigate occurrence of mine/ERW incidents which automatically resulted to decrease in number of civilian casualties in the locality. On the other hand, clearance of the target areas will enable aid workers and the humanitarian assistance providers to reach to the people safely and implement their projects with no concerns of mine/ERW incidents/accidents, so the access for humanitarian assistance will be facilitated. AREA will deploy 5 BAC teams (DTs) for fresh survey and clearance of the planned areas for 6 months. Monthly productivity per team is considered almost 186,000 sq. m/month. For EOD tasks or dealing with high caliber ERW during area clearance, AREA will deploy at least once section leader with having EOD level 3 qualification in each DT along with having the team leader for each DT as EOD level 3 qualified. The methodology of land release in this project is to start from community liaison, fresh NTS, TS, surface clearance and finally subsurface clearance based on the already done processes.(survey result). These demining teams particularly the command group with help of community liaison team will also deliver informal risk education messages to the target beneficiaries. They will distribute necessary EORE materials including the Mine Action hotline number (0708606060) and the new UNMAS related call number 410 to the affected communities as well.
Achievements and Outputs of the project:
- Five battle fields (hazards) will be cleared and removed from national database.
- 5,580,342 sq. m area contaminated with ERW will be released and delivered to the beneficiaries for their safe use.
- 28,100 direct and indirect beneficiaries including PWD and IDPs (As per field assessment and IMSMA record) will benefit from the cleared land
- A number of the communities’ people will receive EORE messages and EORE materials by an informal EORAgency for Rehabilitation and Energy conservation in AfghanistanAgency for Rehabilitation and Energy conservation in AfghanistanAfghanistan Humanitarian FundMohammad Sharif YaqubiMine Action Director+93786669012m.yaqubi@area-org.afNisar Ahmad OmarzaiManaging Director0783963467nisar.ahmad@area-org.afKunar34.84658930 71.09731700Protection226083.64173910.50399994.14Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAgency for Rehabilitation and Energy conservation in Afghanistan199997.07Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAgency for Rehabilitation and Energy conservation in Afghanistan199997.07Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAgency for Rehabilitation and Energy conservation in AfghanistanAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/SA1/APC/NGO/22208United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsReducing Civilian Casualty through Clearance of Mines and Explosive Remnants of War Paktya Province (Jaji District)Four decades of armed conflict in Afghanistan have left widespread mine and ERW contamination across the country. The Mine Action Program of Afghanistan (MAPA) has been working to clear this contamination since 1989. The Program currently focuses on implementing the ten-year Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Treaty (APMBT) Extension Request Work Plan which will see all recorded contamination cleared by 2023 if sufficient funds are available. The United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) supports the efforts of the Government of Afghanistan’s Directorate for Mine Action Coordination (DMAC) to coordinate the completion of the plan through its project, the United Nations Humanitarian Mine Action Centre for Afghanistan (UNHMACA).
Paktya is a province with decades of mine history since 1980, most of the mines were laid by Russian forces. There is a total of 5,189,434 m2 of mine contaminated land that remains un-cleared. Under this project, as per the work plan, below 16 hazards with a total area of 607,197 m2 in Ali Khail (Jaji) district have been planned to be cleared as a result, 9 communities will be released from the impact of mine/ERW.
OMAR’s criteria for prioritization is to consider the number of victims, local requests, resettlement, blockages to agricultural fields, grazing, water, and livelihoods of communities. There are more than 3,232 families, with total beneficiaries of 22,622 direct and 17,367 indirect individuals.
OMAR has worked in Paktya province, covered Ahmad Abad, Ali Khail (Jaji), Chamkani, Dand Patan, Gardiz, Laja Ahmad Khail, Sayed Karam, Shewak, and Zurmat districts, and completed several demining and EORE projects funded through UNMAS, US DoS and OCHA and has very good community relations with the local people and governmental authorities. Therefore, OMAR is capable of implementing this project in the area as has recently accomplished several projects successfully.
Based on the assessment carried out by OMAR in 2021 from the 9 impacted communities in Ali Khail (Jaji) district of Paktya province, OMAR as per the hazard list identified the following:
1) Ali Khail village with 1 AP hazard of 8,259 m2 area.
2) Bar Ali-Sangi with 1 AV hazard of 4,141 m2 area.
3) Baraiz Khail with 1 AV hazard of 1,188 m2 area.
4) Bayan Khail with 3 AP and AP/ERW hazards of a total 146,835 m2 area.
5) Ghunjay with 2 AP hazards of a total 177,053 m2 area.
6) Gulghunday with 3 AP and ERW hazards of a total 72,865 m2 area.
7) Jadrano Kelly with 2 AP and ERW hazards of a total 70,072 m2 area.
8) Kuz Ali Sangi with 1 AP and 1 AV hazard of a total 77,252 m2 area.
9) Petla with 1 AT hazard of a total 49,532 m2 area.
Under this project, OMAR will deploy 6 DTs for 6 months which will consist of 9 deminers, 1 driver deminer, 1 medic, 2 section leaders, 1 team leader, and 1 guard along with 1 MDU ripper cultivator machine consisting of 12 staff for 1 month to Ali Khail (Jaji) district. OMAR will also provide employment to local community members as guards, cooks, drivers, and community mobilizers over the course of the project.
OMAR will adopt the following technical approaches to achieve the set target under the project in Paktya province as per the AHF 1st Standard Allocation for 2022:
Conducting a non-technical survey of all 16 hazards and reporting fresh non-technical survey findings to DMAC/UNMAS.
Conducting the technical survey on each hazard to identify high amp low threat areas and facilitate area reduction through systematic amp targeted investigation.
Conducting clearance of all 16 hazards in accordance with OMAR’s SOPs in compliance with AMAS and IMAS and handing over the cleared land to the owners/land user.
Civilian causality data collection through OMAR teams in the area.
Conducting informal EORE in the impacted communities through the available resources in the area reaching 8,000 individuals directly. The teams' command shall provide EORE sessions in Masjids, Guesthouse, etc.Organization for Mine clearance Afghan RehabilitationOrganization for Mine clearance Afghan RehabilitationAfghanistan Humanitarian FundMohammad ArifDeputy Director (Admin Finance)+93 777 322 126arif.omar@gmail.comPaktya33.70619900 69.38310790Protection115304.95284659.08399964.03Afghanistan Humanitarian FundOrganization for Mine clearance Afghan Rehabilitation199982.02Afghanistan Humanitarian FundOrganization for Mine clearance Afghan Rehabilitation199982.01Afghanistan Humanitarian FundOrganization for Mine clearance Afghan RehabilitationAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/SA1/APC/NGO/22611United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsChild protection emergency response to earthquakes affected children and families in Paktika and Khost provinces.This project will support the immediate humanitarian and child protection needs of vulnerable children affected by the earthquake in Khost (Spera district) and Paktika (Barmal, Ziruk, Nika and Giyan districts) provinces. Targeted districts are potentially affected districts by the earthquake. TACT has the experience and capacity of planning and implementation of similar projects in the targeted provinces.
The project activities include:
1. Scaling up provision of PSS through 20 child friendly spaces and home based services.
2. Identification, registration, family tracing and reunification of 250 (50% girls) unaccompanied and separated children.
3. Expansion of Child Protection through CP-awareness raising on access to basic CP services and child protection issues including prevention of violence, abuse, exploitations, family separation and PSEA. Some 12,000 caregivers and 28,000 children are targeted for this activity.
4. Community mobilization for protection of children and CP-Strengthen community-based CP structures one DCPAN and 5 CPCBM in each targeted district will be strengthen through this activity.
5. Building the capacity of CP and other Humanitarian team's (including educators ) to provide services.
The project will provide an immediate humanitarian assistance to the child protection needs in the emergency situation of earthquake in Khost and Paktika provinces. The proposed project is planned based on the CP sub cluster’s priority activities to address the disaster in these provinces. The targeted districts are the affected districts based on the UNOCHA assessments and situation reports. According to these reports, the child protection situation is critical in these locations lots of children have lost their families and caregivers, the access to health, education, and WASH services are not sufficient, and the psychosocial situation of children is damaged due to trauma caused by the earthquake.
TACT is an active member of the protection cluster and child protection sub cluster, and has good coordination with the active organizations in the context of child protection. TACT has functional field offices and experience of work in the targeted provinces. TACT will coordinates the project activities with the de-facto authorities, community elders, and other active actors in the field. The community participation in all phases of the project design and implementation is considered.
TACT responsible staff for monitoring will conduct scheduled field visits to check that the process and procedures undertaken by the implementing team is appropriate and that fund utilization is in line with the progress made as well as to support counterparts and ensure quality implementation. In addition, regular internal as well as external audits are carried out to ensure procedures are followed. Official narrative progress, final reports and other reporting requirement for the project will be submitted as required and associated with financial reports.
Today's Afghanistan Conciliation Trust OrganizationToday's Afghanistan Conciliation Trust OrganizationAfghanistan Humanitarian FundDr Abdulhaq NiaziExecutive Director+93 700280398tact.afg@gmail.comNadia AfghanDeputy Director/Gender Focal Point+93202232914Deputy.director@tact.org.afDr Ahmad Abed AhmadiME Manager+93765190416monitoring@tact.org.afKhost33.35850790 69.85974060Paktika32.26453860 68.52471490Protection247690.96247690.96Afghanistan Humanitarian FundToday's Afghanistan Conciliation Trust Organization123845.48Afghanistan Humanitarian FundToday's Afghanistan Conciliation Trust Organization123845.48Afghanistan Humanitarian FundToday's Afghanistan Conciliation Trust OrganizationAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/SA1/APC/NGO/22963United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsProvision of essential and live-saving psychosocial and protection services for women and children affected by the earthquakes in Paktika and Khost provinces.The proposed project will address the immediate GBV needs of earthquake affected population including men, women, girls, and boys in the Barmal, Ziruk, Nika and Giyan districts of Paktika and Spera district of Khost province. The proposed activities in this project will directly contribute to GBV sub-cluster objectives for the earthquake response and the project proposal has been approved by this sub-cluster. Provision of Mental Health and Psychosocial services for vulnerable people particularly women and girls, GBV case management and referral services, awareness raising and community sensitization on GBV prevention and distribution of dignity kits are the main activities that will be implemented within this project.
The targeted locations for this project are earthquake affected districts of Paktika and Khost provinces. The earthquake caused more than hundreds of women and girls to lose their houses, family members and access to essential health, sanitation and education services which consequently may cause serious protection/GBV issues such as violence, abuse, exploitation, emotional and psychological distress, etc. The exact number of women and girls in need of protection services are not known yet, however, the initial assessments by De-facto authorities, UN agencies, NGOs and TACT field staff in Paktika and Khost provinces shows that this number may be more than thousands. Moreover, several assessments including a comprehensive multi-sectoral assessment is planned by the protection cluster and some other organizations which will take place in August 2022.
TACT has the experience and capacity of working in targeted locations, and has at least four high-level trained staff in GBV (Executive Director, GBV focal point, GBV Coordinator, MampE Manager) in its main office. Furthermore, TACT Project Officers, PSS counselors, and Case Workers in provincial offices are all trained on core concepts of GBV elimination and based on their ToR in other more specific GBV subjects such as GBV case management, referral etc.
TACT will conduct a service mapping in the targeted locations, and coordinate all of the project activities with the relevant stakeholders to ensure quality services as well as to avoid duplication.
TACT assures that will achieve all of the project’s objectives and set targets within the project time frame.
Today's Afghanistan Conciliation Trust OrganizationToday's Afghanistan Conciliation Trust OrganizationAfghanistan Humanitarian FundDr Abdulhaq NiaziExecutive Director+93 700280398tact.afg@gmail.comNadia AfghanDeputy Director/Gender Focal Point+93202232914Deputy.director@tact.org.afDr Ahmad Abed AhmadiME Manager+93765190416monitoring@tact.org.afKhost33.35850790 69.85974060Paktika32.26453860 68.52471490Protection242310.16242310.16Afghanistan Humanitarian FundToday's Afghanistan Conciliation Trust Organization145386.10Afghanistan Humanitarian FundToday's Afghanistan Conciliation Trust Organization68032.48Afghanistan Humanitarian FundToday's Afghanistan Conciliation Trust OrganizationAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/SA1/APC/UN/21967United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsEmergency protection assistance for returning undocumented Afghans and IDPs in AfghanistanUndocumented Afghan migrants are at risk of exploitation and abuse during and after return to Afghanistan, including trafficking, gender-based violence and family separation. IOM Protection programme supports at-risk undocumented returnees to return and reintegrate safely and with dignity, through the provision of tailored assistance at border provinces Herat and Nimroz and continue provision of care in provinces of return.
This project, co-funded with other funding sources, will provide protection screening and post-arrival assistance in Herat and Nimroz, including provision of information, referrals to specialised services, and in-kind assistance such as family tracing, emergency accommodation, care assistance for vulnerable persons including persons with disabilities, care packages and air and road transport to returnees’ chosen final destinations. For continuation of care, safe and dignified reintegration of vulnerable undocumented returnees is supported further through protection case management in final destinations. Following in-depth case assessments, households will be supported through the dissemination of key protection information, referrals to local specialised services, and one-off assistance such as cash for food and winterisation (during winter) by a designated money service provider. Given ongoing issues in the banking sector, cash based interventions (CBI) have advantages such as reduced response time, lower costs, and allowing the recipients to prioritize what to purchase and take decisions based on their own needs and preferences. The allocation for this project will cover operations starting from Herat and Nimroz (per the allocation strategy) that continue with case management assistance in Kabul, Kandahar, Nangarhar, Badakhshan, Balkh, Faryab, Ghor, Sar-E-Pul and Takhar. The AHF programme funds will start with and focus on the assistance provided in Herat and Nimroz but necessarily include assistance in these other target provinces of return, in line with the protection programme's approach to continuity of care from immediate point of return to destination.
Cash assistance will include: cash for food ($111) cash for winterization ($305) and cash for road transportation from points of entry to area of return ($46.24)
In coordination the Afghanistan Protection Cluster, this project will support IOM to continue regular protection monitoring to contribute to the Protection Cluster’s understanding of the protection environment for undocumented returnees. Monitoring will take place starting from Herat and Nimroz to other final destinations of undocumented returnees where IOM Protection Programme is present. The monitoring will track protection trends, including human rights violations and will support analysis to inform evidence-based advocacy for effective protection and wider humanitarian response across Afghanistan.
Under this project, IOM’s programme will target a total of 612 households (4,284 individuals).
These funds are complementary and fill gaps in the existing Protection programme pooled funding from other AHF, CERF, ECHO and COMPASS grants.International Organization for MigrationInternational Organization for MigrationAfghanistan Humanitarian FundKate KaiserProgramme Support Officer+93728004250kkaiser@iom.intBadakhshan36.73477250 70.81199530Balkh36.89091580 67.18944880Faryab36.07956130 64.90595500Ghor34.09957760 64.90595500Hirat34.34194400 62.20305600Kabul34.53333300 69.16666700Kandahar30.99606790 65.47573600Nangarhar34.17183130 70.62167940Nimroz31.02614880 62.45041540Sar-e-Pul35.67074730 66.04635340Takhar36.66980130 69.47845410Protection265934.45534066.71800001.16Afghanistan Humanitarian FundInternational Organization for Migration800001.16Afghanistan Humanitarian FundInternational Organization for MigrationAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/SA1/APC/UN/22273United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsProvision of life-saving integrated services to GBV survivors in conflict-affected provinces of AfghanistanToday, Afghan women and girls live in a new and very grim reality. They are disproportionately affected by the humanitarian and economic crisis and the emerging environment of repression. They are facing increased levels of restrictive gender norms and rapid reversal of their rights, impacting freedom of movement and expression, access to life-saving services, safe shelter and GBV services. Changes in government have a direct impact on women, girls, and vulnerable groups' access to education, health, and protection. Women and girls in conflict face increased threats of violence because social structures break down, law enforcement is weak, harmful gender norms are enshrined further, and livelihood opportunities are lost. As a part of its response, UNFPA has adapted GBV services to the humanitarian operational environment in line with the inter-agency GBV in Emergencies Minimum Standards. As a part of this adjustment, UNFPA changed the name of service from Family Protection Center (FPC) to Psychosocial Counselling Centers (PSCCs) based on the current context and sensitivities towards explicit GBV services and to ensure framing under the health umbrella.
The UNFPA facilitates key interventions for women and girls survivors through Psychosocial Counseling Centers (PSCCs) that offer an integrated health package and psychosocial support. PSCCs provide free, confidential, and quality protection and health services primarily for women and girls. PSCCs are female staffed facilities functional in hospitals at the provincial and district level. Among services provided at PSCCs are in-housed medical, psychosocial, and basic legal services optional referrals to additional GBV response services and follow-up care at community level.
Furthermore, UNFPA during the implementation of the project 8500 female dignity kits will be procured and distributed to 8500 beneficiaries ( 6800 women and 1700 girls) in the 11 provinces identified by the GBV Sub Cluster in the Spring disaster planning priorities areas.
While dignity kits are similar to basic hygiene kits often distributed in emergency contexts, dignity kits serve a broader purpose and contain a wider range of items.
UNFPA aims to assist 30100 individuals (24080 women and- 6020 girls) who are severely affected by conflicts, flood, drought and Covid-19, by providing protection and health services which include a multisector response (protection and health services).
Furthermore, in all PSCCs, the assigned team will ensure the confidentiality of clients and follow data protection policy in provision of protection and health services in emergency contexts.
UNFPA will maintain its existing partnership with IMC, HNTPO, and HEWAD to run 30 PSCCs in 25 provinces: Daikundi, Jawzjan, Bamyan, Baghlan, Kunduz, Faryab, Samangan, Balkh, Kabul, Parwan, Kapisa, Farah, Laghman, Nimroz, Khost, Nangarhar, Ghor, Hirat, Badghis, Paktia, Takhar, Uruzgan, Helmand, Kandahar and Sar-E Pul.
Afghanistan is the worst place to be a woman. Women and girls are facing renewed risks and challenges due to the emerging conditions including a roll-back on fundamental rights, restricted access to services and limited freedom of movement, including access to health services for women. Gender-Based Violence (GBV) remains widespread in Afghanistan in the current context. Intimate partner violence, child, early and forced Marriage (CEFM), as well as ‘honor’ killings remain prevalent. Incidents of violence and harmful practices are drastically under-reported.
UNFPA will achieve the main objectives of the project to support vulnerable women and girls in conflict-affected provinces to have increased access to ongoing life-saving protection and health services.
United Nations Population FundUnited Nations Population FundHealthNet TPOInternational Medical CorpsHEWADAfghanistan Humanitarian FundMarise DenaultProgramme Specialist GBViE[+93] 794529914denault@unfpa.orgMuhammad Homayoon ManochehrGBV Monitoring Evaluation Officer[+93] 772510611manochehr@unfpa.orgBadghis35.16713390 63.76953840Baghlan35.80429470 69.28775350Balkh36.89091580 67.18944880Bamyan34.90732960 67.18944880Daykundi33.66949500 66.04635340Farah32.49532800 62.26266270Faryab36.07956130 64.90595500Ghor34.09957760 64.90595500Hilmand31.36364740 63.95861110Hirat34.34194400 62.20305600Jawzjan36.89696920 65.66585680Kabul34.53333300 69.16666700Kandahar30.99606790 65.47573600Kapisa34.98105720 69.62145620Khost33.35850790 69.85974060Kunduz36.85993070 68.71549750Laghman34.68976870 70.14558050Nangarhar34.17183130 70.62167940Nimroz31.02614880 62.45041540Paktya33.70619900 69.38310790Parwan34.96309770 68.81088490Samangan35.98072960 67.57085360Sar-e-Pul35.67074730 66.04635340Takhar36.66980130 69.47845410Uruzgan32.92712870 66.14152630Protection688151.66511848.341200000.00Afghanistan Humanitarian FundUnited Nations Population Fund1200000.00Afghanistan Humanitarian FundUnited Nations Population FundAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/SA1/APC/UN/22417United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsSecuring Communal HLP rights in Afghan Cities 2The proposed action deploys a community-based approach to address HLP needs in Kabul and Herat. The two cities have large numbers of vulnerable people requiring HLP assistance: according to the 2022 HNO, out of a total of 6 million people in HLP need around 1.6 million are in Kabul and Herat. Many of those in need are IDPs and returnees that live in extremely challenging conditions in urban informal settlements. According to REACH’s 2021 survey of informal IDP and returnee settlements, nearly 80 per cent are located in urban and peri-urban areas. Pervasive insecure HLP rights have resulted in frequent threats of eviction for these communities, and constrained humanitarian investments in lifesaving shelter and WASH, because neither communities nor humanitarian agencies can make long-term investments in the absence of secure HLP rights.
The fall of the government has brought challenges and opportunities to securing HLP rights that this action directly responds to. A key challenge is that many legal frameworks that support individual ownership, such as the 2018 Land Management Law, are uncertain given the power transition that has occurred. A key opportunity is that many of the impediments to securing HLP rights were associated with the former government, including a reluctance to provide urban land to vulnerable groups and rather allocate it to well-connected individuals
To respond to the current context, challenges and opportunities, the proposed project will utilize a community-centered approach to strengthening HLP rights in urban informal settlements where insecure property rights have resulted in historic threats of eviction and barriers to humanitarian investment. In this way, the following activities will be implemented:
1. Communal land claims of 30,000 vulnerable people living in informal settlements in Kabul and Herat are documented and mapped maps are endorsed by Community Development Councils and/or Gozar Assemblies
2 Community-based settlement plans are developed for 8 informal settlements in Kabul and Herat and their priority humanitarian investments to upgrade communal infrastructure are actioned settlement plans and investments are endorsed by Community Development Councils and/or Gozar Assemblies
3 Coordination with community organizations and humanitarian agencies to extend shelter, infrastructure and service investments in informal settlements through development of a strategic plan.
The three results will result in the projects key outcome: strengthened communal HLP rights for displaced people. First, documenting the socioeconomic aspects and mapping the spatial attributes of settlements, in coordination with Community Development Councils and/or Gozar Assemblies increases the legitimacy of informal settlements, hence strengthening their communal HLP rights. Developing a new settlement plan and implementing priority investments identified by the community consolidates informal settlements, strengthening communal HLP rights, as well as providing lifesaving essential services (e.g. drainage) to those most in need.
United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-HABITAT)United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-HABITAT)Afghanistan Humanitarian FundSrinivasa PopuriOiC UN-Habitat Afghanistan09094787121srinivasa.popuri@un.org Hussain SharifiFinance Officer0791770283hussain.sharifi@un.org Ben FlowerHLP Advisor+4407592888273ben.flower@unhabitat-afg.orgHirat34.34194400 62.20305600Kabul34.53333300 69.16666700Protection372216.671027441.071399657.74Afghanistan Humanitarian FundUnited Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-HABITAT)1399657.74Afghanistan Humanitarian FundUnited Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-HABITAT)Afghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/SA1/APC/UN/23050United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsProtection monitoring and response to the earthquake emergency situationTo provide critical protection response to the June 22 earthquake in Paktika and Khost provinces that killed some 1,036 people and injured 2,949 others, UNHCR will undertake the following actions targeting Barmal and Giyan in Paktika Province and Spera in Khost Province. Women, girls, persons with disabilities and others with specific needs in the affected areas will be the focus of the interventions.
1. Establishment of “Community Centres” to facilitate access to protection services and information
Access to information on available assistance and services has become even more critical given the destruction of basic infrastructure including telephone networks. To facilitate the affected population’s access to vital information, UNHCR will establish “Community Centres (CCs)” in strategic locations in the affected districts, ensuring the coordination of information provision with operational partners and the Awaaz humanitarian call centre. The CCs will be staffed by in-take personnel, information counselling staff, and psycho-social (PSS) counsellors and will cater for 900 individuals during the period of the project. UNHCR will coordinate and collaborate with operational partners to provide specialized services such as legal assistance at the CCs, as appropriate. The CCs will be used as a ‘one-stop shop’ for various services and for accessing critical information. Beneficiaries will be able to obtain information on available services and the means to access them how to protect themselves and their families from health-related risks how to lodge complaints and provide feedback directly to staff or through complaints boxes and how to receive PSS, legal counselling and other protection support. Vulnerable individuals will be identified and referred to available services and support. The CCs will also be used as hubs for various mobile activities in villages such as outreach and information dissemination, awareness raising on various issues, protection monitoring and mobile PSS counselling.
2. Protection monitoring: through Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) and Key Informant Interviews (KII) as part of Community-Based Protection Monitoring (CBPM)
UNHCR will conduct protection monitoring in affected villages to reach out to women, girls, persons with disabilities and other vulnerable person unable to visit the CCs. The protection monitoring will identify key multisector and protection needs that will help inform the broader emergency response and identify persons in need of referral to other services as well as persons to benefit from UNHCR’s assistance programmes, including the protection interventions proposed under this proposal. The FGD modality is to be used to facilitate an age, gender, and diversity approach to be able to effectively communicate with different age and gender groups as well as with persons with disabilities (PWDs). The FGD approach will further underpin two-way communication, especially with women and girls and to receive recommendations from all groups about their specific needs. The KII modality will help to reach a broad range of respondents, to identify needs at the community-level. During the project, UNHCR will conduct 84 FGDs and 150 KIIs.
3. Psycho-Social Support (PSS)
UNHCR will provide counselling through individual sessions, separately for men, women, boys, girls, and PWDs based on identified needs, in addition to family counselling and groups sessions to community members. These sessions will be provided in different locations based on the preferences of the client as well as accessibility, including through on-site field missions. While the focus will be on counselling, individuals identified as having severe mental health problems will be referred specialised service providers capable of responding through clinical interventions. 130 families (910 individuals) and 300 community members will be provided with counselling. United Nations High Commissioner for RefugeesUnited Nations High Commissioner for RefugeesAfghan Community and Health Rehabilitation OrganizationCoordination of Humanitarian Assistance (CHA)Watan`s Social and Technical services Association Afghanistan Humanitarian FundDhan Bahadu SunuwarProgramme Officer+93791990004sunuwar@unhcr.orgRandhir WanigasekaraSenior Protection Officer+93702465606wanigase@unhcr.orgTom Winston MonboeAssociate Reporting Officer+93704465668 monboe@unhcr.orgKhost33.35850790 69.85974060Paktika32.26453860 68.52471490Protection249776.82249776.82Afghanistan Humanitarian FundUnited Nations High Commissioner for Refugees249776.82Afghanistan Humanitarian FundUnited Nations High Commissioner for RefugeesAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/SA1/EIE/INGO/21980United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsProviding and improving access to primary education for crises-affected girls and boys in underserved areas districts of DehSabz and Bagrami of Kabul provinceIn response to the deteriorating education situation in Afghanistan and the over-reaching needs further fueled by high number of internally displaced population searching refuge in and around the capital, PIN proposes to expand its existing Kabul EIE interventions from urban areas to rural districts, namely to DehSabz and Bagrami.
The project will see an additional 120 Temporary Learning Spaces (TLS) across 80 sites with 120 teachers. Number of classes, meaning number of shifts provided in each TLS as well as teachers providing education there, will depend on availability of provided spaces. Where additional classrooms, community spaces or tents where necessary are provided, two shifted classes will be established. Nevertheless, in remote areas, it can be possible that teachers will host a TLS in their personal space and therefore they will provide only one shift class. PIN is ready to fully respect their privacy and allow them to provide only one shift classes. All 120 teachers (60 men and 60 women) will be recruited in open process and trained by PIN EiE Master Trainer for pedagogic skills as well as PSS methodology. Based on needs assessed in each target areas, teachers will be providing Temporary Classes (TCs), joint to public Hub Schools in order to support their capacities, or separate Community Based Classes (CBCs) will be established as per Afghan Community Based Education (CBE) Policy). TLS will operate six days a week, each serving classes of between 30 to 35 children, boys and girls, in total reaching 4,200 children 2,100 girls, 2,100 boys. Children reached will be those affected by crisis as well as those from vulnerable families that have fallen out of the education system due to the recent reduction in educational services. The spaces will offer access to grade 1 -3 learning support and an environment in which children are able to be children and take respite from the stresses of the current situation in the country. A whole-community approach will be taken, ensuring that children are enrolled based on need, rather than status and that would not have access to education without this EIE support.. All TLS will be set up as per Education Cluster Standards including classroom, student and teacher kits as well as WASH facilities. Building on the experience and knowledge of of previous projects of PIN in Afghanistan as well as globally , PIN will train team members and Teachers in the required tools, policies, and procedures for quality implementation that enhances child protection and in line with the CBE teacher training manual. 230 shuras members will benefit from complex set of trainings with the focus on importance of education, child protection and other relevant topics essential to successfully support the classes in their respective districts. Efforts will be made for a gender balanced project team as well as teachers, appropriate in the given context, but aiming at 50% of representation of females. As PIN is not a direct Child Protection actor, referral pathways will be created and children in distress will be referred to specialized bodies. By adopting the approach of expanding PINs existing EIE offer, efficiencies and quality standards will be maintained across the offer, creating a solid platform from which educational support can be developed in response to the emerging challenges and in support of the objectives of the 2022 HRP. Project will also provide a safe space for delivering key messages on safe hygiene and nutrition practices through community awareness sessions.
The EIE assistance proposed under this AHF 1st Standard Allocation 2022 application will see the full package of activities offered.People In NeedPeople In NeedAfghanistan Humanitarian FundDorota SuranovaEiE Program manager+93 (0) 729 005 619dorota.suranova@peopleinneed.netRadwan Agha AlkalaaHumanitarian Coordinator+93 (0) 70 342 1108radwan.aghaalkalaa@peopleinneed.net Karolina HalirovaFinance Desk Officer for Afghanistan+93 (0)773340778karolina.halirova@peopleinneed.net Jitka TrachtovaHead of Programmes+ 93 (0)729 005 621jitka.trachtova@peopleinneed.net Adam LorenzDesk Officer for Afghanistan+ 420 775919483adam.lorenz@peopleinneed.net Kabul34.53333300 69.16666700Education176098.03396546.67572644.70Afghanistan Humanitarian FundPeople In Need343586.82Afghanistan Humanitarian FundPeople In NeedAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/SA1/EIE/INGO/22121United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsAccess to education for children in Herat and Ghor through CBE and public hub school supportIn 2022, the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Afghanistan left nearly half the population (24.4 million people) in need of assistance, with women and children being overwhelmingly affected. The education system overall has been affected by the recent upheavals, which have included the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic that closed schools for months in both 2020 and 2021. The security situation in the past has also meant that in some districts few actors have been able to access communities to establish CBEs leaving these children without education. Displaced children and cross border returnees are also more likely to not access education due to lack of civil documentation and instability of their home life.
Given these reasons, the most marginalized children, which is currently approximately 7.9 million children, are at risk of never returning to school or never having access to school at all (HRP, 2022). This number has increased with the 2022 announcement blocking girls from attending secondary school. Girls even before this announcement have faced barriers to accessing education. There are cultural and community attitudes around girls’ education and pressures that keep them out of school, particularly hub schools as they often lack female teachers or gender sensitive facilities. Since August 2021, formal schoolteachers have not been consistently paid, which has led to teacher absenteeism. This has contributed to student absenteeism and drop out. Public schools were also damaged during the conflict and have yet to be repaired (AESTF, 2022).
In response to these needs, CRS is proposing to provide access to quality education to boys and girls in Herat and Ghor and will target approximately 3640 girls and boys students ( Dawlatyar-875 Feroz Koh- 1365 Guzara- 1400) through 104 CBE classes (Dawlatyar-25 Feroz Koh-39 Guzara-40), including 74 CBE (Dawlatyar-12Feroz Koh-32Guzara-30) and 30 (Dawlatyar-13Feroz Koh-7 Guzara-10) ALP classes. CBE classes will be established according to the minimum standards outlined in the CBE policy.
The above will contribute to SO2 (Protection risks are mitigated, while protection and human rights needs for people of all genders and diversities are monitored and addressed through integrated and inclusive humanitarian action) and SO3 (Vulnerable people of all gender and diversities are supported to build their resilience and live their lives in dignity) of the HRP.
CRS will use the Community Based Education (CBE) approach and will establish CBE classes, which will support children to complete one full grade (CBE) or two full grades (ALP) over 12 months. '
To contribute to the objective of providing students with a quality education, CRS will train teachers on a range of topics, including student-centered learning, safeguarding and psychosocial support, ensuring increased teacher capacity to deliver quality, inclusive, and gender-sensitive primary education responsive to the psychosocial needs of girls and boys in Afghanistan.
CRS will also target approximately 48 hub schools in the same districts as above (Guzara, Dawlatyar, Feroz Koh) as well as in Herat City and Injil. CRS will work with hub schools to increase both their physical and teaching capacity and anticipates that this will directly benefit 1475 children and 100 teachers.
CRS will assess the hub schools and work with education stakeholders to address barriers to enrolment. This will likely include upgrades to the physical capacity of the schools, distribute of inputs to transitioned students and teacher trainings for hub schoolteachers.
CRS will coordinate with relevant education stakeholders throughout the implementation of this project, including the Provincial Education Department and District Education Department. CRS will also coordinate with other implementing partners, including World Vision in Ghor, to share lessons learned and avoCatholic Relief ServicesCatholic Relief ServicesAfghanistan Humanitarian FundJohn VarrieurHead of Program000000000john.varrieur@crs.orgTenzin AryaProgram Manager0000000000tenzin.arya@crs.orgBillal Fahad Finance Manager 000000000000fahad.bilal@crs.orgGhor34.09957760 64.90595500Hirat34.34194400 62.20305600Education126070.57347996.45474067.02Afghanistan Humanitarian FundCatholic Relief Services284440.21Afghanistan Humanitarian FundCatholic Relief ServicesAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/SA1/EIE/INGO/22254United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsEvery Child Counts and Reads: Equitable Access to Education for 7350 OOSC
in Afghanistan
Children in Crisis [CIC] and its partner Organisation for Fast Relief and Development [OFRD] are requesting $736,152.50 for an education in emergencies response reaching 7350 conflict-affected children in Kandahar [Districts: Panjwayi, Spin Boldak], Logar [Districts: Mohammad Agha. Pul-e-Alam] and Nimroz [Districts: Chakhansur, Zaranj] provinces of Afghanistan through Community Based Schools. The proposed project leverages extensive experience and expertise in Afghanistan, and an established presence and programmes in the targeted provinces to offer an effective, efficient intervention at a competitive cost of $ 105 per child.
The province-wise and district-wise caseload details are provided below:
1. Kandahar Province [70 CBS,70 Teachers, 2450 Learners]: Implementation Partner: Children in Crisis [CIC]
a. Panjwayi District: 35 CBS, 35 Teachers, 1225 Learners
b. Spin Boldak District: 35 CBS, 35 Teachers, 1225 Learners
2. Logar Province [70 CBS, 70 Teachers, 2450 Learners]: Implementation Partner: Children in Crisis [CIC]
a. Mohammad Agha District: 35 CBS, 35 Teachers, 1225 Learners
b. Pul-e-Alam District: 35 CBS, 35 Teachers, 1225 Learners
3. Nimroz Province [70 CBS, 70 Teachers, 2450 Learners] Implementation Partner: Organisation for Fast Relief and Development [OFRD]
a. Chakhansur District: 35 CBS, 35 Teachers, 1225 Learners
b. Zaranj District: 35 CBS, 35 Teachers, 1225 Learners
Children in Crisis as a consortium coordinator will lead management and monitoring. Children in Crisis will also directly implement the programme in Logar and Kandahar provinces. Organisation for Fast Relief and Development [OFRD] will implement in Nimroz– leveraging past and present programmes in prioritised districts under 1st Standard Allocation 2022.
Within the consortium, Children in Crisis will be responsible for the following in all the 3 provinces -
1. Pre-service training of teacher trainers: This training will have a strong focus on structured pedagogical approaches associated with Early Grade Reading, including Afghan Child Read [ACR], whilst also assuring alignment with the EiEWG endorsed teacher training model. Training will be conducted by Afghan Child Read [ACR] Master Trainers from Children in Crisis.
2. In-service, structured coaching of teachers: Children in Crisis will conduct training for master trainers and social workers to conduct in-classroom coaching using classroom observations, conversation, and reflection – including modelling and mentoring on pedagogical approaches associated with Early Grade Reading. Coaching will be conducted by Afghan Child Read [ACR] Master Trainers from Children in Crisis. For further information on Children in Crisis classroom observation practices and protocols please see: http://bitly.ws/qWwa.
3. Measurement and monitoring of classrooms: Children in Crisis will produce and publish Safe, In-School and Learning [SSL] reports that comprise classroom practices and protocols child wellbeing and child outcomes including Oral Reading Fluency [ORF] rates – reported by social workers with their tablets, and synthesized by the Children in Crisis Measurement and Monitoring Team. These reports are provided to partners, and inform regular review, reflection, and response for classrooms requiring remedial support from staff. This is a tried and tested, proven procedure from “Access to Education for COVID-19 Emergency Affected children in Afghanistan” [$2.8 m/1Y/Global Partnership for Education] used to track 24,000 children across Baghlan and Zabul.
4. Other roles and responsibilities: Children in Crisis, as principal implementing partner, will have full financial control and assure rigorous, robust tracking of expenditure – including oversight over procurement and provision of supplies including classroom, student, and teacher kits.
Children in CrisisChildren in CrisisOrganisation for Fast Relief and DevelopmentAfghanistan Humanitarian FundSiddharth PillaiEducation Program Advisor+91 9567 398 396siddharth.pillai@street-child.orgIlyas QazizadaSenior Program Manager+93791404090ilyas.qazizada@street-child.orgKandahar30.99606790 65.47573600Logar34.01455180 69.19239160Nimroz31.02614880 62.45041540Education244710.03491442.47736152.50Afghanistan Humanitarian FundChildren in Crisis441691.50Afghanistan Humanitarian FundChildren in Crisis239543.17Afghanistan Humanitarian FundChildren in CrisisAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/SA1/EIE/INGO/22474United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsAccess to Quality and Safe Emergency Learning for Girls and Boys in Sar-e-Pul Province.The project will enable Afghan children to have access to education in such crisis time especially for the severely vulnerable and those from the displaced families and those who are have not been able to get access to education due to the war. CICA proposes an Education in Emergency project to respond to the education needs of the Afghan students and to ensure the displaced families and vulnerable host communities can access education and continue their learning in a safe environment. CICA will execute the project with in the guideline of its standard Educational Project mechanism.
The project goal is to directly target 6200 beneficiaries 50% girls and 50 % boys in Sar-e-Pul province. The Sar-e-Pul province districts include are SozmaQala and Gosfandi. The project will establish 30 TLS and 20 CBE in the SozmaQala district and 35 TLS and 20 CBE and build 12 tents to create a suitable study space in Gosfandi district of Sar-e-Pul province. Also, provide total 6200 out of school children with Teaching and Learning Materials (TLMs) to support them in school enrollment (3100 in Sozamaqala district and 3100 in Gosfandi). The project will engage communities by conducting awareness raising sessions on the importance of education and to make sure out of school children are registered at TLS/CBE classes to continue learning. Also, we will take into consideration the COVID19 pandemic, the proposed action enables COVID-19 preventive measures in accordance with the guidelines of the public health measures and CICA’s own Covid 19 policy. Schools and learning spaces will be provided with necessary protective material such as face masks and sanitizers and social distancing will be ensured for all in person activities. Realistic time is needed to start the project implementation, initial coordination with stakeholders and communities, selection and training of teachers, identification of venue and schools for CBE and TLS classes, enrollment of children, procurement of supplies and other preparatory activities and to ensure the project is concluded successfully according to the standard project plan CICA proposed a 12-month duration for the project to enable us to support students who are out of schools during the academic year. Canadian International Community AssociationCanadian International Community AssociationAfghanistan Humanitarian FundNajiullah GhazawiCountry Director+93777222080naji@cica-int.orgSanna RahimiProgram Manager+93777501600sanna.rahimi@cica-int.orgNaseer Ahmad MayarFinance Manager+93767446303Mayar@cica-int.orgSar-e-Pul35.67074730 66.04635340Education151476.33253945.60405421.93Afghanistan Humanitarian FundCanadian International Community Association162168.77Afghanistan Humanitarian FundCanadian International Community Association121626.58Afghanistan Humanitarian FundCanadian International Community Association121626.58Afghanistan Humanitarian FundCanadian International Community AssociationAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/SA1/EIE/NGO/22176United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsProviding Emergency Assistance and Community-based Education (PEACE) in Farah and Takhar Provinces of AfghanistanAfghan Amputee Bicyclists for Rehabilitation And Recreation (AABRAR) and its partner Asia Community Development Organization (ACDO) will support a total of 10,000 (50 percent girls) conflict and crisis-affected children in four prioritized districts i.e., Farah and Bala Buluk in Farah province and Taloqan and Eshkemesh districts in Takhar province through enrolling them into CBCs and supporting them in public schools to access basic education in safe and protective learning spaces.
4,550 school-aged children will be enrolled in 130 CBCs (35 students per CBC) and 5,450 more vulnerable children will be enrolled into formal schools and will receive teaching and learning materials (TLMs). Out of 130 classes – AABRAR will establish 90 CBCs for 3,150 children and will support 3,850 more children in public schools while ACDO will establish 40 CBCs for 1,400 children and will support 1,600 more children in public schools. Overall, 10,000 school-aged children 4,550 in CBCs, and 5,450 more in public schools will be supported through this project.
The community-based education (CBE) classes will be equipped with required teaching and learning materials, hygiene kits, and winterization supplies. AABRAR and ACDO will provide CBCs with appropriate WASH including handwashing and drinking water facilities/stations and gender-segregated latrines to make it safe, protected and accessible for children.
The teachers will receive required education in emergencies (EiE) training as per the pre-approved training manual including psychosocial support (PSS), social and emotional learning (SEL), child safeguarding and child protection and other relevant trainings. Training of teachers will be conducted as per the INEE Minimum Standards, CBE Policy and Education Cluster requirements which will ensure teachers’ capacity to deliver quality, inclusive and gender-sensitive basic education in emergencies.
In addition, the project will strengthen the community-based protection systems and will build capacity of school management councils (SMCs) to mobilize and sensitize communities through awareness-raising on the importance of education and EiE. SMCs will assist in back-to-school campaigns to make sure the out-of-school children are enrolled into schools/CBCs and have age-appropriate learning materials including WASH facilities and quality teaching.
Furthermore, 22 public schools (14 in Farah and 8 in Takhar) will receive minor rehabilitation to enable them to absorb more children in need of education and to accommodate the CBE students at the end of the cycle.
AABRAR as the lead organization will conduct EiE activities in Farah province while ACDO the long-standing IP to AABRAR will implement the activities in Takhar province. Both organizations are historical partners in EiE/Education interventions. They are current partners in EiE project in Kabul and Kandahar provinces under AHF 2021 First Standard Allocation and with UNICEF in Laghman as well.
AABRAR is happy to do partnership with ACDO based on following reasons:
AABRAR and ACDO have long-term partnership in EiE and they are currently implementing two EiE projects in Kabul, Kandahar, and Laghman provinces. AABRAR has found ACDO trustworthy and keen to deliver to the vulnerable and at-risk children in Afghanistan.
ACDO maintains professional expertise in education, strong presence in the province with local staff, and good ties with stakeholders on the ground.
ACDO is better placed to implement similar kinds of projects with a strong commitment to quality, quantity, effectiveness and efficiency.
It is one of AABRAR’s objectives to work in partnership with other INGOs/NNGOs to exchange experiences and lessons learned with each other to better support the quality of programs.
AABRAR is making sure that this partnership will never increase the costs, while adequately will enhance and boost the effectiveness and efficiency of the project.
Afghan Amputee Bicyclists for Rehabilitation And RecreationAfghan Amputee Bicyclists for Rehabilitation And RecreationAsia Community Development Organization (ACDO)Afghanistan Humanitarian FundDr. Abdul BaseerExecutive Director0093 (0) 775558885abdulbaseer@aabrar.org.afWaheed ShahProgram Manager0093 (0) 770615156waheedshah@aabrar.org.afNajibullahFinance Manager0093 (0) 704096252 najib@aabrar.org.afFarah32.49532800 62.26266270Takhar36.66980130 69.47845410Education255888.06513890.91769778.97Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAfghan Amputee Bicyclists for Rehabilitation And Recreation307911.59Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAfghan Amputee Bicyclists for Rehabilitation And Recreation230933.69Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAfghan Amputee Bicyclists for Rehabilitation And Recreation230933.69Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAfghan Amputee Bicyclists for Rehabilitation And RecreationAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/SA1/EIE/NGO/22239United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsSupporting vulnerable children with educational needs and psychological wellbeing in Bala Marghab and Ab Kamari districts in Badghis provinceEducational activities through Community-based Education (CBE) in emergencies will prove as a means of restoring a sense of normality to the lives of children in disrupted communities in Afghanistan, and it will contribute significantly to overcoming the psychological and other forms of distress that many children are experiencing.
The proposed project will enable APWDO to respond to the ongoing humanitarian crisis including educational needs of 5600 vulnerable children (50 % girls) through 160 community-based classes (CBCs) in Ab Kamari and Bala Marghab districts in Badghis province. 100 CBCs for 3600 children will be established in Bala Marghab district and 60 CBCs will be established in Ab Kamari district in Badghis province. APWDO will renovate all CBCs and will rehabilitate 80 toilets/latrines. Similarly, 160 teachers will be recruited and trained to teach the community-based classes.
In support of these objectives, the program will provide protective and safe learning spaces, procure essential teaching and learning materials, train school management shuras and mobilize communities to strengthen resilience and social cohesion for children in the communities, train teachers and education personnel, and carry out light rehabilitation work in 15 public schools (10 in Bala Marghab and 5 in Ab Kamari) to strengthen the educational pathways for vulnerable boys and girls and to ensure more children have safe space in public schools as well.
Additionally, the program will not only organize a 12-day training of teachers as per the standard teacher training manual, but also will train and sensitize school management council members on importance of education, monitoring of CBE and contribution towards project.
APWDO, through this project will implement different activities in Badghis province in close coordination with Education Cluster on national and subnational level, local administrations, and other development partners and stakeholders. The activities implemented under this project will include:
o Establishment of CBE classes and temporary learning spaces (TLS) where integration into existing facilities is not possible or safe
o Provision of teaching and learning materials (TLM) to children, teachers and classrooms
o Identification and hiring of Education in Emergencies (EiE)/CBE teachers and training them on core pedagogy, PSS, child safeguarding, child protection, and prevention from sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA)
o Provision of minimum WASH for CBE/TLS (water for drinking and hand washing, etc.)
o Training school management shuras and mobilizing communities to strengthen resilience and social cohesion for children in the communities
o Establishment/strengthening existing community-based child protection mechanisms to address child protection concerns of children from IDP communities/families
o Establishment of linkages with local formal schools for direct integration (where possible) or integration of children after a cycle of EiE programming
o Light repairs/rehabilitation of hub schools, especially WASH facilities, to enable them to absorb more children
APWDO has provided education and psychosocial support to vulnerable youth and adolescents since 2010 in Nangarhar, Kunar, Kabul, Laghman, Badghis, Kandahar, and Helmand provinces through different projects (currently implementing Malala Fund project funded by UNICEF in Nangarhar province).
Afghan Paramount Welfare Development OrganizationAfghan Paramount Welfare Development OrganizationAfghanistan Humanitarian FundTariq SaisDirector +93 705086083apwdo.org@gmail.comZabihullah SajidDevelopment Manager+93 703388227zabihullah.sajid2@gmail.comBadghis35.16713390 63.76953840Education175954.22395897.01571851.23Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAfghan Paramount Welfare Development Organization228740.49Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAfghan Paramount Welfare Development Organization171555.37Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAfghan Paramount Welfare Development OrganizationAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/SA1/EIE/NGO/22329United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsResponding the immediate need of out of school children through providing quality, inclusive and protective learning spaces in Imam Sahib, Baharak and Khawja Bahawuddin districts of North-Eastern provinces Kunduz and Takhar.The project aims to reach 5400 out of school children (50%, 2,700 girls) in the North-eastern region of Afghanistan (1800 students in Imam Sahib district of Kunduz province, 1800 in Baharak and 1800 more at Khawja Bahawuddin districts of Takhar Province). The project focuses on ensuring access to quality inclusive and protective learning space to the targeted number (5400) out of school children through establishment of Temporary Learning Spaces to facilitate teaching and learning through Community Based Education (CBE) approach within the targeted host communities including children from returnees and internally displaced people (IDP) estimated 20% of the total targeted population. The project will immediately contribute to meet the need of 7.9 million out of school children in Afghanistan, in need of education in emergencies (EiE) for 2022 and will also directly contribute 1.5 million children in need targeted by education cluster in the targeted locations in 2022 including (810000 girls) will directly contribute who are affected by the ongoing humanitarian crises including disaster, conflicts and displacement.
The project will be implemented in partnership with a local NGO, Organization for Women Empowerment OWE who will take over all the project interventions in Kunduz province Imam Sahib district as the sub-implementing partner for the project implementation. OWE will work together under AREP existing staff of under a similar type existing project in Kunduz to share experience and build their capacity that will ensure quality program delivery. AREP as a lead partner will implement the project in Baharak and Khawja Bahawuddin districts of Takhar province to cover 3600 out of school children along with supervising the project sub-implementing partner OWE. The project key interventions are included but aren’t limited to establishment of 180 classrooms (120 by AREP and 60 by OWE), recruitment 180 teachers (120 by AREP and 60 by OWE), rehabilitation of relevant classrooms and WASH system (13 by AREP and 7 by OWE), providing teaching learning materials including classroom kits, teacher kit, students kit, winterization and hygiene kit for 5400 students integrated in 180 classrooms (3600 children and 120 classes by AREP and 1800 children and 60 classrooms by OWE) and establishment of 150 school management committees (100 by AREP and 50 by OWE) to mobilize and sensitize communities and parents towards their children education right and ensure smooth access, monitor and continue functionality.
Sub-implementing partner selection is according to the UNOCHA operational manual and AREP has selected the Organization of Women Empowerment OWE based on its local capacity and successful partnership experience in our previous projects. Secondly, AREP has been committed in its existing strategic plan to strengthen local civil society organizations and therefore OWE has been selected with AREP based on an evaluation process. The reason on behalf of the sub-implementing partner in this project is that AREP has ongoing similar type operation in Kunduz province covering 3000 students and the agreement ends on November 2022 so AREP deemed it a mutually interested opportunity to engage OWE as the local partner with strong access to work closely under AREP existing team technical capacity. that helps AREP to better manage its existing operations in the province while AREP will continue to to takeover the project operation in the cluster priority areas of Takhar province.
The project will pay particular attention to gender issues and address cultural barriers including enrollment of 50% girls, at least a female member in SMCs, recruitment of 50% women teachers and capacitating those teachers in teaching methodology and child protection (i.e. psycho-social support, children safeguarding support on displacement and Prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse PSEA along with other relevant topics for the sake of child welfare). Afghanistan Rehabilitation and Education ProgramAfghanistan Rehabilitation and Education Programorganization for women empowermentAfghanistan Humanitarian FundMuhammad Khalid NoorExecutive Director+93 (0) 799 118 088khalid.noor@arep.org.afObaidullah HemmatNational Program Manager+93 (0) 780 111 222kabul.hq@arep.org.afShams-u-Rahman HashimiFinance Manager+93 785 469 694s.hashimi@arep.org.afKunduz36.85993070 68.71549750Takhar36.66980130 69.47845410Education161140.92483422.78644563.70Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAfghanistan Rehabilitation and Education Program257825.48Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAfghanistan Rehabilitation and Education Program193369.11Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAfghanistan Rehabilitation and Education Program193369.11Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAfghanistan Rehabilitation and Education ProgramAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/SA1/EIE/NGO/22483United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsEducation in Emergencies for Afghan ChildrenWADAN proposes the establishment of 180 learning spaces for 5,400 school-aged children of which 10 would be ALC learning spaces (100% girls) and 170 CBE learning (60% girls and 40% boys,) with a focus on those affected by the crisis as well as those from vulnerable and conflict-affected families left out of the education system in Khak-e-Safeed, and Qala-e-Kah districts of Farah Province and Lashkarghah and Nahr-e-Saraj Districts of Helmand Province. Each of the earning spaces would serve 30 students for a time period of one educational year (9 months) with consideration of the project period. The ALC students will study up to three and half hours a day to complete the school year for a time period of 12 months. WADAN would target out-of-school children, those in hard-to-reach areas, and children from vulnerable families most affected by the developments in Afghanistan since the end of August 2021. The learning spaces would offer access to education for students from Grades 1 to 3. The site selection will done in close coordination with PED, DEDs, and other stakeholders. Considering the needs and initial assessment we conducted, WADAN intends to establish 116 CBE classes in Helmand (58 in Lashkarghah and 58 in Nahr-e-Saraj) and 54 in Farah (27 in Khak-e-Safeed and 27 in Qala-e-Kah). In addition, the 10 ALC learning spaces will be established in Helmand Province, 5 in each participating district.
Through this proposed project, WADAN would increase access to education through community-based approaches create an inclusive teaching and learning environment for girls and boys, improve the quality of learning by training teachers and create safe and protective learning environments for 5,400 students. All the learning spaces will be set up following Afghanistan Education Cluster standards classroom kits, recreation kits, teacher kits, hand-washing stations, winterization, and textbook and learning kits for children. Female teachers would be recruited for the learning spaces according to the CBE Policy and would be trained on pedagogy, teaching methodology child protection and safeguarding, disaster risk reduction (DRR), psychosocial support (PSS), PSEA, and other associated aspects. At the end of the school year, WADAN would transit the students to the nearest girls’ and boys’ public schools based on the pre-signed MoU and the project’s work plan. WADAN’s master trainers who have years of experience in community-based education would provide core and other specialized training to the teachers – including teachers from hub schools.
As part of its mobilization efforts, to enroll children, WADAN would design and conduct a comprehensive “Back to School” campaign in the targeted communities to increase public awareness and seek support from local influential figures, elders, and other local leaders. A comprehensive database would be developed to meet the MIS requirement of MoE, and the student and their families will be encouraged to enroll their children the data will be registered to the Afghanistan education system and will connect them with the relevant hub school. The project will also enable them to pursue their education beyond the project duration by issuing them the roll (Asaas) number. The project exit strategy will be mainstreamed into the existing formal education system to ensure the continuity of the education beyond the project in the relevant hub school. We also intend to train 100 teachers of hub schools, particularly females to improve their capacity.Welfare Association for Development of AfghanistanWelfare Association for Development of AfghanistanAfghanistan Humanitarian FundJean KissellExecutive Director 0783464004jean_wadan@yahoo.comHedayatullah TassalActing Managing Director 0700926454hedayat.tassal@wadan.orgRahmatullah MamondPrograms Manager0787871782rahmatm@wadan.orgSoor Gul SherzadEducation Manager0797585150ssoorgul@wadan.orgFarah32.49532800 62.26266270Hilmand31.36364740 63.95861110Education143435.25430305.75573741.00Afghanistan Humanitarian FundWelfare Association for Development of Afghanistan344244.60Afghanistan Humanitarian FundWelfare Association for Development of Afghanistan229496.40Afghanistan Humanitarian FundWelfare Association for Development of AfghanistanAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/SA1/ESNFI/INGO/21949United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsShelter Repairs and Transitional Shelter SupportAfghanistan still remains one of the world’s most complex humanitarian emergencies, driven by escalating various natural and manmade disasters. Prolonged drought, displacement of population – due to various reasons including conflicts, extreme poverty caused by economic instability and COVID-19, are the driving factors worsening the humanitarian situation in the country. As per the joint assessments, shelter is one of the areas that is also affected very badly and that the affected population need urgent humanitarian assistance to deal with this crisis. Recurrent natural disasters, particularly seasonal floods from April to June, increase morbidity and mortality of vulnerable people, both directly and due to impacts on shelter, WASH and livelihoods. Homes are often destroyed, and basic household items lost or damaged. Considering the high cost of shelter repairs, and the already negative net income of households, reconstruction comes at a high cost that may not be affordable for most people. Most Afghan household must choose between meeting basic needs and repairing their shelters and are therefore unable to sustain any major shock that severely damages or destroys their shelter.
To address the crisis in Kohistan District of Faryab province, DAARTT is proposing a short-term project (six months) to be implemented in four settlements of the district. The identified settlements are: 1) Chashma-e-Sangin, 2) Qodoghak, 3) Qozzat and 4) Mollah Raofi. The settlements have been identified through the Rapid Assessment Mechanism (RAM) conducted through the joint assessment process. According to averaged HEAT assessments in 2020, 64% of immediately shock-affected households reported living in makeshift shelters (including both mud houses and tents). DAARTT Need Assessment further revealed that 66% of the people were displaced, due to conflicts, 14% due to natural disaster and 20% were returnees from Iran and Pakistan. Moreover, 41% of the houses are partially destroyed, 27% are fully destroyed and 32% are unharmed.
In line with ES/NFI Cluster priorities as detailed in the Allocation Strategy paper, DAARTT under this action will respond to the shelter needs identified under the AHF 1st Standard Allocation Strategy 2022, with the purpose to provide life-saving assistance to the most affected families in the priority settlements of Kohistan district of Faryab province. Under this action, DAARTT will provide shelter repair and translational shelter assistance to cover the needs of 456 families (3192 individuals) in the selected district (Kohistan). Among this, 30 families will be provided assistance under the Transitional Shelter, 91 families under the Major Repair and 335 families under the Minor Repair Categories.
As the first step of the project implementation, DAARTT will conduct beneficiary selection process in the targeted settlements to identify the most vulnerable families. In the same time, a beneficiary selection and distribution committee will be established which will include representatives from local communities (e.g. Shura Members), Government departments e.g. ANDMA, ARCS and DoRR and DAARTT staff. Beneficiaries will be selected according to ESNFI vulnerability criteria to ensure the poorest and the most vulnerable are targeted, including displaced people, women-headed households, widows, orphaned families, elderly, people with a disability and families with a large number of dependent children. On the top of this, pregnant and lactating women will also be give high priority during the selection. According to nutrition cluster, 32% of the beneficiaries will be selected as the PLW, who are identified under the Acute Malnutrition Category. The unconditional cash for shelter repair and translational shelter will be provided according to the cluster standard unit cost as fowling: 1. Transitional shelter (Average sized household): USD. 1,472, 2) Shelter Repair (Minor): USD. 330 and 3) Shelter Repairs (Major): USD. 550.Danish Assistance to Afghan Rehabilitation and Technical TrainingDanish Assistance to Afghan Rehabilitation and Technical TrainingAfghanistan Humanitarian FundLars Pedersen (Mr.)Director+93 752 004 414director@daartt.org Zamarai AhmadzaiHumanitarian Coordinator+93 789 586 252ahmadzai@daartt.org Mir Aabed SadatChief of Finance and Administration+93 777 657 708CFO@daartt.orgFaryab36.07956130 64.90595500Emergency Shelter and NFI204841.9379143.47283985.40Afghanistan Humanitarian FundDanish Assistance to Afghan Rehabilitation and Technical Training141992.70Afghanistan Humanitarian FundDanish Assistance to Afghan Rehabilitation and Technical Training141992.70Afghanistan Humanitarian FundDanish Assistance to Afghan Rehabilitation and Technical TrainingAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/SA1/ESNFI/INGO/21987United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsTransitional Shelter Construction and Shelter repair/upgrade in SamanganThe overall objective of this intervention is to ensure 1,566 households (10,968 individuals) in Samangan Province are supported with Transitional Shelter Construction and Shelter repair/upgrade. ActionAid will target three settlements in two districts within Samangan Province Char Chesma and Jopalal settlements in Ruy-e-Duab district and Qainar ha settlement in Khuram Wa Sarbagh district.
In Char Chesma 33 households will be supported with transitional shelter 99 with major shelter repairs and 364 with minor shelter repairs
In Jopalal 30 households will be supported with transitional shelter 89 with major shelter repairs and 325 with minor shelter repairs
And finally in Qainar ha 42 households will be supported with transitional shelter 125 with major shelter repairs and 459 with minor shelter repairs.
While the list of project participants has already been identified through RAM, ActionAid will have further consultations in the community to ensure that the beneficiaries selected meet the criteria and there is community buy in. ActionAid will support households displaced due to natural (drought, flood) and humanmade disasters (conflict). Whilst finalising the project participants list, ActionAid will ensure the most vulnerable groups, including child-headed, elderly-headed and female-headed households, as well as households with chronically ill people, pregnant or lactating women, people living with disabilities or groups affected by multiple vulnerabilities are included.
Based on the CVA appropriateness guidance note, ActionAid will use Conditional Cash Assistance. Cash will be distributed in safe locations and in stages, based on milestones achieved for each of the three shelter activities. The amount for each activity will comply with Shelter cluster minimum standards equivalent to USD 1,472 for transitional shelter USD 550 for major shelter repairs and USD 330 for minor shelter repairs. Additionally, efforts will be made to ensure constructions meets the local cultural standards and preferences.
Before and throughout project implementation, ActionAid will provide basic building and repair guidance to project participants, which given the recurring environmental disasters in the area (mostly driven by drought and flooding), will also include considerations around DRR mainstreaming in construction and risk mitigation measures.
Involving project participants in the construction process is our preferred method, as it allows for greater decision-making and ownership. However, when families are not able to repair/construct the homes themselves, the cash distributed will be enough to cover workers wages, this way the project will not only benefit the direct project participants, but also the wider community through generating employment opportunities. Efforts will be made to ensure that community members (both project participants as well as others in the communities) come together and support each other to complete the construction. This way they are able to complete the work in the most cost-effective way while at the same time generating employment in the village.
As in all ActionAid programmes, the project will mainstream protection by increasing knowledge amongst the targeted vulnerable households on existing referral pathways and protection services for survivors of SGBV, unaccompanied children and people living with disabilities, by having women staff sharing this information with women project participants and having banners in place with hotline numbers.ActionAidActionAidAfghanistan Humanitarian FundSudipta Kumar BadapandaCountry Director +93 799043656sudipta.kumar@actionaid.orgMohammad Salem YounesiFinance Coordinator+93 790905906salem.younesi@actionaid.orgSamangan35.98072960 67.57085360Emergency Shelter and NFI387932.52534991.91922924.43Afghanistan Humanitarian FundActionAid553754.66Afghanistan Humanitarian FundActionAid279849.32Afghanistan Humanitarian FundActionAidAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/SA1/ESNFI/INGO/21989United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsShelter support for crises-affected vulnerable families in Saydabad district, Wardak provinceOverall, 10.9 million people need shelter assistance across the country (HRP 2022). This includes those affected by conflict and natural disasters, as well as cross-border returnees and refugees, people facing multiple shocks and those who are acutely vulnerable and in need of shelter and NFI assistance, with previously hard-to reach and neglected areas of Helmand, Farah, Nimroz, Urozgan, Nooristan, and Laghman and Maidan Wardak concentrating the highest needs. Due to their uprooting and significant displacement to urban areas, recent IDPs tend to reside in poorly constructed houses, face disproportionate shelter, education and WASH needs and are cut-off their regular nutrition and health service provision. According to WoA assessment findings, 53% of IDP households reported shelter as one of the top three priority needs. In addition, 85% of IDP households reported at least one shelter issue (45% leaks during heavy rain, 32% lack of insulation), with 43% of the IDP population in need shelter repairs and upgrades, although host communities had similar challenges showing the broad-based need for shelter support.
Marginalized and highly vulnerable communities in Maydan Wardak province have been particularly affected: 53% of Saydabad district residents mentioned that their shelter was damaged or in need of repair. 10% of the population has no access to a latrine and performs open defecation, while 76% has access to family latrine (76%) or a community one (14%). PIN assessments (23% women, 0.4% women-headed HHs) suggest that only 33% of the assessed population received any type of assistance during the past 3-12 months, whilst cash is the most preferred type of assistance (41%). Markets are functioning, however number of shops decreased due to a low demand / purchase power since people lack cash.
Throughout this project, PIN will assist 831 vulnerable households (circa 30 female-headed, 291 ind. with disability) in the settlement of Salar, Saydabad district with Cash for shelter repair / construction standardized packages of 330 USD for Minor repair (166 HH), 550 USD for Major repair (610 HH) and 1472 USD for Transitional shelter construction (55 HH) as per cluster recommendation. The provided support will serve to purchase necessary material (such as doors, windows, beam) and to pay for necessary labour, both skilled and unskilled, where needed. PIN´s engineers and project staff will assist target beneficiaries with damage assessment and both construction/ repair design and BoQ, will orientate beneficiaries on technical aspects of the construction works and will closely monitor the progress of the works and the fact that provided support is utilized for given purpose. Beneficiaries will be selected through community-based targeting combining eligibility and vulnerability criteria with categorization reflecting their shelter condition (upon cluster standards).
By doing so, PIN will contribute to preserve the immediate safety and wellbeing of target families and improve their living standards.
PIN has strong access and consent in the targeted province, at the provincial, district and local level, has an operational set-up and is able to operate in a safe, efficient and effective manner that does not risk causing harm to communities or staff. PIN has gender balanced teams (35% women) and local authorities authorized women participation in implementation incl. field activities. Several interventions are being implemented or are about to roll out by PIN in Maydan Wardak province, with which the action will build synergies to improve cost-effectiveness and harness multiplier effects where possible (AHF-funded Livelihoods intervention, Czech MFA-funded cash based support, and soon to start an ECHO-funded intervention comprising of Cash for Food, WASH and Nutrition assistance. Simultaneously, under this Allocation PIN applies for intervention focusing on HLP rights monitoring and community assets.People In NeedPeople In NeedAfghanistan Humanitarian FundRadwan Agha Alkalaa Emergency coordinator+93 (0) 70 342 1108 radwan.aghaalkalaa@peopleinneed.net Adam LorenzDesk Officer for Afghanistan + 420 775919483 adam.lorenz@peopleinneed.net Karolina HalirovaFinancial manager+93 (0)773340778 karolina.halirova@peopleinneed.net Jitka TrachtovaHead of programs+ 93 (0)729 005 621 jitka.trachtova@peopleinneed.netWardak34.35134940 68.23853390Emergency Shelter and NFI254084.03316193.45570277.48Afghanistan Humanitarian FundPeople In Need342166.49Afghanistan Humanitarian FundPeople In Need228110.99Afghanistan Humanitarian FundPeople In NeedAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/SA1/ESNFI/INGO/22001United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsShelter construction and repair support for households affected by natural disasters and those conflict-affected or displaced in Paghman district of KabulLast four decades of war and an already dire situation of increasing hunger, economic decline, price rises in food and other essential needs, and rising poverty over the past several years in 2021 the people of Afghanistan faced intensified conflict, the withdrawal of international forces and then the takeover of the country by the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) in August 2021.
The resulting political, social, and economic shocks have reverberated across the country with a massive deterioration of the humanitarian and protection situation in the 4th quarter of 2021, and the outlook for 2022 remains profoundly uncertain.
There is the house that our team found out a needs minor and major repair. They also observe that the IDPs do not have proper shelter and they are living with the host community with limited access to living space. Some returnees have land but do not have access to the resource to repair their houses.
In the light of assessment of ES/NFI, UNHCR, and REACH as well as finding of above quick assessment conducted by our team. AKAH-A is adapting ESNFIs guidelines for the population estimates is based on average family size 7 family members, AKAH-A team will use the average sized Transitional Shelter with total cost of $1,472 for each transitional shelter to support 76 families with estimated total 532 individuals (271 male, 261 female) through cash assistance for the construction of transitional shelters. AKAH- A team will be distribute the mentioned amount in four instalments through a very systemic and joint monitoring process.
On the bases of the ES-NFI cluster standard guidelines for shelter repairing and upgrading, AKAH-A also proposing cash assistance with cost of USD 330 for minor/partial damage and USD 550 for severe damage per households. AKAH-A will cover totally 836 families under minor/partial damage repair activities with total 5,852 individuals (2,984 male, 2,868 female). While the total 228 families which will cover total 1,596 individuals (814 male, 782 male) will be covered under severe damage repair activity. Herer, we can indicate the accumulatively under both mention activates (minor/severe damage repair) totally 1,064 households with total 7,448 individuals (3,798 male, 3,650 female will be covered.
Hawala is the preferred modality through an contracted financial service provider by using cash over the counter to beneficiaries, because of its speed and wide geographical coverage. AKAH will sign a framework contract with hawala agent (valid for 1 year, and for a specific city/ area). The contract will be signed once, after which each caseload/ distribution will follows the process defined and described in the contract. AKAH will informs hawala agent of the distribution date, time, location, number of beneficiaries, entitlement per beneficiary, and total amount of money needed. Hawala agent will carry the cash to distribution site having the right change/ bills to provide exact entitlement to each household. Hawala agent will distributes the cash to beneficiaries, as per the distribution list provided by the AKAH, in presence of organization staff (who should verify that each beneficiary is receiving the correct amount). AKAH will reimburses Hawala after the distribution, upon receiving invoice and means of verification that the correct amount has been disbursed to the correct number of beneficiaries.
AKAH-A will establish a joint monitoring team consist of site engineer, social mobilizer, representatives from CDC and local authorities. The installment payment for both transitional as well shelter repair activities will be process as per these team actual observation and recommendation.
Aga Khan Agency for HabitatAga Khan Agency for HabitatAfghanistan Humanitarian Fund ProgramsHead of StrategyAli Nazar Nazari Partnerships DepartmentKabul34.53333300 69.16666700Emergency Shelter and NFI183629.96506879.39690509.35Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAga Khan Agency for Habitat276203.74Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAga Khan Agency for Habitat207152.81Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAga Khan Agency for HabitatAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/SA1/ESNFI/INGO/22008United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsTransitional Shelter Construction and Shelter repair/upgrade for conflict and natural affected HH in Ghor ProvinceIn line with the AHF 1st SA 2022 Strategy 2022, and ESNFI cluster priorities, Cordaid together with partners RRAA and OWH proposes to provide cash for shelter repair and cash for transitional shelter in Gore Province, for all population groups in need. Cordaid together with partners will ensure people’s privacy and dignity whilst mitigating protection and health risks by providing short to medium-term support to vulnerable HHs affected by natural disaster and conflict through transitional shelter construction. Extremely vulnerable HHs whose shelters have either been severely or partially damaged (category B or C) will also be assisted through cash for shelter repair. Complementary, technical capacity-building activities aimed at communities’ leaders and affected households, construction and maintenance of the shelter and to ascertain the quality, and safety of the shelter will be provided, including trainings on flood preparedness, as well as BBB and flood resilient foundations.
Based on localization strategy cordaid has long term partnership with RRAA and OHW,Cordaid together with partners RRAA and OWH will target a total of 1277 HHs: 85 HH cat A, 255 HH cat B and 937 HH cat C damaged houses, based on a rapid assessment at the start of the project which Cordaid will target with cash for Transitional Shelter 39 HH and Shelter repair (Major) 255 HH, OHW will target with cash for Transitional Shelter 38 HH and Shelter Repair (Minor) 421 HH and RRAA will target with cash for Transitional shelter 8 HH and Shelter Repair (Minor) 516 HH . The level of damage is assessed by a shelter score card. Following the ESampNFI cluster recommended standard modalities, HHs with cat A (transitional shelter support) will receive either $1472 or $1859 (7+HH) in 4 installments cat B damaged houses will receive $550 and HH with cat C damaged houses will receive $330, both in 2 installments. Payments will be done in cash, to allow people to take control of their own construction works. Installments are delivered by an FSP (Bolero) through cash in envelop in local currency, as other options are not available cash. Market monitoring has confirmed availability of required materials and will be conducted throughout to monitor prices and availability of goods.
The project is designed based on the ESNFI cluster analysis, the ESNFI cluster priorities for the 1st SA and Cordaid and Cordaid implementing partners ( RRAA and OHW) presence/experience in the area. In Ghor, people have been severely affected by conflict and natural disasters, which damaged and/or destroyed people’s houses, lives and livelihoods. On top of that, winter is ending, a period with high unemployment, and it is projected that floods between April and June 2022 will affect many HHs in the targeted districts. In Ghor Provine drought and flash floods are making People even more vulnerable, displaced people in particular as IDPs are unable to tend to their fields to provide for their families. The lack of appropriate shelter is representing health and protection risks for elderly, (chronically) ill and women/ girls in particular. The cash support for transitional shelter and cash for shelter repair, together with basic repair training will enable selected HHs to improve their immediate living conditions either through the construction of a transitional shelter, or though house repair. Cash is used as markets are functional and materials are locally available, based on market monitoring of Cordaid. Prioritization is based on vulnerability, need for assistance and level of damage. Cordaid and Cordaid implementing partners ( RRAA and OHW) will ensure as well the inclusion of HHs with PSN in the assistance through an inclusive approach securing their meaningful participation. Gender, protection and C-19 will be mainstreCORDAIDCORDAIDNorwegian Project Office/Rural Rehabilitation Association (NPO/RRAA)Organization of Human Welfare (OHW)Afghanistan Humanitarian FundSayed Latif BasardostProgram Director +93(0)79632300slb@cordaid.orgSayed Wais WardakShelter coordinator+93(0)791611620SWW@cordaid.orgMohammadrustam ShahabFinance controller +93(0)791611632mdm@cordaid.orgHugo OosterkampHumanitarian Advisor +31647688043hugo.oosterkamp@cordaid.orgMercy KuhudzaiOperations Director (Expat)+93 (0) 794 791 654mercy.kuhudzai@cordaid.orgGhor34.09957760 64.90595500Emergency Shelter and NFI259493.52597963.34857456.86Afghanistan Humanitarian FundCORDAID514474.12Afghanistan Humanitarian FundCORDAIDAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/SA1/ESNFI/INGO/22058United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsShelter Assistance to Vulnerable Families in Hirat Province of AfghanistanThe 8-month ‘Shelter Assistance to Vulnerable Families in Hirat Province of Afghanistan’ project will support 642 vulnerable households to preserve their immediate safety, wellbeing and improve living standards.
The project will provide transitional shelter assistance and repair/upgrade of shelters to 642 vulnerable households Obe and Pashtun Zarghun districts in Hirat province for safer, dignified living condition and their wellbeing. 599 households in Obe and Pashtun Zarghun districts of Hirat will be provided with in-cash shelter materials and maintenance tools in a timely manner. 471 HHs will receive the equivalent of USD 330 for minor repairs through the provision of cash and vouchers, and 128 HHs will receive the equivalent of USD 550 for major repairs through the provision of cash and vouchers. 43 households in Obe and Pashtun Zarghun districts of Hirat will be provided within-kind transitional shelter support in a timely manner. The 43 extremely vulnerable households will receive in-kind support for the construction of transitional shelters. These households will mostly be headed by female, disabled, chronically ill or children and include no male able-bodied adult. They are considered unable to contribute to their own shelter construction in any manner. The whole construction cost is covered by the project at a cost of 1,472 USD per shelter as per the ES-NFI cluster guidelines on Transitional Shelter and labour cost for support to the vulnerable households will be provided separately to align with the cluster standards..
As the primary objective is to improve the living condition of the family or household, technical support and training are a compulsory part of the project and IRW Shelter Engineering teams and social mobilizers will therefore conduct a 2 day training on to masons and carpenters etc.
The project is in-line with the ES-NFI cluster objectives (Objective 1.1 and Objective 3.2) and the Strategic Response plan objectives (SP1.1 and SP3.2). The project is also in-line with the ES-NFI Eligible Actions as defined in activity one and activity two the Afghanistan Humanitarian Fund SA1 Allocation Strategy Paper 2022.
IRW will directly implement the project. IRW has been present in Hirat province for more than 5 years and has an existing full office set-up and human resource capacity in the province consisting of around 50 staff. IRW has good acceptance among the communities and maintains regular coordination with local authorities, clusters, and other stakeholders in Hirat province. IRW is currently implementing long-term development programmes (07 projects) and humanitarian responses (including Ramadan food, Qurbani meat, and winterization package distribution) in Hirat. Every year, IRW distributes food packages to 3,000 to 4,000 households in Hirat under its seasonal/response projects and will endeavor to ensure vulnerable households from this project are included.Islamic Relief WorldwideIslamic Relief WorldwideAfghanistan Humanitarian FundUmair HasanCountry Director +93764217832Umair.Hasan@irworldwide.orgMohammad Golam SorwarHead of Programmes+93772647371Sorwar.Mohammad@irworldwide.orgMuhammad Abubakr MirzaFinance Manager+93780960641Muhammad.Abubakr@irworldwide.orgHirat34.34194400 62.20305600Emergency Shelter and NFI184905.99221083.25405989.24Afghanistan Humanitarian FundIslamic Relief Worldwide162395.70Afghanistan Humanitarian FundIslamic Relief Worldwide221524.32Afghanistan Humanitarian FundIslamic Relief WorldwideAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/SA1/ESNFI/INGO/22118United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsEmergency cash support for shelters to vulnerable population groups in KabulIn 2021, the Afghan people endured increased conflict, the withdrawal of Western forces, and the Taliban's seizure of the country in August following four decades of conflict and an already severe state of increased hunger, economic collapse, food and other basic necessities price increases, and rising poverty in recent years. The resulting political, social, and economic shocks have resonated throughout the country, with the humanitarian and protection situation deteriorating dramatically in the fourth quarter of 2021 and the outlook for 2022 being extremely uncertain (HRP, 2022).
Population growth, internal displacement, and higher-than-usual rates of cross-border return are contributing to increased strain on limited resources, livelihood opportunities, and basic services, as well as an increase in protection risks, especially for most at-risk groups. It is estimated that there are more than 2.6 million registered Afghan refugees worldwide, which makes Afghans the third-largest refugee population in the world. Additionally, there are more than 5.8 million people internally displaced by armed conflict, generalized violence, human rights violations, as well as natural and human-made disasters since 2012. Some 4.4 million of these (76 percent) were displaced due to conflict, whereas close to 1.4 million (24 percent) were displaced due to natural disasters. In 2021 alone, some 1.3 million people were newly displaced as a result of both conflict and natural disasters (HRP, 2022).
The proposed project aims to provide shelter support (Shelter repair/upgrade and transitional shelter) assistance to address the shelter needs of 715 households (5,005 participants) in the Doge Tarakhil area of Kabul Province. The participants (beneficiaries) will be prioritized based on the level of need for the three pre-determined areas of the intervention (Transitional shelter average-sized, shelter repair minor, and shelter repair major) by the Rapid Assessment Mechanism (RAM) data that is conducted by the cluster (ES/NFI cluster). The majority of the population in this area is facing shelter damaged by natural disasters which increase morbidity and mortality of vulnerable people, both directly and due to impacts on shelter, WASH, and livelihoods. Homes are often destroyed, and basic household items are lost or damaged. Considering the high cost of shelter repairs, and the already negative net income of households, reconstruction comes at a high cost that may not be affordable for most people. Most Afghan households must choose between meeting basic needs and repairing their shelters and are therefore unable to sustain any major shock that severely damages or destroys their shelter.
The chosen modality for this assistance will be through direct conditional cash transfers to the neediest HHs, which will enable target participants to access essential shelter repair and transitional shelter support. The cash will be distributed in three installments (1st installment 40%, 2nd installment 40%, and 3rd installment 20%) after monitoring the progress of the work as per ES/NFI standard. This project aligns with NAC’s current programs to add emergency assistance to existing responses in “emergency cash assistance” to ensure that families and their children have access to shelter materials to cope with the harsh summer/winter season. NAC will ensure a gender-sensitive selection process and accessible accountability mechanisms, and the gender-balanced field team will ensure easy access by both genders.
All project participants will be eligible to receive cash assistance through the direct cash transfer modality by a Financial Service Provider (FSP)/ local hawala dealers. Based on the ES/NFI cluster guidance on shelter and Non-food Items (NFIs) assistance the value of the transfer per HH will be USD. 1,472 for Average sized transitional shelter, USD 330 for Minor shelter repair, and USD 550 for Major shelter repairs.Norwegian Afghanistan CommitteeNorwegian Afghanistan CommitteeAfghanistan Humanitarian FundTerje Magnussønn WatterdalCountry Director+93 790 698231cd@afghanistan.noZabiullah Rahmati Head of Humanitarian Programmes+93-729610069zabiullah.rahmati@nacaf.orgEnhamuddin RaghebSenior Project Officer+93729102268enhamuddin.ragheb@nacaf.orgKabul34.53333300 69.16666700Kapisa34.98105720 69.62145620Emergency Shelter and NFI207483.0272133.5479616.50Afghanistan Humanitarian FundNorwegian Afghanistan Committee287769.90Afghanistan Humanitarian FundNorwegian Afghanistan Committee190553.29Afghanistan Humanitarian FundNorwegian Afghanistan CommitteeAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/SA1/ESNFI/INGO/22139United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsTransitional Shelter and Shelter Repair Assistance in Dawlatyar (Ghor)Vulnerable populations in Dawlatyar district of Ghor face a complex set of needs. Drought and economic recession have resulted in reduced food availability and decreased income opportunities, depleting households’ productive assets and reducing their capacity to cope with shocks. In addition to this, many of Ghor’s communities are prone to spring flooding and other natural hazards which destroy households’ shelter and assets, and leave them displaced and vulnerable to further hazards. In consultation with the ESNFI Cluster and based on an analysis of the past flooding data and Rapid Assessment Mechanism findings, Afghanaid proposes to provide crucial shelter assistance to an estimated 1,505 vulnerable households whose shelter has been damaged by flooding, conflicts or other crises in the Lokah Mazar and Sumak areas of Dawlatyar. Also these areas are noted by the ESNFI Cluster as priority locations for this allocation.
In line with the ESNFI Cluster’s analysis, Afghanaid proposes three different shelter assistance packages, tailored to the needs of different groups, in the form of cash-for-shelter where feasible:
1) Transitional shelter assistance for 100 Category A households whose shelter has been completely damaged and is uninhabitable. At the Cluster’s request, Afghanaid has based its calculations on an average household size of 7 members and has used the medium-sized shelter design and BoQ with a total value of $1472 per household for households with more than 7 members, the larger shelter design and BoQ may be used with a total value of $1859 per household. Afghanaid will consult with the cluster to adjust the total number of target households and the value of assistance per household where needed.
2) Major repairs and upgrades assistance of up to $550 in assistance for 301 Category B households whose shelter has been severely damaged, but remains inhabitable.
3) Minor repairs assistance of up to $330 for 1,104 Category C households whose shelter has suffered only minor damage to windows, doors and walls etc.
Participants will be selected using ESNFI cluster vulnerability criteria to ensure that households in most acute need are targeted. Final assistance amounts will vary based on participants' particular needs as determined through an engineer-led assessment, but major repairs and minor repairs packages will not exceed the Cluster-set maximums of $550 and $330 respectively. Transitional shelter assistance values may vary based on market prices of construction materials and the households’ capacities vulnerable households unable to contribute labor may receive additional assistance to cover the cost of hiring construction workers.
Afghanaid proposes conditional cash transfers as the modality for the assistance to address the shelter needs of each vulnerable households, pending a thorough market assessment to be conducted at the outset of the project. The assistance will be complemented with training and coaching for participants throughout the repair and construction works. Where prices of labor and key materials increase significantly, Afghanaid may facilitate procurement from other markets, or pivot to in-kind assistance provision.
Due to the absence of formal banking solutions in the target area, Afghanaid will in principle work with an established Saraf (hawala agent) to distribute the cash from central distribution points. The assistance tranches will be paid on completion of pre-agreed progress milestones, in line with Cluster standards.
Afghanaid is well placed to implement this project, with over 20 years of continuous presence in Ghor, and extensive humanitarian programming experience including numerous ESNFI responses.AFGHANAIDAFGHANAIDAfghanistan Humanitarian FundJohannes JansenProgramme Development Manager+93728630493jjansen@afghanaid.org.ukNajibullah NamiqGrants and Partnership Development Manager+93799733944najeebullah@afghanaid.org.ukAyub KhanDeputy Director of Finance Administration+93790897166akhan@afghanaid.org.ukZodiac Maslin-HahnDirector of Programme Development+442035596647zmhahn@afghanaid.org.ukGhor34.09957760 64.90595500Emergency Shelter and NFI744544.70221779.27966323.97Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAFGHANAID579794.38Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAFGHANAID386529.59Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAFGHANAIDAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/SA1/ESNFI/INGO/22147United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsShelter support for crises-affected vulnerable families in Guzara district, Hirat province- AfghanistanIn line with the AHF 1st Standard Allocation Strategy, NRC plans to implement shelter activities in Guzara district in Hirat province. The project aims to respond to prioritized humanitarian needs arising in the spring months and to expand the humanitarian shelter response in underserved locations. Three types of shelter activities will be implemented in this project: Minor Shelter Repairs, Major Shelter Repairs and T-shelter construction. The first is through the provision of cash assistance at an average of USD 330, to vulnerable households whose shelters require minor shelter repairs: 932 Households in Guzara, Hirat. In addition, 254 Households in Guzara whose properties are need of major repairs, will be entitled to receive cash support that covers the cost of the needed repairs, equivalent to an average of USD 550. Furthermore, NRC aims to build 85 T-shelters in Guzara, also through a cash-based intervention, whereby selected households will receive a cash sum of USD 1,472 each, paid in four installments. In total, NRC will support a total of 1,271 Households corresponding to 8,897 individuals, in the sites Mahal- Kalat, Khalil/Ziarat-Ja in Guzara, which have been identified as critically vulnerable and underserved based on the Rapid Assessment Mechanism launched by the ESNFI cluster in 2021. Cash provision will be facilitated through locally contracted Financial Service Provision agents through which beneficiaries will collect their payments upon achieving progress milestones.
Beneficiaries in the above sites will be selected following household questionnaires, community consultations and needs analysis carried out by the NRC implementation teams, in line with the cluster guidelines.
Female Headed Household (female is main income earner) no male present
Female Headed Household (female is main income earner) male present but disabled
Elderly Headed Household (above 55)
Child Headed Household (under 17 years of age) with other adult present in the HH
Child Headed Household (under 17 years of age) without other adult present in the HH
Child Headed Household (under 14 years of age) with or without other adult present in the HH
Family has more than 7 members
Family member has a chronic illness or disability (mental or physical)
There are 3 children in the family less than 5 years of age
Family has more than 1 child under 3 years of age
Family is all female with no close male family members present in the community
The package of shelter repairs will be determined based on the conditions of the properties and their potential level of damage. Meanwhile, HHs living in uninhabitable or unsustainable conditions, who have access to land ownership will be eligible for T-shelters. During the period of project implementation, households will receive technical support from the NRC shelter teams, to ensure the quality of the implementation meets the organizational standards of the ESNFI cluster, which NRC is committed to being an active member of the cluster.
During assessment, as well as, implementation phase, NRC will ensure households have proper access to their HLP rights, with support from the Information, Counselling and Legal Assistance (ICLA) team to avoid an unintentional harm towards beneficiaries due to the intervention. The Shelter team will also seek to direct the needs of the beneficiaries to the WASH and Livelihoods and Food Security programme where feasible.
The project will be implemented over 12 months starting the date of commencement, and will be concluded by an outcome monitoring that reflects the impact of the intervention to the strategic objectives of the cluster, namely Strategic Objective #1: people whose shelter was upgraded allowing for safer and more dignified living conditions and Strategic Objective #3: people receiving support to construct transitional shelters.
Norwegian Refugee CouncilNorwegian Refugee CouncilAfghanistan Humanitarian FundNeil TurnerCountry Director+93 (0)728 974 850 neil.turner@nrc.noRosemary Mutierosemary.mutie@nrc.no +93 72 8 93 20 70 rosemary.mutie@nrc.no Hirat34.34194400 62.20305600Emergency Shelter and NFI319008.77567991.23887000.00Afghanistan Humanitarian FundNorwegian Refugee Council532200.00Afghanistan Humanitarian FundNorwegian Refugee CouncilAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/SA1/ESNFI/INGO/22269United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsShelter support for crises-affected vulnerable families in Arghandab district, Kandahar province- AfghanistanIn line with the AHF 1st Standard Allocation Strategy, NRC plans to implement shelter activities in Arghandab district in Kandahar province. The project aims to respond to prioritized humanitarian needs arising in the spring months and to expand the humanitarian shelter response in underserved locations. Three types of shelter activities will be implemented in this project: Minor Shelter Repairs, Major Shelter Repairs and T-shelter construction. The first is through the provision of cash assistance at an average of USD 330, to vulnerable households whose shelters require minor shelter repairs: 980 Households in Arghandab, Kandahar. In addition, 267 Households in Arghandab whose properties are need of major repairs, will be entitled to receive cash support that covers the cost of the needed repairs, equivalent to an average of USD 550. Furthermore, NRC aims to build 89 T-shelters in Arghandab, also through a cash-based intervention, whereby selected households will receive a cash sum of USD 1,472 each, paid in four installments. In total, NRC will support a total of 1,336 Households corresponding to 9,352 individuals, in the sites Tabin, Manara awala, Manara dohama, Khilshak, Dah Sabzi and Koha
In Arghandab, which have been identified as critically vulnerable and underserved based on the Rapid Assessment Mechanism launched by the ESNFI cluster in 2021. Cash provision will be facilitated through locally contracted Financial Service Provision agents through which beneficiaries will collect their payments upon achieving progress milestones.
Beneficiaries in the above sites will be selected following household questionnaires, community consultations and needs analysis carried out by the NRC implementation teams, in line with the cluster guidelines.
Female Headed Household (female is main income earner) no male present
Female Headed Household (female is main income earner) male present but disabled
Elderly Headed Household (above 55)
Child Headed Household (under 17 years of age) with other adult present in the HH
Child Headed Household (under 17 years of age) without other adult present in the HH
Child Headed Household (under 14 years of age) with or without other adult present in the HH
Family has more than 7 members
Family member has a chronic illness or disability (mental or physical)
There are 3 children in the family less than 5 years of age
Family has more than 1 child under 3 years of age
Family is all female with no close male family members present in the community
The package of shelter repairs will be determined based on the conditions of the properties and their potential level of damage. Meanwhile, HHs living in uninhabitable or unsustainable conditions, who have access to land ownership will be eligible for T-shelters. During the period of project implementation, households will receive technical support from the NRC shelter teams, to ensure the quality of the implementation meets the organizational standards of the ESNFI cluster, which NRC is committed to being an active member of the cluster.
During assessment, as well as, implementation phase, NRC will ensure households have proper access to their HLP rights, with support from the Information, Counselling and Legal Assistance (ICLA) team to avoid an unintentional harm towards beneficiaries due to the intervention. The Shelter team will also seek to direct the needs of the beneficiaries to the WASH and Livelihoods and Food Security programme where feasible.
The project will be implemented over 12 months starting the date of commencement, and will be concluded by an outcome monitoring that reflects the impact of the intervention to the strategic objectives of the cluster, namely Strategic Objective #1: people whose shelter was upgraded allowing for safer and more dignified living conditions and Strategic Objective #3: people receiving support to construct transitional shelters.
Norwegian Refugee CouncilNorwegian Refugee CouncilAfghanistan Humanitarian FundDaniel McNamaraHead of Programme+93728974872daniel.mcnamara@nrc.noRosemary MutieGrants Manager+93 72 8 93 20 70 rosemary.mutie@nrc.noKandahar30.99606790 65.47573600Emergency Shelter and NFI335192.98596807.02932000.00Afghanistan Humanitarian FundNorwegian Refugee Council559200.00Afghanistan Humanitarian FundNorwegian Refugee CouncilAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/SA1/ESNFI/INGO/22621United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsLife-saving shelter and winterization support to the earthquake-affected population in Paktika ProvinceIn June 2022 the massive earthquake shocked Paktika and Khost provinces in Afghanistan. The buildings with less technical and earthquake-resistant construction measures with the extreme poverty of the residents was the main factor to dire damages made and the high toll of causalities and damages to the homes and source of income. The assessments show that at least there are more than 1,000 deaths and 3,000 injuries. Besides a dire need for basic needs and medical assistance, the earthquake-affected people are in need of shelter considering the upcoming winter.
The shelter assistance should be based on Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) and Building Back Better (BBB) principles. People either made the homes traditionally with no regard to the earthquake-resistant aspects or they are too poor to retrofit their building in the course of time and their building loses the resistance due to natural factors. Also, a lack of knowledge of natural disasters such as earthquakes, rock fall, land slide and flash floods make people vulnerable to these natural disasters.
The proposed project aims to provide shelter assistance to address the shelter needs of 181 households (1,267 participants) in the Barmal district of Paktika Province. The participants (beneficiaries) will be prioritized based on the level of need for the three pre-determined areas of the intervention (transitional shelter, heating assistance, and winter clothes) by the cluster rapid assessment data while Norwegian Afghanistan Committee (NAC) will conduct house to house verification of the project participants for final selection. Most of the population in this area is facing shelter damaged by the earthquake which increases morbidity and mortality of vulnerable people, both directly and due to impacts of living in open space or shared housing, WASH, and livelihoods. Homes are often destroyed, and basic household items are lost or damaged. Considering the high cost of shelter repairs, and the already negative net income of households, reconstruction comes at a high cost that may not be affordable for most people. Most affected households must choose between meeting basic needs and repairing/re-construct their shelters and are therefore unable to sustain any shock that severely damages or destroys their shelter.
The chosen modality for this assistance will be through direct conditional cash transfers to the needies 181 HHs, which will enable target participants to access USD 543,000 essential transitional shelter support along with USD 36,200 heating assistance and USD 13,394 winter clothes. Cash transfer gives people to the authority over selecting local material and improves project participants' engagmement and ownershi[.The cash will be distributed in three installments (1st installment 40%, 2nd installment 40%, and 3rd installment 20%) after monitoring the progress of the work as per ES/NFI standard for shelter and at once for winter clothes and heating assistance with the last shelter installment, this process is followed by a couple of capacity building (DRR, building earthquake-resistant constructions using local and low-cost materials, and BBB training) This project aligns with NAC’s current programs to add emergency assistance to existing responses in “emergency cash assistance” to ensure that families and their children have access to shelter materials to cope with the harsh winter season. NAC will ensure a gender-sensitive selection process and accessible accountability mechanisms, and the gender-balanced field team will ensure easy access by both genders.
NAC will use Hawala over other modalities since the banking system is not fully functioning and some areas are not even covered by communication netweorksBased on the ES/NFI cluster guidance on shelter and Non-food Items (NFIs) assistance the value of the transfer per HH will be USD. 3,000 including labor costs for Average sized transitional shelter, USD 200 for heating assistance, and USD 74 forNorwegian Afghanistan CommitteeNorwegian Afghanistan CommitteeAfghanistan Humanitarian FundTerje Magnussønn WatterdalCountry Director+93 790 698231cd@afghanistan.noZabiullah RahmatiHead of Humanitairan Programs+93 729610069zabiullah.rahmati@nacaf.orgSaid Muhammad EmranEmergency Coordinator+93 729103747emran@nacaf.orgPaktika32.26453860 68.52471490Emergency Shelter and NFI365165.17434834.83800000.00Afghanistan Humanitarian FundNorwegian Afghanistan Committee480000.00Afghanistan Humanitarian FundNorwegian Afghanistan Committee320000.00Afghanistan Humanitarian FundNorwegian Afghanistan CommitteeAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/SA1/ESNFI/INGO/22635United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsTransitional Shelter Construction and Winterization Support to Earthquake Affected Population in Gayan District of Paktika ProvinceThis proposal aims to address urgent ES/NFI and Winterization needs of communities in Gyan district of Paktika province in response to the recent earthquake that struck Spera District of Khost province and severely affected the neighboring Barmal and Gayan districts of Paktika provinces as well as some other parts of Khost and Paktika provinces in June 2022. In line with the AHF 1st SA Strategy for 2022, and ES/NFI cluster priorities, Cordaid proposes to provide Cash for Transitional Shelter and Winterization support to 226 HHs in Gayan district of Paktika Province mainly for earthquake affected HHs. Cordaid will ensure adhering to the Core Humanitarian Standards, respect people’s privacy and dignity whilst mitigating protection and health risks by providing short to medium-term support to vulnerable HHs affected by natural disaster and through Transitional Shelter construction and providing winterization support (Heating Assistance and Winter Clothing Packages). In addition, there will be complementary, technical capacity-building activities aimed at communities’ leaders and affected households, construction of the shelter and to ascertain the quality, and safety of the shelter will be also provided, including trainings on earthquake resilience flood preparedness, as well as Building Back Better (BBB) and flood resilient foundations. Cordaid will target 226 HHs with cash for Transitional Shelter in Gayan district of Paktika Province and Winterization support to the same 226 HHs in the same district. Following the ES/NFI cluster recommended standard modalities based on an early assessment conducted by the cluster partners which also include market assessment and availability of good and materials in the district and community consultations, HHs with Category A (Transitional Shelter support) will receive $3000 in four (4) conditional installments (10% after excavation of foundation, 30% after construction of walls up to lintel, 30% after completion of roofing, and final 30% after completion of all the remaining work) and $200 Heating Assistance in one-off transfer and $74 for Winter Clothing through voucher system. Currently, the cluster’s technical working groups are working on the design and BoQ of a better earthquake resilient transitional shelter. However, for Cash for Transitional Shelter activity and Heating Assistance, payments will be done in cash, to respect people’s dignity and allow them to take control of their own construction works. Cordaid has contracted Bloro as a Financial Service Provider (FSP) to manage all distributions to the beneficiaries. The agency has vast experience in this area being present in almost all provinces of Afghanistan and own license of the Da Afghanistan Bank. The FSP will go to the beneficiaries’ locations to handover installments physically at the beneficiaries’' doorsteps to respect their dignity, ensure security and protection through cash in envelop in local currency, as other options are currently not available at the local level. Market monitoring has confirmed availability of required materials and further assessments will be conducted throughout the project to monitor prices and availability of skilled manpower, goods and materials. The project is designed based on the ES/NFI cluster Join Assessment, the ES/NFI cluster priorities for the 1st SA 22.The proposed cash support for Transitional Shelter and Cash for Heating and Winterization Clothing, together with basic repair training will enable selected HHs to improve their immediate living conditions through the construction of a Transitional Shelter and much needed Winterization support. The project will use cash as markets are functional and materials are locally available, based on market monitoring result done by Cordaid. Prioritization is based on vulnerability, need for assistance and level of damage. Cordaid will ensure as well the inclusion of HHs with PSN in the assistance through an inclusive approach.CORDAIDCORDAIDAfghanistan Humanitarian FundLatif BasardostProgrammes Director+93 (0) 796 32 3000slb@cordaid.orgSayed Wais Wardak Acting Program Manager (HA)+93(0)791611620sww@cordaid.orgMohammad Rustam shahab Program Finance Officer+93(0)791611632mdm@cordaid.orgHugo OosterkampInterim HA +31647688043hoo@cordaid.orgMercy KuhudzaiOperations Director +93 (0) 794 791 654mercy.kuhudzai@cordaid.orgPaktika32.26453860 68.52471490Emergency Shelter and NFI471729.51516167.79987897.30Afghanistan Humanitarian FundCORDAID592738.38Afghanistan Humanitarian FundCORDAID313227.41Afghanistan Humanitarian FundCORDAIDAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/SA1/ESNFI/INGO/22653United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsTransitional Shelter Construction and Winterization support to Earthquake affected Population in Spera district of Khost ProvinceThis proposal aims to address urgent ES/NFI and Winterization needs of communities in Spera district of Khost province in response to the recent earthquake that struck Spera District of Khost province and severely affected the neighboring Barmal and Gayan districts of Paktika provinces as well as some other parts of Khost and Paktika provinces in June 2022. In line with the AHF 1st SA Strategy for 2022, and ES/NFI cluster priorities, Cordaid proposes to provide Cash for Transitional Shelter and Winterization support to 209 HHs in Spera district of Khost Province mainly for earthquake affected HHs. Cordaid will ensure adhering to the Core Humanitarian Standards, respect people’s privacy and dignity whilst mitigating protection and health risks by providing short to medium-term support to vulnerable HHs affected by natural disaster and through Transitional Shelter construction and providing winterization support (Heating Assistance and Winter Clothing Packages). In addition, there will be complementary, technical capacity-building activities aimed at communities’ leaders and affected households, construction of the shelter and to ascertain the quality, and safety of the shelter will be also provided, including trainings on earthquake resilience flood preparedness, as well as Building Back Better (BBB) and flood resilient foundations. Cordaid will target 209 HHs with cash for Transitional Shelter in Spera district of Khost Province and Winterization support to the same 209 HHs in the same district. Following the ES/NFI cluster recommended standard modalities based on an early assessment conducted by the cluster partners which also include market assessment and availability of good and materials in the district and community consultations, HHs with Category A (Transitional Shelter support) will receive $3000 in four (4) conditional installments (10% after excavation of foundation, 30% after construction of walls up to lintel, 30% after completion of roofing, and final 30% after completion of all the remaining work) and $200 Heating Assistance in one-off transfer and $74 for Winter Clothing through voucher system. Currently, the cluster’s technical working groups are working on the design and BoQ of a better earthquake resilient transitional shelter. However, for Cash for Transitional Shelter activity and Heating Assistance, payments will be done in cash, to respect people’s dignity and allow them to take control of their own construction works. Cordaid has contracted Bloro as a Financial Service Provider (FSP) to manage all distributions to the beneficiaries. The agency has vast experience in this area being present in almost all provinces of Afghanistan and own license of the Da Afghanistan Bank. The FSP will go to the beneficiaries’ locations to handover installments physically at the beneficiaries’' doorsteps to respect their dignity, ensure security and protection through cash in envelop in local currency, as other options are currently not available at the local level. Market monitoring has confirmed availability of required materials and further assessments will be conducted throughout the project to monitor prices and availability of skilled manpower, goods and materials. The project is designed based on the ES/NFI cluster Join Assessment, the ES/NFI cluster priorities for the 1st SA 22.The proposed cash support for Transitional Shelter and Cash for Heating and Winterization Clothing, together with basic repair training will enable selected HHs to improve their immediate living conditions through the construction of a Transitional Shelter and much needed Winterization support. The project will use cash as markets are functional and materials are locally available, based on market monitoring result done by Cordaid. Prioritization is based on vulnerability, need for assistance and level of damage. Cordaid will ensure as well the inclusion of HHs with PSN in the assistance through an inclusive approach.,CORDAIDCORDAIDAfghanistan Humanitarian FundLatif BasardostProgrammes Director+93 (0) 796 32 3000slb@cordaid.orgSayed Wais Wardak Acting Program Manager (HA)+93(0)791611620sww@cordaid.orgMohammad Rustam shahab Program Finance Officer+93(0)791611632mdm@cordaid.orgHugo OosterkampInterim HA +31647688043hoo@cordaid.orgMercy KuhudzaiOperations Director (Expat) • Expats CO Afghanistan+93 (0) 794 791 654mercy.kuhudzai@cordaid.orgKhost33.35850790 69.85974060Emergency Shelter and NFI439990.98481439.40921430.38Afghanistan Humanitarian FundCORDAID552858.23Afghanistan Humanitarian FundCORDAID317583.56Afghanistan Humanitarian FundCORDAIDAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/SA1/ESNFI/INGO/23145United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsEmergency cash support for shelter construction and upgrade for natural disaster and conflict affected people in KapisaFollowing over 40 years of conflict-driven displacement, natural disasters, and economic turmoil, Afghanistan remains one of the most vulnerable countries to shocks and emergency needs. The main emergency need has been the need for shelter and winterization assistance of displaced, host, and other shock-affected populations. According to the 2022 Humanitarian Needs Overview (HNO), 24.4 million people, over half of the country’s total population, were in need of humanitarian assistance, of which, 10.9 million were in need of Emergency Shelter and Non-Food Items (ES/NFI) and 16.2 million were in need of protection assistance. The Whole of Afghanistan Assessment (WoAA) further noted that over half of both displaced and non-displaced households were in need of shelter repair/upgrade assistance (55%), mainly due to partial or significant damage to their shelters.
The proposed project aims to provide shelter support (Shelter repair/upgrade and transitional shelter) assistance to address the shelter needs of 462 households (3,234 participants) in the Afghania settlement, Nijrab District, Kapisa Province. The participants (beneficiaries) will be prioritized based on the level of need for the three pre-determined areas of the intervention (Transitional shelter average-sized, shelter repair minor, and shelter repair major) by the Rapid Assessment Mechanism (RAM) data that is conducted by the cluster (ES/NFI cluster). The majority of the population in this area is facing shelter damaged by natural disasters which increase morbidity and mortality of vulnerable people, both directly and due to impacts on shelter, WASH, and livelihoods. Homes are often destroyed, and basic household items are lost or damaged. Considering the high cost of shelter repairs, and the already negative net income of households, reconstruction comes at a high cost that may not be affordable for most people. Most Afghan households must choose between meeting basic needs and repairing their shelters and are therefore unable to sustain any major shock that severely damages or destroys their shelter.
The chosen modality for this assistance will be through direct conditional cash transfers to the neediest 462 HHs, which will enable target participants to access USD 2003 for essential transitional shelter support along with USD 550 major shelter repair and USD 330 minor shelter repair for each project participants. Cash transfer gives people the authority over selecting local material and improves project participants' engagement and ownership. The cash for transitional shelter will be distributed in three installments (1st installment 40%, 2nd installment 40%, and 3rd installment 20%) and the cash for shelter repair will be in 2 installments (first installment 70% and 2nd installment 30%) after monitoring the progress of the work as per ES/NFI standard for shelter. This process is followed by a couple of capacity building (DRR, building earthquake-resistant constructions using local and low-cost materials, and BBB training) This project aligns with NAC’s current programs to add emergency assistance to existing responses in “emergency cash assistance” to ensure that families and their children have access to shelter materials to cope with the harsh winter season. NAC will ensure a gender-sensitive selection process and accessible accountability mechanisms, and the gender-balanced field team will ensure easy access by both genders.
NAC will use Hawala over other modalities since the banking system is not established in the target settlement, communication networks are not fully functioning and some of people do not have access to mobile phone or their residences are not under network coverage. Based on the ES/NFI cluster guidance on shelter and Non-food Items (NFIs) assistance the value of the transfer per HH will be:
USD. 2,003 including labor costs for most vulnerable families,
USD 330 for minor repair and
USD 550 for major repair.Norwegian Afghanistan CommitteeNorwegian Afghanistan CommitteeAfghanistan Humanitarian FundTerje Magnussønn WatterdalCountry Director+93 790 698231cd@afghanistan.noZabiullah RahmatiHead of Humanitairan Programs+93 729610069zabiullah.rahmati@nacaf.orgSaid Muhammad EmranEmergency Coordinator+93 729103747emran@nacaf.orgYasin HamdardHead of finance0790698234yasin.hamdard@nacaf.orgKapisa34.98105720 69.62145620Emergency Shelter and NFI268483.27716938.84985422.11Afghanistan Humanitarian FundNorwegian Afghanistan Committee591253.27Afghanistan Humanitarian FundNorwegian Afghanistan Committee381843.25Afghanistan Humanitarian FundNorwegian Afghanistan CommitteeAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/SA1/ESNFI/INGO/23169United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsShelter support for crises-affected vulnerable families in Nijrab district (Afghania settlement), Kapisa provinceOverall, 10.9 million people need shelter assistance across the country (HRP 2022). This includes those affected by conflict and natural disasters, as well as cross-border returnees and refugees, people facing multiple shocks and those who are acutely vulnerable and in need of shelter and NFI assistance in kapisa Province, in addition to most severe situations under Health, WASH, and FS. According to WoA assessment findings, 53% of IDP households reported shelter as one of the top three priority needs. In addition, 85% of IDP households reported at least one shelter issue (45% leaks during heavy rain, 32% lack of insulation), with 43% of the IDP population in need of shelter repairs and upgrades, although host communities had similar challenges showing the broad-based need for shelter support.
According to HRP 2022, Kapisa is one of the provinces that have been identified with extreme severity in terms of access to health services, and it is one of cholera hotspots in the country that needs AWD response “Acute Watery Diarrhoea”, in terms of WASH, Kapisa is identified as medium priority for drought response as one of water scarce provinces. And according to WOA, Kapisa is one of top 3 provinces with the highest proportions of assessed settlements where most households (94%) were not able to access enough food to meet daily needs.
Marginalized and highly vulnerable communities in Kapisa province have been particularly affected: (according to ESNFI Cluster RAM) 66% of Afghania settlement in Nijrab district residents mentioned that they are living in emergency shelters (unfinished or destroyed), 44% their shelter had been damaged severely and 25% their shelter had been damaged moderately in the 3 months prior the data collection,also,99% HHs reported that they could not afford to repair their shelter, and 100% % of HHs do not have a separate room available for female members. According to PIN assessment, Market and Hawala offices are functional in Nijrab
Throughout this project, PIN will assist 462 vulnerable households (circa 20 female-headed, 160 ind. with disability) in the settlement of Afghania, Nijrab district with Cash for shelter repair / construction standardized packages of 330 USD for Minor repair (44 HH), 550 USD for Major repair (77 HH) and 2003 USD for Transitional shelter construction (341 HH) as per cluster recommendation, in cash on 2 or 3 instalments. The provided support will serve to purchase necessary material (such as doors, windows, beam) and to pay for necessary labour, both skilled and unskilled, where needed. PIN´s engineers and project staff will assist target beneficiaries with damage assessment and both construction/ repair design and BoQ, will orientate beneficiaries on technical aspects of the construction works and will closely monitor the progress of the works and the fact that provided support is utilized for given purpose. Beneficiaries will be selected through community-based targeting combining eligibility and vulnerability criteria with categorization reflecting their shelter condition (upon cluster standards).
By doing so, PIN will contribute to preserving the immediate safety and wellbeing of target families and improve their living standards.
PIN has access and consent in the targeted province, at the provincial, district and local level, and is able to operate in a safe, efficient and effective manner that does not risk causing harm to communities or staff. PIN has gender-balanced teams (35% women) and local authorities authorized women participation in implementation incl. field activities. PIN is active in the central area with several interventions in Kabul and Maydan Wardak under Livelihoods, CBS, CFF, WASH and Nutrition, PIN also coordinates with clusters and actors presence in shelter in Nijrab (DRC), within the action, PIN will build synergy with other actor’s (like CHA) response mainly under WASH, Health and FS as this province is considered a sever area over the countryPeople In NeedPeople In NeedAfghanistan Humanitarian FundTevfik Abdulmuhsin Head of Programs+93 (0) 70 342 1108 tawfiq.abdelmohsen@peopleinneed.netJitka TrachtovaDesk Officer for Afghanistan +93 (0) 72 900 5621jitka.trachtova@peopleinneed.netKarolina HalirovaFinancial manager+93 (0)773340778 karolina.halirova@peopleinneed.net Kapisa34.98105720 69.62145620Emergency Shelter and NFI338852.93651129.16989982.09Afghanistan Humanitarian FundPeople In Need593989.25Afghanistan Humanitarian FundPeople In Need395992.84Afghanistan Humanitarian FundPeople In NeedAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/SA1/ESNFI/NGO/21957United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsTransitional shelter construction, repair, and upgrade of the most vulnerable affected by natural disasters and conflict-affected or displaced in Kabul Province, AfghanistanCAHPO will provide emergency assistance according to the overall objective of the Shelter Cluster to preserve the immediate safety and wellbeing of people and improve their living standards. Also, as per the Cluster Strategic priorities, the transitional shelter construction, upgrade/repair response together with a multi-sectoral necessary sanitation and hygiene improvement will be implemented and considered to assist the poorest of the poor. The intervention will focus to meet the urgent humanitarian needs of the vulnerable populations as well as those who return back and seeking to receive shelter assistance in the targeted area.
According to the sphere standard, CAHPO will assist the beneficiaries with the in-kind distribution of shelter materials for the transitional one-room shelter, repair/upgrade of the existing shelters to improve the living standards of 715 families to ensure safer and more dignified living conditions in Kabul province. CAHPO studied the beneficiaries’ situation and it is justifiable for in-kind assistance, see Annex 09. Priority will be given to disabled and women- or child-headed households. They will be assisted according to their needs identified during the rapid assessment and selection of beneficiaries. The in-kind shelter materials will be distributed by the technical engineers of safe shelters and to be protected from environmental hazards. The target population is 5005 individuals (850 men, 890 women, 1620 boys, and 1645) affected by unwanted displacement, COVID-19 imposed unemployment, drought (due to the reduction of pasture selling their animals), and many other multiple factors. Most of these people are very poor that including vulnerable women-headed, child-headed, people with disability, the elderly, and other vulnerable groups. Because of cheaper land for housing available in this area the conflict-affected people displaced from their original place settled in this new location, also there are returnees from Pakistan and Iran. The prolonged conflict in the country and unemployment condition affected these people, who lack resources to repair/upgrade their houses and sanitation.
CAHPO adheres to CHS, shares AWAAZ # and the monitoring staff will collect the phone numbers of the beneficiaries to contact them for any issues and support for their shelter construction/upgrade and receive shelter materials. Beneficiaries should have NIDs or other certifications to check their identity correctly. Beneficiaries who have no NID will distribute verification cards by BSC. Information will be monitored frequently that will not affect by assumption and shared with stakeholders regarding the required items they receive. CAHPO team has the experience to conduct awareness training on COVID-19 as per WHO guide, protection amp GBV mainstreaming accepted level training, all the training will be provided separately for male/female close to the houses. Moreover, the latrine construction will be encouraging as part of the shelter and basic hygienic awareness to all the targeted beneficiaries, this has been communicated with WASH Cluster at the regional and national levels.
Coordination of the proposed activities will take place with relevant ESNFI and AHF partners during the proposal development and implementation to harmonize the intervention and avoid duplication of services. The line department will also be informed during different stages and implementation of the activities. As mentioned in the HRP, shelter activities will be undertaken in coordination with the Government, incorporating all the relevant documents, safeguarded by evidence of legal and/or customary ownership and occupancy. Ownership will be asked to make it available as one of the preconditions for selection.Community Action for Healing Poverty OrganizationCommunity Action for Healing Poverty OrganizationAfghanistan Humanitarian FundZabiullah GhazawiDirector General 0799690701Cahpo.kbl@gmail.comMir Afzal Program Director 0799329337m.afzal@cahpo.comKabul34.53333300 69.16666700Emergency Shelter and NFI385983.1090695.48476678.58Afghanistan Humanitarian FundCommunity Action for Healing Poverty Organization190671.43Afghanistan Humanitarian FundCommunity Action for Healing Poverty Organization143003.57Afghanistan Humanitarian FundCommunity Action for Healing Poverty Organization143003.58Afghanistan Humanitarian FundCommunity Action for Healing Poverty OrganizationAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/SA1/ESNFI/NGO/21999United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsEmergency Shelter Response for Conflict and Natural Disaster Affected People in Farah Province2021/2022 continued to be increasingly challenging years due to conflict, economic crises, crippling bank banking systems, and severe natural disasters. Tens of thousands more were forced to flee their place of origin in search of livelihood and safety.
The natural disasters primarily linked to heavy rain sparking floods have further added up to a number of displacements. At the same time, drought conditions are likely to lead to further displacement in the coming months. COVID-19 has impacted the severity and magnitude of humanitarian needs i.e. further complicating the situation by levels of vulnerability among the crises-affected populations, coping strategies, and preventive measures for COVID-19.
The forced displacement in Farah province has recorded 10,462 people displaced from Farah and 6,232 people displaced to Farah province between Jan 2021 and May 2022, affecting all individuals differently with needs, vulnerabilities, and protection risks evolving over time due to exhaustion of coping mechanisms and only basic emergency assistance provided following initial displacement. Inadequate shelter, food insecurity, insufficient access to sanitation and health facilities, and a lack of protection have resulted in precarious living conditions that threaten the well-being and dignity of affected families. (Ref: UNOCHA Conflict Induced Displacement Dated May 08, 2022)
OCHR contributed to RAM in the northeast—a multi-sectoral house level rapid assessment conducted by UNHCR in 314 districts in all 34 provinces (Annex-II RAM KII Information). Consequent to the EoI by ES/NFI cluster and Adhoc meeting dated 28 April 2022 while Rapid Assessment Mechanism (RAM) Key Informant Interviews (KII) outcomes OCHR is to come up with a proposal with priorities/eligible activities 1) Transitional Shelter Construction 2) shelter repair/upgrade
The project is thus designed to provide conditional cash support for the construction of 31 transitional shelters. And Repair/Upgrade shelter i.e. 338 minor repairs and 92 major repairs to households in need of major shelter repairs and Households in need of minor repairs due to natural disasters and conflict-affected or displaced in Siah Jangal settlements in Bala Buluk district of Farah province. Where two of the eligible activities remain the key concern among the IDPs/returnees the modality for cash for construction and repair/upgrade adopted will be in line with the ES/NFI cluster guidelines for both interventions.
Conditional cash transfer modality as per the standard ES/NFI cluster guidelines is adopted for this project. For safe and secure transfer of cash to end-users OCHR already agreed with FMFB-A (First Micro Finance Bank-Afghanistan) to deliver the cash transfer and cash distribution services to the beneficiaries.
The project is aligned to HRP 2022 strategic objectives SO-1 and SO3, and ES/NFI cluster-specific objectives—2022 HRP ESNFI Outcome 1.1: Ensure affected population groups (IDPs, returnees, refugees, non-displaced conflict and natural disaster-affected and acutely vulnerable people) of all ages directly affected by new emergencies have immediate and adequate access to emergency shelter, Shelter repair/upgrade, household items, and seasonal assistance, and 2022 HRP ESNFI Outcome 3.2: Vulnerable IDPs, returnees, refugees, non-displaced conflict and natural disaster-affected and acutely vulnerable women, men and children of all ages are protected from the elements and have access to shelter materials, transitional and permanent shelter, enabling safer and more dignified living conditions.
Organization for Coordination of Humanitarian ReliefOrganization for Coordination of Humanitarian ReliefAfghanistan Humanitarian FundGhulam Sadiq SafiDirector General+93766661985director@ochr.org.afMohammad Jamal BawarProgram Manager+93765159354program@ochr.org.afFaisal RaofiFinance Manager+93744046675adminfinace@ochr.org.afFarah32.49532800 62.26266270Emergency Shelter and NFI190846.3582004.29272850.64Afghanistan Humanitarian FundOrganization for Coordination of Humanitarian Relief136425.32Afghanistan Humanitarian FundOrganization for Coordination of Humanitarian Relief136425.32Afghanistan Humanitarian FundOrganization for Coordination of Humanitarian ReliefAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/SA1/ESNFI/NGO/22014United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsTransitional Shelter and Shelter Repair/Upgrade Assistance for Natural Disaster and Conflict affected households in Sar-e-Pul Province (Sar-e-Pul) and Samangan Province (Khuram Wa Sarbagh)The 2022 HRP seeks US$ 4.4 billion to reach 22.1 million people with emergency life-saving humanitarian and protection assistance across the country. The strategic objective1 of the HRP focus on " Timely, multi-sectoral, lifesaving, equitable and safe assistance is provided to crisis-affected people of all genders and diversities to reduce mortality and morbidity." The multiple challenges facing the people of Afghanistan, including La Niña-induced climatic anomalies, political turnover, economic downturn, and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, are exacerbating the pre-existing needs and vulnerabilities of millions of Afghans. The humanitarian outlook for 2022 remains grim, with 24.4 million people (59% of the population) projected to be in urgent need of humanitarian assistance, compared to 18.4 million in 2021.
The main purpose of the 1st Standard Allocation (SA) 2022 is to provide urgently needed funds for strictly prioritized life-saving humanitarian assistance in Afghanistan. A recent Rapid Assessment Mechanism (RAM) assessment by ES-NFI indicates that homes are often destroyed, and basic household items lost or damaged. Considering the high cost of shelter repairs, and the already negative net income of households, reconstruction comes at a high cost that may not be affordable for most. Afghan households must make choices between meeting basic needs and repairing their shelters. Aligning with the ES-NFI cluster plans, ORD under this allocation provides humanitarian assistance to vulnerable people cyclically affected by seasonal floods expected to occur from April to June 2022 (Allocation Strategy, 2022).
ORD intends to provide cash for Transitional Shelter (average-sized household each 29 sqm@ US$1,472/HHs) in cash for a total of 67 HHs (469 individuals), major Shelter Repair/Upgrade in cash for 202 HHs (1,414 individuals) @US$ 550/HHs and minor Shelter Repair/Upgrade 740 HHs (5,180 individuals) @US$ 330/HHs to natural disaster households in Sar-e-Pul province (Sar-e-Pul) and Samangan Province (Khuram Wa Sarbagh district). ORD has had a strong presence since 2018 and has delivered emergency responses in the partnership of UNHCR, UNICEF, Caritas Germany, NCA, and FAO. Currently, ORD is in partnership with NCA, Caritas Germany, UNHCR, FAO, and UNICEF and is implementing PSN, CBP, livelihood and livestock protection, Cash for Food, and WASH projects in both provinces. With this 1st SA 2022, the response will be holistic and multi-cluster and will scale up and fill the ORD's current response gap of transitional shelters and shelter repair based on the ORD need assessment conducted in April 2022 and RAM KII. The proposed intervention of cash for transitional shelter and shelter repair will fill the identified gap. ORD will ensure that the most vulnerable people in need are among the affected population groups prioritized for this action and that 1,009 HHs (7,063 individuals) following ES-NFI cluster standards for natural disaster (floods) affected households to respond to their shelter needs.
ORD will provide this response in cash due to the availability of quality shelter required materials and market functionality) as well as the beneficiary preference based on the ORD Need Assessment Report that is uploaded under the documents section in GMS. ORD will use HAWALA for cash transfer to project beneficiaries as another means of cash transfer is difficult in the current situation, each transfer value should be based on the construction progress per household in four installments or tranches. ORD transfers money to FSP accounts and then FSP manages the transactions and cash transfers to distribution points. The project team will carry out PDMs and ORD MEAL will perform additional verification by phone. ORD will share the project participants' profiles with AWAAZ and integrate further AAP activities, including having other communication channels for project participants to give feedback complaints to ORD and get a response.Organization for Relief DevelopmentOrganization for Relief DevelopmentAfghanistan Humanitarian FundMojib Rahman HanifProgram Manager+93799709283mojib.rahman@ord.org.afMohammad Iqbal Shahzada Finance Manager+93772627928iqbal.shahzada@ord.org.afAbdul Bari HamidiDirector+93775151400a.hamidi@ord.org.afSamangan35.98072960 67.57085360Sar-e-Pul35.67074730 66.04635340Emergency Shelter and NFI299188.55245199.63544388.18Afghanistan Humanitarian FundOrganization for Relief Development217755.27Afghanistan Humanitarian FundOrganization for Relief Development326632.91Afghanistan Humanitarian FundOrganization for Relief DevelopmentAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/SA1/ESNFI/NGO/22124United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsProvision of Shelter Repair Support to Natural Disaster and Conflict Affected IDPs, IDP Returnees, Returnees and Non-Displaced Affected Population in Daag-e-Tarakhail of PD#21, Kabul Province and Nejrab District of Kapisa Province. The proposed project aims to deliver shelter support assistance in the form of transitional shelter construction and shelter repair/upgrade to natural disaster and conflict affected IDPs (75%) and returnees (25%) in Dage Tarakhail area of PD#21, Kabul. The cash for transitional shelter construction will enable the vulnerable households to build their own shelter for a transitional period, while the cash for shelter repair/upgrade will enable the vulnerable households to address repairing/upgrade of their partially or fully destroyed shelters. Under the conditional and restricted modality of cash assistance, 47 households will receive $1472 per HH for transitional shelter construction, 143 households will receive $550 per HH for shelter repair/upgrade (major damages) and 525 households will receive $330 per HH for shelter repair/upgrade (minor damages).
As two other shelter cluster partners have also received similar funding for the same location, we will closely coordinate with them to avoid any duplications. The cluster recommended tools will be used for data collection, analysis and reporting, and WSTA will also use additional tools for technical assessments, verification, quality control and assurance, etc. to ensure we have enough data for our decisions to deliver quality work in a transparent and accountable manner. As an active member of the OCT, and cluster provincial focal point for Kabul, we will coordinate the project activities with OCHA, UNHCR, IOM, INGOs, NNGOs, de-facto authorities and other stakeholders to avoid any possible duplication in our response, as well as to address quality work, transparency and accountability within the overall implementation process. Women headed households, child headed households, elderly headed households, survivors of GBV and other protection incidents will be prioritized for the assistance if the needs were higher than the available resources. We will closely work with government line departments, beneficiary representatives and other stakeholders to identify and select our distribution points in target provinces, which shall be safe and accessible for men, women, children, elderly and persons with disability with enough facilitation in place. The COVID-19 protocols will be strictly applied throughout the implementation process to ensure safety of our staff, beneficiaries and stakeholders. Project visibility, reporting to cluster, AHF and government will be properly managed as per the requirements of each party. We will use the services of AWAAZ Afghanistan and our internal hotline number to register the complaints, and will ensure that the target communities receive our complaint leaflets during the assessments and distribution. We will also help desk at community level and during the distribution process to ensure the beneficiaries/affected population of concern can register their complaints and raise their concerns. The direct cash assistance will be delivered to the beneficiaries by contracted Money Service Provider in the presence of joint distribution committee members. Our MampE and compliance units will collaboratively work to regularly monitor and evaluate the project activities, and to address compliance with our project proposal, grant agreement, AHF guidelines and organizational policies. Quality control and Assurance play a vital role in quality implementation of construction projects therefore, during the implementation of transitional shelter and shelter repair/upgrade, we will have regular quality control inspections to ensure best and safe construction methods, and local materials are used for a cost effective and sustainable outputs. The quality assurance inspections will help us measure the quality of outputs under each activity.
Watan`s Social and Technical services AssociationWatan`s Social and Technical services AssociationAfghanistan Humanitarian FundMokhtar Aria CBPM Manager+93(0) 766727785aria@wsta.ngoMohammad Ishaq SherzaiDeputy Director +93 (0) 766725314sherzai@wsta.ngoAbdul Zameer FataheeFinance Manager+93 (0) 766727791fatahee@wsta.ngoKabul34.53333300 69.16666700Kapisa34.98105720 69.62145620Emergency Shelter and NFI188781.01294370.39483151.40Afghanistan Humanitarian FundWatan`s Social and Technical services Association193260.56Afghanistan Humanitarian FundWatan`s Social and Technical services AssociationAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/SA1/ESNFI/NGO/22132United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsEmergency transitional and shelter repair assistance in Patoo District of Daikundi ProvinceThe 2022 Afghanistan Humanitarian Response Plan (HRP) aims to reach 22.1 million individuals across the country with essential life-saving humanitarian and protection assistance. "Timely, multi-sectoral, lifesaving, equitable, and safe support is delivered to crisis-affected persons of all genders and diversities to reduce death and morbidity," says the HRP's strategic objective 1. Multiple issues confronting Afghans, including La Nia-induced weather abnormalities, political transition, economic depression, and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, are worsening millions of Afghans' pre-existing needs and vulnerabilities. The humanitarian situation for 2022 is still bleak, with 24.4 million people (59 percent of the population) expected to require immediate help, up from 18.4 million in 2021.
The primary goal of the 1st Standard Allocation 2022 is to raise desperately needed funding for life-saving humanitarian aid in Afghanistan. More than 70% of households reported living in a considerably or partially damaged or entirely destroyed shelter, according to the recently released "Whole of Afghanistan Assessments (WoA)" study. Given the high cost of shelter repairs and households' existing negative net income, rehabilitation is likely to be prohibitively expensive for most. Afghan families must choose between meeting their fundamental requirements and renovating their homes. Under this allocation, the ES-NFI cluster intends to provide humanitarian assistance to vulnerable persons who will be impacted by seasonal floods from April to June 2022.
AABRAR plans for Transitional Shelter (Average 7 member household) for a total of 45 HHs, Minor Shelter Repair for a total of 495 HHs, and significant Shelter Repair for 135 HHs to natural disaster households in District Patoo of Daikundi province. In addition, AABRAR has a very good presence in Central Highland region and providing emergency support services including winterization support, emergency shelters, WASH and other protection services in partnership with UNHCR and other donor agencies since 2019.
Based on the need assessment conducted by AABRAR in collaboration of ESNFI Cluster in Daikundi and Bamyan in February 2022, the response will be holistic and multi-cluster, and will scale up and address the AABRAR's existing response gap of the targeted HHs for transitional shelters and shelter repair (both minor and major). The suggested cash intervention for transitory shelter and shelter repair will close the gap that has been discovered. AABRAR will guarantee that the most vulnerable persons in need are prioritized among the impacted population categories and that the targeted HHs follow ES-NFI cluster requirements for natural disaster (flood) affected households to react to their shelter needs.
Moreover, due to availability and market functionality and beneficiary preference, AABRAR will give this support in Cash. Because other methods of cash transfer are challenging in the current situation, AABRAR has conducted similar interventions in the targeted location in the pasts. AABRAR will contract with the HAWALA system (FSP) for cash transfers to project beneficiaries. Each transfer amount should be based on the construction progress per residence in four installments or trenches for all categories even minors. AABRAR MampE and program team will supervise the transactions and cash transfers to distribution stations once AABRAR transfers money to FSP accounts.
PDMs will be completed by the project team, and AABRAR’s MampE Department will conduct extra phone verification. AABRAR will exchange project information and participant profiles with AWAAZ Afghanistan, as well as integrate additional AAP activities, such as providing more communication channels for project participants to provide feedback and receive a response from AABRAR.Afghan Amputee Bicyclists for Rehabilitation And RecreationAfghan Amputee Bicyclists for Rehabilitation And RecreationAfghanistan Humanitarian FundWaheed ShahProgram Manager0093 (0) 770615156waheedshah@aabrar.org.afDr. Abdul BaseerExecutive Director0093 (0) 775558885abudlbaseer@aabrar.org.afNajibullahFinance Manager0093 (0) 704096252najib@aabrar.org.afDaykundi33.66949500 66.04635340Emergency Shelter and NFI284306.55168339.40452645.95Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAfghan Amputee Bicyclists for Rehabilitation And Recreation181058.38Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAfghan Amputee Bicyclists for Rehabilitation And Recreation135793.79Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAfghan Amputee Bicyclists for Rehabilitation And RecreationAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/SA1/ESNFI/NGO/22143United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsESNFI assistance for conflict affected people in Balkh ProvinceAccording to the AHF 1st SA 2022 and the ESNFI cluster priorities for 2022, OHW proposes to provide cash for shelter repair and cash for transitional shelter in the Chemtal district of Balkh Province, as recommended by the shelter cluster for all population groups in need. By providing short to medium-term support to vulnerable HHs affected by natural disasters and conflict through transitional shelter construction, OHW will ensure people's privacy and dignity while mitigating protection and health risks. Cash for shelter repair will also be provided to extremely vulnerable HHs whose shelters have been severely or partially damaged (category B or C). Complementary technical capacity-building activities for community leaders and affected households, as well as shelter construction and repairing.
OHW conducted a rapid assessment of 371 HHs in May 2022, finding that 107 HHs are in transitional shelter (completely destroyed or family living in open space or tent/makeshift), 182 HHs' shelters are destroyed from 50% to 70% and require repair, and 30 HHs' shelters are destroyed from 25% to 50% and require small construction works or repairing. OHW will target a total of 419 HHs in Balkh Province (Chemtal District): 28 HH Transitional shelter cat A, 84 HH cat B, and 307 HH cat C damaged houses. A shelter score card is used to determine the extent of the damage. HHs with cat A (transitional shelter support) will receive $1472 (7 members in HH) in three installments, while HHs with cat B damaged houses will receive $550 and HHs with cat C damaged houses will receive $330 in two installments based on ESampNFI cluster standard criteria. To allow people to take control of their own construction activities, payments will be made in cash. Due to the lack of other options, installments are delivered by an FSP (Buloro) via cash in envelop in local currency. Market monitoring has confirmed the availability of required materials and will continue to monitor prices and goods availability throughout the project.
The project is based on an ESNFI cluster analysis, ESNFI cluster priorities for the first SA, and OHW presence and experience in the area. People in Balkh have been severely impacted by conflict and natural disasters, which have damaged or destroyed people's homes, lives, and livelihoods. Furthermore, winter is already ended, a time of high unemployment, and floods are expected to hit many HHs in the targeted districts between May and July 2022. According to the WoAA 2021, 85 percent of the HH said they needed at least one type of shelter, with 55 percent saying they needed a shelter upgrade. A high percentage of people living in damaged shelter are the drivers of those needs.
Drought and flash floods in Balkh Province have made people even more vulnerable, especially displaced people who are unable to tend to their fields and provide for their families. The elderly, (chronically) ill, and women/girls in particular face health and safety risks due to a lack of adequate shelter. Conditional cash assistance for transitional shelters and shelter repair, as well as basic repair training, will enable selected HHs to improve their immediate living conditions, either by building a transitional shelter or by repairing their homes. Based on OHW market monitoring, cash is used because markets are functional and materials are locally available. Prioritization is determined by vulnerability, the need for assistance, and the extent of the damage. OHW will also ensure that HHs with People with Special Needs - PSN are included in the assistance through an inclusive approach that ensures their meaningful participation. Gender, protection, and C-19 will all be taken into account.ORGANIZATION OF HUMAN WELFAREORGANIZATION OF HUMAN WELFAREAfghanistan Humanitarian FundGhulam Sakhi GulanCountry Director0728530102gsakhi@ohw.org.afAhmad Nasir EshaqzaiHead of Program0728176040hop@ohw.lorg.afShahabuddin HamdardHead of Finance/ Operation0728530107shamdard@ohw.org.afBalkh36.89091580 67.18944880Emergency Shelter and NFI216196.3044092.67260288.97Afghanistan Humanitarian FundORGANIZATION OF HUMAN WELFARE130144.49Afghanistan Humanitarian FundORGANIZATION OF HUMAN WELFARE130144.48Afghanistan Humanitarian FundORGANIZATION OF HUMAN WELFAREAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/SA1/ESNFI/NGO/22150United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsTransitional Shelter and Shelter Repair/Upgrade Assistance for Natural Disaster and Conflict Affected or Displaced Households in Balkh ProvinceIn line with the findings of the ESNFI cluster’s analysis, ADEO proposes three different assistance packages, in the form of cash-for-shelter, tailored to the needs of different groups: first, transitional shelter assistance of on average $1472 per household for an estimated 32 households whose shelter has been completely damaged and is uninhabitable (Category A as outlined in ESNFI cluster guidance) second, major repairs and upgrades assistance of on average $550 per household for an estimated 98 households whose shelter has been severely damaged, but remains inhabitable (Category B) and third, minor repairs assistance of on average $330 for an estimated 357 households whose shelter has suffered only minor damage to windows, doors and walls (Category C).
Assistance amounts will vary based on participants' exact needs. Based on cluster guidance and the HRP, which indicates a preference for conditional cash assistance where feasible, ADEO proposes cash as the modality for the assistance to address the shelter needs of each vulnerable household.
The cash assistance will be complemented with technical sessions and continued coaching for participants throughout the repair and construction work.
Assistance tranches and value will be set in consultation with communities. For transitional shelter assistance, cash will be delivered in line with the ESNFI cluster’s standard instalment plan according to which payment transfers are triggered when certain completion thresholds are achieved.
ADEO will form participant selection/distribution committees with local community representatives and ADEO staff. Participants will be selected using ESNFI cluster vulnerability criteria to ensure that households in most acute need are targeted.
ADEO is well placed to implement this project, with over 13 years of continues presence in Balkh, has extensive humanitarian programming experience. ADEO has robust experience in shelter construction programming in Balkh and other locations too.
ADEO proposes conditional cash transfers as the modality for the assistance to address the shelter needs of each vulnerable households, thorough market assessment have been conducted recently. The assistance will be complemented with training and coaching for participants throughout the repair and construction works. Where prices of labor and key materials increase significantly, ADEO may facilitate procurement from other markets.
A rapid market assessment has been conducted at recently to ensure that the construction materials required for transitional shelter, repair and upgrade activities are locally available at stable and affordable prices market assessment findings indicate that construction materials are locally available in the market and beneficiaries can access to this market easily, if it will not be so, ADEO may facilitate beneficiaries’ access to further away markets for the procurement of these materials
Due to the absence of formal banking solutions in the target area, ADEO will in principle work with an established saraf (hawala agent) to distribute the cash from central distribution points. The assistance tranches will be paid on completion of pre-agreed progress milestones, in line with Cluster standardsAfghanistan Development and Education OrganizationAfghanistan Development and Education OrganizationAfghanistan Humanitarian FundSayyed Abdul TawabManaging Director0708602222naqshbandy@adeo.org.afBalkh36.89091580 67.18944880Emergency Shelter and NFI229261.90145612.28374874.18Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAfghanistan Development and Education Organization149949.67Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAfghanistan Development and Education Organization112462.25Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAfghanistan Development and Education Organization112462.07Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAfghanistan Development and Education OrganizationAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/SA1/ESNFI/NGO/22619United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsEmergency Transitional Shelter Construction and Winterization Assistance to Earthquake Affected Families in Khost ProvinceThe 2022 Afghanistan Humanitarian Response Plan (HRP) aims to reach 22.1 million individuals across the country with essential life-saving humanitarian and protection assistance. "Timely, multi-sectoral, lifesaving, equitable, and safe support is delivered to crisis-affected persons of all genders and diversities to reduce death and morbidity," says the HRP's strategic objective 1. Multiple issues confronting Afghans, including La Nia-induced weather abnormalities, political transition, economic depression, and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, are worsening millions of Afghans' pre-existing needs and vulnerabilities. The humanitarian situation for 2022 is still bleak, with 24.4 million people (59 percent of the population) expected to require immediate help, up from 18.4 million in 2021.
In addition, a 5.9 magnitude earthquake that struck on 22 June, 2022 has affected Paktika and Khost provinces. Preliminary analysis indicates Barmal, Ziruk, Nika and Gayan districts in Paktika Province as well as Spera and Shamal districts in Khost province are the most impacted, though further assessment data is incoming. As of 24 June – less than 72 hours after the incident – some 770 people are estimated to have been killed, while an additional 1,500 people wounded. At least 1,500 homes are reported to have been damaged in one district alone. It is estimated that at least 70% of the houses in the high impact areas (MMI V+) have been damaged or destroyed, leaving many without shelter and sleeping in the open and prone to weather, health, protection, and other hazards. Even prior to the earthquake, affected provinces were characterized by intense needs.
The primary goal of the 1st Standard Allocation 2022 is to raise desperately needed funding for life-saving humanitarian aid in Afghanistan. Under this allocation, the ES-NFI cluster intends to provide emergency humanitarian assistance to vulnerable households impacted by the recent earthquake in Paktika, Khost, and Paktia provinces.
AABRAR planned to provide emergency humanitarian assistance to a total of 148 most vulnerable earthquake-affected households in terms of transitional shelter construction (average 7 member household) amp Provision of heating assistance and winter cloth packages in District Spera. AABRAR will guarantee that the most vulnerable persons in need are prioritized among the impacted population categories and that the targeted HHs follow ES-NFI cluster requirements for natural disaster (Earthquake) affected households to react to their shelter and winterization needs.
Based on the rapid assessment we conducted in the targeted location, AABRAR will provide assistance by using both modalities (Cash and in-kind), cash assistance will be provided for heating/fuel due to its availability in the local markets of both districts, however, in-kind assistance will be provided for transitional shelters and winter clothing due to its unavailability in the local markets. Winter clothes and cash for fuel/heating will be provided in one step (full package), however, materials for shelters will be provided in three or four steps by following the standard criteria of ESNFI Cluster.
PDMs will be completed by the project team, and AABRAR’s MampE Department will conduct extra phone verification. AABRAR will exchange project information and participant profiles with AWAAZ Afghanistan as well as integrate additional AAP activities, such as providing more communication channels for project participants to provide feedback and receive a response from AABRAR.Afghan Amputee Bicyclists for Rehabilitation And RecreationAfghan Amputee Bicyclists for Rehabilitation And RecreationAfghanistan Humanitarian FundDr. Abdul BaseerExecutive Director0093 (0) 775558885abdulbaseer@aabrar.org.afWaheed ShahProgram Manager0093 (0) 770615156waheedshah@aabrar.org.afAbdul SuboorSenior Finance Officer0093 (0)780680815abdulsaboor@aabrar.org.afKhost33.35850790 69.85974060Emergency Shelter and NFI305016.29345828.33650844.62Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAfghan Amputee Bicyclists for Rehabilitation And Recreation260337.85Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAfghan Amputee Bicyclists for Rehabilitation And Recreation195253.39Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAfghan Amputee Bicyclists for Rehabilitation And RecreationAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/SA1/ESNFI/NGO/22654United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsTransitional shelter construction, repair Provision of heating assistance and winter cloth packages to the affected population in Khost (Spera district)The 2022 HRP seeks US$ 4.4 billion to reach 22.1 million people with emergency life-saving humanitarian and protection assistance across the country. The strategic objective1 of the HRP focus on " Timely, multi-sectoral, lifesaving, equitable and safe assistance is provided to crisis-affected people of all genders and diversities to reduce mortality and morbidity.” The multiple challenges facing the people of Afghanistan, including the recent earthquake in Paktika and Khost, La Niña-induced climatic anomalies, economic downturn are exacerbating the pre-existing needs and vulnerabilities of millions of Afghans. The humanitarian outlook for 2022 remains grim, with 24.4 million people (59% of the population) projected to be in urgent need of humanitarian assistance, compared to 18.4 million in 2021. in addition, the recent earthquake devastating more than 1100 houses in Paktika and Khost provinces.
The main purpose of the top up to the 1st Standard Allocation (SA) 2022 is to provide urgently needed funds for strictly prioritized life-saving humanitarian assistance to the earthquake affected people. A recent Joint Assessment in which ORD was part indicates that homes are mostly destroyed, and basic household items lost or damaged. Considering the high cost of transitional shelter, winterization assistance and winter clothing, it will put negative pressure on the HHs. Reconstruction comes at a high cost that may not be affordable for most affected HHs.
ORD intends to provide in kind Transitional Shelter (average-sized household), winter clothing and cash for winterization packages for a total of 437 HHs (3,062 individuals) to earthquake affected households in Khost Province (Spera). ORD team of civil engineers will plan earthquake hazards prevention and awareness sessions, and will also strain beneficiaries on construction of earthquake resistant shelters. ORD has had a strong presence since 2018 and currently, ORD is in partnership with WFP, FAO, and UNICEF and is implementing standard TPM , livelihood and livestock protection, Cash for Food, and WASH projects in Khost Province. With this top up 1st SA 2022, the response will be holistic and multi-cluster and will scale up and fill the ORD's current response gap of transitional shelters, winterization support and winter clothing based on the joint need assessment conducted in June 2022.
ORD will use HAWALA for cash transfer to winterization support beneficiaries, and paying labor charges for construction of translational shelters or repair/upgrading of shelters as another means of cash transfer is difficult in the current situation. ORD carries a detail assessment in the assigned villages, and prepares detail BoQ, and drawings for each affected house. The BoQ/drawings will show required amount and type of shelter material and skilled and unskilled labor days. ORD hire supplier/s through open competitive bidding process, who will procure, and transport the shelter material to the project sites, and ORD staff will supervise the distribution process. ORD transfers money to FSP accounts and then FSP manages the transactions and cash transfers to distribution points. The project team will carry out PDMs and ORD MEAL will perform additional verification by phone. ORD will share the project participants' profiles with AWAAZ and integrate further AAP activities, including having other communication channels for project participants to give feedback complaints to ORD and get a responsibility. The cash for winterization is based on local market rates of buying fuel to support 3 months heating expenses of an average family, and will be paid in local currency of (Afn) in a single installment before the snowfall and most probably in the first week of December 2022.The cash will be paid directly to the beneficiaries by the HAWALA dealer, as the security situation in and around locations allows continued safe access to the target areas. Organization for Relief DevelopmentOrganization for Relief DevelopmentAfghanistan Humanitarian FundMohammad Khalid SalimeeDirector+93799319429director@ord.org.afMojib RahmanProgram Manager +93799709283mojib.rahman@ord.org.af Mohammad Iqbal ShahzadaFianance Manager0772627928 Iqbal.shahzada@ord.org.afHabib khanSenior Program Officer/Wash Specialist 0777 98 97 99habib.khan@ord.org.afKhost33.35850790 69.85974060Emergency Shelter and NFI303392.78384949.99688342.77Afghanistan Humanitarian FundOrganization for Relief Development413005.66Afghanistan Humanitarian FundOrganization for Relief Development275178.18Afghanistan Humanitarian FundOrganization for Relief DevelopmentAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/SA1/ESNFI/NGO/22655United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsProvision of Transitional Shelter and Winter Support Assistance to 282 earthquake affected households in Barmal District of Paktika Province.The proposed project aims to deliver transitional shelter and winter support assistance to 282 earthquake affected households in Barmal district of Paktika province, who have lost their shelters, means of livelihood or family members due to recent earthquake shocks. The cash for transitional shelter and repair will enable the affected households to re-build their shelters and possibly expand it in the future to recover from the disaster, while the cash for heating support and in-kind winter clothing package will help them survive the harsh winter season. The conditional and restricted cash for vernacular new room construction, which is $2620 per average family of 7, cash for vernacular room repair/$1310 per average family, unconditional cash for heating support, which is $200 per HH and covers 3 months, and the in-kind winter clothing package, which is equivalent to $74 per household, will be delivered to the same beneficiary households in order to contribute to the overall earthquake response in the southeast region. It is initially planned that, 68 affected household will receive cash for new room construction /2 rooms and 214 will receive the cash for room repair/2 rooms as recommended by the cluster. WSTA will also deliver 228 m repair of compound walls and 200 m of compound wall screening.
WSTA as an active partner of UNHCR and WFP, has been part of the joint earthquake emergency response team in Khost and Paktika provinces therefore, we already have improved coordination platform for the implementation of project, and we will continue our coordination with de-facto authorities, OCHA, UNHCR, IOM, ERM partners, INGOs, NNGOs and other stakeholders. For our data collection, we will use the cluster recommended tools along with some additional tools to address quality, transparent and accountable beneficiary selection and verification to avoid any duplication in our response as other actors are also delivering similar assistance, and to ensure the most vulnerable households are selected for the assistance. Women headed households, child headed households, elderly headed households, survivors of GBV and other protection incidents will be prioritized for the assistance if the needs were higher than the available resources. Our shelter technical assistant/engineer will conduct a technical study in the inception phase, to draw our DRR strategy and approach. Because it is very important to understand what have been the main factors that many shelters were destroyed, and how we can use new methods and local materials to build improved and risk mitigated shelters for our persons of concern. We will closely work with de-facto authorities, beneficiary representatives and other stakeholders to identify and select our distribution points in target location, which shall be safe and accessible for men, women, children, elderly and persons with disability with enough facilitation in place. The COVID-19 protocols will be strictly applied throughout the implementation process to ensure safety of our staff, beneficiaries and stakeholders. Project visibility, reporting to cluster, AHF and government will be properly managed as per the requirements of each party. We will use the services of AWAAZ Afghanistan and our internal hotline number to register the complaints, and will ensure that the target communities receive our complaint leaflets during the assessments and distribution. We will also help desk at community level and during the distribution, to ensure the beneficiaries/affected population of concern can register their complaints and raise their concerns. Contracted Money Service Provider in the presence of joint distribution committee members will deliver the direct cash assistance to the beneficiaries. Our MampE and compliance units will collaboratively work to regularly monitor and evaluate the project activities, and to address compliance with our project proposal, grant agreement, AHF guidelines and organizational policieWatan`s Social and Technical services AssociationWatan`s Social and Technical services AssociationAfghanistan Humanitarian FundMokhtar Aria CBPM Manager +93(0) 766727785aria@wsta.ngoMohammad Ishaq SherzaiDeputy Director +93 (0) 766725314sherzai@wsta.ngoNaser Ahmad BahadurFinance Manager+93 (0) 789846453finance@wsta.ngoPaktika32.26453860 68.52471490Emergency Shelter and NFI232705.81499347.87732053.68Afghanistan Humanitarian FundWatan`s Social and Technical services Association292821.47Afghanistan Humanitarian FundWatan`s Social and Technical services AssociationAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/SA1/ESNFI/NGO/23148United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsTransitional shelter construction, repair, and upgrade of the most vulnerable affected by natural disasters and conflict-affected or displaced in Logar Province, AfghanistanCAHPO in consultation with ESNFI Cluster will provide emergency assistance according to the overall objective of the Shelter Cluster to preserve the immediate safety and wellbeing of people and improve their living standards. Based on the REACH assessment the Cluster included the target areas in their priorities, to support the eligible with the shelter response together with a multi-sectoral necessary sanitation and hygiene improvement will be implemented to assist the poorest of the poor. CAHPO also conducted a rapid assessment showing similar needs. The intervention will focus to meet the urgent humanitarian needs of the vulnerable populations as well as those who return and seeking to receive shelter assistance in the targeted area.
According to the sphere standard, CAHPO will assist the beneficiaries with the in-kind distribution of shelter materials for the transitional one-room shelter, repair/upgrade of the existing shelters to improve the living standards of 217 families to ensure safer and more dignified living conditions in Logar province. CAHPO studied the surrounding market and beneficiaries’ situation, and it is justifiable for in-kind assistance, see Annexes 05 and 09. Priority will be given to disabled and women- or child-headed households. They will be assisted according to their needs identified during the rapid assessment and selection of beneficiaries. The in-kind shelter materials will be distributed by the technical engineers of safe shelters and to be protected from environmental hazards. The target population is about 1520 individuals (230 men, 230 women, 530 boys, and 530) affected by unwanted displacement, COVID-19 imposed unemployment, drought (due to the reduction of pasture selling their animals), etc. Most of these people are very poor that including vulnerable women-headed, child-headed, people with disability, the elderly, and others. Because of conflict in the past, these people experienced multiple displacements. The prolonged conflict in the country and unemployment condition affected these people, who lack resources to repair/upgrade their houses and sanitation. The REACH assessment also showed because of poverty many percentages of HHs are not able to build and/or repair their houses.
CAHPO adheres to CHS, shares AWAAZ # and the monitoring staff will collect the phone numbers of the beneficiaries to contact them for any issues and support for their shelter construction/upgrade and receive shelter materials. Beneficiaries should have NIDs or other certifications to check their identity correctly. Beneficiaries who have no NID will distribute verification cards by BSC. Information will be monitored frequently that will not affect by assumption and shared with stakeholders regarding the required items they receive. CAHPO team has the experience to use the RCCE guidance for awareness on COVID-19 as per WHO messages, protection amp GBV mainstreaming accepted level training, all the training will be provided separately for male/female close to the houses. Moreover, the sanitation improvement will be encouraging as part of the shelter and basic hygienic awareness to all the targeted beneficiaries, this has been communicated with WASH Cluster at the regional and national levels.
ESNFI and AHF partners will be coordinated during the proposal development and implementation to harmonize the intervention and avoid duplication of services. The line department will also be informed during different stages and implementation of the activities. As mentioned in the HRP, shelter activities will be undertaken in coordination with the Government, incorporating all the relevant documents, safeguarded by evidence of legal and/or customary ownership and occupancy. Land ownership, where the beneficiaries want to build shelter will be asked to make it available as one of the preconditions for selection. BSC should confirm the ownership.
Community Action for Healing Poverty OrganizationCommunity Action for Healing Poverty OrganizationAfghanistan Humanitarian FundZabiullah Ghazawi0799690701Director General Cahpo.kbl@gmail.comMir Afzal +93799329337Program Director m.afzal@cahpo.comLogar34.01455180 69.19239160Emergency Shelter and NFI198867.84262243.31461111.15Afghanistan Humanitarian FundCommunity Action for Healing Poverty Organization184444.46Afghanistan Humanitarian FundCommunity Action for Healing Poverty Organization138333.35Afghanistan Humanitarian FundCommunity Action for Healing Poverty OrganizationAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/SA1/ESNFI/NGO/23171United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsProvision of Shelter Support Assistance to 369 IDP Returnees and Host Community Households in Afghania Village of Nijrab District, Kapisa Province.The proposed project aims to provide shelter support assistance to 369 IDP Returnee and Host Community Households in Afghania village of Nejrab district, Kapisa province. The overall population of the target location is approximately 5000 families including around 2500 IDP returnees who have returned to their place of origin. In the last decade or more, Afghania village has been on the front-line of armed conflict between Taliban and armed forces of the republic government therefore, hundreds of households have lost their shelter, or destroyed during the conflicts. To make it a community-based approach, we will deliver 75% of the assistance to the IDP returnees, and 25% to the host communities/non-displaced affected population. In total, 273 affected households will receive $2003 per HH as conditional and restricted “Cash for Construction of Transitional Shelter” in three installments of $600, $700 and $703 respectively. In total, 61 affected households will receive $550 per HH as conditional and restricted “Cash for Shelter Repair/Upgrade- Major Damage” in two installments of $250 and $300 respectively. In total, 35 affected households will receive $330 per HH as conditional and restricted “Cash for Shelter Repair/Upgrade- Minor Damages” in two installments of $150 and $180 respectively. The cluster recommended tools will be used for data collection, analysis and reporting and WSTA will use additional tools for technical assessments, verification, quality control and assurance, etc. to ensure we have enough data for our decisions to deliver quality work in a transparent and accountable manner. As an active member of the OCT, RHTs and other coordination forums, we will coordinate the project activities with OCHA, UNHCR, IOM, INGOs, NNGOs, de-facto authorities and other stakeholders to avoid any possible duplication in our response, as well as to address quality work, transparency and accountability within the overall implementation process. Women headed households, child headed households, elderly headed households, survivors of GBV and other protection incidents will be prioritized for the assistance if the needs were higher than the available resources. We will closely work with government line departments, beneficiary representatives and other stakeholders to identify and select our distribution points in target provinces, which shall be safe and accessible for men, women, children, elderly and persons with disability with enough facilitation in place. The COVID-19 protocols will be strictly applied throughout the implementation process to ensure safety of our staff, beneficiaries and stakeholders. Project visibility, reporting to cluster, AHF and government will be properly managed as per the requirements of each party. We will use the services of AWAAZ Afghanistan and our internal hotline number to register the complaints, and will ensure that the target communities receive our complaint leaflets during the assessments and distribution. We will also help desk at community level and during the distribution, process to ensure the beneficiaries/affected population of concern can register their complaints and raise their concerns. The direct cash assistance will be delivered to the beneficiaries through contracted MSP in the presence of joint distribution committee members. Our MampE and compliance units will collaboratively work to regularly monitor and evaluate the project activities, and to address compliance with our project proposal, grant agreement, AHF guidelines and organizational policies. Quality control and Assurance play a vital role in quality implementation of construction projects therefore, during the implementation of transitional shelter and shelter repair/upgrade, we will have regular quality control inspections to ensure best and safe construction methods, and local materials are used for cost effective and sustainable outputs. Watan`s Social and Technical services AssociationWatan`s Social and Technical services AssociationAfghanistan Humanitarian FundMokhtar Aria CBPM Manager +93(0) 766727785aria@wsta.ngoMohammad Ishaq SherzaiDeputy Director +93(0) 766725314sherzai@wsta.ngoNaser Ahmad BahadurFinance Manager+93(0) 789846453finance@wsta.ngoKapisa34.98105720 69.62145620Emergency Shelter and NFI241876.68556820.28798696.96Afghanistan Humanitarian FundWatan`s Social and Technical services Association319478.78Afghanistan Humanitarian FundWatan`s Social and Technical services AssociationAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/SA1/ESNFI/UN/22013United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsShelter assistance to households affected by conflict and natural disasters in Jawzjan, Sar-E-Pul and Farah provincesRecurrent natural disasters, particularly seasonal floods from April to June, increase morbidity and mortality of vulnerable people, both directly and due to impacts on shelter, WASH and livelihoods. Homes are often destroyed, and basic household items lost or damaged. Considering the high cost of shelter repairs, and the already negative net income of households, reconstruction comes at a high cost that may not be affordable for most people. Most Afghan households must choose between meeting basic needs and repairing their shelters and are therefore unable to sustain any major shock that severely damages or destroys their shelter.
Through this project, UNHCR will target 3,755 households for transitional shelter and shelter repair assistance. Cash will be provided in three and two instalments respectively, following progress of the construction work and in line with the UNHCR Cash Based Intervention (CBI) guidelines.
For the transitional shelter assistance: 341 households will be assisted with $1,472 for an average sized household each as recommended by the Emergency Shelter and Non-Food Items (ESNFIs) Cluster, conditional on completing set percentage of construction work agreed as per the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and in line with the project set criteria. In Jawzjan, 204 transitional shelters will be constructed in Qaraey and Sardara settlements while in Sar-e-Pul, 137 transitional shelters will be built.
Cash for Shelter Repair (Major Repairs): 1,024 households will be targeted under this component. Based on the Bill of Quantity (BOQ), $550 will be disbursed to each household conditional on completing set percentage of construction work agreed with through an MoU and in line with the project set criteria. In Jawzjan Province, 613 major shelter repairs will be supported in Qaraey and Sardara settlements while in Sar-e-Pul, 411 major shelter repairs will be undertaken.
Cash for minor shelter repairs: 3,755 households will be targeted under this component. $330 will be disbursed to each household in line with project set criteria. In Jawzjan, 2,249 minor shelter repairs in Qaraey and Sardara settlements. In Sar-e-Pul, 1,506 minor shelter repairs assistance will be provided. The project targets a total 49,523 individuals in the areas to be covered during the implementation of this project.
This project will be carried out by a multi-functional team consisting of UNHCR staff, partner Women for Afghan Women (WAW), local authorities and community members themselves in Jawzjan and Sar-e-Pul.
UNHCR has adopted for these shelter programmes delivery through unrestricted cash grants and the modality has proved suitable and effective since 2019 with households spending the cash grant on intended construction materials/labour as outlined in the BOQs. Site visits, monitoring, engagement with recipients and post distribution monitoring (PDM) exercises continue to support this implementation modality as it affords recipients the choice of when and where to purchase construction materials (from local markets) that meet the quantity and quality specifications accompanying the programme. Cash is preferred by recipients and it’s a cost-effective approach for delivering this programme. The construction materials and services are easily available in local markets and a cash transfer affords recipients the dignity of choice. Cash in transit (CIT) is the preferred modality as per post distribution monitoring findings in the first quarter of 2022 for all shelter projects in Afghanistan.
United Nations High Commissioner for RefugeesUnited Nations High Commissioner for RefugeesWomen for Afghan Women (WAW)Afghanistan Humanitarian FundDhan Bahadur SunuwarProgramme Officer +93704465671sunuwar@unhcr.org Dinesh Thalpawila V. KankanamalageShelter Officer+93704996160thalpawd@unhcr.org Tony Aseh External Relations Officer+93702465611aseh@unhcr.orgFarah32.49532800 62.26266270Jawzjan36.89696920 65.66585680Sar-e-Pul35.67074730 66.04635340Emergency Shelter and NFI1209111.511995620.943204732.45Afghanistan Humanitarian FundUnited Nations High Commissioner for Refugees3204732.45Afghanistan Humanitarian FundUnited Nations High Commissioner for RefugeesAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/SA1/ESNFI/UN/22071United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsTransitional Shelter Construction and Shelter repair/upgrade in Jawzjan, Badghis and Farah ProvincesIn line with the Emergency Shelter/Non-Food Item (ES/NFI) Cluster’s 2022 strategy, projected need under HRP and 2022 1st Standard Allocation strategy, IOM proposes the distribution of Cash for transitional shelter and shelter repair to internally displaced persons (IDPs), natural disaster affected/displaced and other vulnerable groups in Jawzjan, Badghis, and Farah provinces. The cash assistance will be distributed in installments of the amount needed by a family of 7 as per ES/NFI Cluster standards and per the customized BoQ to cover shelter construction and shelter repair needs of targeted families.
IOM will be targeting 6,661 families for construction of transitional shelter and shelter repair. Cash will be provided in three and two installments respectively, following progress of the construction work agreed through MoU with the project participant.
-Cash for Transitional Shelter: 444 families will be targeted under this component (444 families = 1,472 USD) that will be disbursed to the supported families conditional to completing set percentage of construction work agreed with the families through an MoU and in line with the project set criteria.
Jawzjan: 214 transitional shelters
Badghis: 61 transitional shelters
Farah: 169 transitional Shelters
-Cash for Shelter Repair (Cat B-Major Repairs): 1,332 families will be targeted under this component. USD550 will be disbursed to each project participant conditional to completing set percentage of construction work agreed with through an MoU and in line with the project set criteria.
Jawzjan: 642 families
Badghis: 182 families
Farah: 508 families
-Cash for Shelter Repair (Cat C-Minor Repairs): 4,885 families will be targeted under this component (330 USD each) that will be disbursed conditional to completing set percentage of construction work agreed with participants through an MoU and in line with the project set criteria.
Jawzjan: 2,352 families
Badghis: 669 families
Farah: 1,864 families
IOM has established long term agreements (LTAs) with two money service providers for the disbursement of cash to beneficiaries. All modalities are undertaken in line with IOM's Cash Based Intervention (CBI) SOP and the guidance of the Cash amp Voucher WG.
The proposed intervention will target Jawzjan provinces (Darzab district), Badghis province (Bala Murghab, Qadis, Jawand and Muqur districts), and Farah province (Bala Buluk district). Beneficiaries will be reached through multiple, complementary methodologies including: (i) referrals from IOM HAP teams (ii) upcoming Joint Assessment Team (JAT) assessments led by IOM assisting recent conflict and natural disaster affected populations (iii) complimentary assistance of NFIs, emergency shelter and shelter repair tool kits subject to availability of stocks that are funded by other donors and depending on the needs of the families, backed by HEAT assessment data (iv) IOM field staff conducting house-by-house survey using Kobo tools for data collection (v) referrals from other IOM programmes (vi) particular efforts will be made to cover and tailored to the needs of most vulnerable families (vii) recent assessments.
International Organization for MigrationInternational Organization for MigrationAfghanistan Humanitarian FundKate KaiserProgramme Support Officer72 800 4250kkaiser@iom.intDavid MavengereSenior Resource Management Officer+251929001380dmavengere@iom.intFahim SafieSenior Program Assistant+93791730172fsafie@iom.intBadghis35.16713390 63.76953840Farah32.49532800 62.26266270Jawzjan36.89696920 65.66585680Emergency Shelter and NFI1216479.742985904.814202384.55Afghanistan Humanitarian FundInternational Organization for Migration4202384.55Afghanistan Humanitarian FundInternational Organization for MigrationAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/SA1/ESNFI/UN/22098United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsSupport for shelter improvement in Dag TarakhilA number of IDPs and returnees live in substandard shelters that provide limited or no protection from the elements and expose them to heightening protection risks. Some of the most vulnerable families live under these shelter conditions as a coping strategy during resettlement caused due to armed conflict or following a natural disaster while others remain for a longer time. While most of these shelter conditions can be found in Informal Settlements, conflict-affected areas, and areas prone to natural disasters, assessments have shown that those in the communities also live in similar conditions. While the humanitarian assistance measures continue to provide short-term immediate shelter response in the form of cash for rent and the standard emergency shelter kits, minimum support is being provided to those living in poor shelter conditions until a medium-term or durable solution is found. Families living in these conditions are very vulnerable: often insufficiently protected from the physical and environmental elements, with no privacy due to overcrowding and no ability to close a door to keep the family safe at night. This is a particular shelter and protection concern, especially for vulnerable families should be addressed with shelter action.
The proposed action enables protection and durable solutions for shelter through the repair and construction of shelters that are damaged due to conflict or natural disasters. The actions proposed are in line with the Emergency Shelter/Non-Food Item (ES/NFI) Cluster’s 2022 strategy, projected need under HRP, and 2022 1st Allocation strategy.
UN-Habitat is targeting 4565 families for shelter repair and construction of transitional shelter works. In-kind assistance would be provided by purchasing materials and equipment. Cash assistance would be provided for shelter repair. The proposed intervention will target families in Dab Tarakhail village in Kabul.
Cash for Shelter repair Minor (Cat C-Minor repairs): 3347 families are targeted under this component equivalent of (3347 families x 330USD) will be disbursed to supported families conditional to completing a set percentage of construction work agreed with the families through an MoU and in line with the project set criteria.
Cash for Shelter repair Minor (Cat B- Major repairs): 912 families are targeted under this component equivalent of (912 families x 550USD) will be disbursed to supported families conditional to completing a set percentage of construction work agreed with the families through an MoU and in line with the project set criteria.
Cash for Construction of transitional shelter (Cat A): 304 families are targeted under this component equivalent of (304 families x 1,472USD) will be disbursed to supported families conditional to completing a set percentage of construction work agreed with the families through an MoU and in line with the project set criteria.
The proposed intervention targets beneficiaries from Dag Tarakhail village in Kabul. They will be reached multiple complementary methodologies (i) KII and RAM assessment, (ii) referrals from other partners, and (iii) field staff conducting using the house to house surveys using Kobo tools, data collection, and photo survey of the damage to properties.
UN-Habitat has agreements and modalities for cash disbursement in place and has used the services of banks such as AIB for the disbursement of cash to beneficiaries in ongoing projects. UN secretariat has established a cash delivery channel through AIB in Afghanistan since December 2021. UN-Habitat has used this facility to process payments of cash for work projects for more than 2000 laborers in Mazar and Kandahar in 2022. In locations where such services are not available, UN-Habitat will conduct market assessments to identify the best financial services following financial guidelines.United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-HABITAT)United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-HABITAT)Afghanistan Humanitarian FundSrinivasa Popuri OIC UN-Habitat Afghanistan0783748374Srinivasa.Popuri@un.org Balaji RajkumarShelter Advisor+93(0) 729504682balaji.rajkumar@un.orgHussain SharifiFinance Officer+93791770283hussain.sharifi@un.org Kabul34.53333300 69.16666700Emergency Shelter and NFI931565.532146651.013078216.54Afghanistan Humanitarian FundUnited Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-HABITAT)3078216.54Afghanistan Humanitarian FundUnited Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-HABITAT)Afghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/SA1/ESNFI/UN/22595United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsTransitional Shelter and Winterization Assistance to families affected/displaced by Earthquake in Paktika provinceFollowing a powerful earthquake of 5.9 magnitude on 22 June 2022 that occurred in Paktika, southeast of Afghanistan, Paktika and Khost provinces were severely impacted. Following joint assessments,5,827 families were found to be affected, 505 people were killed and 1,285 sustained injuries so far. The death toll and the number of injured are also expected to rise. To date IOM is leading on both assessments and the overall response and has distributed non-food items (NFIs) and emergency shelters (ES) to over 3,000 affected families needing urgent relief assistance.
In line with the Emergency Shelter/Non-Food Item (ES/NFI) Cluster’s 2022 strategy, projected need under HRP and 2022 1st Standard Allocation strategy, and clusters planned activities under Afghanistan emergency earthquake response plan, IOM proposes the distribution of Cash for transitional shelter, cash for winterization (fuel/heating) complemented with winter clothing as well as support affected families in rubble removal efforts in the affected areas. The cash assistance will be distributed in installments of the amount needed by a family of 7 as per ES/NFI Cluster standards and per the customized BoQ to cover shelter construction needs of targeted families. The cash for winterization assistance will be one off assistance complemented with winter clothing.
IOM will be targeting families for shelter repairs, construction, and compound repairs. Cash will be provided in three installments respectively, following progress of the construction work agreed through MoU with the project participant. These families will also receive cash for winterization
(1) Cash for compound screening and wall repairs: 359 compounds will be targeted under this component (359 families = 63 USD) that will be disbursed to support families live inside one compound and in need of repairing of their compound walls.
(2) Cash for Vernacular Room Repairs: 363 families will be targeted under this component (363 families = 1,310 USD) that will be disbursed to families in need of repairs for two rooms (30sqm )
(3) Cash for Vernacular New Room Construction : 103 families will be targeted under this component ( 103 families = 2,620USD ) to support the construction of a room ( 30sqm)
(4)Cash for winterization: 256 families will be targeted that will be the same families who will also receive cash for construction of transitional shelter (256 families/200USD) complemented with winter clothing
-These families will be also assisted through cash for labour to remove rubble and or assist demolishing the damaged/destroyed houses and prepare the land for construction of transitional shelter
IOM has established long term agreements (LTAs) with money service providers for the timely and safe disbursement of cash to beneficiaries. All modalities are undertaken in line with IOM's Cash Based Intervention (CBI) SOP and the guidance of the Cash amp Voucher WG. IOM will use LTA services of money service providers under this project for the distribution of cash to beneficiaries.
The proposed intervention will target Gayan district of Paktika province where IOM has already been conducting assessments and distributions since the first day of the response. IOM is also assisting in the establishment and running of humanitarian hubs. IOM has household assessment data in 66 villages of the district while the final village to be targeted for this intervention will be closely coordinated with ESNFI cluster as well as other partners on the ground. IOM field staff will also conduct house-by-house technical surveys using the existing list of assessments and distributions conducted by IOM.
International Organization for MigrationInternational Organization for MigrationAfghanistan Humanitarian FundFahim SafieSenior Program Assistant-Shelter+93799360370fsafie@iom.intSusan PriceProject Development Office+93794795117sprice@iom.intTaiwo OyekoyaResource Management Officer+93 791445626toyekoya@iom.intPaktika32.26453860 68.52471490Emergency Shelter and NFI514571.39755776.721270348.11Afghanistan Humanitarian FundInternational Organization for Migration1270348.11Afghanistan Humanitarian FundInternational Organization for MigrationAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/SA1/FSAC/INGO/21971United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsImproving the food and nutrition security of affected vulnerable communities of Sheberghan District of Jawzjan Province, AfghanistanLatest data of the current March 2022 IPC acute food insecurity analysis for Afghanistan (May 2022), reports high acute food insecurity across Afghanistan. A combination of a collapsing economy and drought are depriving nearly 20 million Afghans of food, classified in Crisis or Emergency (IPC Phases 3 or 4), between March and May 2022 (the lean season). According to the IPC in Jawzjan urban area 81,247 people, around 50% are in IPC Phase 3 and higher. According to the Inter-Sector Spring Prioritization from March 2022 by the Inter-Cluster Coordination Team (ICCT) the Food security and agriculture priority of the district of Sheberghan, targeted by this intervention, rates high with 3.
In order to address the increased food and nutrition security risks and avoid the most vulnerable households to further resort to negative coping strategies, Welthungerhilfe (WHH) will provide timely lifesaving food assistance to 1,256 households (8,793 individuals) of the most vulnerable families in Sheberghan district of Jawzjan province with food assistance through unconditional -unrestricted cash distributions for food assistance, following a market analysis that indicates that markets are accessible, functional and food and non-food items are available.
Each household will receive 6 months cash distribution, calculated at 75% of the FSAC standard cash basket. This is equivalent of $60 USD per month, for a total of $360 USD ($60*6 months=$360 USD) cash for food assistance over 6 months. The amount will be provided in cash, in AFN, through the hawala system. Over 6 months, the beneficiaries will receive 3 installments, 2 months apart, valued at $120 USD each.
WHH will distribute cash, following its own Cash and Voucher SOPs, which are currently under revision. WHH has a clear guidance on relevant steps required in country throughout the project cycle and specific guidance for different cash and voucher modalities as well as procedures in place, when using cash, e-cash, vouchers, and e-vouchers for emergency basic needs assistance in Afghanistan. In addition to strictly following the SOPs, WHH will select, based on its guidelines and TORs, a financial service provider. With adequate personnel to meet agreed upon caseloads and with their own security arrangements, the financial service provider will provide the transport of the cash to the distribution point and prepare the distribution site. WHH will register and verify participant details, mobilize project participants, and sensitize local leadership structures on the activity before the actual distributions. WHH will conduct the distribution of cash, together with the financial service provider and relevant community members and elders. Payment will be done individually, and the exact amount of denomination given to each registered project participant. The project participant list is managed and controlled in line with WHH's data protection policy. WHH staff will on the distribution site during the whole distribution to verify participant details, ensure crowd control, COVID19 preventive measures and act as observer of the entire process. This approach has been successfully used in the past by WHH and therefore was identified as the best delivery mechanism.
WHH will consult the local Project participant Selection Committees (BSC) formed by community leaders, and at the same time, conduct sound independent verification surveys. In addition, the setup of the CRM will allow the timely identification of inclusion and exclusion errors. The project information is shared beforehand during community mobilization steps to explain the project. This includes explanation about criteria and targeting process as well as the CRM process. If community members have any have feedback or complaints to submit, they will either be re-directed to the official CRM channels (hotlines) or WHH staff can register their complaints in person.Deutsche Welthungerhilfe e. V.Deutsche Welthungerhilfe e. V.Afghanistan Humanitarian FundRina MattinsonHead of Programmes+265 (0)794787308rina.mattinson@welthungerhilfe.deAlisa ZellerDonor and Grants Coordinator004917632327087alisa.zeller@welthungerhilfe.de Jawzjan36.89696920 65.66585680Food Security369056.49255500.64624557.13Afghanistan Humanitarian FundDeutsche Welthungerhilfe e. V.374734.28Afghanistan Humanitarian FundDeutsche Welthungerhilfe e. V.249822.85Afghanistan Humanitarian FundDeutsche Welthungerhilfe e. V.29965.40Deutsche Welthungerhilfe e. V.United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/SA1/FSAC/INGO/22048United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsFood-oriented support to vulnerable HHs in Chemtal district, Balkh provinceHigh acute food insecurity persists across Afghanistan, as a combination of a collapsing economy and drought is depriving nearly 20 million Afghans of food. Almost half of the population face high levels of food insecurity: some 6.6 million of people are in IPC4 and 13 million in IPC3 phase, characterized by large food gaps and/ or employing emergency coping strategies to access food. For the first time since the introduction of IPC in Afghanistan, Catastrophe conditions (IPC 5) were detected for 20,000 people in the province of Ghor (IPC, May 2022).
93% of HHs surveyed by PIN in May 2022 reported that they have not enough to eat during past 30 days. 44% of surveyed households show poor food consumption score and 42% are at the border line. People deploy negative coping strategies to meet their family needs such as selling assets (69%), child labour (16%), borrowing from friends and relatives (96%), and several have already exhausted these resources. Striking 95% of households are in debt, with average height of 50 000 Afghani.
The proposed project responds to the burning needs of the population of Chemtal district by providing continuous 6 months long Cash for food support to 1125 most vulnerable HHs to support them in improving their food consumption and complement their depleted food stocks, complemented by nutrition and C-19 awareness sessions. Each family will receive USD 60 per month, e.g. in total each household will receive USD 360 in 6 months. The district is dependent mostly on rainfed agriculture, and is among the districts most impacted by numerous shocks, especially the current drought as well as the conflict in the months preceding the change of regime. With local markets being functional, stocked and accessible, cash assistance enables the quickest roll-out, considering the urgency of needs, compared to other modalities. It is also cost-effective, attracts less visibility than other modalities, and gives households the choice and flexibility to react to regional/district variation of item prices, reducing their dependency and offering choice, flexibility and dignity in securing their food needs. This Action seeks to fill humanitarian response gaps in the targeted underserved district, in alignment with the Humanitarian Response Plan (HRP) 2022 and cluster prioritization. PIN has strong access and consent in the targeted province, at the provincial, district and local level, has an operational set-up and is able to operate in a safe, efficient and effective manner that does not risk causing harm to communities or staff.
PIN has been operating in Balkh Province since 2001. For the last 20 years, PIN managed to operate in majority of Balkh districts including Chemtal, succeeding in building high acceptance among the communities, local structures and stakeholders. Between 2010 to 2021, PIN reached over 150,000 people with emergency support, facilitated 32,000 IDPs to return home and supported over 80,000 farmers. At the moment, PIN provides 3110 HHs negatively affected by the impact of the conflict and drought with Cash for food support complemented with nutrition and Covid-19 awareness sessions in similar location. This intervention follows already completed Cash for food intervention targeting 1365 in Mazar-e-Sharif and Cash for food and nutrition intervention in Balkh as a part of joint Alliance 2015 programming in Balkh, Jawzjan and Samangan provinces.
People In NeedPeople In NeedAfghanistan Humanitarian FundRadwan Agha Alkalaa Emergency Coordinator +93 (0) 70 342 1108 radwan.aghaalkalaa@peopleinneed.net Adam Lorenz Desk Officer for Afghanistan + 420 775919483 adam.lorenz@peopleinneed.net Karolina Halirova Finance Desk Officer for Afghanistan+93 (0)773340778 karolina.halirova@peopleinneed.net Jitka Trachtova Head of Programmes + 93 (0)729 005 621 jitka.trachtova@peopleinneed.net Balkh36.89091580 67.18944880Food Security237959.53355955.98593915.51Afghanistan Humanitarian FundPeople In Need356349.31Afghanistan Humanitarian FundPeople In Need236485.68Afghanistan Humanitarian FundPeople In NeedAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/SA1/FSAC/INGO/22110United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsFood security assistance to vulnerable households in HiratActionAid Afghanistan’s (AAA) response will focus on Strategic Objective 1 of the 2022 Afghanistan Humanitarian Response Plan “Timely, multi-sectoral, life-saving, equitable and safe assistance is provided to crisis-affected people of all genders and diversities to reduce mortality and morbidity”. The overall objective of this intervention is to ensure 1717 households (12,019 people – 2885 men, 2738 women, 3271 boys and 3125 girls) have enhanced food security support in Hirat Province, specifically in Injil and Guzara districts, as per the directive of the FSAC for the AHF 1st Standard Allocation 2022. The support will be provided as cash for food for 6 months, at 75% of the food basket (USD 60 per month) to the most vulnerable households, including female-headed households and ones comprising of people living with disabilities, the elderly and pregnant and lactating women (PLWs) in accordance with principles of inclusivity. Specifically ActionAid will reach:
Injil: 950 households (6650 individuals – 1596 men, 1515 women, 1810 boys and 1729 girls)
Guzara: 767 households (5369 individuals – 1289 men, 1223 women, 1441 boys and 1396 girls)
Project participants will be selected in coordination with the community and with relevant stakeholders such as community elders, local authorities and other INGOs in the area, to ensure complementarity and avoid duplicating efforts, with special efforts placed in involving women and people living with disabilities. According to the latest OCHA Conflict Induced Disaplacement update (15th May 2022), Hirat is one of the Provinces with the highest number of internally displaced population - currently with more than 50,000 displaced people. Therefore, the project will aim to target 70% host community and 30% IDP.
Cash, through a pre-selected Hawala, has been chosen as opposed to in-kind distributions based on AAA’s and FSAC’s market assessment. Cash distributions will be made on a monthly basis from a safe and accessible location for all. In total, each household will receive USD 360 in 6 months. The total project duration will be 8 months, with the first month being used for setting up the project and organizing necessary approval from the Government, selecting project participants and initiating the relationship with key stakeholders in the area, and with the last month being used for PDMs and for writing the final report.
To ensure we are mainstreaming protection concerns, the project will aim to increase knowledge amongst the targeted vulnerable households on existing referral pathways and protection services for survivors of SGBV, unaccompanied children and people living with disabilities in the two districts of Hirat Province, by having women staff sharing this information with women project participants and having banners in place with hotline numbers. ActionAid will also involve project participants’ in preferred feedback-complaint mechanisms.ActionAidActionAidAfghanistan Humanitarian FundSudipta Kumar BadapandaCountry Director+93 799043656sudipta.kumar@actionaid.orgMohammad Salem YounesiFinance Coordinator+93 790905906salem.younesi@actionaid.orgHirat34.34194400 62.20305600Food Security365454.92429946.97795401.89Afghanistan Humanitarian FundActionAid477241.13Afghanistan Humanitarian FundActionAid318160.76Afghanistan Humanitarian FundActionAid46579.42ActionAidUnited Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/SA1/FSAC/INGO/22133United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsLife-Saving Cash for Food to vulnerable Households at IPC 4 level Mugur and Qadis Districts in Badghis province - Western AfghanistanWorld Vision International -Afghanistan (WVA) will provide Unconditional cash for food transfers to the most vulnerable households in Mugur and Qadis districts in Badghis province. WVA will follow FSAC Cash for food Transfer value of 75% of food basket cost 60$ * 8 months* 1437 HHs (10059 individuals). WVI is using FSAC recommended 75% Cash Transfer value ($60) for the AHF SA, this is based on the current Food basket value of $ 80 approved by CVWG. WVI uses a community-based targeting approach, through the project participant selection committee consisting of CDCs, Community elders and other stakeholders. The local community-based committee provides transparent feedback to non-eligible community members and the eligibility criteria is also communicated to all community members. The selection committee uses vulnerability criteria matrix designed to select the most vulnerable and insecure households, defined as those who rank high on a matrix which includes the following criteria: (1) female-headed, (2) having chronically ill or people with disabilities members, (3) led by the elderly (who are most often caregivers for orphans) (4) child-headed are unsuitably housed/living on the streets, and (6) number of unaccompanied children , (7) presence of pregnant or lactating mothers. Any bias in beneficiary selection is addressed through beneficiary verification led by our MEAL team.
Overall Objective of this project is to improve food security and livelihoods for 1437 vulnerable households (10059 vulnerable men, women, boys and girls) in Mugur and Qadis districts in Badghis province, Western Afghanistan. The proposed actions and cash modality are expected to improve access to safe, nutritious and sufficient food for households at emergency phase.
WVI-A does not anticipate any major barriers for obtaining approvals from the local government and highly expect cooperation from local authorities and engaged stakeholders. WVA has substantive experience in implementation for life saving cash for food assistance and has in place robust systems and tools for efficient implementation of this proposed project.
WV Afghanistan has a Long-Term Agreement with reputable and experienced Finance Service Providers/ Hawala agent Mustafa Khafi P/L. Cash Transfers are made to beneficiaries, in safe, efficient and transparent manner. WVA Data protection policy are applied and WVA project beneficiaries report satisfaction with their cash distribution services of the FSP. WVA has also established cordial relationships with local authorities and community-based structures within the selected province.
Cash Transfer feasibility risks and mitigation has been factored in the design of this intervention. WVA has robust risks and compliance systems. As per the contractual terms, the FSP currently working with WVA pre-finances cash distribution and presents payment invoices to WVA and reimbursements is done only after Verifications and PDM by MEAL and programme team in the field. Cash risks to programme staff and target beneficiaries has not been a major concern for a long time.
WVI – Afghanistan Food Security and Livelihoods programme budget portfolio currently stands at $ 11,189,170 focusing on Life Saving and Sustaining Cash and Food Assistance Emergency Agriculture and Livestock production support, Disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation projects across the 4 targeted provinces. World Vision International Afghanistan (WVI-A) has offices in Ghor, Badghis, Faryab, Herat and Kabul with operations managed from headquarters in Herat. WVI-A is an active member of the humanitarian clusters and has a strong engagement at regional and national levels. WV also works in partnership with UNOCHA, IOM, WFP, UNICEF and other agencies including national and International NGOs to respond to the needs of IDPs, returnees and deportees in the West and North Regions of Afghanistan.
World Vision InternationalWorld Vision InternationalAfghanistan Humanitarian FundAsuntha CharlesNational Director+93 799-209-720Asuntha_Charles@wvi.orgBiruk BeyenePrograms Director+93 797088426biruk_beyene@wvi.orgFaisal DaneshFinance Lead+93 792 494 002Faisal_Danesh@wvi.orgFaraidoon OsmaniGAM Manager+93 799861573Faraidoon_Osmani@wvi.orgBadghis35.16713390 63.76953840Food Security350270.24391910.76742181.00Afghanistan Humanitarian FundWorld Vision International445308.60Afghanistan Humanitarian FundWorld Vision International248902.39Afghanistan Humanitarian FundWorld Vision InternationalAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/SA1/FSAC/INGO/22162United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsEnhanced Food Security of Food insecure vulnerable families in sayed Abad district of Wardak ProvinceThe project will provide emergency response to the multiple shock affected, severe and acute food insecure, and vulnerable populations under IPC Phase 3 and above , in Sayedabad district of Wardak province to improve their household food security and increase their resilience to upcoming/unexpected shocks through covering 75% cost of the food need of 1560 households (10922 individuals). The food calculation is by FSAC partners based on 2100k cal/ day food intake of each person in a family of 7 members. Considering the average market price, the full amount of food cost is $80 while the project will cover 75% ($60) of full cost and program participants would cover the remaining 25% of food cost. The full amount $360 would be provided in three rounds every two months. Through the proposed project Children in Crisis will provide cash assistance to a total of 10922 individuals (1560 households) in Sayedabad district of Wardak Provinces.
Children in Crisis has an active contract with Amana card which and is so far satisfied with their capacity and professionalism. Therefore, CIC would extend the contract with Amana Card for this project as well to distribute cash to the selected eligible beneficiaries. Amana Card has strong control mechanisms in place which extremely minimizes the risk of misuse of resources and ensures timely and effective response. Market price monitoring will be done before and after each distribution to verify the feasibility and appropriateness of the cash amount. At least two member of each beneficiary household would be oriented on PSEA, Child Right, CIC complaint feedback mechanism and key drought messages.
Children in Crisis’ interventions will be guided by the Integrated Food-Security Phase Classification (IPC) and the recent needs assessment conducted by CIC in Sayedabad district, to provide standard assistance to address the need of affected population in a dignified and transparent manner. As per IPC (2022), Wardak province classified at Emergency phase (IPC4) for the period March to May 2022. During the period June to November 2022, the food security situation is forecasted to better off as the provinces is projected to fall under Crisis Phase (IPC phase 4). Out of the total population of 877,687 people in Wardak over 438,844 people are classified at IPC Phase 4.
Children in Crisis will integrate gender and protection across project cycle by inclusion of women, and girls in each phase of the project cycle. This will be achieved through regular negotiation and engagement with the IEA, religious leaders and the community representatives. The protection will be mainstreamed through analyzing all the potential risk toward program participants and applying appropriate risk mitigation measures. This includes assessment of all the beneficiaries considering do no harm and safe programming principles and approaches, identification and selection of safe and easily accessible distribution points, establishment of complaint and response mechanism and post distribution monitoring. Children in Crisis is committed to beneficiary data protection as per the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The contract with financial service provider will include clauses on beneficiary data protection. In addition, Children in Crisis will share only password protected list of beneficiaries with only one focal point of the financial service provider.
Children in CrisisChildren in CrisisAfghanistan Humanitarian FundHamidullah AbawiCountry Director+93 (0) 795767676h.abawi@street-child.orgMohammad Nadim ShenawaFinance Director+93 (0) 799 414 537 mohammadnadim.shenawa@street-child.orgWardak34.35134940 68.23853390Food Security476806.03212276.65689082.68Afghanistan Humanitarian FundChildren in Crisis413449.61Afghanistan Humanitarian FundChildren in Crisis272317.78Afghanistan Humanitarian FundChildren in CrisisAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/SA1/FSAC/INGO/22193United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsEmergency Food Assistance for Households in PasabandVulnerable populations in Ghor face a complex set of needs. Drought, political instability, macroeconomic crisis and the Covid-19 pandemic have led to widespread illness and mortality and starkly reduced income opportunities in these provinces, depleting households’ productive assets and reducing their capacity to cope with shocks and cover basic needs. The latest IPC data highlight widespread food insecurity (Phase 4) in Ghor. Afghanaid’s recent needs assessments found that vulnerable households in Ghor are resorting to negative coping and require urgent assistance to cover their food needs during this crisis.
In line with FSAC priorities for this allocation, Afghanaid proposes to provide crucial food assistance to a total of 1362 selected households in Pasaband district of Ghor, which is line with the cluster’s priorities for this allocation. Based on communities’ preferences and recent market assessments, Afghanaid proposes cash as the modality for this response. Also recent market monitoring data suggests that cash will be an appropriate modality, and a continued market monitoring will be conducted before the modality is finalized.
The intervention will provide vulnerable households with an unconditional cash for food package in line with FSAC’s standards for the allocation, with a value of US$360 per household, to cover the purchase of food for 6 months. In consultation with communities, the assistance will be delivered in three tranches (each with $120) project staff will also consult the communities on any protection risks they foresee. Due to the limited range of financial service providers (FSPs) available currently and for reasons of cost effectiveness, the project team will work with a contracted reliable Hawala service in Ghor to distribute the cash assistance from a central distribution points which is safe and easy accessible for all.
Afghanaid will establish participant selection and distribution committees including representatives from local communities, such as the leaders of Community Development Councils (CDCs) and District Development Assemblies (DDAs) where functional, and Afghanaid staff. Participants will be selected according to FSAC vulnerability criteria to ensure the vulnerable households most acutely in need are targeted, including displaced households, women-headed households and households with a large number of dependent children.
Afghanaid is well placed to implement this project, with over 20 years of continuous presence in Ghor, current operations in the area and excellent access and strong relationships with communities. Afghanaid has extensive experience in humanitarian programming, with current and recent humanitarian assistance projects in multiple provinces including Ghor funded by AHF, WFP and FAO. Further, Afghanaid has approval from local authorities to deliver its programs in the target areas, and will actively engage local authorities to explain that the project can only proceed if authorities refrain from interfering in participant selection and give permission to employ and target women.
This intervention is expected to provide 1,362 vulnerable households (9,534 men, women, boys and girls) with crucial food assistance, helping target households meet their basic needs, reducing illness and mortality, and increase participants’ capacity to rebuild their livelihoods by avoiding the sale of productive assets so that they are more resilient against future shocks.AFGHANAIDAFGHANAIDAfghanistan Humanitarian FundNajibullah NamiqGrants and Partnership Development Manager+93799733944najeebullah@afghanaid.org.ukJohannes JansenProgramme Development Manager+93728630493jjansen@afghanaid.org.ukAyub KhanDeputy Director of Finance Administration+93790897166akhan@afghanaid.org.ukZodiac Maslin-HahnDirector of Programme Development+442035596647zmhahn@afghanaid.org.ukGhor34.09957760 64.90595500Food Security433050.64266949.03699999.67Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAFGHANAID419999.80Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAFGHANAID279999.87Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAFGHANAIDAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/SA1/FSAC/INGO/22203United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsEmergency Cash for Food Assistance to IPC 3 and 4 populations of Parwan ProvinceThis proposed project aims to provide life-saving assistance to address the immediate food needs of 1,437 households (10,59 participants) and will be implemented in the Charikar district of Parwan Province. The participants (beneficiaries) will be prioritized based on the level of need determined by a rapid needs assessment that will be conducted by the Norwegian Afghanistan Committee (NAC) this will be conducted in the first month of the project immediately after initial coordination and selection of communities completed. Most of the population in the target area is classified as IPC Phase 3 and 4 (Crises and Emergency), with 196,127 people in Phase 3 (Crisis) and 147,095 people in Phase 4 (Emergency) (IPC, 2022). Based on the available resources and WFP/FSAC selection criteria, the Norwegian Afghanistan Committee (NAC) will target 1,437 of the most food-insecure participants in Charikar district of Parwan Province. This proposed project will be implemented to improve the food security of those classified as IPC phase 4 to move to phase 3 and avoid moving those participants that are in phase three to phase 4, through the distribution of cash for food commodities, based on the cluster’s food basket.
The chosen modality to deliver this assistance will be cash-for-food for the most food-insecure HHs, which will enable target participants to access essential food items for six months. This project aligns with NAC’s current programs to add emergency food assistance to our “food and work program” for food security to ensure that families and their children have access to food of sufficient quality and quantity to meet their daily basic needs. NAC will ensure a gender-sensitive selection process, an accessible accountability mechanism and gender-balanced field team to ensure easy access by both genders.
All project participants will be eligible to receive six months of cash assistance in three rounds of distribution (bi-monthly) through the selected financial service providers (FSPs)/ local hawala dealers. The value of each of the three cash transfers will be USD 120 every two months (the total amount for a six months cash for food is $360) and will cover 75% of the monthly food basket for a household of seven (based on FSAC standards).
NAC will ensure coordination and cooperation with other stakeholders in the proposed project target areas to avoid any duplication or overlap.
This proposed project will be implemented using cash-for-food based on the standard food basket of the FSAC cluster. NAC did a rapid market assessment before developing the concept note and proposal and found that the markets with the capacity to supply the necessary food commodities are available as Charikar market is the provincial largest market, with daily connections of food supplies from Kabul and northern food supply markets. NAC assessment focused more on the availability/ capacity of the local market, in addition to the WFP and REACH/JMMI assessments findings.
NAC will form a committee to select the financial service provider(s) to deliver the cash to the target project participants.
Norwegian Afghanistan CommitteeNorwegian Afghanistan CommitteeAfghanistan Humanitarian FundTerje Magnussønn WatterdalCountry Director+93 790 698231cd@afghanistan.noZabiullah RahmatiHead of Humanitarian Programs+93 729 610069zabiullah.rahmati@nacaf.orgParwan34.96309770 68.81088490Food Security355147.06344852.94700000.00Afghanistan Humanitarian FundNorwegian Afghanistan Committee420000.00Afghanistan Humanitarian FundNorwegian Afghanistan Committee280000.00Afghanistan Humanitarian FundNorwegian Afghanistan CommitteeAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/SA1/FSAC/INGO/22228United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsEmergency Food Security Assistance to the most vulnerable households in Hirat provinceThe 'Emergency Food Security Assistance to the most vulnerable households in Hirat' project aims to assist and support the most vulnerable people in Hirat province through cash for food activities. Vulnerable host households (IPC 3 and 4) will be selected based on specific vulnerability criteria developed in close coordination with the local authorities, communities and other stakeholders. During selection process, preference will be given to pregnant and lactating women, women headed households, widows, orphaned families, children, elderly, person with disability, poorest and most vulnerable families. This project will be implemented in Pashtun Zarghoon district of Hirat province. Within this project 1,125 vulnerable households (7,875 individuals, 1,575 men, 1,575 Women, 2,362 boys and 2,363 girls) will receive 6 rounds of $60 cash for food (total $360 per households).
According to the IPC Acute Food Insecurity Analysis March - November 2022, issued in May 2022, nearly 20 million people are classified in Crisis or Emergency (IPC Phases 3 or 4) between March and May 2022 and the 2021 Seasonal Food Security Assessment (SFSA) cites the La Niña drought, economic crisis following the political transition in August 2021, higher prices and increased debt and displacement as some of the causes of the increased food insecurity. In Hirat province, 933,399 population (45% of total population) is projected to be fallen under IPC Phase 3+ during the period June - November 2022.
IRW will provide the FSAC recommended cash amount through Financial Service Providers (FSP) (in this case, hawalas) as this has been proven to be the safest way to transfer the cash to the right holders. Islamic Relief Worldwide (IRW) will implement the project directly, with the IRW project team working with the community and managing and oversee the Cash distributions each month. IRW staff will explain that the cash is intended for food and will encourage households to by healthy food that contributes to a balanced diet. Cash will allow households the dignity to choose how to manage their own food security as it allows them to buy any type of food from any source as opposed to limiting food or vendors through voucher distribution. Cash to be provided is unconditional and unrestricted.Islamic Relief WorldwideIslamic Relief WorldwideAfghanistan Humanitarian FundUmair HasanCountry Director +93764217832Umair.Hasan@irworldwide.orgMohammad Golam SorwarHead of Programmes+93772647371Sorwar.Mohammad@irworldwide.orgMuhammad Abubakr MirzaFinance Manager+93780960641Muhammad.Abubakr@irworldwide.orgHirat34.34194400 62.20305600Food Security268824.23261032.23529856.46Afghanistan Humanitarian FundIslamic Relief Worldwide211942.58Afghanistan Humanitarian FundIslamic Relief Worldwide158956.94Afghanistan Humanitarian FundIslamic Relief WorldwideAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/SA1/FSAC/INGO/22259United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsGhor-Taywarah Life-Saving Food Assistance (GTLFA)CRS will support 8729 individuals (approximately 1247 families) in Taywarah district of Ghor province with food assistance through three tranches of cash distributions. As access to Taywarah communities is season-dependent and the current food assistance needs are urgent, CRS will hold three cash distributions valued at USD 120 (in Local Currency equivalent) per family in October 2022, a second one in December 2022 and a third one in February 2022 with this AHF funding that will be equivalent to 6 months 75% of ration per July 2022 FSAC guidelines.
This food assistance is demanded by the current context and will minimize households’ negative coping strategies, such as reducing meals, selling off productive assets, or migration out of the community. The proposed intervention will target all vulnerable households (blanket coverage) in several valleys of Taywarah, a highly food insecure district of Ghor, with a IPC score of 4 according to May 2022 IPC analysis.
CRS will use an unconditional cash transfer modality to distribute as high a ratio of the project award amount as possible to target beneficiaries. Details of the cash distribution are described below:
Ration: Per 2022 FSAC Guidance, a cash-based food basket that covers 2,100Kcal/ person/ day for a family of seven for one month is valued at $80USD. In line AHF allocation strategy, cash assistance will cover 75% of the cash-based food basket ($60 USD/month) for 6 months, for a total of $360 USD. CRS intends to make the support more precise by ensuring that families under this cash distribution will receive $51.43 per individual in the family (per 6-month period), which means we will ask for family member counts before mention of the cash distribution, and then verify a subset of the counts with community leaders. CRS is currently using this method in Ghor province with great results.
Money Service Providers: In the absence of banking facilities, CRS Afghanistan uses Money Service Providers (MSP) to facilitate cash transfers from CRS HQ office to Afghanistan to supply cash as demanded by its programs in the country. Cash has been successfully transferred this way to districts in Ghor. CRS has carried out MSP-supported cash payments for projects funded by USAID, United Nations, FCDO, private foundations, and CRS private resources. To select an MSP, CRS announced a tender and asks potential MSPs to participate in a competitive process to provide cash transfer services within the geography of operation. CRS selected an MSP, Hawala, based on the MSP’s competitiveness, financial capacity, and presence in the area of operation. All MSP are vetted through Bridger checks and via USAID’s vetting process. CRS ensures the MSP holds a valid license to perform money services in Afghanistan and is registered with the local government.
Distribution Day (three tranches): Cash amounts (based on the number of individuals in the family) will be distributed to an assigned representative of each family. This ensures that large families, which often face the most food insecurity, receive the support they need. CRS staff, community shura, and MSP representatives are all present when each family receives their cash allotment. Cash payments are made in the community, through Hawala, to avoid putting families at risk. Token cards are given to each family in advance so they can present these cards as their identification on distribution day.
Monitoring: CRS monitoring staff carry out randomized exit interviews to immediately check-in on and document beneficiary concerns on distribution day. Post-distribution monitoring (PDM) is carried out in-person or by phone 3 to 4 weeks following the distribution to verify the total amount paid to households and gauge their satisfaction level with the activity, and monitor participants perspective on safety, accountability, accessibility, and participation considerations incorporated into the activity.Catholic Relief ServicesCatholic Relief ServicesAfghanistan Humanitarian FundJohn VarrieurHead of Programs0728897237john.varrieur@crs.orgAnne BousquetCountry Representative+93 79 003 0515 anne.bousquet@crs.org Ghor34.09957760 64.90595500Food Security257027.09384478.53641505.62Afghanistan Humanitarian FundCatholic Relief Services384903.37Afghanistan Humanitarian FundCatholic Relief ServicesAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/SA1/FSAC/INGO/22280United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsIn-kind Poultry Packages Assistance in Chak-e-Wardak district of Wardak ProvinceAfghanistan hosts one of the highest number of people in acute food insecurity resulting from multiple drivers. The collapse of the Central Government, freezing of finances, currency inflation, soaring food and fuel prices, disintegration of essential government services, and a rapid decline in labor opportunities, plunging the country into a profound economic crisis. The IPC Analysis Mar-Nov 2022 illustrate that High acute food insecurity persists across Afghanistan, as a combination of a collapsing economy and drought is depriving nearly 20 million Afghans of food, classified in Crisis or Emergency (IPC Phases 3 or 4), between March and May 2022 (the lean season), latest data shows. Among these are about 6.6 million people in Emergency (IPC Phase 4) and 13 million in Crisis (IPC Phase 3). A significant amount of Humanitarian Food Assistance (HFA) was provided, easing the food crisis for the most affected households. However, Afghanistan’s food security situation remains highly concerning, exacerbated by economic decline and high food prices. Comparing IPC analyses over the last five years indicates a deepening and widening food crisis. The number of Afghans classified in Crisis (IPC Phase 3) or worse is increasing or persisting in some areas. The current March 2022 IPC analysis shows nearly half of Afghanistan’s population experiencing high levels of food insecurity. This is among the highest number of food-insecure people ever recorded in Afghanistan since the first IPC analysis in 2013, and makes it the world’s second-largest food crisis, in absolute terms. The complexity of the crisis in Afghanistan has reached a peak in the period covered by this analysis. The combined impact of a collapsing economy and multiple hazards have pushed the crisis to unprecedented levels, with people’s ability to access food constrained like never observed before.
As per the IPC analysis for November 2021 – March 2022, Wardak has been classified in IPC Phase 4 (emergency). it is among the provinces with the highest priority given the effect imposed by the drought. 20% (175,537) of the population are estimated to be food insecure. SFSA 2021 also shows sever situation in Wardak, 19% of people have poor food consumption score, 92% of people lost their income and 91% of households are resorting to food based coping strategies. Based on our field information, the food commodity prices are also increased and food insecure households cannot afford to purchase food to meet their dietary needs.
The FEWS NET Report for 2022 shows that an increase in food insecurity, acute malnutrition, and hunger-related mortality is expected through March, and levels are expected to be higher than normal due to the drought and increased food insecurity in the country. Worst affected households not receiving assistance are expected to engage in extreme coping and face Emergency (IPC Phase 4) outcomes, with particular concern for drought-affected areas, hard-to-reach highland areas where livelihood options are more limited. The drought conditions driven by La Niña, the current political crisis and conflict further compound the food security situation of a population which was already on the brink of a hunger crisis.
Through the proposed project, FGA will provide in-kind Poultry Packages assistance to 867 HHs (6,069 individuals – based on average family size of 7) in Chak-e-Wardak district of Wardak province classified in IPC Phase 3 and above, food insecure, and those anticipated to be affected by flood, dry spell and other risks, as per the IPC analysis 2022. Based on the FSAC cluster standards and the allocation strategy paper, every eligible HH will receive in-kind Poultry Packages that will play an important role in improving daily food consumption and increasing income for poor rural communities. This will help the families generate livelihood to have food for their families during the tough situations.FUTURE GENERATIONS AFGHANISTANFUTURE GENERATIONS AFGHANISTANAfghanistan Humanitarian FundAjmal ShirzaiCountry Director0772123005shirzai@future.eduBemillah Sakhizada Field Director0784660066bemillah@future.eduNajeebullah SaqibProgram Development Manager 0786129999nsaqib@future.eduFarid Ullah NiaziFinance Controller 0789858073fniazi@future.edu Wardak34.35134940 68.23853390Food Security276470.45205639.18482109.63Afghanistan Humanitarian FundFUTURE GENERATIONS AFGHANISTAN192843.85Afghanistan Humanitarian FundFUTURE GENERATIONS AFGHANISTAN222346.11Afghanistan Humanitarian FundFUTURE GENERATIONS AFGHANISTANAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/SA1/FSAC/NGO/21965United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsIn-kind Poultry Packages Assistance in Injil and Guzara Districts of Herat provinceThe IPC Analysis Mar-Nov 2022 indicates that a combination of a collapsing economy and drought is depriving nearly 20 million Afghans of food, classified in Crisis or Emergency (IPC Phases 3 or 4), between March and May 2022 (the lean season).. Among these are about 6.6 million people in Emergency (IPC Phase 4) and 13 million in Crisis (IPC Phase 3). Food consumption declined significantly. The proportion of households falling into the “poor” category of the Food consumption score (FCS) nearly tripled from 2020 (14 per cent) to 2021 (close to 40 per cent) across all population groups. Comparing IPC analyses over the last five years indicates a deepening and widening food crisis.
The number of Afghans classified in Crisis (IPC Phase 3) or worse is increasing or persisting in some areas. The current March 2022 IPC analysis reveals that nearly half of Afghanistan’s population experiencing high levels of food insecurity. This is among the highest number of food-insecure people ever recorded in Afghanistan since the first IPC analysis in 2013, and makes it the world’s second-largest food crisis, in absolute terms. The complexity of the crisis in Afghanistan has reached a peak in the period covered by this analysis. The combined impact of a collapsing economy and multiple hazards have pushed the crisis to unprecedented levels, with people’s ability to access food constrained like never observed before. The IPC also indicates that 20 million people, representing half the country's population, are still experiencing high and critical levels of acute food insecurity (IPC Phases 3 and above) between March and May 2022. Among these, about 6.6 million people are classified in Emergency (IPC Phase 4), characterized by large food gaps and/or employing emergency coping strategies to access food.
Herat province is classified under the IPC phase 3 in the IPC analysis for Jun to Nov 2022 it is among the provinces with the highest priority given the effect imposed by the drought while the urban area for the same province is classified under IPC Area Phase 4. In general, 30% of its populations (622,266) are classified in IPC Phase 3, and 15% (311,133) identified in IPC Phase 4 from June to Nov 2022.
According to the Afghanistan Humanitarian Response Plan 2022 the hunger crisis today is a combination of compounded shocks which have driven a year-on year decline in food security (from 27 per cent IPC3+ in September 2017, to 55 per cent of the population today) combined with an unprecedented nationwide economic crisis in 2021 which left the population without means of coping. Further shocks on the horizon, including another drought season, will drive the country to the edge: without a significant shift in the FSAC strategy in Afghanistan, and the resources to accompany it, food assistance will remain vastly insufficient to offset the crisis and emergency needs, resulting in humanitarian catastrophe, livelihoods depletion, and loss of life.
Under this project, AOAD will provide in-kind Poultry Packages assistance to 1040 HHs (7,282 individuals) in Injil and Guzara districts of Herat province classified in IPC Phase 3 and above - food insecure, PWDs, and those anticipated to be affected by drought, natural disaster, dry spell and other risks, as per the IPC analysis 2022. Based on the FSAC cluster latest response packages, every eligible HHs will receive in-kind Poultry Packages that will include the following items:
1. Chickens (3 Roasters amp 27 Hens)
2. Feed (150 KG)
3. Drinker (x 3)
4. Feeder (x 3)
5. Chicken Coop Support for Materials (x 1)
Each package per households will cost 395USD as per the FSAC guidelines.Accessibility Organization for Afghan DisabledAccessibility Organization for Afghan DisabledAfghanistan Humanitarian FundHameedullah KhaiqieProgram Focal Point+93787382281hameedullah.khaliqie@gmail.comBasir NasratFinance Officer+93775912527basirnasrat1@gmail.comMuhammad Aslam KhanHead of Program+93700203047khanma.aoad@gmail.comHirat34.34194400 62.20305600Food Security353080.30231708.94584789.24Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAccessibility Organization for Afghan Disabled233915.70Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAccessibility Organization for Afghan Disabled350873.47Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAccessibility Organization for Afghan DisabledAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/SA1/FSAC/NGO/21966United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsIn-kind Poultry Packages Assistance in Qush Tepa district of Jowzjan ProvinceIPC Analysis Mar-Nov 2022 indicates that High acute food insecurity persists across Afghanistan, as a combination of a collapsing economy and drought is depriving nearly 20 million Afghans of food, classified in Crisis or Emergency (IPC Phases 3 or 4), between Jun and Nov 2022, latest data shows. Among these are about 6.6 million people in Emergency (IPC 4) and 13 million in Crisis (IPC 3). A significant amount of Humanitarian Food Assistance (HFA) was provided, easing the food crisis for the most affected households. However, Afghanistan’s food security situation remains highly concerning exacerbated by economic decline and high food prices. The number of Afghans classified in Crisis (IPC 3) or worse is increasing or persisting in some areas. The current 2022 IPC analysis shows nearly half of Afghanistan’s population experiencing high levels of food insecurity. This is among the highest number of food-insecure people ever recorded in Afghanistan since the first IPC analysis in 2013, and makes it the world’s second-largest food crisis, in absolute terms. The complexity of the crisis in Afghanistan has reached a peak in the period covered by this analysis. The combined impact of a collapsing economy and multiple hazards have pushed the crisis to unprecedented levels, with people’s ability to access food constrained like never observed before.
The IPC also reveals that nearly 20 million people, representing half the country's population, are still experiencing high and critical levels of acute food insecurity (IPC Phases 3 and above) between March and May 2022. Among these, about 6.6 million people are classified in Emergency (IPC Phase 4), characterized by large food gaps and/or employing emergency coping strategies to access food. The proportion of households falling into the “poor” category of the Food consumption score (FCS) nearly tripled from 2020 (14 per cent) to 2021 (close to 40 per cent) across all population groups. The food crisis severity has been compounded by the economic sanctions placed on Afghanistan following the change in de-facto government in August 2021.
Jowzjan province is classified under the IPC phase 4 in the IPC analysis for Jun-Nov 2022 it is among the provinces with the highest priority given the effect imposed by the drought. 20% of its population (32,499) from the Urban, and 20% (32,499) from the rural areas are classified in IPC phase 4 (Jun-Nov 2022. The FEWS NET Report for 2022 shows that an increase in food insecurity, acute malnutrition, and hunger-related mortality is expected through March, and levels are expected to be higher than normal due to the drought and increased food insecurity in the country. Worst affected households not receiving assistance are expected to engage in extreme coping and face Emergency (IPC Phase 4) outcomes, with particular concern for drought-affected areas, urban areas, and hard-to-reach highland areas where livelihood options are more limited. The drought conditions driven by La Niña, the current political crisis and conflict further compound the food security situation of a population which was already on the brink of a hunger crisis.
Through the proposed project, AWRO will provide in-kind Poultry Packages assistance to 680 HHs (4,760 individuals – based on average family size of 7) in Qush Tepa district of Jowzjan province classified in IPC Phase 3 and above, food insecure, and those anticipated to be affected by flood, dry spell and other risks, as per the IPC analysis 2022. Based on the FSAC cluster standards and the allocation strategy paper, every eligible HH will receive in-kind Poultry Packages each package will include the following items:
Chicken (3 Roasters and 27 Hens) (30 x 6$ = 180$)
Feed (150 KG) (150 x 0.55$ = 82.5$)
Drinker (3 units) (3 x 2$ = 6$)
Feeder (3 units) (3 x 2$ = 6$)
Chicken Coop Support for Material (1 coop) (a x 120$ = 120$)
The total items per package will cost 395 USD.Afghan Women Rights OrganizationAfghan Women Rights OrganizationAfghanistan Humanitarian FundMustafa AhmadiProgram Manager and Program Focal Point+93786555561mustafa.ahmadi@awro.org.afSayed Farhadullah EbadiManaging Director+93786126612director@awro.org.afJawzjan36.89696920 65.66585680Food Security190617.45189042.09379659.54Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAfghan Women Rights Organization189829.77Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAfghan Women Rights Organization187990.66Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAfghan Women Rights OrganizationAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/SA1/FSAC/NGO/22165United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsProvision of cash-based emergency food assistance to shock-affected households (IPC Phase 3 and 4) in Chak district of Wardak provinceCAHPO proposed emergency cash for food assistance intervention in alignment with the HRP 2022 priorities, 1st SA 2022 Strategy, and FSAC emergency assistance to shock affected households (IPC Phase 3 and 4). The mentioned cat. HHs in Chak district of Wardak based on the IPC analysis, published, show that over 19.7 million people (47% of the population) will face acute food insecurity (IPC Phase 3 or worse) between March-May 2022, Among these are about 6.6 million people in Emergency (IPC Phase 4) and 13 million in Crisis (IPC Phase 3). The IPC analysis, the selected province is facing an emergency level of acute food insecurity. The drought conditions are driven by La Niña, and the food security situation of a population which was already on the brink of a hunger crisis remains worse. Assessments of CAHPO conducted in May show that even after harvest, 57 percent of households do not have food reserves that would last for 3 months. In the selected areas, income loss (driven by economic shocks) has contributed to the rapid deterioration in food insecurity. The higher food prices are negatively impacting the purchasing power of lower-income groups across the country, reducing their access to food. The combination of issues mentioned above has led to a big % of the population being classified as IPC 3 or above by the FSAC Cluster. CAHPO will provide emergency in cash for food assistance targeting 1200 HHs (8,400 individuals) in the Chak district of Wardak province. The activity will be in cash for food for six months at 75 percent of the food basket ($60/per month).
As per MoRR, they have insufficient income due to several reasons (prolonged conflict in the past, COVID-19, drought, and unemployment) and impacts on livelihood activities, the majority of poor households are expected to be unable to meet all essential food needs. The combination of these facts has led to over 50% of the population of Wardak being classified as IPC 3 or above by the FSAC Cluster. Based on market assessment and Cluster preference, through the proposed project CAHPO will provide unconditional cash assistance to 1,200 households (8400 individuals) in the Chak district to buy food items/commodities. Cash distribution in 6 installments each USD 60 to cover 75% of the minimum food basket chosen in consultation with FSAC Cluster. 1,200 households will receive 3 rounds (every 2 packages of 75%) of food-packed assistance within four months of the project. The 1st and 2nd installments will be distributed after the beneficiary selection and then at end of each second month, the beneficiary will receive 120$. Totally each HH will receive 360 USD within six installments of cash payment. Six installments are chosen in order to be most cost-effective and to avoid the distribution barriers. Money Service Provider (MSP) or Hawala will be contracted by CAHPO to facilitate the distribution at CAHPO offices and in consultation with beneficiaries. The usual distribution point will be accessible to all beneficiaries. Since the banking system does not exist in target districts, the Hawala contracted by CAHPO will facilitate cash distribution for food items at the distribution point that will be selected by CAHPO in consultation with beneficiaries.
Monitoring staff will collect the phone numbers of beneficiaries to contact them for cash distribution. Beneficiaries should have NIDs or other certifications to check their identity correctly. Beneficiaries who have no NID will receive verification cards from BSC. CAHPO team has the experience to conduct awareness training on Protection and COVID-19 separate for male/female, support with hygiene kits according to WHO guide. Wardak has a market area with some food suppliers and many Hawalas that make it easy to contact them for preparing the required cash for food items for beneficiaries.Community Action for Healing Poverty OrganizationCommunity Action for Healing Poverty OrganizationAfghanistan Humanitarian FundZabihullah GhazawiDirector General 0799690701Cahpo.kbl@gmail.comMir Afzal Program Director 0799329337m.afzal@capho.comMohammed Shoaib NasemiFinance Manager 0793659196Shoaib.nasemi@gmail.comWardak34.35134940 68.23853390Food Security323781.87243505.38567287.25Afghanistan Humanitarian FundCommunity Action for Healing Poverty Organization226914.90Afghanistan Humanitarian FundCommunity Action for Healing Poverty Organization170186.18Afghanistan Humanitarian FundCommunity Action for Healing Poverty Organization170186.17Afghanistan Humanitarian FundCommunity Action for Healing Poverty OrganizationAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/SA1/FSAC/NGO/22174United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsCreating economic opportunities for 1,050 food insecure households through layer poultry farming in Pashtun Zarghun and Shindand districts of Hirat province.Afghanistan is plunging deeper into crisis, with the impacts of protracted conflict, drought, and lack of good governance being exacerbated resulting further increases of food and non-food prices, displacement, unemployment, as well as greater insecurity for women and girls. Based on the most recent Afghanistan Humanitarian Need Overview by UNOCHA (January 2022), a total of 24.4 million people are in need of support in 2022 and out of this 9.1 million people are in extreme need of humanitarian support. In Hirat province 2.1 million people are in need of support which shows an increase of 39% compared to this time of the year in 2021. The updated Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC March-November 2022) analysis shows that high acute food insecurity persists across Afghanistan, as a combination of a collapsing economy and drought, nearly 20 million Afghans are classified in Crisis or Emergency (IPC Phases 3 or 4), between March and May 2022 (the lean season). Among these there are about 6.6 million people in Emergency (IPC Phase 4) and 13 million in Crisis (IPC Phase 3). If we look at the provincial data, 45% in Hirat are living in IPC phase 3 and 4, which shows a very high level of food insecurity in this province. Below-average precipitation during the wet season (2021 - 2022) accompanied with high agriculture input costs such as seed and fertilizers resulted in a reduced level of winter wheat cultivation, which would likely result in a 7% to 13% reduction in the expected wheat harvest compared to the long-term average. Moreover, as a result of the shocks caused by the recent changes in the country, people have lost their main source of income to support their livelihoods and the poverty rate in the country is increasing rapidly.
HIHAO is therefore proposing this project to address the two basic needs of the households, food and income. The project will provide a sustainable approach to access food through back-yard layer poultry farming to produce eggs for household consumption and generating income. The project will be implemented in Pashtun Zarghun and Shindand districts of Hirat province over nine months. A total of 1,050 vulnerable and food insecure households will be supported, 480 HHs in Pashtun Zarghun and 570 in Shindand districts benefiting a total of 7,350 individuals in both the districts. 80% of the project participants will be women so that widows and female headed households are not left behind. The selected project participants will receive training on layer poultry farming and business training with a focus on marketing of eggs. they will also receive a set of layer poultry startup kit including 30 chickens (27 hen amp 3 roosters), 150kg feed, 3 feeders, 3 drinkers and material to support the construction and setup of chicken coops. The total value of the startup kit is estimated at $395 for each project participant based on the FSAC response package guidelines.
The objectives and activities of this project are in line with the one set out in the HRP 2022 and FSAC guidelines. The project will establish income generating activities and build sustainable livelihoods through layer poultry farming. HIHAO has more than ten years of experience working in the poultry value chain in different provinces of Afghanistan including a GIZ funded project during 2019-2021 in Hirat to support 2,500 IDPs and Returnees to create stable and income-generating layer poultry enterprises mostly run by women. Building on lessons learned from previous projects, poultry enterprises are appropriate for women due to the ability to run them as backyard farms. Poultry businesses are also resource-efficient as well as gender-balanced and the poultry sector continues to be considered culturally acceptable as a home-based activity for women. And poultry projects have significantly contributed in improving the nutritional level in the households. Hand in Hand Afghanistan OrganizationHand in Hand Afghanistan OrganizationAfghanistan Humanitarian FundAhmad Kamran HekmatiDeputy CEO+93799108196 khekmati@handinhand.org.afSama SahariChief Finance Officer+93799108196cfo@handinhand.org.afHirat34.34194400 62.20305600Food Security236361.58296004.23532365.81Afghanistan Humanitarian FundHand in Hand Afghanistan Organization212946.32Afghanistan Humanitarian FundHand in Hand Afghanistan Organization159709.74Afghanistan Humanitarian FundHand in Hand Afghanistan Organization159709.75Afghanistan Humanitarian FundHand in Hand Afghanistan OrganizationAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/SA1/FSAC/NGO/22182United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsSupporting IPC Phase 3 and 4 food-insecure households with Cash for Food Assistance in Farah Province (Farah district)The 2022 HRP seeks US$ 4.4 billion to reach 22.1 million people with emergency life-saving humanitarian and protection assistance across the country. The strategic objective1 of the HRP focus on " Timely, multi-sectoral, lifesaving, equitable and safe assistance is provided to crisis-affected people of all genders and diversities to reduce mortality and morbidity." The multiple challenges facing the people of Afghanistan, including La Niña-induced climatic anomalies, political turnover, economic downturn, and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, are exacerbating the pre-existing needs and vulnerabilities of millions of Afghans. The humanitarian outlook for 2022 remains grim, with 24.4 million people (59% of the population) projected to be in urgent need of humanitarian assistance, compared to 18.4 million in 2021.
The combined impact of acute drought, the worst in nearly three decades, and the near-collapse of the economy in the second half of 2021 has generated a malnutrition crisis of unprecedented levels in Afghanistan, with some 22.8 million people projected to be facing acute food insecurity (IPC3 and IPC4). As per the latest available forecasts, a weak to moderate La Niña event has been affecting Afghanistan since October 2021 and will likely continue from May 2022 until the wet season. Additionally, higher food prices are negatively impacting the purchasing power of lower-income groups across the country, reducing their access to food. The main purpose of the AHF 1st Standard Allocation (SA) 2022 is to provide immediate life-saving food and cash-for-food support to IPC Phase 3 and 4 vulnerable families in Afghanistan.
ORD intends to provide cash for food assistance for six months @ US$60 per month per household to cover 75 percent of the food basket that is FSAC recommended basket for this allocation for 1,031 HHs (7,218 individuals) in IPC 3 and 4 in the Farah province (Farah). ORD has had a strong presence and has delivered emergency responses. Currently, ORD is delivering cash for transitional shelter and shelter repair in the partnership of AHF and WASH response in partnership with UNICEF. The AHF's 1st Standard Allocation 2022 fund will scale up and fill the ORD's current response gap, be holistic, and become a multi-cluster response to the vulnerable population due to the aftermath of conflict and natural disasters. ORD will ensure that the most vulnerable people in need are among the affected population groups prioritized for this action following FSAC cluster standards for drought and conflict-affected people to respond to their food needs. ORD will closely coordinate with the regional FSAC cluster, UNOCHA/AHF, and other partners for the identification of target communities and groups to avoid duplication. ORD project team will establish Beneficiary Selection Committees (BSCs) that will conduct a door-to-door assessment using the vulnerability assessment tool.
ORD will provide this response in cash due to the availability of food commodities and market functionality as well as the project participants' preference based on the ORD Need Assessment Report that is uploaded under the documents section in GMS. ORD will use Hawala Dealer (Saraf) for cash transfer to project beneficiaries as another means of cash delivery is difficult in the current situation. Each transfer value should be US$61,860 per month distribution of @US$60 per household per installment, each HHs will receive $360 in 6 months and a total of $371,160. ORD transfers money to the Hawala Dealer account and then Hawala Dealer manages the transactions and cash transfers to distribution points. Furthermore, the project team will carry out PDMs, and ORD MEAL will perform additional verification by phone. ORD will share the project participants' profiles with AWAAZ Afghanistan and integrate further AAP activities, including having other communication channels for project participants to give feedback complaints to ORD and get a response.Organization for Relief DevelopmentOrganization for Relief DevelopmentAfghanistan Humanitarian FundAbdul Bari HamidiDirector+93775151400a.hamidi@ord.org.afMojib Rahman HanifProgram Manager+93799709283mojib.rahman@ord.org.afMohammad Iqbal Shahzada Finance Manager+93772627928iqbal.shahzada@ord.org.afFarah32.49532800 62.26266270Food Security252210.96206699.20458910.16Afghanistan Humanitarian FundOrganization for Relief Development183564.06Afghanistan Humanitarian FundOrganization for Relief Development275178.32Afghanistan Humanitarian FundOrganization for Relief DevelopmentAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/SA1/FSAC/NGO/22183United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsProvision of life saving food assistance to acute food insecure and vulnerable families in Shahristan District of Daikondi provinceHigh acute food insecurity persists across Afghanistan, as a combination of a collapsing economy and drought is depriving nearly 20 million Afghans of food, classified in Crisis or Emergency (IPC Phases 3 or 4), between March and May 2022 (the lean season). Among these are about 6.6 million people 16% in Emergency (IPC Phase 4 which is including Daikondi province characterized by large food insecurity. Rapid reduction in international grant support, loss of access to offshore assets, disruption to financial linkages and impact of the Ukraine crisis have led to a major contraction of the economy, increasing poverty and macroeconomic instability as well as leading to high unemployment and high food and agricultural input prices, drought is also effected Afghanistan. Below-average cumulative precipitation during the wet season (2021 - 2022) accompanied with high agriculture input costs (seed amp fertilizers) resulted in a reduced level of winter wheat cultivation, which would likely result in a 7 to 13 percent reduction in the expected wheat harvest compared to the long-term average. according to the IPC report Daikondi province has 686593 population, 137,319 (20%) are in phase1, 171,648(25%) are in phase2, 240,308(35%) phase3, 137,319(20%) are in phase 4, at the estimated project duration between June and November.2022. In order to prevent for more crises we need to have humanitarian assistance intervention for Sharistan District of Daikondi province, JCSSO has local presence and well experience to implement this project with FSAC critira and standards.
This project aims to address the immediate food needs and food insecurity challenges among most vulnerable families in the district of Shahristan through unconditional cash transfer modality. the proposed unconditional cash transfers will enable households to have improved access to food and improved food consumption. this will ensure sustained assistance to food insecure households through provision of predictable and reliable safety nets, lean seasonal support to stabilize vulnerable households.
JCSSO proposes to reach 1173 household beneficiaries with unconditional and unrestricted cash transfer distributed via hawala-transfer for at least six months, for the period of hunger gap, averaging 60 USD per beneficiaries for six month 60x6=360 USD as the full cash basket) The payment will reach each household beneficiaries on monthly basis, averaging $60 for each household (based on cluster standard), which will be equivalent to its value in Afghani currency. Targeting and selection of needy beneficiaries to receive assistance through this project will be carried out through community consultations. Beneficiaries will be selected using the FSAC standard vulnerability criteria. Priorities will be given to shock affected vulnerable groups such as women headed households, person with disability, households with poor asset holding and high dependency ratio, women with pregnancy and IDPs. IDPs in Shahristan mostly are from the drought and natural disasters coming from the other districts of Daikundi and Waras and Panjab districts of Bamyan. Around 290 individuals will be covered under this project and will receive cash assistance accordingly. The proposed activity will be implemented within a 8 months’ timeline, how ever cash distribution is for sex month .
Justice and Civil Society Support OrganizationJustice and Civil Society Support OrganizationAfghanistan Humanitarian FundNasir MudabirExecutive Director0093(0)765110110mudabir@jcsso.orgMuhammad nNasirFinance officer0778572660sayednaserhosainizada@gmail.comDaykundi33.66949500 66.04635340Food Security252748.87311802.35564551.22Afghanistan Humanitarian FundJustice and Civil Society Support Organization225820.49Afghanistan Humanitarian FundJustice and Civil Society Support Organization169365.37Afghanistan Humanitarian FundJustice and Civil Society Support Organization169365.36Afghanistan Humanitarian FundJustice and Civil Society Support OrganizationAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/SA1/FSAC/NGO/22217United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsEmergency Cash for Food Response to Shock Affected (IPC Phase 3 and 4 Vulnerable People) in Qalah -e- Kah District of Farah Province.Acute drought, recent crises, and the collapse of the economy in the second half of 2021 have caused a malnutrition crisis in Afghanistan, According to IPC 2022, 19.7M (47% of the population) are facing high levels of acute food insecurity (IPC Phase 3 or above). Serious drought and a moderate La Nina have been affecting the country since October 2021 and will likely continue from may until the lean season of 2022. Farah province with a total population of 261952 highly food insecure equal to (35%) of the total provincial population, is in ranking 3 and 3+ of area phase IPC analysis. (Ref: IPC Analysis May 2022).
Precipitation anomaly still exists across the country affecting the upcoming lean season with dire implications for farming the upcoming harvest will be below average leaving (338736) individuals to face acute food insecurity in Farah Province out of which 9438 resides in Qala-e-Kah district, seriously affected by drought, Covid-19, and recent crises. (Ref: Humanitarian.info Provincial Profile May 2022).
The forced displacement in Farah province has recorded 10,462 people displaced from Farah and 6,232 people displaced to Farah province between Jan 2021 and May 2022, affecting all individuals differently with needs, vulnerabilities, and protection risks evolving over time due to exhaustion of coping mechanisms and only basic emergency assistance provided following initial displacement. Inadequate shelter, food insecurity, insufficient access to sanitation and health facilities, and a lack of protection have resulted in precarious living conditions that threaten the well-being and dignity of affected families. (Ref: UNOCHA Conflict Induced Displacement Dated May 08, 2022).
OCHR Conducted a multi-cluster Need Assessment in the Qalah-e-Kah district of Farah province, and food needs were reported by 83% of the surveyed population.
Consequent to the call for concept note by FSAC cluster and approval of the concept note by FSAC on 11 May 2022 while multi-cluster Need Assessment, Key Informant Interviews (KII) outcomes. OCHR is to come up with a proposal with priorities/eligible activities 1) Food (cash or in-kind) assistance is provided for six months at 75 percent of the food basket ($60 per month) to IPC Phase 4-vulnerable people (SO1).
The project is thus designed to provide unconditional cash for food assistance. To, 937 HHs (6,559 individuals) in Qala-e-Kah district of Farah province to meet the immediate food security needs of vulnerable/at-risk populations (IPC Phase 3 amp 4) for the next six months. The amount that each HH will receive per month: $60 for six months i.e. total $360 per HH.
This project adopts a conditional cash(Unrestricted) transfer modality as per the standard FSAC cluster guidelines. For safe and secure transfer of cash to end-users OCHR already agreed with FMFB-A (First Micro Finance Bank-Afghanistan) to deliver the cash transfer and cash distribution services to the beneficiaries.
The project is aligned to HRP 2022 strategic objectives SO-1 and FSAC cluster-specific objectives—2022 HRP FSAC Outcome 1.2: Necessary food assistance is provided to affected households in a timely manner.
Organization for Coordination of Humanitarian ReliefOrganization for Coordination of Humanitarian ReliefAfghanistan Humanitarian FundGhulam Sadiq SafiDirector General+93766661985sadiq@ochr.org.afFaisal RaofiFinance Manager+93744046675adminfinace@ochr.org.afMohammad Jamal BawarProgram Manager+93765159354program@ochr.org.afFarah32.49532800 62.26266270Food Security233352.73207829.77441182.50Afghanistan Humanitarian FundOrganization for Coordination of Humanitarian Relief176473.00Afghanistan Humanitarian FundOrganization for Coordination of Humanitarian Relief132354.75Afghanistan Humanitarian FundOrganization for Coordination of Humanitarian Relief132354.75Afghanistan Humanitarian FundOrganization for Coordination of Humanitarian ReliefAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/SA1/FSAC/NGO/22229United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsProvision of Life-Saving Food Assistance to 1069 Vulnerable Households of IPC Phase 3 and 4 in Surobi District of Kabul.According IPC acute food insecurity analysis (March-November 2022), High acute food insecurity persists across Afghanistan, as a combination of a collapsing economy and drought is depriving nearly 20 million Afghans of food, classified in Crisis or Emergency (IPC Phases 3 or 4), between March and May 2022 (the lean season), latest data shows. Among these are about 6.6 million people in Emergency (IPC Phase 4) and 13 million in Crisis (IPC Phase 3). A significant amount of Humanitarian Food Assistance (HFA) was provided, easing the food crisis for the most affected households. However, Afghanistan’s food security situation remains highly concerning, exacerbated by economic decline and high food prices. With 38% of the population targeted for HFA, nearly 20 million people, representing half the country's population, are still experiencing high and critical levels of acute food insecurity (IPC Phases 3 and above) between March and May 2022. Among these, about 6.6 million people are classified in Emergency (IPC Phase 4), characterized by large food gaps and/ or employing emergency coping strategies to access food
The project aims to deliver life-saving “cash for food” assistance to 1069 vulnerable households (7483 individuals) in Surobi district of Kabul province, where each target household will receive a monthly package of $60 for six months in two (2) distribution cycles through contracted money service provider. The population under IPC Phase 4 and IPC Phase 3 will benefit from the assistance, while 75% of the assistance will only go to target population under IPC Phase 4 in compliance with the FSAC strategy for this allocation. As an active member of OCTs and other coordination forums in central region provinces including Kabul province, WSTA will closely coordinate the assessment/beneficiary selection, distribution and other activities of the project with de-facto authorities, UN agencies, INGOs, NNGOs and other stakeholders to avoid duplication in response, and to address transparency and accountability within the overall process. The cluster recommended tools will be used for data collection, analysis and reporting while we will put additional tools to collect more segregated data as per Age, Gender and Diversity (AGD) approach. As we already have regular communication with the target communities in different locations of Surobi district through our community based protection-monitoring project, we will use the baseline data to identify the potential locations for this project. We will closely work with line departments of de-facto authorities, beneficiary representatives and other stakeholders to identify and select our distribution points, which shall be safe and accessible for men, women, children, elderly and persons with disability with enough facilitation in place. The COVID-19 protocols will be strictly applied throughout the implementation process to ensure safety of our staff, beneficiaries and stakeholders. Project visibility, reporting to cluster, AHF and government will be properly managed as per the requirements of each party. We will use the services of AWAAZ Afghanistan and our internal hotline number to register the complaints, and will ensure that the target communities receive our complaint leaflets during the assessments and distribution. We will also help desk at community level and during the distribution, process to ensure the beneficiaries can register their complaints and raise their concerns. Our MampE and Project Control units will regularly monitor, evaluate and verify the project activities to improve the quality of our work, exercising a comprehensive lessons learned, and to address compliance. In the end phase, we will conduct a post distribution monitoring exercise to monitor and evaluate the impact of assistance on lives of our beneficiaries as per Age, Gender and Diversity and to ensure that the assistance are delivered in a transparent and accountable manner. Watan`s Social and Technical services AssociationWatan`s Social and Technical services AssociationAfghanistan Humanitarian FundMokhtar Aria CBPM Manager+93766727785aria@wsta.ngoMohammad Ishaq SherzaiDeputy Director +93766725314sherzai@wsta.ngoAbdul Zameer FataheeFinance Manager+93766727791fatahee@wsta.ngoKabul34.53333300 69.16666700Food Security306958.17260094.32567052.49Afghanistan Humanitarian FundWatan`s Social and Technical services Association226821.00Afghanistan Humanitarian FundWatan`s Social and Technical services AssociationAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/SA1/FSAC/NGO/22238United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsEmergency Cash for Food assistance to most vulnerable IPC 3 and and 4 population in Paghman district of Kabul provinceThe combined impact of a series of acute droughts since 2018, the protracted political crisis and conflict that affected the country for over forty years and economic collapse in the second half of 2021 has generated a hunger crisis of unprecedented proportions. High acute food insecurity persists across Afghanistan, as a combination of a collapsing economy and drought is depriving nearly 20 million Afghans of food, classified in Crisis or Emergency (IPC Phases 3 or 4), between March and May 2022 (the lean season) as per the recent IPC report. Among these are about 6.6 million people in Emergency (IPC Phase 4) and 13 million in Crisis (IPC Phase 3). Afghanistan’s food security situation remains highly concerning, exacerbated by economic decline and high food prices. About 6.6 million people are classified in Emergency (IPC Phase 4), characterized by large food gaps and/ or employing emergency coping strategies to access food. For the first time since the introduction of IPC in Afghanistan, Catastrophe conditions (IPC Phase 5) were detected for 20,000 people, immediate action is needed to prevent further deterioration.
As a compounding negative factor, a weak to moderate La Niña event has been affecting Afghanistan since October 2021. Precipitation anomaly experienced at the start of season which has led to below average precipitation, still exists across most parts of the country. Additionally, low soil moisture and low snow water volumes have already led to moisture stress in the northern wheat belt. As result of the below average wet season, its expected that the upcoming harvest will be below average. The deficit in production will further push many households into acute food insecurity in many provinces including Kabul. As per the recent IPC report, 50% of people in Kabul rural are in crisis and emergency food security situation. The analysis shows that 15% of people in Kabul are in IPC phase 4 and 35% in IPC phase 3 needing urgent humanitarian food assistance.
APWDO, through this project aims to improve vulnerable food insecure IPC phase 3 and 4 households’ access to food by providing cash for food assistance. Through this project, APWDO will provide cash for food assistance to 1,230 households (8,610 acutely food insecure individuals) in Paghman district of Kabul province. Based on the cluster standards and the allocation strategy paper, every eligible household will receive monthly USD 60 (75% of the FSAC recommended cash basket) over a period of 6 months. Each eligible vulnerable household in total will receive USD 360 ($60*6=$360). The cash will be distributed on monthly basis over a period of 6 months.
The proposed assistance will help affected and vulnerable households to meet their immediate food needs. Cash is selected as the most suitable assistance delivery method since markets in Paghman district of Kabul are functional. APWDO will contract a financial service provider to take the cash to the field and distribute it for the eligible beneficiaries. Women and child headed households, households not having a working man, people with disability and other extreme vulnerable groups will be selected for assistance. Accessibility support will be provided for heads of households that are not able to reach the distribution sites.
The proposed project harnesses the current functionality of markets in Paghman, but through regular market assessments prior to distribution, APWDO will ensure the relevance of the model and adjust accordingly if necessary. The market assessment results will feed into the CVWG-supported JMMI. After final round of cash distribution, a Post-Distribution Monitoring (PDM) will be conducted to assess the impact of the support and identify areas for better delivery protocols in the future.Afghan Paramount Welfare Development OrganizationAfghan Paramount Welfare Development OrganizationAfghanistan Humanitarian FundTariq SaisDirector+93 705086083apwdo.org@gmail.comZabihullah SajidDevelopment Manager+93 703388227zabihullah.sajid2@gmail.comKabul34.53333300 69.16666700Food Security340456.10235700.38576156.48Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAfghan Paramount Welfare Development Organization230462.59Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAfghan Paramount Welfare Development Organization172846.94Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAfghan Paramount Welfare Development Organization172846.95Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAfghan Paramount Welfare Development OrganizationAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/SA1/FSAC/NGO/22245United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsLive-saving emergency food assistance through cash For IPC 3 or 4 food-insecure vulnerable people in District Lal wa Sarjangal of Ghor Province.Over the last four decades of conflict and large-scale migration have leaded Afghanistan in urgent need of humanitarian assistance. Nearly half of the country is already in need of humanitarian assistance (HNO, 2022). The prolonged conflict, drought, political upheaval, and COVID-19 caused Afghanistan’s poverty rate to soar of 97% by mid-2022 (UNDP, 2021). Approximately 664,200 people have been displaced from January 2021 to September, 2021 because of the escalated conflict and livelihood factors. According to the most recent IPC data, high acute food insecurity prevails across Afghanistan, as a combination of a crumbling economy and drought deprives roughly 20 million Afghans of food, classified as Crisis or Emergency (IPC Phases 3 or 4), between March and May 2022 (the lean season). 6.6 million people are in Emergency (IPC Phase 4) and 13 million are in Crisis (IPC Phase 3). Large food gaps and/or the use of emergency coping techniques to get food characterize the 6.6 million persons classified as Emergency (IPC Phase 4). Catastrophe conditions (IPC Phase 5) were recognized for the first time in Afghanistan since the implementation of IPC. The drought conditions driven by La Niña, the current political crisis and conflict further compound the food security situation of a population which was already on the brink of a hunger crisis.
To reach to most vulnerable HHs, AABRAR has devised a lifesaving project that will be executed in district Lal wa Sarjangal of Ghor Province, the targeted district for food packages is due to the vulnerability of most vulnerable IPC phase 3 above communities. Furthermore, the recent shocks of conflicts, COVID-19, economic crises, recurrent natural disasters and government transition have resulted in weakness in the purchasing power and economy of the residents of Ghor. In this critical situation, AABRAR will save lives of 1,295 HHs (9,065 individuals) by providing the assistance of cash for food in targeted areas. AABRAR assessment team will select the HHs in the targeted district based on the vulnerability through proper selection mechanism of FSAC priorities. In line with FSAC Cluster priorities, cash for food packages to 1,295 HHs (9,065 individuals) in Lal wa Sarjangal district of Ghor Province will be provided. In addition, each HHs will receive a standard FSAC Cluster cash for food package of six months ($ 360 in 3 installments). Each household will receive 3 rounds of $120 cash assistance each. Likewise, AABRAR team will deliver proper awareness sessions to HHs for using the cash for food assistance by following on PDM.
The assistance of cash for food will be provided to those HHs who sustain their lives by daily income and are now massively affected by recent conflicts, drought, recurrent natural disasters, and COVID-19. Moreover, the target beneficiaries from vulnerable host communities for the proposed project will be based on the criteria as female HHs, PLWs, PwDs, HHs with large family sizes (having more than 7 persons or a large number of female members), elderly aged HHs, and chronically ill HHs. Besides this, the finalized list of beneficiaries will be shared with relevant stakeholders in order to endorse selected HHs and to resolve any dispute. This will help AABRAR to enable support and raise awareness about the selection process and will enlighten members of the community that how to complain and report any potential issue. The process of reporting, sharing and monitoring will continue and the conclusion of the project will come when 1,295 HHs received cash assistance for food.Afghan Amputee Bicyclists for Rehabilitation And RecreationAfghan Amputee Bicyclists for Rehabilitation And RecreationAfghanistan Humanitarian FundDr. Abdul BaseerExecutive Director0093 (0) 775558885abdulbaseer@aabrar.org.afWaheed ShahProgram Manager0093 (0) 770615156waheedshah@aabrar.org.afNajibullahFinance Manager 0093 (0) 704096252najib@aabrar.org.afGhor34.09957760 64.90595500Food Security313845.49311251.72625097.21Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAfghan Amputee Bicyclists for Rehabilitation And Recreation250038.88Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAfghan Amputee Bicyclists for Rehabilitation And Recreation187529.16Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAfghan Amputee Bicyclists for Rehabilitation And Recreation186031.17Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAfghan Amputee Bicyclists for Rehabilitation And RecreationAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/SA1/FSAC/NGO/22255United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsRe- Generate the Income of Vulnerable IPC phase 3 and 4 Households, Especially Female-Headed, Through poultry Package Support in Lal wa Sarjangal District of Ghor Province.The combined impact of a series of acute droughts since 2018, the protracted political crisis and conflict that affected the country for over forty years and economic collapse in the second half of 2021 has generated a hunger crisis of unprecedented proportions. High acute food insecurity persists across Afghanistan, as a combination of a collapsing economy and drought is depriving nearly 20 million Afghans of food, classified in Crisis or Emergency (IPC Phases 3 or 4), between March and May 2022 (the lean season) as per the recent IPC report. Among these are about 6.6 million people in Emergency (IPC Phase 4) and 13 million in Crisis (IPC Phase 3). Afghanistan’s food security situation remains highly concerning, exacerbated by economic decline and high food prices. About 6.6 million people are classified in Emergency (IPC Phase 4), characterized by large food gaps and/ or employing emergency coping strategies to access food. For the first time since the introduction of IPC in Afghanistan, Catastrophe conditions (IPC Phase 5) were detected for 20,000 people in Ghor province.
A weak to moderate La Niña event has been affecting Afghanistan since October 2021. Precipitation anomaly experienced at the start of season which has led to below average precipitation, still exists across most parts of the country. Additionally, low soil moisture and low snow water volumes have already led to moisture stress. As result of the below average wet season, its expected that the upcoming harvest will be below average in the province Ghor. Ghor is a province with one of the highest number of food insecure people. In the recent IPC analysis, 2% of people has been classified in IPC phase 5, for the first time in history of IPC in Afghanistan, 23% in IPC phase 4 and 25% in IPC phase.
SFSA 2022 data also show a worrying food security situation in Ghor. According to this assessment, nearly 87.6% of people have either poor or borderline food consumption and only 5.2% of people have acceptable food consumption. In terms of HHDS, 49.4% of people consume only less than 4 types of food. To cope with the food consumption gap, 18% of people are resorting to emergency livelihood copping and 54.2% crisis coping strategies. According to the SFSA data, cereal stock for 87% of people lasts only less than 3 months. This means that during the lean season, which is now, all of these people are running out of food stock, and they need urgent humanitarian assistance.
VOPOFA will support 8,309 individuals (1,187 households) in Lal wa Sarjangal district of Ghor province with poultry package assistance to improve the daily food consumption of targeted HHs and to augment their income. VOPOFA will support these vulnerable food insecure households with one time poultry package delivery. As per the FSAC recommendation, every targeted household will receive 30 chickens (3 roaster and 27 hens), 150kg feed, 3 drinkers, 3 feeders and a chicken coop. Each household will receive a package worth of $395 in-kind assistance. The assistance will build the livelihoods of targeted vulnerable households and improve their resilience against shocks.
Food commodity prices have increased significantly, and income reduced for majority of the households in Ghor. Among all others, female-headed households are the most vulnerable food insecure category. In the remote areas like Lal wa Sarjangal distrtic, the families are completely dependent on rainfed agriculture. With the back-to-back drought, this has made household extremely food insecure. To address the need and alleviate suffering, VOPOFA supports IPC phase 3 and 4 households with poultry support. The special focus will be women headed and households with disability. This is also to mention that VOPOFA has extensive experience in implementing both broiler and layer poultry projects in central highlands provinces. Village of Peace Organization for AfghansVillage of Peace Organization for AfghansAfghanistan Humanitarian FundDawood KimyagarProgram Manager +93794928787programs@vopofa.rogMohammad Ali HassaniMAIL and coordinator +93704157101Me.coordinator@vopofa.orgGhor34.09957760 64.90595500Food Security266200.63395184.45661385.08Afghanistan Humanitarian FundVillage of Peace Organization for Afghans264554.03Afghanistan Humanitarian FundVillage of Peace Organization for Afghans198415.52Afghanistan Humanitarian FundVillage of Peace Organization for Afghans198415.53Afghanistan Humanitarian FundVillage of Peace Organization for AfghansAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/SA1/FSAC/NGO/22256United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsProvision of cash for food assistance to IPC Phase 3 and 4 vulnerable households (HH) in Shirin Tagab district of Faryab province.Afghanistan is facing its second drought in four years, according to FSAC analysis. The IPC report published in May 2022 indicates that an estimated 20 million people, or 47 per cent of the population, are in crisis or emergency levels of food insecurity between March and May 2022. High acute food insecurity persists across Afghanistan, as a combination of a collapsing economy and drought depriving nearly 20 million Afghans of food. Among these are about 6.6 million people in Emergency (IPC Phase 4) and 13 million in Crisis (IPC Phase 3). Afghanistan’s food security situation remains highly concerning, exacerbated by economic decline and high food prices. Nearly half the country's population are still experiencing high and critical levels of acute food insecurity between March and May 2022. Among these, about 6.6 million people are classified in Emergency (IPC Phase 4), characterized by large food gaps and/or employing emergency coping strategies to access food.
Situation in Faryab is worse than many other provinces according to the IPC report. Faryab has been classified in IPC phase 4 with 20% of people in phase 4 and 35% in phase 3. Overall, 55% of people in Faryab needs urgent food assistance.
Pre-lean Season Assessment shows that 87% of HHs in Faryab experienced some sorts of shocks (unemployment, income reduction, natural disaster, increase in food prices and etc) in the past six months. Reduction in income, loss of employment, increase in food items prices and natural disaster are the major shocks affecting households’ income and livelihoods in Faryab. The same assessment shows that 98% of households borrowed money in the last 3 months and 85% households who borrowed money reported that they borrowed money to buy food. The current deficit in precipitation severely impacted Faryab and the food production will be very limited in the upcoming harvest season.
SOUND will provide 1,184 households (8,288 individuals using 7 as the average household size) in Shirin Tagab district of Faryab with cash for food assistance for 6 months to cover 75% of the full food basket. Every HH will receive $60 for 6 months ($60*6=$360/household). The distribution will happen in six rounds and beneficiaries will receive the equivalent amount in AFN based on the market exchange rate in each round of distribution, per the FSAC guideline. To ensure assisted HHs spend the cash for purchasing food commodities, SOUND decided to have monthly distributions. The objective of the project is to fulfill HH food consumption gap and improve HHs financial access to food so through monthly distributions this objective will be achieved. SOUND will also have awareness raising sessions on what food commodities HHs should purchase based on the FSAC standard basket. Having more distribution rounds, people awareness will improve.
SOUND will implement an unconditional cash assistance to the most vulnerable HHs. The decision was made based on the high level of food needs in Faryab. Furthermore, cash is selected as the preferred modality of response because as per the SOUND experience and field observation, markets are functional in Shirign Tagab district of Faryab. SOUND’s experience in the project location also confirms that the majority of people prefer cash as the appropriate modality. Given the current state of banking institutions and the constraints they face in terms of cash transfers and withdrawals, cash assistance will be provided through the Hawala system, which has been selected as the most feasible used method. Based on SOUND assessment, Hawala / financial service providers operate in Shiring Tagab and other districts of Faryab. Hawala is a more feasible option than voucher and other modalities because its quick and can be easily mobilized. Looking at the urgency of need, assistance should be provided quickly to vulnerable people. FSPs in the targeted areas are also operating and they have enough capacity to transfer the cash.Services Organization for Unity and DevelopmentServices Organization for Unity and DevelopmentAfghanistan Humanitarian FundAminullah MuazamProgram Manager+93796078141aminullah.muazam@sound.org.afSamim ShahinAdmin Finance Officer+93793433103samim.shaheen@sound.org.afFaryab36.07956130 64.90595500Food Security258508.08322601.00581109.08Afghanistan Humanitarian FundServices Organization for Unity and Development232443.63Afghanistan Humanitarian FundServices Organization for Unity and Development174332.72Afghanistan Humanitarian FundServices Organization for Unity and Development174332.73Afghanistan Humanitarian FundServices Organization for Unity and DevelopmentAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/SA1/FSAC/NGO/22258United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsEmergency Food Assistance through cash distribution to the IPC three and four Vulnerable People in Qarabagh district of Ghazni ProvinceAfghanistan has been suffering from an upsurge in drought frequency due to a rise in temperature and a decrease in rainfall for approximately more than two years. According to the (ANDMA) findings on monitoring of the drought in collaboration with UN agencies, the continuous drought resulted in a noticeable reduction in rain/snow, severely damaging agriculture throughout the country. In Afghanistan, the winter wet season is critical for successful agriculture and food production throughout the year.
IPC analysis issued in May, 22 shows nearly 20 M (19.7) M classified in crises and emergency IPC phase 3 – 4 in the lean season. While 6.6 million are in emergency IPC phase 4 and 13 Million other are in crisis IPC phase 3. (Ref: IPC Analysis 2022-May).
Afghanistan’s food security situation remains highly concerning, exacerbated by economic decline and high food prices. With 38% of the population in need of food assistance, nearly 20 million people, representing half the country's population, are still experiencing high and critical levels of acute food insecurity. (Ref: IPC Analysis 2022-May).
According to the IPC Acute Food Insecurity Analysis of March to May 2022 the continuous drought and conflict has caused the baseline poverty rate at 43 percent in the Ghazni Province which is targeted by STARS for this intervention. (Ref: Humanitarian.info-Provincial Profile).
The mentioned Province is considered in the IPC-3 in an emergency (IPC Analysis-2022). FSAC has categorized the province as a high priority due to the number of people in need the multiple needs to be met. Ghazni Province is highly prone to natural hazards, such as floods and droughts, that have badly impacted farmers’ production capacity and livelihoods sustainability. (Ref: Humanitarian.info-Provincial Profile-Ghazni).
Based on the IPC Acute Food Insecurity Analysis of March to May 2022 In Ghazni, 40% of population have declared to have suffered from current severe/moderate food insecurity, in an IPC3+ situation. Also 43% of the population fall below the poverty line, 0.66% returnees, 2.5% IDPs. (Ref: Humanitarian.info-Provincial Profile-Ghazni).
STARS has targeted Qarabagh district of Ghazni Province for the provision of Food (cash or in-kind) assistance for six months at 75 percent of the food basket ($60 per month) to IPC Phase 4-vulnerable people (SO1). The proposed project will directly benefit 1475 households, covering 10325 individuals (men, women, boys and girls) will be reached out.
STARS will undertake a rapid household survey on community level to identify the target households.
STARS will provide food assistance in form of cash to cover food needs of most vulnerable and affected food insecure households in the target area through cash transfer modality. The assistance will be distributed in six rounds, where each household will receive 60 USD full food package 6 times 1/month. This assistance will help the IPC Phase 3 located households secure their minimum food security packages for at least six months. STARS presence in central region including the Ghazni Province has been for so long. Based on STARS rapid assessment report in Ghazni Province " Prices for basic household goods, including food and fuel, increased greatly". Based on our assessment of the local market indicates that local markets are functional across the provinces, food items are available in local markets and the prices increase is the ground fact. therefore, the food assistance in form of cash is the most appropriate model in emergency situations. In each round 60 USD will be given to every household, STARS will use HAWALA system as Banking system imposed limitations.Skills Training And Rehabilitation SocietySkills Training And Rehabilitation SocietyAfghanistan Humanitarian FundSuhaila "Noori"Executive Director+93 (0) 780024575suhaila@stars.org.af Mohammad Hamed "Mojab"Deputy Director0783609882mojab@stars.org.afGhazni33.55000000 68.41666700Food Security252169.01344762.33596931.34Afghanistan Humanitarian FundSkills Training And Rehabilitation Society238772.54Afghanistan Humanitarian FundSkills Training And Rehabilitation Society179079.40Afghanistan Humanitarian FundSkills Training And Rehabilitation Society179079.40Afghanistan Humanitarian FundSkills Training And Rehabilitation SocietyAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/SA1/FSAC/NGO/22260United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsProvision of lifesaving cash for food assistance to IPC Phase 3 and 4 food insecure vulnerable people in KabulAccording to recent IPC analysis report published in May 2022, high acute food insecurity persists across Afghanistan, collapsing economy and drought is depriving nearly 20 million Afghans of food, classified in Crisis or Emergency (IPC Phases 3 or 4), between March and May 2022. Among these, 6.6 million people in Emergency (IPC Phase 4) and 13 million in (IPC Phase 3). Nearly 20 million people, are in high and critical levels of acute food insecurity (IPC Phases 3 and 4). Among these, 6.6 million people are classified in (IPC Phase 4), characterized by large food gaps and/or employing emergency coping strategies to access food. For the first time since the introduction of IPC in Afghanistan, Catastrophe conditions (IPC Phase 5) were detected for 20,000 people.
Kabul situation is similar to many other IPC Phase 3 and 4 provinces. Urban areas have been particularly hit by the recent waves of crises in Afghanistan, starting with the global COVID-19 pandemic and recently transition of the government in August 2021. Economic downturn and soaring unemployment levels compounded by unrelenting inflation levels have pushed millions of urban households into poverty. Kabul urban has been classified in IPC phase 3 for the period between March to May 2022. Between this period, 15% of people are in IPC phase 4 and 35% are under (IPC phase 3) food insecurity situation.
To respond to critical food needs of food insecure people in Kabul, AREP aims to support IPC phase 3 and 4 vulnerable people in Kabul under this project. The target location proposed by the FSAC and its in line with AHF allocation strategy. The project targets 8,715 individuals (1,245 households) including children, women, PWDs, elderly, women headed families. Under the current project, targeted beneficiaries will be supported with unconditional unrestricted cash for food assistance for 6 months. As per FSAC guideline, each beneficiary household will receive $60 (75% of the food basket) for 6 months ($60*6months=$360). The proposed cash assistance will enable vulnerable households to fulfil their food consumption gap. Distribution will happen on monthly basis and each month every household will receive $60 for 6 months.
The transfers will be made by a contracted Hawala. The assistance will be provided through unconditional unrestricted cash and given the functionality of market, this modality is deemed to be most effective and efficient at this time and provide recipients with greater agency in how they use their assistance to support their food security. Distribution will take place on sites accessible to all beneficiaries, including those access challenges. Specific distribution points and/or times will be organized for women to ensure they have safe and culturally sensitive access to the support. Distribution will be conducted under observance of Covid-19 distribution protocols and recognized by humanitarian community, use of facemasks, hand washing facilities provided, limited sizes of groups and enforced social distancing. AREP has also developed a package MOPH approved Covid-19 precaution and prevention communication materials, that are aligned to RCCE standards. These will be rolled out during this project and dedicated community worker will lead small and socially distanced dialogues with communities and beneficiaries. To minimize risks, supported households will be informed location, day and time of the distribution a day before. Where protection risks are greater, such as in the case of child headed households or mobility is lower such as in the case of elderly-headed households or beneficiaries with disabilities.
AREP has been a leading humanitarian responder for crises and development interventions since 1996 and serving many Afghan communities of similar vulnerability throughout the country including Kabul province. With the experience in the proposed activity and location, AREP will smoothly implement the project activities and achieve project objective.
Afghanistan Rehabilitation and Education ProgramAfghanistan Rehabilitation and Education ProgramAfghanistan Humanitarian FundMuhammad Arif AhmadzaiProgram Coordinator+93 (0) 790266649program@arep.org.afObaidullah HemmatNational Program Manager+93 780111222kabul.hq@arep.org.afDr. KhalidExecutive Director+93 (0) 874118088khalid.noor@arep.org.afKabul34.53333300 69.16666700Food Security270146.11311150.44581296.55Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAfghanistan Rehabilitation and Education Program232518.62Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAfghanistan Rehabilitation and Education Program348777.93Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAfghanistan Rehabilitation and Education ProgramAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/SA1/FSAC/NGO/22262United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsProvision of Cash for Food Assistance to Vulnerable Households in Balkh ProvinceAcute food insecurity is so high among IPC Phase 4 food insecure people in Balkh. According to SFSA, 75% of people have poor food consumption score. Around 52% of households are resorting to food based coping strategies. Reduction in local production due to drought decreased income and remittance and increase food items prices severely reduced people’s access to food. Among all others, female-headed HHs are the most vulnerable food insecure category. Food commodity prices have increased hugely and many HHs cannot afford to buy food. Urgent food assistance needs to be provided to these vulnerable people to save their life
According to the AHF SA1 2022 Strategy paper, acute food insecurity conditions are expected to continue in spring 2022 and beyond. Impacts of the 2021 drought and likely higher than normal temperatures in spring may result in a cumulative negative impact on pasture conditions and food availability. Drought-induced crop reduction, reduced income and unemployment, surging food prices and a broad economic crisis are key drivers of food insecurity in early 2022. Loss of household and individual income and savings has resulted in use of negative coping strategies.
The IPC Analysis (Jun-Nov 2022) classifies Balkh province under IPC Phase 4, with 30% (406,804 people) classified in IPC phase 3, and 20% (271,202 people) in IPC 4. About 20 of the 34 provinces in Afghanistan received below average precipitation, 10 of which received well below average precipitation (60-80% compared to 2001-2015 average). In particular, Balkh received precipitations even inferior to those of the 2021 drought year. Above-average temperatures during the current and projection period will also have negative impacts on the upcoming harvest. The province is identified with urgent need of humanitarian assistance.
This project provides immediate life-saving food support to IPC Phase 3 and 4 vulnerable families, with a special focus on women-headed households and support to vulnerable people facing acute food insecurity due to cumulative impacts of various drivers of food insecurity such as the long-term impact of drought, more recent La Niña impact, high levels of unemployment, high food prices, floods and other shocks. This project provides Unconditional Cash for food assistance to (8,260 individuals) 1,180 vulnerable households classified under IPC 3 and above in Mazar-e-Sharif city of Balkh province to support 75% food basket for 6 months, as defined by the FSAC. Each eligible HHs will receive 360 USD in three rounds of 120$ each to close the food gap for six months. This will make sure that the targeted households will have enough food for their family members for six months. This will contribute to an increase in food security, hence saving lives and reducing mortality and morbidity in general. In addition, this will also prevent the members of the HHs from engaging in dangerous and non-dignity activities.
In terms of market and food availability, Mazar-e-Sharif city has large food markets as per the market analysis done by SWRO. Food items are available at all times and women have access to markets.
SWRO will identify and select an MSP/FSP to provide the services for delivering the cash to the selected HHs. The MSP will be selected through an open competition. The MSP (Saraaf) will be selected based on its capacity, capability, coverage area, and past similar experience. Direct Cash will be provided as it is easier to distribute and is preferred by the beneficiaries and endorsed by the communities.
Project participants will be selected based on the FSAC selection criteria through a house-to-house survey in the presence of a committee comprised of representatives from three to four government institutions and community representatives to ensure transparency. Post-Distribution Monitoring will also be conducted upon distribution to assess the accuracy, transparency, and overall performance of the project.Social Welfare and Rehabilitation OrganizationSocial Welfare and Rehabilitation OrganizationAfghanistan Humanitarian FundDr. Khaled ShahiwalDeputy Director+93799498354program.swro@gmail.comZabihullah HimmatMEAL Focal Point+93708891773meal.swro@gmail.comBalkh36.89091580 67.18944880Food Security294423.65291990.39586414.04Afghanistan Humanitarian FundSocial Welfare and Rehabilitation Organization234565.62Afghanistan Humanitarian FundSocial Welfare and Rehabilitation Organization175924.21Afghanistan Humanitarian FundSocial Welfare and Rehabilitation Organization175924.21Afghanistan Humanitarian FundSocial Welfare and Rehabilitation OrganizationAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/SA1/FSAC/NGO/22270United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsEmergency cash support for acutely IPC phase 3 and 4 food insecure households in Nawa-e-Barakzai district of Hilmand provinceAfghanistan is currently one of the world’s most acute and complex humanitarian crises, with 24 million people in need of humanitarian assistance in 2022. High acute food insecurity persists across Afghanistan, as a combination of a collapsing economy and drought is depriving nearly 20 million Afghans of food, classified in Crisis or Emergency (IPC Phases 3 or 4), between March and May 2022 (the lean season), latest IPC data shows. Among these are about 6.6 million people in Emergency (IPC Phase 4) and 13 million in Crisis (IPC Phase 3). The 6.6 million people classified in Emergency (IPC Phase 4), are characterized by large food gaps and/ or employing emergency coping strategies to access food. For the first time since the introduction of IPC in Afghanistan, Catastrophe conditions (IPC Phase 5) were detected for 20,000 people too.
Against this fragile backdrop, JACK is proposing an eight-month project to support 980 acutely food insecure IPC phase 3 and 4 households (6,860 individuals) in Nawa-e Barakzai district of Hilmand province through unconditional cash for food assistance to cover households’ basic food needs over a period of 6 months. As per Food Security and Agriculture Cluster (FSAC) recommendation, JACK will distribute the cash on a monthly basis via a pre-contracted financial service provider (FSP). The total transfer value (USD 360/HH) is aligned with the FSAC cash-based food basket for Afghanistan (2022) and is based on the AHF 1st Standard Allocation Strategy. Over a period of 6 months and in 6 installments, every household will receive $60 per month to cover their food needs. Target district is proposed by FSAC, considering the high need for food security interventions documented by the latest IPC analysis.
Cash has been selected as the most effective modality to meet project beneficiaries' food needs given the proven functionality and accessibility of markets and basic commodities for target communities. The proposed cash assistance will allow the target population continuous access to markets to purchase fresh, staple food, leading to an expected improvement in food consumption at the household level and reduced reliance on negative coping mechanisms. The multiplier effect of such cash interventions on stimulating the local economy will be critical in the country’s short-to-mid-term economic recovery.
The proposed intervention aligns with Strategic Objective 1 (SO1.2) of the Humanitarian Response Plan (HRP) 2022: Timely, multi-sectoral, lifesaving, equitable and safe assistance is provided to crisis-affected people of all genders and diversities to reduce mortality and morbidity, which aims to improve access to life saving nutrition services for people facing acute food insecurity and malnutrition. JACK will closely coordinate with target communities, national and provincial-level authorities, and emergency actors and ensure a principled approach to humanitarian assistance. JACK will apply a protection lens to all activities and maintain the Do No Harm principle throughout all stages of the intervention.
Just for Afghan Capacity and KnowledgeJust for Afghan Capacity and KnowledgeAfghanistan Humanitarian FundSardar Wali TakalDeputy Director 93777699799takal@jack.ngoNoor Agha OmariGeneral Director93708696890nooromari@jack.ngoHilmand31.36364740 63.95861110Food Security246867.59244827.37491694.96Afghanistan Humanitarian FundJust for Afghan Capacity and Knowledge196677.98Afghanistan Humanitarian FundJust for Afghan Capacity and Knowledge295016.98Afghanistan Humanitarian FundJust for Afghan Capacity and KnowledgeAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/SA1/FSAC/NGO/22327United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsCash for Food Assistance to 765 (5,355) shock-affected (IPC Phase 3 and 4) people in Qala-e-Naw district of ) Badghis province.
According to recent IPC analysis report published in May 2022, high acute food insecurity persists across Afghanistan, collapsing economy and drought is depriving nearly 20 million Afghans of food, classified in Crisis or Emergency (IPC Phases 3 or 4), between March and May 2022. Among these, 6.6 million people in Emergency (IPC Phase 4) and 13 million in (IPC Phase 3). Nearly 20 million people, are in high and critical levels of acute food insecurity (IPC Phases 3 and 4). Among these, 6.6 million people are classified in (IPC Phase 4), characterized by large food gaps and/or employing emergency coping strategies to access food. For the first time since the introduction of IPC in Afghanistan, Catastrophe conditions (IPC Phase 5) were detected for 20,000 people.
To respond to critical food needs of food insecure people in Badghis, MPO aims to support IPC phase 3 and 4 vulnerable people in Badghis under this project. The target location proposed by the FSAC and its in line with AHF allocation strategy. The project targets 5,355 individuals (765 households) including children, women, PWDs, elderly, women headed families. Under the current project, targeted beneficiaries will be supported with unconditional unrestricted cash for food assistance for 6 months. As per FSAC guideline, each beneficiary household will receive $60 cash for 6 months ($60*6months=$360). The proposed cash assistance will enable vulnerable households to fulfil their food consumption gap. Distribution will happen on monthly basis and each month every household will receive $60 for 6 months.
In Badghis, 70% of participants in a recent FAO survey have declared to have suffered from recent severe/moderate food insecurity, while 22% to be in an IPC3+ situation. From the same analysis emerges that 44% of the families are suffering because of the drought and 69% suffered a less than average harvest (FAO). The project will target 7650 households (5,355 individuals) in Qala-e-now district. This district was prioritized based on need and FSAC cluster recommendation. MPO will provide cash for Food (75% of FSAC Food Basket) for 6 months covering 75% of their households. Each household will receive USD 60 cash per month, meaning that in total each household will receive the equivalent of USD 360 cash in 6 months based on FSAC standard packages.
The transfers of cash will be made by a contracted Hawala. The assistance will be provided through unconditional unrestricted cash and given the functionality of market, this modality is deemed to be most effective and efficient at this time and provide recipients with greater agency in how they use their assistance to support their food security. Distribution will take place on sites accessible to all beneficiaries, including those access challenges. Specific distribution points and/or times will be organized for women to ensure they have safe and culturally sensitive access to the support. Distribution will be conducted under observance of Covid-19 distribution protocols and recognized by humanitarian community, use of facemasks, hand washing facilities provided, limited sizes of groups and enforced social distancing. MPO has also developed a package MOPH approved Covid-19 precaution and prevention communication materials, that are aligned to RCCE standards. These will be rolled out during this project and dedicated community worker will lead small and socially distanced dialogues with communities and beneficiaries. To minimize risks, supported households will be informed location, day and time of the distribution a day before. Where protection risks are greater, such as in the case of child headed households or mobility is lower such as in the case of elderly-headed households or beneficiaries with disabilities. MPO has been a leading humanitarian responder for crises and development interventions since 2007 and serving many Afghan communities of similar vulnerability throughout the country including Badghis province.Movement for Protection OrganizationMovement for Protection OrganizationAfghanistan Humanitarian FundMuhib Ur RehmanExecutive Director0767770105muhibrehman.nasri@gmail.comBadghis35.16713390 63.76953840Food Security88544.31308265.38396809.69Afghanistan Humanitarian FundMovement for Protection Organization158723.88Afghanistan Humanitarian FundMovement for Protection Organization119042.91Afghanistan Humanitarian FundMovement for Protection Organization119042.90Afghanistan Humanitarian FundMovement for Protection OrganizationAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/SA1/FSAC/UN/22267United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsEmergency food assistance to acutely food insecure people living in IPC Phase 3 and 4High acute food insecurity persists across Afghanistan, as a combination of a collapsing economy and drought is depriving nearly 20 million Afghans of food, classified in Crisis or Emergency (IPC Phases 3 or 4), between March and May 2022 (the lean season), latest data shows. Among these are about 6.6 million people in Emergency (IPC Phase 4) and 13 million in Crisis (IPC Phase 3). In the projected period, between June and November 2022, harvest will allow a minimal improvement in food availability and access, from 19.7 million people facing acute food insecurity (IPC Phase 3 and above) to 18.9 million. Overall, 13 million will likely be in Crisis (IPC Phase 3) and 6 million in Emergency (IPC Phase 4). Several factors are further expected to hamper the foreseeable seasonal improvement. Among these is the lack of development projects the disruption of supply chain linked to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict and the remaining sanctions on the de facto authorities. To complement WFP’s overall crisis response, WFP aims to use this funding to provide unconditional, nutrition-sensitive in-kind food or cash assistance to acutely 105,791 food-insecure people in Badghis, Balkh, Ghor, Ghazni, Hirat, and Wardak provinces. In the projection period (June-November 2022) of the latest IPC analysis, Badghis, Balkh and Ghor provinces are classified as IPC 4 areas, while Wardak, Ghazni and Hirat are classified as IPC 3. WFP will provide a mix of in-kind, direct cash or commodity vouchers in the targeted provinces for a total of 6 months of support, except for Ghor province, where WFP will provide only in-kind assistance for the duration. Specific modalities are selected at a district level based on market functionality, security and protection considerations, as well as logistics considerations, with a preference for direct cash where possible and preferred by populations being assisted. District level decision making on specific modality allocations is currently ongoing, and regularly reviewed as flexibility in programming is critical to enable operational efficient to ensure WFP is able to best meet the needs across the country utilizing the various modalities and mechanisms available.
In-Kind Assistance: WFP plans to provide a total of 1,508 MT worth of emergency in-kind assistance to acutely food-insecure 27,923 people (3,989 households) in targeted districts of Badghis and Ghor provinces. In IPC 4 areas, targeted households will receive a monthly in-kind nutritionally balanced food basket comprised of 75kg of fortified wheat flour, 6.83kg of fortified vegetable oil, 9.38kg of pulses, and 0.75 kg of iodized salt. Households will receive in-kind food assistance for 6 months. Similarly, in IPC 3 areas, households will receive a monthly in-kind ration of 50kg fortified wheat flour, 4.55kg fortified vegetable oil, 6.25kg of pulses, and 0.5kg iodized salt. WFP’s in-kind assistance is aligned with the Food Security and Agriculture Cluster’s (FSAC) recommended guidelines on humanitarian response packages. WFP will use existing food commodities from additional funding sources and AHF’s contribution will serve for pipeline replenishment purposes. Direct Cash Assistance: WFP plans to provide unconditional assistance in the form of direct cash assistance to 46,718 people (6,674 households) in the targeted provinces. Cash-based assistance will be provided in targeted locations where markets are functional and capable financial service providers are available. To help them cover their food and nutrition needs, targeted households receiving direct cash in IPC4 areas will receive a monthly cash assistance worth AFN 5700 which is 75 percent of the FSAC total monthly food basket for a family of 7 for a period of six months meanwhile, targeted households in IPC3 areas will receive a monthly cash assistance worth AFN 3800 which is 50 percent of the FSAC total monthly food basket for the same amount of time. Commodity voucher assistance: see commentWorld Food ProgrammeWorld Food ProgrammeAgency for Technical Cooperation and DevelopmentShelter for Life InternationalWorld Vision InternationalAfghanistan Rehabilitation and Education ProgramFriends Community Development OrganizationTechnical Education and Skills Training OrganizationAfghanistan Humanitarian FundJanerose AlversHead of Partnerships+93 729908610janerose.alvers@wfp.orgAnthony SabitiDeputy Head of Programme+93706934868anthony.sabiti@wfp.orgJorge DiazProgramme Policy Officer+93706004818jorge.diaz@wfp.orgBadghis35.16713390 63.76953840Balkh36.89091580 67.18944880Ghazni33.55000000 68.41666700Ghor34.09957760 64.90595500Hirat34.34194400 62.20305600Wardak34.35134940 68.23853390Food Security3792976.292907025.626700001.91Afghanistan Humanitarian FundWorld Food Programme6700001.91Afghanistan Humanitarian FundWorld Food ProgrammeAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/SA1/FSAC/UN/22642United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsEmergency food assistance to earthquake affected population in Paktika and Khost provincesIn the early morning of 22 June 2022, a 5.9 magnitude earthquake measuring 10km in depth, struck approximately 50km southwest of Khost City, impacting remote communities in both Paktika and Khost provinces. Search and rescue operations are underway in areas heavily damaged as reported on 24 June, 770 people are believed to have been killed and 1,500 injured (OCHA). The earthquake is the worst to strike Afghanistan in over 20 years. The number of casualties is expected to rise as recovery operations continue. Giyan district (Paktika province), Barmal district (Paktika province), and Spera district (Khost province) are the most affected, having experienced profound loss of human life and the destruction of property. In Barmal, more than 70 percent of homes have been completely levelled. WFP, together with humanitarian partners, are on the ground to determine the need for humanitarian response.
However, efforts have been hampered by heavy rain and winds, as well as poor internet connectivity. WFP fleet trucks and a Country Office response team will be deployed to affected areas. WFP has emergency food assistance for an initial 3,000 households ready to distribute, pending results of rolling vulnerability assessments. While assessments take place, WFP will be distributing emergency rations of High Energy Biscuits (HEB) to affected populations and prepositioning mobile storage units (MSUs) in each district to support additional food dispatches in the coming days.
WFP plans to use AHF’s contribution to provide emergency lifesaving food assistance to people affected by the earthquake in Paktika (Barmal, Giyan districts) and Khost (Spera district) provinces for two months. Households will each receive a food basket consisting of 100 kg of wheat flour, 9.1 kg of oil, 12.5 kg of pulses, 1 kg of salt, with two months of assistance and 2.1 kg of HEBs for 1 month to meet their food needs. The size and composition of the assistance is tailored to local preferences, demographic profile, activity levels, climatic conditions, local coping capacity and existing levels of malnutrition. It is designed to meet the nutritional requirements of a population rather than individuals. WFP provides 2,100 calories per person, 10-12 percent of which come from protein and 17 percent from fat (according to WHO/FAO guidelines), and micronutrients such as vitamin A, iron, iodine and zinc.
WFP will start implementation as soon as the proposal is approved. WFP's will utilize existing resources already available in-country to be used for this intervention in order to ensure timely assistance to the targeted beneficiaries within the project timeframe. Food items procured with AHF funding, in particular those with long lead times and therefore a significant time lag before arrival in Afghanistan, will be used to replenish WFP's food pipeline.World Food ProgrammeWorld Food ProgrammeWATAN SOCIAL AND TECHNICAL SERVICES ASSOCIATIONAfghanistan Humanitarian FundJanerose AlversHead of Partnerships+93 729908610janerose.alvers@wfp.org Anthony SabitiDeputy Head of Programme+93 706934868anthony.sabiti@wfp.org Jorge Daniel DiazProgramme Policy Officer+93 706004864jorge.diaz@wfp.org Khost33.35850790 69.85974060Paktika32.26453860 68.52471490Food Security907103.8392896.171000000.00Afghanistan Humanitarian FundWorld Food Programme1000000.00Afghanistan Humanitarian FundWorld Food ProgrammeAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/SA1/H/INGO/22251United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsProvision of Secondary Health Care and Referral Services in Balkh Province through Supporting Kode Barq 50-bed HospitalThe project aims to respond to a series of immediate needs of vulnerable communities in Dehdadi and Mazar-e-Sharif districts of Balkh province by supporting Kode Barq hospital to provide secondary health care and referral services and support blood bank operations through the provision of supplies and equipment for the hospital. This hospital has been providing secondary health services to around 72,400 individuals living in Dehdadi and many more from surrounding districts, including Mazar-e-Sharif, in the previous years. After the events of August 15, 2021, in Afghanistan, which resulted in the health system facing a severe crisis, the hospital faced funding and technical limitations and has not been able to respond to the needs of the people.
Through this application, IMC UK proposes equipping and operating the Kode Barq 50-bed hospital, establishing a blood bank in the hospital, and providing OPD and IPD services (internal medicine, pediatrics, general surgery, Ob/Gyn, and ICU), RMNCH services (ANC, PNC, family planning, institutional delivery, cesarean section, newborn care), child health and immunization, nutrition service (awareness, screening, and growth monitoring, MIYCF, OPD SAM, OPD MAM, and IPD SAM), communicable diseases services (TB/Malaria, HIV/AIDs, Covid-19 RCCE, etc.), mental health services, disability services (case detection, rehabilitation, and referral), and blood transfusion services. IMC will regularly supply essential medicine as per the standard lists of the Ministry of Public Health, medical and non-medical supplies and equipment, and IEC materials for the hospital. IMC will also build the capacity of hospital staff, renovate the hospital building and maintain the hospital throughout the project period.
Other essential activities will include ensuring appropriate Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) protocols and measures, including early detection and prevention measures, COVID-19 prevention, provision of personal protective equipment (PPE) for staff, and provision of IPC supplies.
Overall, this project will expand the hospital's capacity to sustain current services and deliver more critical services while remaining compliant with EPHS/BPHS requirements for a district-level hospital. This project will last for 12 months, and the funding required for this project amounts to $ 1,000,000 for the stated period. Under this project, IMC will directly reach 92,408 beneficiaries. (21,254 men, 21,254 women, 25,874 boys, and 24,026 girls).
International Medical Corps UKInternational Medical Corps UKAfghanistan Humanitarian FundMatthew Stearns Country Director0093796162873mstearns@InternationalMedicalCorps.orgDr. Shamail AzimiDeputy Country /Program Director+93798809020sazimi@InternationalMedicalCorps.orgEhsanallah ShafaqFinance Manager+93708269568eshafaq@InternationalMedicalCorps.orgBalkh36.89091580 67.18944880Health235164.84764835.161000000.00Afghanistan Humanitarian FundInternational Medical Corps UK600000.00Afghanistan Humanitarian FundInternational Medical Corps UK400000.00Afghanistan Humanitarian FundInternational Medical Corps UKAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/SA1/H/INGO/22252United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsProvision of integrated Primary Health Services in underserved areas in AfghanistanProject Summary : With over 18 million people in need of humanitarian assistance, the humanitarian situation in Afghanistan remains one of the worst worldwide, impacted by years of conflict, natural disasters and the COVID-19 pandemic. The recent changes in the country’s government have brought new uncertainty around the provision of life-saving services and the impact that economic decline will have on the already highly at-risk population. Distance from health facilities and costs of pharmaceuticals remain among the key barriers to accessing health care services, especially among rural communities, and this is expected to worsen in light of the impact that economic decline and rising costs will have on the negative coping mechanisms of the most deprived population. Levels of malnutrition continue to rise while Afghanistan faces its second drought in the past four years and high levels of food insecurity. More than half of children under five (U5) faced malnutrition in 2021, with a 16 percent increase in cases of severe acute malnutrition (SAM). A recent multi-sector needs assessment (Annex 3) conducted by Relief International (RI) in February 2022 in four provinces, including Ghazni, across 745 households (HHs) (45% female and 55% male respondents) shows that food and health assistance remain the highest needs among the local population. Distance from health facilities (59%) and costs of transportation (48%) remain key barriers to accessing health services. Through the proposed 12-month integrated health and nutrition project, RI aims to reduce these barriers and expand access to gender-responsive immediate and lifesaving primary health assistance by establishing 6 static health facilities and 1 mobile health and nutrition team (MHNT) in Ghazni and Kabul provinces. In Ghazni province, these health facilities will include: 1 basic health center (BHC), 1 sub-health center, and 1 MHNT in Qarabagh district 1 BHC in Nawa district, and 1 BHC in Ghazni city. In Kabul province, these health facilities will include: 1 BHC in Surobi district and 1 BHC in Char Asyab district. The targeted districts were selected based on the lists of white areas (i.e., areas without health services) provided by provincial public health departments (PPHDs) and Health partners in each Province and in the case of Ghazni province, are in line with findings from a RI rapid needs assessment in May 2022 (Annex 4). Services will be aligned with the Basic Public Health Service (BPHS) and will include integrated primary health and nutrition support to children U5 and pregnant and lactating women (PLW), as well as reproductive health (RH) and mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) in line with Health Cluster priorities and OCHA Standard Allocation guidelines. In addition, RI will provide restricted, unconditional cash transfers via cash-in-hand to cover the transportation costs for patients who are referred to higher-level facilities for specialized treatments. Taking into consideration the high prevalence of GBV in Afghanistan and the need to protect survivors, GBV response will be mainstreamed into RI’s health programming through the capacity building of healthcare workers on protection principles, GBV and survivor-centered approaches, with a focus on confidentiality and the do-no-harm principle. RI will also train female staff in psychological first aid (PFA) in order to provide psychological support to women at-risk and survivors of GBV. All activities will reflect Health Cluster COVID-19 mitigation measures. Relief InternationalRelief InternationalAfghanistan Humanitarian FundMark WamalwaProgramme Director +93 (0)794-548597mark.wamalwa@ri.orgDr. Mirza Mohammad RejaHealth Technical Specialist +93 (0)794-548597mirzamohammad.reja@ri.org Ghazni33.55000000 68.41666700Kabul34.53333300 69.16666700Health197203.77550527.21747730.98Afghanistan Humanitarian FundRelief International448638.59Afghanistan Humanitarian FundRelief InternationalAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/SA1/H/INGO/22268United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsLifesaving Health Care Services to Vulnerable Communities through Static Health-Care Facilities in Hirat ProvinceThe 12-month ‘Lifesaving Health Care Services to Vulnerable Communities through Static Health-Care Facilities in Hirat Province’ project will provide integrated primary health-care services including mental health and psychosocial support (MPHSS) and nutrition services in Pashtun Zarghon and Obe districts of Hirat Province.
A total of 164,500 individuals living in the underserved areas of the targeted 02 districts of Hirat province will benefit from the lifesaving healthcare services including health awareness of the project. A total of 05 Basic Health Centers (BHC) and 06 Sub Health Centers (SHCs) will be established in Obe and Pashtun Zarghon Districts of Hirat province.
The static healthcare facilities MD will provide OPD services for the general community who require basic primary healthcare, Midwives will provide ANC to the pregnant women who visit the project health service and Counsellors will provide psychosocial patients screening and counselling sessions to those in need. The Vaccinator of the project will provide vaccination services for children such as Meiselas, Polio, Hepatitis, Diphtheria, BCG, and Tetanus (TT) vaccination course to the women.
The OPD will include the distribution of medicines for common ailments such as flu, sore throat, patient with intestinal, urinary and heart problems, diabetes, etc. And midwives will distribute supplements such as Vit A, Folic Acid, Ferus Sulphate to pregnant women as well as the distribution of medicines in case of need, they will also provide immunization services of various vaccines such as measles, polio etc. to children maintaining cold chain standards during supplies and immunization process and register and report according to the National EPI and HMIS requirement.
The Health Service Points will refer the critical patients to the higher static health service points for better treatment and the PSS teams will also refer any severe illness of PSS cases to higher healthcare facilities when necessary. Awareness about the importance of proper hygiene, prevention from communicable disease including the Covid19 will be provided to the community to improve their wellbeing and safeguard against preventable diseases. IRW has maintained close coordination with all relevant health partners (AADA, IOM, World Vision) including health cluster M/DoPH to avoid any sort of duplication and overlapping in the project area.
The project is in-line with Strategic Objective SO1 ‘timely, multi-sectoral, lifesaving, equitable and safe assistance is provided to crisis-affected people of all genders and diversities to reduce mortality and morbidity as well as the Health cluster objective 1 in the 2022 HRP improve information and access to humanitarian lifesaving and life-sustaining equitable health services at all levels of care to people in need and most vulnerable.
IRW will hire static health staff specifically for the project and will directly implement the project. IRW has been present in Hirat province for more than 5 years and has an existing full office set-up and human resource capacity in the province consisting of around 50 staff. IRW has good acceptance among the communities and maintains regular coordination with local authorities, clusters, and other stakeholders in Hirat province. IRW is currently implementing long-term development programmes (07 projects) and humanitarian responses (including Ramadan food, Qurbani meat, and winterization package distribution) in Hirat. Every year, IRW distributes food packages to 3,000 to 4,000 households in Hirat under its seasonal/response projects.Islamic Relief WorldwideIslamic Relief WorldwideAfghanistan Humanitarian FundUmair HasanCountry Director +93764217832Umair.Hasan@irworldwide.orgMohammad Golam SorwarHead of Programmes+93772647371Sorwar.Mohammad@irworldwide.orgMuhammad Abubakr MirzaFinance Manager+93780960641Muhammad.Abubakr@irworldwide.orgHirat34.34194400 62.20305600Health145561.36510185.36655746.72Afghanistan Humanitarian FundIslamic Relief Worldwide262298.69Afghanistan Humanitarian FundIslamic Relief Worldwide196724.02Afghanistan Humanitarian FundIslamic Relief WorldwideAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/SA1/H/INGO/22271United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsExpansion of emergency lifesaving health services to the most vulnerable population of Afghanistan in the areas of highest needs..The healthcare system of Afghanistan is combating serious challenges. Nearly a quarter of Afghanistan's population does not have access to primary health care. Afghanistan has one of the highest maternal and infant mortality rates in the world. According to epidemiological data, there are measles outbreaks across the country, acute watery diarrhoea (AWD) in five states and dengue fever in Nangarhar. The upcoming summer season is likely to contribute to the spread of AWD outbreaks in other regions.
People with disabilities need adequate health care, including physical rehabilitation and psychosocial support. Post-conflict Afghanistan requires post-traumatic physical rehabilitation services throughout the country.
According to the Multi-Sector Rapid Needs Assessment analysis conducted by WVA in March 2022, access to health services averages one and half hours coupled with additional challenges associated with health care are: availability of services at health facilities distance to services, delays at points of care and poor health seeking behaviours. Overall, distance, inadequate medicine in facilities and lack of money to complement health care and treatment are the outstanding bottlenecks for communities. Evidence shows most deliveries were home (64%).
The Government of Afghanistan calls for ensuring universal access to health care through the provision of emergency life-saving health services, focusing on providing the providing primary healthcare services to the most vulnerable population of Afghanistan in the areas of highest needs.
In line with the AHF 1st Standard Allocation for 2022, the proposed project aims to improve access to primary health care services including reproductive and child health care services as well as mental health and psychosocial support services (MPHSS) through supporting static health-care facilities to provide integrated primary health-care and nutrition services and establishment of the Mobile Health and Nutrition teams (MHNT) in 2 provinces of Afghanistan (Ghor and Herat Provinces). One MHNT will be functioning in Gho in one district and two MHNTs will be functioning in Herat in three districts.
To improve the continuum of care from the MHNT level to the higher level of health service delivery points the project will provide the below support to the static health facilities (at least 3 HF will be supported).
- Secondment of health care providers
- Support case management (provision of medical and non-medical supplies)
- Capacity building for the static health facility staff along with the MHNT staff on MHPSS and disability
- Enhance the trauma care services by provision of equipment and medical supplies
- Improve the referral system by support of the 4 ambulances
World Vision in close coordination with the WHO, UNICEF, DoPH, AADA and other health players in the respective e provinces working to expand the coverage of the primary lifesaving health services to the areas where there is not any access to the existing health services, currently the main health agencies providing the lifesaving health services in Herat are as follow:
CARE International running 2 MHNTs (1 in Enjil and 1 in Gozara).
IOM running 4 MHNTs (1 Karukh and 3 in Herat city)
RHDO running 6 MHNTs (1 in Shindand, 1 in Adraskan, 1 in Ghoriyan, 1 Kohsan, 1 Gulran, 1 Kohsan)
JHPIEGO running 6 MHNTs (6 in Herat city)
WV had the biweekly meeting with all these agencies and ensure synergies and prevent from any possible duplication and overlap.World Vision InternationalWorld Vision InternationalAfghanistan Humanitarian FundAsuntha CharlesNational Director+93 799-209-720Asuntha_Charles@wvi.orgBiruk BeyenePrograms Director+93 797088426biruk_beyene@wvi.orgFaisal DaneshFinance/Grants Manager+93 792 494 002Faisal_Danesh@wvi.orgFaraidoon OsmaniGAM Manager+93 799861573Faraidoon_Osmani@wvi.orgAtul Mrong Operations Response Director+93 795 154 403 atul_mrong@wvi.org Ghor34.09957760 64.90595500Hirat34.34194400 62.20305600Health101773.36481110.4319825.98602709.77Afghanistan Humanitarian FundWorld Vision International361625.86Afghanistan Humanitarian FundWorld Vision International241083.91Afghanistan Humanitarian FundWorld Vision InternationalAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/SA1/H/INGO/22407United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsStrengthening healthcare services in underserved areas of Badakhshan provincesAKF under this project will provide medical supplies, kits, and equipment, support surveillance activities, and conduct/ promote risk communication and community engagement activities with special care of RCCE on COVID-19 pandemic throughout three districts of Badakhshan namely Fayzabad, Yawan and Shingnan using three mobile teams consisting of health education, community mobilizers, vaccinators and nurses . Innaddition AKF will support case manamgnet through increasing access to medical care through three mobile health teams proposed. The proposed interventions are in line with Envelop 1 of the AHF 1st standard allocation strategy for 2022. AKF has implemented several health, psychosocial and GBV related projects in Badakshan province.
The project will provide technical and logistical support to the emergency preparedness and response efforts at the provincial level to ensure rigorous surveillance, epidemiological investigations, and follow up/ tracing case management of communicable diseases. and support in building capacities of health professional in case management to avoid further spread of the disease and mitigate the crisis in alignment with the national emergency guidelines and strategic priorities.
The project will also focus on community education, awareness raising, training local actors and community on how to respond to risks of COVID-19 pandemics and other outbreaks and on the establishment of a referral system.
The project will be managed by experienced staff with sufficient support from the Kabul office, and distance support from HQ Geneva office.
The project will :
1. Provide Risk communication and community engagement on COIVD-19, measles, AWD and other prevailing outbreaks. Through three established mobile teams.
2. Provide require kits, supplies to 17 health facilities to support outbreak response to COVID-19, and others.
3. Provide case management support services for outbreaks Aga Khan Foundation- AfghanistanAga Khan Foundation- AfghanistanAfghanistan Humanitarian FundHoma RajabiSehatmandi Cooridinator0792889821homa.rajabi@akdn.orgBadakhshan36.73477250 70.81199530Health62665.39172491.33235156.72Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAga Khan Foundation- Afghanistan235156.72Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAga Khan Foundation- AfghanistanAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/SA1/H/NGO/22184United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsImproving Access to Primary and Emergency Health Care Services amongst Conflict-affected and Vulnerable People Living in Hard-to-Reach Areas of Kandahar and Helmand Provinces of AfghanistanThe OCCD was established and registered with the Ministry of Economy as a non-profit, non-governmental, non-political and independent organization. OCCD aims at transferring experience and expertise from national and international organizations to Afghanistan context to ensure the sustainability of efforts as well as provide opportunities for Afghans to use their full potentials in humanitarian and community development activities.
The proposed action under this allocation aims to contribute to the reduction of inequalities observed in the health outcomes across Kandahar and Helmand provinces by supporting two FATPs in Kandahar and five MHTs in Helmand to improve access to basic and live-saving services of the vulnerable populations living in underserved areas of both the provinces.
The OCCD has an operational office in Kandahar. The project will establish and support two First Aid Trauma Posts (FATP) in Takhta Pul and Arghestan CHCs of Takhta Pul and Arghestan districts of Kandahar. The CHCs and their staff will be enabled to appropriately respond to and manage mass causalities, and to deliver quality trauma care services. The project will specifically:
a) Recruit project management staff for Kandahar as well as health personnel for the two FATPs
b) Conduct introductory meetings and coordinate the project activities with the PPHD, BPHS implementer, regional health cluster, local government officials, community representatives, and health shura members.
c) Improve the infrastructure of the CHCs (incl. renovation and minor repairing) and set up the FATPs
d) Provide medical and non-medical equipment, and regular medicine and medical supplies
e) Recruit required additional personnel including male and female nurses to provide first aid and nursing care in the FATPs as well as referral support to trauma cases while being transferred through ambulance
f) Recruit PSS counsellor to provide psychosocial counseling services
g) Strengthen the evacuation/referral activity through provision of ambulance services and first aid and nursing care to trauma cases while being transferred to higher-level HFs
h) Improve waste management system in the CHCs
In Helmand, the OCCD will soon set up its provincial office and recruit project management team members and the required health personnel for the five MHTs. To inform relevant stakeholders of the project scope and implementation plan and to ensure coordination of the project activities, the Helmand project team will also arrange introductory meetings with the PPHD, BPHS implementer, regional health cluster, local government officials, community representatives, and health Shura members. The project team will specify the MHTs’ catchment areas and select the SDPs in the prioritized districts. Five vehicles will be rented for the MHTs. The project team will procure medical and non-medical equipment, essential medicine, and medical and non-medical supplies for the MHTs. The MHTs will provide integrated RMNCH, MPHSS, nutrition, and EPI services in hard-to-reach and underserved areas in prioritized districts of Helmand.
The OCCD will provide in-service training for 104 health personnel in Kandahar and Helmand on BLS, PSS, IPC, EPI refresher, OCCD’s code of conduct and Do Not Harm Policy, and PSEA identification and reporting.
The OCCD will also conduct supportive supervision and monitoring visits to the service delivery points for maintaining quality aspects/standards of the services. OCCD will establish and maintain a cooperative and collaborative working environment with the PPHDs, the BPHS/EPHS implementing NGOs, and other health stakeholders in the province. OCCD will ensure submission of timely technical and financial reports as per the contractual requirements in both online/soft and hard formats to the donor.Organization for Community Coordination and DevelopmentOrganization for Community Coordination and DevelopmentAfghanistan Humanitarian FundMohammad Hussain Hasseen General Director+93 (0) 707 57 4742gen.director@occd.org.afNoor Mohammad NooriDeputy General Director+93 (0) 794 088 633 dm.director@occd.org.afAnass AngarFinance/Operation Manager+93 (0) 706 299 628finance@occd.org.afHilmand31.36364740 63.95861110Kandahar30.99606790 65.47573600Health156883.72470651.16627534.88Afghanistan Humanitarian FundOrganization for Community Coordination and Development251013.95Afghanistan Humanitarian FundOrganization for Community Coordination and Development188260.46Afghanistan Humanitarian FundOrganization for Community Coordination and Development188260.47Afghanistan Humanitarian FundOrganization for Community Coordination and DevelopmentAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/SA1/H/NGO/22220United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsSupport static health-care facilities to provide integrated primary health-care services including mental health and psychosocial support (MPHSS) and nutrition services in underserved locations of Helmand province.In May 2022, HADAAF conducted assessment in Helmand provinces using existing data, desk review and physical visits from deprived location, to elaborate current health services provision/ Gaps and priority health needs of the underserved population. (Assessment results attached). Based on available data and physical assessment, it was found that health system revitalized with insufficient numbers of health HFs to meet the needs of population. Only 78 HFs supported through Sehatmandi is providing health care services to around 1,500,000 population residing in dispersed location of Helmand wide geography. Based on existing data, about 1/3 of the population are have poor or no access to available health services. The main determinant of poor access is long distance from HFs (3-5 Hrs. walk), local tradition, poor awareness about health care provision. Current HMIS data although unreliable and having high chance of manipulation still doesn’t meet the MoPH targets for key indicators. Current data are analyzed as, ANC all visits 47%, PNC all visits, TT+ 50%, DPT3 82% and institutional deliveries 54%. Data from Smart survey 2020, also show alarming situation, it records SAM 10% and MAM 17% for Helmand province.
Proposed project will contribute through support 12 HFs (7 SHCs and 5 BHCs) in the remotest villages in 9 districts (Marjah/Nadi Ali, Nawzad, Baghran/Baghani, Nawa Sangin, Garamseer, Mosa Qala,, washir and Kajaki).. Locations for intervention are selected in coordination with PHD and WHO, having poor or no access to available HFs due mainly to long distance (3-6 Hrs. walk), poor transport system and local culture of restriction on women movements. The project will benefit 76,142 people including women, children and disables in the coverage area. MoPH/HC priority activities including, Maternal and child health, immunization, MPHSS, Control of infectious disease including TB and Malaria, management of Malnutrition and daily consultation for patients and clients. Targets for each indicator are set based on HC and MoPH requirement in the proposal logical framework. Th project is designed to be implemented with full transparency and commitment to accountability and protection principles.
To ensure provision of full package of PHC services, all HFs will be staffed based on standard staffing status and allocation strategy 2022 to include MPSS and RCCE through deployment of psychosocial counselor for counseling mental health issues and GBV victims. IPampC officer will be nominated from existing staff to ensure prevention measures including Covid-19 and RCCE promotion. Based on above explanation the project interventions are in the line with Health cluster allocation strategy 2022 1st Standard allocation.
The project will be fully functional providing services to the population after 1 month inception period, during which all preparation will be completed. The project will be managed through provincial offices in Helmand provinces, supported by HADAAF’s HQ in Kabul.
Interventions planned in project design based on cluster priorities
1) Provision of emergency Primary Health Care, MPSS services amp RCCE activities in all HFs.
2) Training/orientation of health Shura amp community leaders on RCCE and community outreach
3) Infection control and promotion of of hygiene at HF and community level.
4) integration of AAP principles and protection component throughout project cycle.
Project implementation will be closely supervised and monitored using standards MoPH monitoring tools and involving community in monitoring, adopt feasible strategies for monitoring including remote monitoring. The HFs will be registered with MoPH database for submission of reports in HMIS.
Data collection and reporting tools will used for the purpose and monthly reports submitted to Health cluster Reporting Hub and registered in HeRam. Technical and financial reports will be submitted to OCHA in GMS in agreed timeline.Humanitarian Assistance Development Association for AfghanistanHumanitarian Assistance Development Association for AfghanistanAfghanistan Humanitarian FundDr Shah Mohammad Rahim General Director + 93789206086hadaaf_af@yahoo.comDr Said Jamal Uddin SadatProgram Manager +93799484899program@hadaaf.org.afNoor Ullah Safi Admin Finance Manger + 93784999192noorullahsafai@gmail.comHilmand31.36364740 63.95861110Health171772.24515316.70687088.94Afghanistan Humanitarian FundHumanitarian Assistance Development Association for Afghanistan274835.58Afghanistan Humanitarian FundHumanitarian Assistance Development Association for Afghanistan206126.68Afghanistan Humanitarian FundHumanitarian Assistance Development Association for Afghanistan206126.68Afghanistan Humanitarian FundHumanitarian Assistance Development Association for AfghanistanAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/SA1/H/UN/22247United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsProvision of Essential Health Care Services for Populations in Undeserved Areas of AfghanistanAfghanistan is experiencing an extensive and complex humanitarian crisis characterized by political and economic instability, a severely weakened health system, food insecurity and malnutrition, ongoing outbreaks, a pandemic that continues to spread, severe drought, natural disasters and international war diverting resource. Out of 24.4 million people in need of humanitarian assistance in Afghanistan, 18.1m people will require health assistance in 2022, increasing by 25% from the previous year. More than 74% of the population in need of humanitarian assistance live in rural areas, a total of 13.4 million people. As per WHO mapping of underserved areas, 10.6 million people do not have access to healthcare at all.
Based on WHO’s presence on the ground, evaluation of the current situation and conducted needs assessments, WHO will propose the following areas of intervention under this project to cover the most urgent health needs of the Afghan population: support the delivery of essential, specialized secondary and tertiary care services provided by referral hospitals support to infectious disease outbreak preparedness and access to response measures in outbreak affected areas support to ambulance and pre-hospital care services in provinces with high trauma burden and no existing prehospital system and support to blood bank services provided by national and regional blood banks that are currently minimally operational.
WHO will provide full support to the National Mental Health Hospital as the main and only specialised mental health hospital in the country for a period of 7 months, located in Kabul (Kabul city) province. WHO will also provide full support to Sakina Yaqubi Maternal and Child Health Hospital (district hospital) located in Herat province (Herat City).
WHO will support infectious diseases outbreaks detection, verification, and response activities through the provision of case management and lab diagnosis kits for communicable diseases to high risk areas, and the establishment of 15 Rapid Response Teams (RRTs) (each containing 6 members) in high risk areas (Helmand, Herat, Kabul, Paktya, and Takhar provinces) for 12 months. Furthermore, as a part of response to communicable diseases outbreaks, case management of the severe cases of infectious diseases will be supported through provision of a full support to the infectious disease wards of the main 2 regional hospitals located in Herat (Herat city), and Paktya (Gardiz Districts) provinces for 6 months.
WHO is currently supporting ambulance services in 4 provinces (the only ambulance network in the country) through the support of a local NGO. Under this project, WHO will expand the services into the additional priority province of Kandahar (based on the high trauma burden) for 7 months. This will include the establishment of a call center, training of staff, and establishment of a properly equipped fleet of ambulances to transport patients within the updated referral network. Additionally, for provision of pre-hospital trauma care services WHO will support the national blood bank located in Kabul operation through provision of medical supplies and equipment for 12 months.World Health OrganizationWorld Health OrganizationAADAAfghanistan Institute of LearningComitato Internazionale per lo Sviluppo dei PopoliIMCOHPMAfghanistan Humanitarian FundDr. Abouzeid AlaaWorld Health Emergency Team Leader0093783961828abouzeida@who.intMirka KoneExternal Relation Officer00491739301091konemi@who.intHilmand31.36364740 63.95861110Hirat34.34194400 62.20305600Kabul34.53333300 69.16666700Kandahar30.99606790 65.47573600Paktya33.70619900 69.38310790Takhar36.66980130 69.47845410Health1058956.133886718.114945674.24Afghanistan Humanitarian FundWorld Health Organization4945674.24Afghanistan Humanitarian FundWorld Health OrganizationAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/SA1/H/UN/22274United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsStrengthening life saving primary health care in flood-prone and affected provinces in AfghanistanThis proposed project, in line with the priorities of Afghanistan’s HRP (2022), will contribute, in coordination and partnership with WHO, the de facto Ministry of Public Health and others relevant health cluster actors, to the reduction of morbidity and mortality of vulnerable Afghans in the areas of highest needs. Building on existing IOM Migration Health programming and in coordination with the Health Cluster (HC) sub-regional teams in target provinces, this project will specifically support 6 Basic Health Centers (BHC) in underserved “ white” areas for provision of Primary Health care including reproductive and child health care services, Nutrition, COVID-19 vaccination as well as mental health and psychosocial support services (Activity 1 and 3, AHF 1SA strategy)
This project is also in line with health cluster response priorities to ensure timely, equitable lifesaving health care is provided to people in need, through a holistic approach to humanitarian health assistance that also enables the health system to perform its essential functions, respond to emergencies, prevent, detect and respond to outbreaks of communicable diseases of epidemic potential and protect the health of vulnerable populations.
This project targets a total of 198,000 persons in high-risk flood-prone and post conflict affected provinces (Farah, Helmand and Herat), which are among the 14 provinces with more than 35 percent of the total population in need of humanitarian health services (HRP, 2022). While for Helmand the choice of the villages is finalized, the discussion and coordination are still ongoing for Farah and Herat. The list of villages will be finalized under the Regional Health cluster leadership and with the participation of all the relevant BPHS partners.
IOM stands ready to strengthen public health response capacities to save lives, while addressing migration and displacement drivers and mitigating mid-term impacts of the crisis in Afghanistan.International Organization for MigrationInternational Organization for MigrationAfghanistan Humanitarian FundDr. Mohiuddin KhanMigration Health Officer+93794445810mhkhan@iom.intDavid MavengereSenior REsource Management Officer+251929001380dmavengere@iom.intSusan PriceProject Development Officer+93794795117sprice@iom.intKate KaiserProgramme Support Officer+93728004250kkaiser@iom.intFarah32.49532800 62.26266270Hilmand31.36364740 63.95861110Hirat34.34194400 62.20305600Health282339.99918264.631200604.62Afghanistan Humanitarian FundInternational Organization for Migration1200604.62Afghanistan Humanitarian FundInternational Organization for MigrationAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/SA1/H/UN/22275United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsAddressing the urgent reproductive health needs of crisis affected population, returnees and IDPs.The proposed project aims to respond to immediate lifesaving sexual reproductive health needs of people with limited access to reproductive health services through improving readiness of health facilities to provide basic and comprehensive emergency obstetric care services through provision of lifesaving Emergency Reproductive Health supplies in Ghor, Faryab, Herat, Farah, Ghazni, Helmand and Wardak provinces.
About 25 percent of the population of Afghanistan do not have access to primary health-care services. Returnees, IDPs and remote host communities are the most vulnerable population with limited access to essential health services including lifesaving reproductive health and GBV/, psychosocial services. As a disaster-prone country, caseloads in flood-prone areas during spring and summer are expected to further strain existing facilities.
Insufficient lifesaving reproductive health supplies in service delivery points including referral hospitals remain one of the major gaps in the health sector. Hence, procurement and distribution of these supplies will enable the provision of quality emergency obstetric and neonatal care as well as provision of other reproductive, maternal, neonatal, child, and adolescent health care services.
To address these gaps, there is need for immediate support for RH supplies and commodities [Inter-Agency Emergency RH Kits] to ensure availability of services at community-based and referral hospital levels.
The proposed activities are aligned with the Response Strategy for this allocation and is an eligible action in accordance with the Health Cluster’s Key Priority Interventions: Activity 3 “Provide medical supplies, kits and equipment”.
The project will benefit 102591 individuals (84,125 women, 5,130 men, 3,078 boys, and 10,259 girls including 11,800 pregnant women) for a period of one year.
The proposed target health facilities (regional, provincial and district hospitals) are selected as their services are overwhelmed due to increased demand for SRH services and the facilities’ low capacity for service delivery. In addition, the target provinces are home to high concentrations of IDPs which has further overstretched the already degrading capacity of health facilities.United Nations Population FundUnited Nations Population FundAfghan Family Guidance AssociationAfghanistan Humanitarian FundStenly Hely SajowHumanitarian Specialist0093729261401sajow@unfpa.orgIreneHofstetter0093797720026hofstetter@unfpa.orgAbdul Qadir RazaHumanitarian Specialist 00937929261331raza@unfpa.orgFarah32.49532800 62.26266270Faryab36.07956130 64.90595500Ghazni33.55000000 68.41666700Ghor34.09957760 64.90595500Hilmand31.36364740 63.95861110Hirat34.34194400 62.20305600Wardak34.35134940 68.23853390Health408700.32820778.341229478.66Afghanistan Humanitarian FundUnited Nations Population Fund1229478.66Afghanistan Humanitarian FundUnited Nations Population FundAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/SA1/H-N/NGO/22199United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsProvision of integrated primary health care, nutrition and MHPSS services through health sub-centers for hard-to-reach communities in targeted areas of Herat and Ghazni provinces.Through this allocation, AADA aims at improving access of people and provision of doorstep integrated health and nutrition services in underserved areas of Herat and Ghazni provinces.
In this project, AADA will target remote, underserved areas by establishing six Health Sub Centers (HSCs) in hard to reach locations of Farsi Adraskan, Shindand, Gulran, and Kushk-e-Kuhna districts of Herat and five HSCs in hard to reach locations of Qarabagh, Jaghori, Malistan and Moqur districts of Ghazni. The action will also support/maintain a previously MoPH funded BHC in Qarabghi area of Ghazni city. All planned HSCs are considered in locations with a minimum distance of 23 KM from the nearest HFs to provide needed primary health-care (PHC) services in line with Basic Package of Health Services (BPHS) and IMAM guidelines as follow:
Reproductive health care services include antenatal care (ANC), institutional delivery, postnatal care (PNC), family planning child health activities including Integrated Management of Neonatal and Childhood Illness (IMNCI), immunization, communicable disease prevention and treatment, response to communicable disease outbreaks, basic mental health screening and psychosocial counselling and referrals to health facilities.
Under the nutrition component, the HSCs will provide Infant amp Young Child Feeding (IYCF), growth monitoring and delivery of IMAM services to acutely malnourished boys and girls (6 to 59 months) and pregnant and lactating women.
The proposed HSCs will be established and equipped in rented buildings in pre-identified villages by the provincial public coordination committee (PHCC), which the adjacent village communities can easily access, except for the Qarabghi BHC in Ghazni city and one HSC location in Jaghori district those have their own buildings. The HSCs/BHC staffing will be in line with BPHS with the addition of one male staff as a nutrition supply distributor/community mobilizer. All the recruited staff will undergo initial and refresher basic training as per the MoPH guidelines and requirements for the project.
The project will provide integrated health and nutrition services to an estimated direct beneficiaries of 159,651 (41,324 men, 82,728 women, 17,505 boys, 18,094 girls) living in remote areas of Herat and Ghazni provinces.
The project interventions/services will be coordinated and linked with the existing BPHS health facilities currently run by AADA in Herat and Ghazni, to avoid duplication and enjoy bilateral referral services. The project has been designed in agreed way and consultation with Public Health Directorates (PPHDs) and in line with PHCC recommendation.
The overall action is based on humanitarian principles of neutrality/impartiality, and addresses cross cutting issues such as gender mainstreaming in delivery of health care. In this project AADA will pay full consideration to gender empowerment and will include females as at least 50% of staff in the HSCs. The project implementation will be carried out in close coordination with the Provincial Public Health Directorates (PPHDs), regional health cluster, and other stakeholders including communities .
Agency for Assistance for Development of AfghanistanAgency for Assistance for Development of AfghanistanAfghanistan Humanitarian FundAbdul Qadir BaqakhilSenior Program Manager +93 (0) 765 197 616 qbaqakhil@aada.org.afDr. Mohammad Najeeb BaleeghProgram Director +93 (0) 799 057 623 nbaleegh@aada.org.afEmran SultaniFinance Manager +93 (0) 704 120 513esultani@aada.org.afGhazni33.55000000 68.41666700Hirat34.34194400 62.20305600HealthNutrition289641.79581677.30871319.09Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAgency for Assistance for Development of Afghanistan522791.45Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAgency for Assistance for Development of Afghanistan272109.80Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAgency for Assistance for Development of AfghanistanAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/SA1/N/INGO/22272United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsProvision of Lifesaving Nutrition in the high priority districts in Herat and Faryab provinces of AfghanistanAccording to Afghanistan Humanitarian Needs Overview for 2022, the massive increase in food insecurity, the instability of the socio-economic and political situation, decades of conflict and displacement, droughts, COVID-19 pandemic, and unaddressed nutritional needs in the past years have combined to drive a surge in acute malnutrition amongst vulnerable populations.
An estimated 4.7 million people will suffer from acute malnutrition in 2022, an increase of 21 per cent from 2021, including 1,078,804 children with severe acute malnutrition (SAM), 2,807,452 children with moderate acute malnutrition (MAM), and 836,657 pregnant and lactating women (PLW) with acute malnutrition. An updated Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) analysis shows that in the first quarter of 2022, a staggering 23 million people, or 55 per cent of the population, are expected to be in crisis or emergency levels of food insecurity (IPC 3 and 4). An estimated 8.7 million people in Emergency (IPC Phase 4) and 14 million people in Crisis (IPC Phase 3) require urgent action to save their lives, reduce food gaps and protect their livelihoods.
Children, pregnant and lactating women (PLWs) and the elderly are considered the most affected by food insecurity. Malnutrition is a top cause of death in children under age 5 (U5), contributing to 45 per cent of deaths among children U5 it is estimated that a child with acute malnutrition is 3 to 12 times more likely to die than a well-nourished child, depending on severity. While the increase in recent years of the absolute number of children receiving treatment for acute malnutrition can be partly attributed to the increased number of service delivery points, a large proportion of children still cannot access nutrition services half of all districts have achieved below 50 per cent of treatment coverage. Substantial expansion of the nutrition response is required to close the gap, to meet new needs, to save lives and to preserve the development potential of children.
According to the Multi-Sector Rapid Needs Assessment analysis conducted by WVA in March 2022 malnutrition rates remain high across targeted areas: Herat- prevalence of malnutrition (12.8%), SAM (2.5%), MAM (10.3%) and PLW (12.8%) Herat- malnutrition (16.4%), SAM (3.8%), MAM (12.6%) and PLWs (38.4%).
World Vision intends to deliver essential nutrition treatment for children U5 with SAM and MAM and PLW in the hard-to-reach districts (HRD) through forming Mobile Health and Nutrition Teams (MHNT). 5 MHNTs will be established to deliver Emergency health and nutrition lifesaving services to the targeted population (for 65,847 individuals), based on the MoPH policy and using the protocol for MHNTs and the protocol on provision of primary lifesaving integrated Management of Acute Malnutrition (IMAM). MHNTs staff will receive orientation on the Integrated Management of Acute Malnutrition (IMAM) protocol and Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) in emergency protocol as well as Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) training and rolling out orientations. WV will also provide lifesaving referral for those cases that require inpatient services and will ensure that a transportation and treatment facility are provided for them.
Children aged 6-59 months among populations affected by new crises will be screened for acute malnutrition. Nutritional supplementation (targeted supplementary feeding program) will be provided to children aged 6-69 months and PLWs. Mothers of children 0-23 months affected by rapid onset crisis will be targeted for infant and young child feeding counselling services.
WV attends the EPR meetings on a weekly basis and updates the key actors including DoPH, UNICEF and WHO on the project progress the project report will be shared on a weekly and monthly basis to the key nutrition cluster focal points and DEWS surveillance focal points.World Vision InternationalWorld Vision InternationalAfghanistan Humanitarian FundAsuntha CharlesNational Director+93 799-209-720Asuntha_Charles@wvi.orgBiruk Kebede BeyenePrograms Director+93 797088426biruk_beyene@wvi.orgFaisal DaneshFinance/Grants Manager+93 792 494 002Faisal_Danesh@wvi.orgFaraidoon OsmaniGAM Manager+93 799861573Faraidoon_Osmani@wvi.orgFaryab36.07956130 64.90595500Hirat34.34194400 62.20305600Nutrition237701.99583450.34821152.33Afghanistan Humanitarian FundWorld Vision International492691.40Afghanistan Humanitarian FundWorld Vision InternationalAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/SA1/N/INGO/22409United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsProvision of lifesaving health and nutrition interventions to prevent malnutrition in Argo district of BadakshanThe nutrition situation in Afghanistan is characterized by high levels of wasting and stunting, with high variation across and within provinces. In 2013, the national prevalence rate of wasting was 9.5% (with 4.0% severe wasting), and the national prevalence rate of stunting 40.9%. In 2015, severe wasting was estimated to affect about 600,000 children under 5 years of age in Afghanistan. Levels of micronutrient deficiencies are high, with iodine deficiency prevalence at 30% in children and 40% in women of childbearing age, iron deficiency prevalence at 26% in children and 24% in women of reproductive age and vitamin A deficiency prevalence at 50% in children and 11% in women of reproductive age.
The Afghanistan IPC Food Security Analysis issued in November 2020 projects that between November 2020 and March 2021, corresponding to the lean season, populations in Afghanistan are likely to experience high levels of food insecurity. [i] According to the report, an estimated 8.85 million people will likely be in Crisis (IPC Phase 3) and nearly 4.3 million people will likely be in Emergency (IPC Phase 4) between November 2020 and March 2021. Populations in IPC Phase 4 and above are considered likely to experience high levels of acute food insecurity and require humanitarian support. The report identifies COVID-19 impacts, increased food prices, reduced incomes, and conflict and insecurity as key drivers of food insecurity.
Badakhshan province is consisting of 28 districts with total population of 1348615. Badakhshan province is one of the most mountainous provinces in Afghanistan with harsh terrain and very limited access to far-flung districts, having less agricultural lands, consisting of vulnerable population from food insecurity perspective. Winter is very harsh with heavy snowfall in most of districts, which causes road blockage for several months,we have functional health facilities and staffing was completed according to BPHS, we will use from our previous experience and communicate the program implementation with HFs health shura and will provide awareness regarding objectives of this project to have their support during implementation of project.
In Badakhshan province as per SMART survey was conducted on August 2018 the prevalence of GAM is 20.7% likewise SAM prevalence is 6.1% and MAM prevalence is 14.6%. prevalence of malnutrition in women of reproductive age is 19.7% which mainly due to food insecurity, poor households, low level of literacy, poor healthy lifestyle, poor hygiene and sanitation and hard to reach areas exacerbated by harsh winters.
AKF/AKHS, A proposed lifesaving nutrition interventions to increased equitable access to health and nutrition services and commodities (the set of activities elaborated in Grant Request Justification).
The project will deliver health and nutrition services in Argo district of Badakshan through two mobile health and nutrition services. The teams will provide both primary health care services through 3 medical doctor and 3 midwives, immunization through 3 vaccinators and nutrition services that will include screening, growth monitoring, outpatient acute moderate and severe malnutrition treatment service. The population covered under project will be 111,633 of Argo Districts that include 155 villages, this will include 54700 Females and 56,932 Males , Children under five in both categories will 22,320.
Introduce the project to communities and local authorities.
Providing required nutrition and primary care services
Timely prepare and submit food requests, and requests for equipment, e.g. MUAC tapes, etc., to the WFP Area/Sub-Office.
Printing of forms, registers, cards
Dispatch of food, equipment, and forms, etc. through MHNTs to Service delivery sites.
On the job training of staff on nutrition.
Set-up community outreach - and regular nutrition screening, referral, follow-up, and community awareness on nutrition amp health topics in communiAga Khan Foundation- AfghanistanAga Khan Foundation- AfghanistanAfghanistan Humanitarian FundHoma RajabiSehatmandi Coordinator0792889921homa.rajabi@akdn.orgBadakhshan36.73477250 70.81199530Nutrition48026.22134073.19182099.41Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAga Khan Foundation- Afghanistan182099.41Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAga Khan Foundation- AfghanistanAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/SA1/N/NGO/22097United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsMobile Nutrition services to Under and Malnourished Children and PLW in Darzab, Qarqin, and Qush Tepa districts of Jowzjan ProvinceThis intervention is designed with an intention to reduce child and women morbidity and mortality related to under and malnutrition in Darzab, Qarqin, and Qush Tepa districts of Jowzjan province, one of the provinces classified in IPC phase 4 as per the IPC analysis 2022.
AWRO proposes to provide three mobile Nutrition teams (one in each of the target districts) to:
Provide Out-Patient nutrition services to under and malnourished children under 5 years of age (SAM and MAM) and Pregnant and lactating Women (PLW)
Provide necessary primary healthcare services for the target children and PLW to ensure effective treatment of under and malnourishment (diagnosis and primary treatment of children for common childhood diseases)
Refer severe cases of malnutrition with complications to inpatient treatment care centers by the provision of Cash for Nutrition for the eligible Project Participants
Empower the community to detect and prevent under and malnutrition through Family MUAC approach
Promotion of IYCF awareness and counseling
Provision of PSS counseling and Stimulation Sessions Care practices
Specific target areas for the mobile teams will be defined in coordination with the BPHS implementers and the Provincial Public Health Directorate (PPHD) to avoid duplication of services and ensure that the uncovered areas will be targeted to benefit from the services provided.
Project Participant Targets:
SAM IPD: Darzab 130, Qarqin 30, Qush Tepa 120 (Total 280)
SAM OPD: Darzab 1100, Qarqin 250, Qush Tepa 1000 (Total 2350)
MAM: Darzab 3900, Qarqin 900, Qush Tepa 3800 (Total 8600)
PLW: Darzab 1100, Qarqin 350, Qush Tepa 1000 (Total 2450)
Family MUAC Orientation: Darzab 1400, Qarqin 600, Qush Tepa 1300 ((Total 3300)
Children Screened: Darzab 6000, Qarqin 1400, Qush Tepa 5800 (Total 13200)
In total, 16,980 individuals will be covered under this project (7,630 individuals in Darzab, 2,130 individuals in Qarqin, and 7,220 individuals in Qush Tepa districts of Jowzjan). This figure does not include the number of children who will be screened for malnutrition.
For the provision of Cash for Nutrition, we will contract with a MSP/FSP to transfer the Cash to the eligible Project Participants as introduced by the AWRO.
For the nutrition supplies and supplements, AWRO will coordinate agreements with UNICEF and WFP to receive the nutrition supplies for undernourished children and PLW.Afghan Women Rights OrganizationAfghan Women Rights OrganizationAfghanistan Humanitarian FundMustafa AhmadiProgram Manager Program Focal Point+93700189189mustafa.ahmadi@awro.org.afJawzjan36.89696920 65.66585680Nutrition142185.8397005.29239191.12Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAfghan Women Rights Organization143514.67Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAfghan Women Rights Organization95676.45Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAfghan Women Rights OrganizationAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/SA1/N/NGO/22369United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsProvision of Health and Nutrition Services to under five children, pregnant and lactating women in Matun district of Khost province.The main problem for PLW and children under five is the lake of access to nutrient food. “Afghanistan has the highest rate 41% of stunting in children under the age of five” one of the world’s highest rates of stunting. Stunt is a sign of chronic undernutrition during the most critical periods of growth” (ANC, 2021, UNECIF). 58% of children under six months are exclusively breastfed. (ANC, AR, 2020) that need for mothers to take with good nutrient food.
Infectious diseases, poor maternal and newborn health, and malnutrition are still substantial cause of mortality and morbidity, the largest proportion of deaths 42.6 % caused by communicable, maternal, prenatal, and nutrition conditions.
An estimated 4.7 million people will suffer from acute malnutrition in 2022, including 1,078,804 children with (SAM), 2,807,452 (MAM), and 836,657 (PLW). 85 % of assessed households reported a barrier to nutrition services (AHNO 2022) Humanitarians plan to reach 22.1 million people who are facing food insecurity and malnutrition, water shortages, loss of livelihood, increasing protection risks and lack of access to health and other basic services.(AHRP22 ))
The proposed project will contribute to reduce morbidity and mortality due to malnutrition among the children under five, and PLW in Matun district of Khost province through three MHNTs . The mobile teams will provide basic health care services, focusing on identification, treatment, referral, and prevention of acute and moderate malnutrition in the areas through measuring Hight and weigth which are not covered by existing BPHS IP, awareness raising on balance diet, nutrition counselling and provision of referral services for SAM that need Inpatient Department (IPD) services will be main services of the mobile team. In case of very urgent need. The project will implement in close coordination and collaboration of BPHS IP and other relevant stakeholders. The local communities will be involved in the project through establishment of community health shura consisting of male and female representatives. With this project 16661 people are targeting for project’s services. The project activities will be monitored as Per ACHRO MampE mechanism
The project progress with achieved targets will be share by ACHRO on weekly bases for HMIS database and the narrative report with output and outcome will submit to donor on monthly and quarterly base.
The Approach of services delivery at the first level the community inform about the project by the district shura and secondly MHNTs have going to the villages on daily bases 6/7 days week, the team will inform the villagers through Masque load speaker, to come to take the services and record in register book for follow up.
There are three MHNTs working for Children and women in the overall Matun district each team consisted of one MD doctor, a midwife, Nurse, Vaccinator, PSS and a nutrition counselor. Those three MHNTs make a daily plan to go to the targeted village and provide services to the children under five with registration of SAM and MAN as well as PLW and refer them to IPD if required. The MD doctor can diagnose the diseases and malnutrition children and women, the midwife aware the women about the birthing the child and milking their children and provide some extra supplementary food available locally, register needy SAM, MAM and PLW that required supplementary nutrient powder and Biscuit provide by WFP trough their GFD partner. The Nurse will provide immediate services and the Psychological and social counselor give advises and consultation to the women and children that they have mental and psychological problem in the end of the day the teams return back to their collection point office to share the data to gather for completing their data base. Also two (Male and female) trainers will train the MHNT staff about Malnutrition. In addition, two community health and nutrition mobilizer will work with community for better food intake.
Afghani Community and Health Rehabilitation OrganizationAfghani Community and Health Rehabilitation OrganizationAfghanistan Humanitarian FundDr. Mubarak Shah JawadGeneral Director0093(0)799638196Achro.afg@gmail.comMuslim ShirzaiProgram manager0799851841Shirzai@achro.orgKhost33.35850790 69.85974060Nutrition98837.71164005.44262843.15Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAfghani Community and Health Rehabilitation Organization157705.89Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAfghani Community and Health Rehabilitation Organization105137.26Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAfghani Community and Health Rehabilitation OrganizationAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/SA1/N/NGO/22444United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsImproving access to integrated Nutrition, Primary health care and Basic WASH services to Underserve Population in Nad-e-Ali District Helmand ProvinceProposed project is an integrated approach of Nutrition, Health and WASH to improve nutrition status of children and mothers in white area (28000 population) through establishment of 4 MHNTs in Nad-e Ali District of Helmand province. The intervention includes nutrition intervention, PHC services, health promotion at community and HFs level and promotion of WASH components. Project will be implemented considering AAP, Protection and RCCE principles. It will also include Psychosocial counseling to the affected population in targeted area.
Project will target beneficiaries both at HF and community level focusing on nutritional status of children and PLWs. On community level, community nutrition team is proposed, consist of 4 persons (2 community mobilizer, 1 female nutrition screener and 1 health/hygiene promotor). On MHNTs level, a qualify female nutrition counselor will be hired who will be responsible for the delivery of nutrition services (nutrition counselling, iron-folic acid supplementation, GM, management of uncomplicated SAM/MAM cases, referral to HFs, distribution of vitamin A and deworming to the Under 5 children), promotion of hygiene, water treatment methodology, disease prevention, diversification of available food and awareness at HH and community level.
Project will promote IYCF activities including distribution of IEC material both on clinic and community level. Key messages of IYCF will be used for the awareness and improvement of the nutrition status of children and mothers.
To ensure early and timely detection of malnutrition, the Mother MUAC Approach, through orientation of mothers and distribution of MUAC. This approach will help in early detection of SAM/MAM and improve the preventive measurement at HHs level.
Community WASH and Nutrition Team is ncluding four staff, two male mobilizers will work with community for developing coordination and held meeting community elders, hygiene promotion, awareness, assessment of water sources and data collection at community level. At Household level, female nutrition counselor and health/WASH promotor will work with families for nutrition assessment of children and PLWs, hygiene promotion, health education, referral of MAM/SAM case, to nutrition counselor of MHNT. Community Nutrition/WASH Teams will be trained on nutrition counselling, Health promotion and hygiene package.
Supplementary foods (RUSF and Super-Cereal) will be provided by WFP to U5 MAM children amp PLWs and RUTF to SAM children by UNICEF. These required supplies are coordinated with WFP and UNICEF during the proposal development stage.
Children affected by violence, abuse, neglect amp exploitation will be supported with prevention and response services. In addition, prevention, mitigation amp response to SEA and gender-based violence will be strengthened.
For promotion of RCCE component, Community health Shuras will establish in each SDP and regular monthly meeting with community and health Shura conducted.
Based on above explanation the project interventions are in the line with Health cluster allocation strategy 2022 1st Standard allocation.
The project will be fully functional providing services to the population after 1 month inception period, managed through provincial offices in Helmand provinces, supported by HADAAF’s HQ in Kabul. During inception period, all preparatory measures (coordination, recruitment, setup, procurement)
Project implementation will be closely supervised and monitored using standards MoPH monitoring tools and involving community in monitoring, adopt feasible strategies for monitoring including remote monitoring. The HFs will be registered with MoPH database for submission of reports in HMIS.
Data collection and reporting tools will be used for the purpose and monthly reports submitted to Health Cluster Reporting Hub and registered in HeRAMS. Technical and financial reports will be submitted to OCHA in GMS in agreed schedule.Humanitarian Assistance Development Association for AfghanistanHumanitarian Assistance Development Association for AfghanistanAfghanistan Humanitarian FundDr. Shah Mohammad Rahim Director General +93789206086hadaaf_af@yahoo.comDr. Labibullah Makhawer Technical Manager +93787878803labibullah@gmail.comNoorullah Safai Admin Finance Manger +93784999192noorullahsafai@gmail.comHilmand31.36364740 63.95861110Nutrition99359.52298078.54397438.06Afghanistan Humanitarian FundHumanitarian Assistance Development Association for Afghanistan158975.22Afghanistan Humanitarian FundHumanitarian Assistance Development Association for Afghanistan119231.42Afghanistan Humanitarian FundHumanitarian Assistance Development Association for Afghanistan119231.42Afghanistan Humanitarian FundHumanitarian Assistance Development Association for AfghanistanAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/SA1/N/NGO/22760United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsImproving access to Integrated Nutrition and Primary Health Care Services to the Affected Population in 6 targeted Districts of Khost ProvinceThe proposed project is submitted in response to Nutrition Cluster Afghanistan Emergency Earthquake Plan 2022. On June 22nd, a magnitude of 5.9 earthquakes struck Khost, Paktika, and Paktika. In Khost province, the most affected districts are Spera, Mandozi, Nadir-Shakot, Shamal, Gurbaz, and Tani where 177,968 people are living in MMI V and 15,020 people are in MMI VI. Khost is already in IPC AFI 3 with Acute Malnutrition treatment coverage of 34%. HADAAF will target the affected population living in MMI V and VI in the 6 most affected districts and will reach the population through establishing 10 emergency MHNTs and deployment of 22 Community Nutrition Mobilization Team (CNMT), consisting of 2 persons to perform activities such as MIYCN counseling, screening of U5 children and PLWs for AM and their referral. The project will implement considering AAP and RCCE principles.
The project will target beneficiaries both at MHNTs and community levels focusing on the nutritional status of children and PLWs. On the community level, CNMTs are proposed to screen children and PLWs for MN and refer the MAM/SAM cases to the treatment center, provide health education and information about the consequences of MN, distribution of vitamin A and deworming to the eligible children, promotion of hygiene messages, disease prevention, diversification of locally available food and awareness raising. On the MHNTs level, nutrition counseling, provision of iron-folic acid and vitamin-A supplementation, GM, management of uncomplicated SAM/MAM cases, and referral of complicated cases to HFs will be the main activities. The project will also promote IYCF-E activities including the distribution of IEC material. Establishment of community groups/health shora and conducting of SBC campaigns on district level will also be part of the project.
The main activities are:
1) Strengthening coordination with ANDMA, PPHD, WFP, UNICEF, and BPHS implementer through attending weekly, biweekly and monthly national/regional and provincial meetings.
2) Establishment of 10 MHNTs as:
Three MHNTs with 7 CNMTs will provide different nutrition services to 74,577 affected populations living in the Mandozi district.
One MHNT with 3 CNMTs, will provide different nutrition services to 15,160 affected people in the Nadir-Shakot district.
One MHNT with 2 CNMTs will provide different nutrition services to 9,854 affected population living in the Shamal district.
Two MHNTs with 3 CNMTs will provide different nutrition services to 26,015 affected population living in Spera district. The affected areas in Spera district are about 4 hours away from Khost center, so the staff of these two MHNTs with CNTs staff will stay there for 24 hours. They will work as fixed or semi-fixed. Accommodation facilities are also considered for them. On daily basis MHNTs will be operationalized from the accommodated area of the affected villages. In the other 5 targeted districts, the MHNTs approach is considered.
Two MHNTs with 6 CNMTs will provide different nutrition services to 62,703 affected population living in the Tani district.
One MHNT with 1 CNMT will provide different nutrition support to 4,176 moderate affected and for the rest awareness and other nutrition support) affected population living in Gurbuz district.
3) Screening of children 06-59 Months and PLWs for Malnutrition and treatment or referral.
4) Capacity building on IMAM and MIYCN for MHNTs staff.
5) Treatment of Acute MN (SAM, MAM, and PLWs)
6) One day of RCCE orientation to community elders in the targeted area
7) 12 days of Nutrition consular training
8) 2 days of IYCF-E training for CNMTs
9) 6 days of EPI refresher training
The project will include, household visits, community mobilization and promotion of hygiene and sanitation at HH and community level.
Project implementation will be closely supervised and monitored using standards MoPH monitoring tools and involving the community in monitorinHumanitarian Assistance Development Association for AfghanistanHumanitarian Assistance Development Association for AfghanistanAfghanistan Humanitarian FundDr. Shah Mohammad RahimDirector General +93789206086hadaaf_af@yahoo.comDr. Labibullah Makhawer Technical Manager +93787878803labibullah@gmail.comDr. Said Jamal Uddin Sadat Program Manager +93799484899program@hadaaf.org.afNoorullah Safai Admin Finance Manger +93784999192noorullahsafai@gmail.comKhost33.35850790 69.85974060Nutrition151647.74303295.49454943.23Afghanistan Humanitarian FundHumanitarian Assistance Development Association for Afghanistan227471.62Afghanistan Humanitarian FundHumanitarian Assistance Development Association for Afghanistan227471.61Afghanistan Humanitarian FundHumanitarian Assistance Development Association for AfghanistanAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/SA1/N/UN/21994United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsDelivery of lifesaving nutrition services for the underserved population in AfghanistanThe humanitarian outlook for 2022 remains fragile, with 24.4 million people (59 per cent of the population) projected to be in urgent need for humanitarian assistance, compared to 18.4 million in 2021. With the onset of spring, highly contagious diseases such as acute watery diarrhea (AWD), measles, water-borne infections, and vector-borne diseases (e.g., dengue fever) are anticipated. Transmission and infection rates of these illnesses will likely be exacerbated by seasonal flooding which further deteriorates the nutrition situation.
A large proportion of acutely malnourished children remained untreated. Almost half of all districts have achieved below 50 per cent of treatment coverage. Substantial expansion of the nutrition response is required to meet newly arising needs and save lives.
Through this allocation, UNICEF provides therapeutic supplies (7,086 cartons of Ready to Use Therapeutic Food [RUTF] 2,000 cartons of F75 therapeutic milk 2,000 cartons of F100 therapeutic milk and 150 cartons of Rehydration Solution for Malnutrition [ReSoMaL]) required for treatment of 7,815 children (3,517 boys amp 4,298 girls) aged under-five with Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) for the prioritized locations identified by the nutrition cluster.
UNICEF will procure the therapeutic supplies through its Supply Division (SD). Supplies will be stored at national and regional warehouses in UNICEF and will be distributed to the implementing partners (Agency for Assistance and Development of Afghanistan [AADA], Healthnet [HN-TPO], Aga Khan Foundation [AKF], Solidarity of Afghan Families [SAF], Bu Ali Rehabilitation amp Aid Network [BARAN], Bakhtar Development Network [BDN], MOVE, Just for Afghan Capacity and Knowledge [JACK], Organization for Health Promotion and management [OHPM], Coordination for Humanitarian Assistance [CHS] and the AHF recipients under the nutrition cluster) on a quarterly basis. These implementing partners have strong capacity in implementation of nutrition services in the country.
UNICEF will use complementary funding sources provide therapeutic supplies for all beneficiaries in the target locations who are not targeted by AHF funding, and also provide trainings on the Integrated Management of Acute Malnutrition (IMAM) for the health workers and field visit monitoring to complement lifesaving treatment services addressing the needs of children with acute malnutrition in the target locations.
Outpatient and inpatient treatment of SAM are integral components of the IMAM approach, that will be delivered by the Basic Package of Health Services/ Essential Package of Hospital Services (BPHS/ EPHS) and humanitarian IPs through fixed health facilities and mobile teams.
Furthermore, SAM treatment will be provided simultaneously with the treatment of Moderate Acute Malnutrition (MAM) supported by World Food Programme (WFP), where applicable.
United Nations Children's FundUnited Nations Children's FundAfghanistan Humanitarian FundMelanie GalvinChief of Nutrition Section0799987620mgalvin@unicef.orgRichard LedburyResource Mobilization Manager0799987439rledbury@unicef.orgAlice AkungaDeputy Representative0799987101aakunga@unicef.orgBadakhshan36.73477250 70.81199530Daykundi33.66949500 66.04635340Faryab36.07956130 64.90595500Ghor34.09957760 64.90595500Hilmand31.36364740 63.95861110Hirat34.34194400 62.20305600Jawzjan36.89696920 65.66585680Kandahar30.99606790 65.47573600Khost33.35850790 69.85974060Nangarhar34.17183130 70.62167940Nimroz31.02614880 62.45041540Parwan34.96309770 68.81088490Samangan35.98072960 67.57085360Takhar36.66980130 69.47845410Nutrition417585.98582422.551000008.53Afghanistan Humanitarian FundUnited Nations Children's Fund1000008.53Afghanistan Humanitarian FundUnited Nations Children's FundAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/SA1/N/UN/22222United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsImproving Access and Utilisation of Quality In-Patient Care for Severely Malnourished Children with Medical ComplicationsMalnutrition is a top cause of death in children under 5 in Afghanistan, contributing to 45 percent of deaths among the under 5 children, it is estimated that a child with acute malnutrition is 3 to 12 times more likely to die than a well-nourished child, depending on severity. In Afghanistan, an estimated 4.7 million people are expected to suffer from acute malnutrition in 2022 (including more than 1 million children with Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM), over 2.8 million children with Moderate Acute Malnutrition (MAM), and over 800,000 pregnant and lactating women (PLW) with acute malnutrition) which shows an overall increase of 21 percent from 2021. 10-15% of children with SAM will develop medical complication and will be in need of Inpatient management (IPD-SAM) services in high affected districts and provinces. Substantial expansion of the malnutrition response is required to bridge the gap, meet new needs, save lives, and preserve the development potential of children. Furthermore, compounding shocks, including the severe drought, COVID-19, and armed conflict have exacerbated protracted nutrition crisis.
The Nutrition cluster has prioritized strengthening the operational capacity for inpatient management of SAM cases (IPD-SAM) as a part of the allocation strategy priorities for this allocation. This project intends provision of quality inpatient services for hospitalized cases of SAM through: 1) Functional upgrading of 28 IPD-SAM centers by providing medical and non-medical kits, 2) Establishment of 3 new IPD-SAM centers two in (Kandahar and one in Nangarhar), 3) Rehabilitation of IPD-SAM center in Fatimatulzahra hospital located in Jalalabad, 4) Orientation of media and traders on breast milk substitute CODE. Implementation of the IPD-SAM will be done through the BPHS and EPHS partners’ modality. Implementation of the IPD-SAM will be done through the BPHS and EPHS partners’ modality.
Through this project WHO will provide inpatient therapeutic care to 4,023 children under 5 (1967 boys and 2056) with complicated SAM in 28 IPD-SAM centers located in 28 districts of 10 high-priority. The geographical scope of this project will include, Daikundi (Nilli, Geeti, Shahristan, and Mira mor districts), Helmand (Lashkarga, Nahr-e-Saraj, Garmeir, Musa Qala, and Nawzad districts), Herat ( Shinden district), Ghor (Cheghcharan, Taywara, and Lal-Sajangal districts), Khost (Khost city and Bak districts) Kandahar (Arghistan, Maiwand, Ghorak, and Kandahar city districts) Parwan ( Charikar, Sorkh Parsa, CEYAGERD, and Bagram districts) Nangarhar (Jalalabad and Khogeani districts) Samangan province (Dara sot Bala and Dara sof payan districts) and Nimroz province(Zaranj district) (ANNEX 3). World Health OrganizationWorld Health OrganizationAfghanistan Humanitarian FundDr Mohammad Qasem Shamsnational professional officer 0093786253629shamsm@who.int Health EmergenciesTeam Leadabouzeida@who.intDr Abouzeid Alaa Daykundi33.66949500 66.04635340Ghor34.09957760 64.90595500Hilmand31.36364740 63.95861110Hirat34.34194400 62.20305600Kandahar30.99606790 65.47573600Khost33.35850790 69.85974060Nangarhar34.17183130 70.62167940Nimroz31.02614880 62.45041540Parwan34.96309770 68.81088490Samangan35.98072960 67.57085360Nutrition189928.94318410.28508339.22Afghanistan Humanitarian FundWorld Health Organization508339.22Afghanistan Humanitarian FundWorld Health OrganizationAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/SA1/N/UN/22235United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsTreatment of Moderate Acute Malnutrition (MAM) in children under five and pregnant lactating women (PLW) in the prioritized provincesAfghanistan is currently facing one of the most complex and protracted humanitarian emergencies in the world, with increasing food insecurity and high malnutrition rates. As the latest IPC analysis shows (19.7 million people in IPC Phase 3+, representing half the country’s population, between March-May 2022), the unprecedented scale-up of WFP’s assistance has proved effective in preventing the already dire food security and nutrition situation from reaching catastrophic levels. Among these are about 6.6 million people in Emergency (IPC Phase 4) and 13 million in Crisis (IPC Phase 3). For the first time since the introduction of IPC in Afghanistan, Catastrophe conditions (IPC Phase 5) were detected for 20,000 people in the province of Ghor, and immediate action is needed to prevent a further deterioration. The Nutrition Cluster has prioritised all 34 provinces for the nutrition response due to the high levels of food insecurity and malnutrition across the country. The nutritional status of children under five and pregnant and lactating women (PLW) continues to be alarming in most parts of Afghanistan. An estimated 3.9 million people will suffer from acute malnutrition in 2022, including more than a million children with severe acute malnutrition (SAM), over 2,800,000 children with moderate acute malnutrition (MAM), and over 800,000 pregnant and lactating women (PLW) with acute malnutrition (an increase of 21 percent from 2021). The deterioration of the nutrition situation across most parts of the country is being driven by a series of complex and multi-faceted factors – including poor access to health services, acute household food insecurity, sub-optimal childcare and feeding practices, poor access to water and sanitation, as well as conflict and climate-related shocks. Despite the significant increase in the absolute number of children who received treatment for acute malnutrition over the past year, largely due to the increased number of service delivery points, a large proportion of children remain without access to nutrition services. Half of the districts in Afghanistan achieved below 50 percent of treatment coverage. Substantial expansion of the nutrition response capacity is required to fill the gap, to further meet the expanded needs, save lives, and preserve the development potential of children.
With an allocation of USD 9.7 million from the Afghanistan Humanitarian Fund, WFP will provide MAM treatment services through targeted supplementary feeding to 108,950 children under five and 36,223 PLW to rehabilitate their nutritional status, and provide blanket supplementary feeding services to 157,978 children and 78,989 PLW prevent them from further deterioration to severe malnutrition in prioritized provinces of Badakhstan, Takhar, Nangarhar, Ghor-Lal, Daikundi, Khost, Parwan, Jawzjan, Faryab, Samangan, Kandahar, Hilmand, Niroz, Hirat, and Ghor (with a total of 115,212 PLWs and 266,928 children under five). With a view to provide immediate relief and prevent pipeline shortfalls for food commodities with long procurement lead times, WFP will use existing commodities from additional funding sources and AHF’s contribution will serve for pipeline replenishment purposes. Through this AHF contribution, WFP will procure 680 MT LNS-MQ and 1,066 MT of Super Cereal.
AHF's will complement WFP’s commitment to supporting the people of Afghanistan in the provision of quality lifesaving nutrition services to children under five years old and PLW for the treatment and prevention of acute malnutrition.
As stated in the workplan WFP will be responsible for activities 1-3 activity 4 both WFP and its implementing partners will be responsible activities 5-8 will be the responsibility of the implementing partners and activities 9-12 will be carried out by WFP and its implementing paWorld Food ProgrammeWorld Food ProgrammeAfghan AidAga khan health servicesCARE InternationalFUTURE GENERATIONS AFGHANISTANHungarian Interchurch Aid afghanistanShelter for Life InternationalShelter Now InternationalWorld Vision InternationalAfghan Development AssociationAfghan Peace Builders Humanitarian OrganizationAgency for Assistance and Development of AfghanistanBARANCoordination of Humanitarian Assistance HEWAD Reconstruction Health and Humanitarian Assistance CommitteeMaihan Humanitarian Convergence OrganizationModern Agriculture and Animal Husbandry OrganizationMOVE WELFARE ORGANIZATIONOrganization for Health Promotion and ManagementOrganization for Human WelfareOrganization of Human AssistanceRazi Social Development OrganizationAfghanistan Humanitarian FundCecilia GARZONHead of Programme+93706004857cecilia.garzon@wfp.orgMartin AHIMBISIBWEHead of Nutrition +93706005169martin.ahimbisibwe@wfp.orgJanerose ALVERSHead of Partnerships+93729908610janerose.alvers@wfp.orgBadakhshan36.73477250 70.81199530Daykundi33.66949500 66.04635340Faryab36.07956130 64.90595500Ghor34.09957760 64.90595500Hilmand31.36364740 63.95861110Hirat34.34194400 62.20305600Jawzjan36.89696920 65.66585680Kandahar30.99606790 65.47573600Khost33.35850790 69.85974060Nangarhar34.17183130 70.62167940Nimroz31.02614880 62.45041540Parwan34.96309770 68.81088490Samangan35.98072960 67.57085360Takhar36.66980130 69.47845410Nutrition2417783.757253351.269671135.01Afghanistan Humanitarian FundWorld Food Programme9671135.01Afghanistan Humanitarian FundWorld Food ProgrammeAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/SA1/N-H/NGO/22298United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsDeployment of Mobile Health and Nutrition Teams (MHNTs) in Samangan and Daikundi ProvincesCAF-OPHA deploys MHNTs to expand humanitarian access and response in underserved and hardest-to-reach locations for health and nutrition in Miamoor, Khadir, Patoo, and Sharestan districts of Daikundi and in Hazrat-e-Sultan, Khuram wa Sarbagh and Ruy-e-Duab districts of Samangan provinces to successfully achieve the project's intended objectives and target indicators. The project provides primary health care and nutrition services to all age groups mainly focusing on children under five years and pregnant and lactating women (PLW) through seven mobile health and nutrition teams (MHNTs), four in Daikundi, and three in Samangan provinces. These MHNTs will provide nutrition screening, growth monitoring, IYCF counseling to PLWs, treatment of SAM (MUAC less than 11.5 or WHZ less than -3SD) and MAM (MUAC between 11.5 and 12.5 cm or WHZ between -3SD and -2SD) cases, micronutrient supplementation, and referral of severely acute malnutrition to a comprehensive nutrition center. Also, the MHNTs provide ANC, PNC, promotion of institutional delivery, IMNCI, immunization services, and mental health and psychosocial services by the trained midwife, nurse, vaccinator, and trained psychosocial counselor in the catchment areas of each service delivery point. Simultaneously, we will further support the referral of severely ill cases from the community to the nearest health facilities. Though the MHNT encourage referred clients with severe cases to approach at their own cost in some cases the MHNT vehicle will support such emergency cases and refers severely ill patients to the nearest HFs. Also, the MHNTs will distribute the phone number of HFs ambulances available in the district through the BPHS implementer. The MHNT structure consists of a Male doctor, a nutrition counselor, a midwife, a vaccinator, and a psychosocial counselor to cover all the services provides by the MHNTs. The project management team (project officer, supervisors, and operation officer) can efficiently and transparently manage the project with the support and liaison of CAF-OPHA's management team. Required equipment, medical and non-medical supply, ambulance, IEC, and health/nutrition promotion materials will be provided to the project. Also, CAF-OPHA builds and maintains close coordination with the public health directorate of the two provinces by signing MOUs. We coordinated with MOVE and BDN for the deployment of MHNTs in the Daikundi and Samangan districts to prevent the overlaps, respectively. The scope of services at the MHNTs are based on MHNT guideline. We will rent vehicles to provide mobile services for the teams. As a cross-cutting matter in this assignment, CAF-OPHA will consider the minimum gender marker code within the proposed projects. We will ensure that gender equality and gender awareness activities are mainstreamed within the scope of the project. CAF-OPHA conducts regular supervision, monitoring, coaching, and mentoring of the MHNTs to ensure the quality of services as per the standards and project requirements. Accordingly, women, men, boys, and girls of all ages including people with disability will benefit equally from the proposed interventions. A total of 36977 individuals in the host communities of Daikundi and Samangan provinces will directly benefit from the project. This figure consists of 13421 males over five and 17477 females over five for OPD services, 1056 boys and girls under one year for vaccination, 916 caregivers of children 0-23 for IYCF, 676 children 6-59 months for SAM, 685 children 6-59 for MAM, 351 PLWs for acute malnutrition, and 2746 children 6-59 for MMNPs. One of the project's sustainability aspects is the capacity building of the local staff on health and nutrition interventions within the provinces.Care of Afghan FamiliesCare of Afghan FamiliesOrganization for People Health in ActionAfghanistan Humanitarian FundSayed Ashuqullah MajidiGeneral Director+93744426519caf.director.general@gmail.comDr. Abdullah OmarTechnical Director+93729880509caf.technical.director@gmail.comDaykundi33.66949500 66.04635340Samangan35.98072960 67.57085360HealthNutrition188989.41186912.60375902.01Afghanistan Humanitarian FundCare of Afghan Families187951.01Afghanistan Humanitarian FundCare of Afghan FamiliesAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/SA1/N-H/NGO/22458United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsProvision of life saving health and nutrition services to remote and isolated communities in priority districts of Parwan and Takhar provincesAccording to AHO 2022, 588K people in Takhar, and 601K in Parwan are in need of humanitarian assistance, indicating a decrease of 3% in Takhar and an increase of 72% in Parwan compared with 2021. A nutrition and mortality survey was conducted in Takhar by Action Against Hunger (AAH) with the financial support of the OCHA from 08-25 July, 2017. It was a cross sectional survey following two-stage cluster sampling method, based on Standardized Monitoring and Assessment of Relief and Transition (SMART) methodology. The results of SAMRT survey shows that the combined GAM and SAM prevalence among children 6-59 months in Takhar is 16.8% and 3.3% respectively. Similar survey was conducted by AAH and funded by European Commission in Parwan in Feb 2020. According to the survey the prevalence of combined GAM and SAM in Parwan is 13.4% and 2.9% respectively. More than 20% of PLW in Parwan and more than 25% in Takhar suffer from acute malnutrition.
The study of HMIS data over the past year indicated significant coverage disparities of health and nutrition outcomes between the priority districts and other districts in both Takhar and Parwan provinces. It demonstrates that the current network of HFs has failed to ensure equality in meeting the health and nutrition needs of the population and it is imperative to provide lifesaving nutritional and health services in underserved areas to alleviate the level of inequality from health and nutritional outcomes in future.
Takhar and Parwan were identified at top priority for primary health care and nutrition services in the 1st SA for 2022. This project is designed in line with the SOs 1-3 of HRP-2022, the health cluster’s SO 1 (outcomes 1.1 and 1.3), and the nutrition cluster’s SO 1-3 (outcomes 1.2, 2.1, and 3.1).
The project plans to reach 63,600 people with life-saving health and nutrition services through deploying 4 MHNTs in Taloqan district of Takhar and 2 MHNTs in Charikar district of Parwan province. The 54 staff members of MHNTs will receive training on IMAM, MIYCN, MHPSS, EPI, and stock management and community mobilizations. OCCD will submit a separate proposal to and sign FLA with WFP for obtaining TSFP food commodities. OCCD, with the help of PND, will submit a request to UNICEF for RUTF.
The project will provide nutritional screening for 11,077 children under five, OPD SAM for 1,615 and OPD MAM for 3,659 children 6-59 months as well as TSFP services for 1,099 AM PLW. SAM children with medical complication will be referred to TFU at district hospital. 4,664 primary caregivers of children aged 0-23 months will be provided with MIYCN counselling.
The MHNTs will also provide, PHC consultations to 58,300 catchment population, and new-born care immunization, ANC and PNC cares, IMNCI, and health education and MHPSS services to children under five and women in reproductive ages and adults. Specialized services and emergency referrals will be supported. Outreach immunization services in host communities will also be supported. Medical and non-medical equipment, including reproductive health and family planning commodities will be provided to the teams, regular supply of essential medicines will be ensured.
OCCD will coordinate with the PPHDs, BPHS implementers, PNOs, PND, UNICEF, WFP, and Nutrition and Health Clusters via regular meetings and information sharing related to implementation progress, challenges, and achievement. The project will conduct monthly meetings with health shura members to provide information on project activities and obtain feedback on services provided. The field office will conduct supportive supervision visits to MHNTs and provide on-the-job training. The main office will monitor MHNTs regularly and follow up on developing remedial action plan and progress on implementation. OCCD will ensure registration of the MHNTs and timely reporting through nutrition online system, and GMS.Organization for Community Coordination and DevelopmentOrganization for Community Coordination and DevelopmentAfghanistan Humanitarian FundMohammad Hussain HasseenGeneral Director+93 707 574 742gen.director@occd.org.af Noor Mohammad NooriDeputy General Director+93 794 088 633dm.director@occd.org.afAnas AngarOperations Director+93 706 299 628operation@occd.org.afParwan34.96309770 68.81088490Takhar36.66980130 69.47845410HealthNutrition126580.01471798.23598378.24Afghanistan Humanitarian FundOrganization for Community Coordination and Development239351.30Afghanistan Humanitarian FundOrganization for Community Coordination and Development179513.47Afghanistan Humanitarian FundOrganization for Community Coordination and Development179513.47Afghanistan Humanitarian FundOrganization for Community Coordination and DevelopmentAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/SA1/WASH/INGO/22151United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsWASH Drought Emergency Response Project in Ghor Faryab ProvincesDue to 2020/2021 drought, the recharge of aquifers has been significantly reduced. This has affected the quantity and quality of water available for drinking and domestic use, contributing to AWD outbreaks, with cholera cases reported. The 2022 spring period is expected to see drought conditions continue in water-scarce areas, notably in rural areas where pastoralists rely on surface water and in locations with high groundwater salinity levels. Inability to access safe and clean drinking water, adequate sanitation and hygiene will deepen vulnerabilities, especially from spring until summer – the highest-risk periods for AWD. Cyclical AWD, cholera and other communicable disease outbreaks are anticipated during and after flood season, with increased risk of cholera among vulnerable populations in urban settings and rural, water-scarce areas .
According to a recent multi sectoral assessment conducted by World Vision in Badghis,Ghor,Faryab and Herat in March 2022, most households, 74.5% use unsafe water sources 75.3% use less than 20 liters/person/day households rely on negative water shortage coping strategies- reliance on rivers, springs /streams rain water harvests regulate use. Children are responsible for fetching water (53.7%) and 45.2% miss school because they are fetching water.
To provide lifesaving, equitable and safe WASH assistance to crisis affected people of all genders and diversities, the proposed intervention will see approximately 21,000 people (Male 5110, Female 5320, boys 5260 and girls 5310) from crisis affected districts (Pasanband, Saghar, Firozkoh and Taiwara) in Ghor and (Pashtonkot, Dawlat Abad and Gurziwan) in Faryab. Access to safe water, basic sanitation and hygiene will be improved through construction of 7 solar powered water systems, water quality testing and surveillance of water systems (at least 3 tests per water system), establishment and training of 7 water management committees on operation and maintenance of the systems will be done to ensure water safety as per WHO/ANSA standards and sustainability of water systems. Hygiene promotion (awareness creation sessions) and distribution of hygiene kits will be conducted to promote good hygiene practices such as handwashing with soap coupled with COVID-19 prevention messages as a means to reduce risk of infection for beneficiaries in target locations.
As part of a multi sectoral approach, WASH interventions will complement the FSL, Protection, Health and Nutrition sector responses and will be implemented in the same locations to promote a holistic response to the multi sectoral needs in these communities.
This will directly contribute to eligible action1 underlined in the SA1 allocation strategy ‘WASH in Health’ targeted rapid response to AWD/cholera at household, community and institution levels, based on epidemiological findings (hygiene kits distribution, water quality control, urban water network line chlorination, regular shock chlorination of unprotected wells, handwashing promotion, safe excreta management)”.
Responding to one of standard allocation themes (Theme1:Expanded humanitarian access and response in underserved and hardest-to-reach locations) World Vision seeks to provide emergency lifesaving safe drinking water, improved sanitation and hygiene practices, diarrhea,AWD in some areas and malnutrition rates will decline, thus “saving lives in the areas of highest need” (HRP SO1). Provision of durable solar powered water supply networks and Reverse Osmosis systems to target locations that are frequently exposed to drought and were affected by recent conflict ensure that "vulnerable people are supported to build their resilience" (HRPSO3).
(HRP SO1):Timely, multisector, life-saving, equitable and safe assistance is provided to crisis-affected people of all genders and diversities to reduce mortality and morbidity. The project implementation will be 12 months expected to start on July 01, 2022 to June 30, 2023.World Vision InternationalWorld Vision InternationalAfghanistan Humanitarian FundAsuntha CharlesNational Director+93 799-209-720Asuntha_Charles@wvi.orgAtul Mrong Operations Response Director+93 795 154 403 atul_mrong@wvi.org Biruk BeyenePrograms Director+93 797 088 426biruk_beyene@wvi.orgFaisal DaneshFinance/Grants Manager+93 792 494 002Faisal_Danesh@wvi.orgFaraidoon OsmaniGAM Manager+93 799 861 573Faraidoon_Osmani@wvi.orgFaryab36.07956130 64.90595500Ghor34.09957760 64.90595500Water Sanitation Hygiene220742.20547642.85768385.05Afghanistan Humanitarian FundWorld Vision International461031.03Afghanistan Humanitarian FundWorld Vision InternationalAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/SA1/WASH/INGO/22194United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsProvision of Emergency WASH Assistance to vulnerable people in KandaharAs highlighted in the Cluster WASH priorities from the HRP, as well as in the ICCT spring prioritization and in the allocation strategy paper, ACTED aims to respond to the water scarcity crisis due to dramatic climate conditions. The project seeks to provide sufficient drinking water in high water pressure districts via the rehabilitation of existing water network systems. ACTED will intervene according to the WASH cluster guidelines which set the sufficient quantity of water for drinking, cooking and personal hygiene in any household at the threshold of 15 liters per person per day.
ACTED will therefore provide emergency WASH assistance to approximatively 12,400 vulnerable people living in Arghistan, Registan, Shahwalikot, Ghorak and Maroof districts of Kandahar province.
To reinforce women and people with disabilities’ safe access to sanitation infrastructures, ACTED will provide sanitation facilities in targeted communal places such as school, health centers, mosque etc. either through construction or rehabilitation of 25 blocks of latrines (approximatively 8 doors each), thus targeting 4,000 beneficiaries.
In addition, the project will increase access to safe water to approximatively 8,400 individuals through the rehabilitation of 8 water network systems.
All beneficiaries will be reached with hygiene promotion sessions and ACTED will also provide GBV awareness sessions for women and improve menstrual hygiene practices by distributing dignity kits to 2,000 women and girls.
To ensure the sustainability of the project, ACTED will create committees in each targeted location, provide them with training and kits, and they will be responsible for keeping the WASH infrastructure clean and functional after the end of the project.
Overall, the project will allow a better access to basic WASH services, help reducing water related diseases and water contamination and prevent WASH related GBV.
Agency for Technical Cooperation and DevelopmentAgency for Technical Cooperation and DevelopmentAfghanistan Humanitarian FundFrancois HericherCountry Director+93 (0)728427169francois.hericher@acted.orgCamille RenardetProject Development Manager+93 (0)728427156camille.renardet@acted.orgKandahar30.99606790 65.47573600Water Sanitation Hygiene294372.49367357.40661729.89Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAgency for Technical Cooperation and Development529383.91Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAgency for Technical Cooperation and Development78375.58Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAgency for Technical Cooperation and DevelopmentAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/SA1/WASH/INGO/22196United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsEmergency WASH assistance with hygiene promotion in area of ESNFI in Paktika ProvinceThe proposed project will target conflict and drought- affected IDPs and host communities in areas the of highest needs around the Paktika Province for an emergency WASH support and ESNFI. The project, implemented directly by the Canadian International Community Association (CICA), continuing recent and long-standing interventions in these areas, is aligned with the AHF 1st Standard Allocation Strategy, targeting 3,820 vulnerable families (26,740 individuals) under the WASH humanitarian assistance, CICA proposes to provide a combination of water supply, sanitation and hygiene promotion activities in targeted areas. The activities will revolve around the prioritizes include:
WASH in ESNFI
Water source surveillance and drying-up alerts,
Supply systems rehabilitation or creation,
Household water treatment promotion,
WASH for GBV risk mitigation,
It is critical in this moment in time to provide immediate support in the areas affected by armed conflict and drought: - In order to prevent further displacement: a significant number of communities are leaving their homes searching for water and areas suitable for agriculture-livestock and drinking water. - In order to prevent communities from falling into deeper poverty: some of the districts identified have been suffering from loss in agriculture and livestock for several season, and they are at risk of losing all their assets if not reached with emergency relief - In order to ensure that the conditions of women and girls do not degenerate deep poverty and deprivation have a heavy toll on women and girls, often more vulnerable and more exposed to risks, especially GBV. To meet the need for a sufficient and safe water supply, 40 existing broken wells will be rehabilitated and 40 new wells will be established. 170 individuals will have access to each water point. Placement of water points within the communities will reduce the burden on women and girls, who currently spend on average more than 25 minutes one-way to reach a water point. The continued functioning of the water points will be managed through local volunteer mechanics, who will be identified and trained in the operation and maintenance of the water systems, and through local caretakers. For water source surveillance and drying-up alerts, strategic well be selected and equipped drying-up alerts system and the aforesaid mentioned caretaker and mechanics will be trained to collect the data regularly and share with relevant stakeholders.
Awareness sessions will promote both sanitation and hygiene awareness and practices leading to health risk reduction. 110 hygiene promotion sessions will focus on diarrhea prevention strategies, discouraging open defecation, critical times to wash hands with soap, menstrual hygiene management, and safe household water treatment. The most vulnerable 3820 IDPs and HCs families will receive hygiene kits. During kit distributions, orientation on the correct utilization of the items in the kits will take place. CICA will mainstream cross-cutting issues such as PSEA, Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP), protection, gender, age, and disability and is an important requirement for WASH humanitarian response project.
This Project will be implemented in close coordination with local communities including prominent community leaders, youths, WASH regional cluster and other partners in area to increase efficiency, effectiveness, and accountability. Engagement and direct participation and contribution of communities in the program implementation ensures program quality and sustainability through community ownership of project activities and results.
In consultation with cluster and other stockholders, 12 months duration is needed to fully implement project activates considering remoteness of targeted communities, procurement process, vendors identification and selection, banking issues etc. this will also avoid any future no cost extension request processing.Canadian International Community AssociationCanadian International Community AssociationAfghanistan Humanitarian FundNAJIULLAH GHAZAWICountry Director+93777222080Naji@cica-int.orgSanna RahimiProgram Director+93777501600sanna.rahimi@cica-int.orgPaktika32.26453860 68.52471490Water Sanitation Hygiene186849.28313247.32500096.60Afghanistan Humanitarian FundCanadian International Community Association200038.64Afghanistan Humanitarian FundCanadian International Community Association150028.98Afghanistan Humanitarian FundCanadian International Community Association150028.98Afghanistan Humanitarian FundCanadian International Community AssociationAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/SA1/WASH/INGO/22334United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsEmergency WASH Response for protracted IDPs and vulnerable host communities in Nimroz and Sar-e-Pul Provinces.During 2021, the people of Afghanistan faced intensified conflicts, withdrawal of international forces followed by the country takeover by the de-facto authority in August. The resulting political, social, and economic shocks have reverberated across the country with a massive deterioration of the humanitarian and protection situation in the 4th quarter of 2021 and the outlook for 2022 remaining profoundly uncertain .
Across the country, WASH systems have faced under-investment and disruption, which in return generates complex needs that worsen the burden on health system. While estimates of the country’s population have almost doubled over the last twenty years, safe drinking water coverage in Afghanistan continues to be limited and is still among the lowest in the world. Decades of conflict and repeated sudden-onset natural disasters have damaged the limited infrastructure that exist. The 73% of the population who live in rural areas are the most affected by the lack of access to safe drinking water, sanitation, hygiene services including poor hygiene practices and knowledge—where open defecation is still widespread and hand washing with soap at critical times is infrequently practiced. Acute Watery Diarrhea (AWD) appears at high rates among infants, especially among the households headed by women and people with a disability. In addition, households headed by a person with a disability may face higher hygiene needs, as only 58 per cent report having enough water for handwashing (compared to 67 per cent of other households).
The most vulnerable IDPs and Host Communities in 4 districts (Zaranj, Kang, Chakhansoor, Charborjak, Khashrood, Delaram) of Nimroz Province and 3 districts (Saripul center, Sozma Qala and Sancharak) of Saripul Province will receive emergency WASH assistance such as provision of water, construction of latrine and hygiene material to cover their daily needs to prevent them from the water and sanitation diseases.
NRC conducted rapid assessment in the targeted locations to assess WASH needs in both provinces- key findings are that people do not have access to enough clean water due to non-functional water supply system, widely open defecation due lack of latrine facilities and poor hygiene practices due to not having access to basic hygiene material.
Through this intervention, NRC will provide integrated WASH assistance such as provision of clean water, provision of sanitation facilities, chlorination of existing water points and hygiene promotion to 34,195 most vulnerable women, men and children in Nimroz and Saripul province.
Community has preferred to construct latrines through provision of the cash to be led by community the construction of the latrines. Community has also mentioned that the required skills and un-skill labors are available in the targeted communities. Based on the above suggestion of the community, NRC has decided the sanitation component of the proposal particularly latrine construction will be carried out through provision of cash to the participants to construct their own latrines. NRC WASH engineers will develop BoQs and design of the latrines to monitor the construction of the latrines to make sure the latrines are constructed as the provided design. The cash will be provided in two installments, the first installment will be to construct the sub structure of the latrine and the second installment will be provided once the sub structure is constructed after verifying the NRC WASH team. The materials for the construction of latrine are locally available in both provinces (Nimroz and Saripul) and market are functional to support our intervention. Community led construction will also contribute to long term sustainability to promote the use of latrines.
NRC has been providing cash assistance to beneficiaries in different projects through Hawala and has already signed frame work agreement with Hawala service providers to provide cash to the beneficiaries. Norwegian Refugee CouncilNorwegian Refugee CouncilAfghanistan Humanitarian FundNeil TurnerCountry Director+93 (0)728 974 850 neil.turner@nrc.noRosemary MutieGrants Manager+93 72 8 93 20 70 rosemary.mutie@nrc.no Nimroz31.02614880 62.45041540Sar-e-Pul35.67074730 66.04635340Water Sanitation Hygiene259726.19585993.81845720.00Afghanistan Humanitarian FundNorwegian Refugee Council507432.00Afghanistan Humanitarian FundNorwegian Refugee CouncilAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/SA1/WASH/INGO/22340United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsProvision of access to WASH services for vulnerable and underserved communities in Helmand and Herat provincesThis project will enhance access of vulnerable populations to effective water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services to mitigate the impact and risk of Acute Watery Diarrhea (AWD) and malnutrition. The IRC will integrate WASH activities through this project with its ongoing health and nutrition response program in Helmand and Herat provinces. The IRC will use data from its mobile health and nutrition teams (MHNTs) and static health facilities in the project target locations to identify and serve communities with higher diarrhea and malnutrition cases. IRC is running 6 MHNTs in Guzara, Pashtoon Zarghoon and Adraskan of Herat province and 8 MHNTs in Marja of Nad-e-Ali, Musa Qala and Sangin districts of Helmand province, through which IRC intends to integrate the activities of this project. The project community hygiene promotion volunteers (CHPVs) will also identify households with children suffering from diarrhea and those who use unsafe drinking water sources and unsafe water storage and transportation practices during house-to-house hygiene promotion sessions to be assisted through this project.
The IRC will conduct additional assessments in the communities that are reported with high numbers of diarrhea and malnutrition cases by MHNTs for WASH needs, including bacteriological tests of drinking water, sanitary inspection of water sources, quantity of water available for drinking, cooking and cloth washing and defecation practices in the communities. To respond to AWD and malnutrition, the project will provide disinfection/chlorination of water sources, hygiene promotion awareness sessions focused on diarrhea control and adoption of positive hygiene practices, provision of latrine facilities and rehabilitation and construction of water points. The IRC will conduct community mobilization and will engage men, women, boys, girls, elderly, people with disabilities and others intensively from the project onset. The CHPVs will be selected from the target communities and local materials will be used for establishing the latrines. The CHPVs after receiving training of trainer (ToT) will conduct hygiene promotion sessions for women and girls at household level in accordance with the local culture. IRC will ensure that issues of protection, inclusion of persons with disabilities and gender-based violence related to water scarcity and sanitation are addressed and mainstreamed through the project period by ensuring awareness raising on equal access to WASH services for men, women, boys, and girls. IRC will ensure inclusion of children/persons with disabilities and older persons through staff training on inclusion of children/persons with disabilities and older persons. Through complementary funding, IRC will recruit Inclusion Officers to support with accessibility audits of IRC’s physical spaces and the results will be utilized to make necessary adaptations to ensure meaningful access. IRC will also provide reasonable accommodation for children/persons with disabilities and older persons. IRC will ensure that members of the community are trained on operation and maintenance of the WASH infrastructure installed. The project will directly reach 97,200 community members whilst 20% of them will be Internally displaced persons (IDPs) and 10% will be returnees. IRC has consulted and will maintain coordination with CRS, regional WASH cluster and other WASH cluster partners in both target provinces about the selection of districts and villages for WASH interventions under this project
International Rescue CommiteeInternational Rescue CommiteeAfghanistan Humanitarian FundVicki AkenCountry Director0793400802Vicki.Aken@rescue.org Business Development and PartnershipsDirector of AwardsLuBna.Alkhaldi@rescue.orgLuBna DurukanAhmad Reshad HamzaDeputy Grants Coordinator0729080248AhmadReshad.Hamza@rescue.orgHilmand31.36364740 63.95861110Hirat34.34194400 62.20305600Water Sanitation Hygiene199888.84650105.76849994.60Afghanistan Humanitarian FundInternational Rescue Commitee509996.76Afghanistan Humanitarian FundInternational Rescue CommiteeAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/SA1/WASH/INGO/22489United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsEmergency WASH Support for Shock-Affected Communities in DawlatyarVulnerable populations in Dawlatyar district of Ghor face a complex set of needs. Drought and economic recession have resulted in reduced food and water availability and income opportunities, depleting households’ productive assets and capacity to cope with shocks. Many of Ghor’s communities are prone to flooding and other natural hazards which destroy households’ assets and homes, leaving them vulnerable to further risks, including AWD outbreaks. In consultation with the regional WASH Cluster and in accordance with the SA1 Allocation Strategy Paper, Afghanaid proposes to provide crucial WASH assistance to align with an AHF ESNFI flood response project, for which we are applying under SA1. The project will also align with WASH in Health priorities for this allocation, to enable a joined-up, complementary response. 60% of the project will be Activity 4, WASH in ESNFI: an estimated 1,505 shock-affected households in the Lokah-e-Mazar and Sumak areas of Dawlatyar will receive water kits, with key WASH items to ensure safe drinking water where water systems are damaged, and to guard against outbreaks of disease. Afghanaid will rehabilitate 8 water systems in need of repair, and train communities to maintain them. 40% will be Activity 1, WASH in Health: Afghanaid will construct latrines to ensure safe excreta disposal and provide AWD and hygiene training to prevent outbreaks.
Inadequate access to WASH facilities worsens health resilience. Providing basic sanitation and repairing drinking water sources are effective strategies to improve the health status of the population, helping them withstand the effect of multiple shocks. In Dawlatyar, community infrastructure, including drinking water sources, has been destroyed or damaged emergency interventions are needed for water supply rehabilitation and protection. As well as being identified by the ES/NFI cluster as a priority location for this allocation, Dawlatyar is also a high priority district for WASH in the ICCT Spring and Summer Prioritisation reports. The WASH cluster in the Western Region identified Dawlatyar as among the districts with most acute WASH needs in the province. Afghanaid’s assessment report of May 2022 found that both locations are severely affected by shocks, including floods and ongoing drought. The assessment showed very poor access to safe drinking water, coupled with an acute lack of water treatment options and poor hygiene practices. The report indicates the overall negative impacts of last year’s floods, drought and conflicts in the district, with 98% of respondents indicating that at least one water source in their community was in need of repair.
Improvement in health due to safe drinking water and sanitation facilities will reduce the risk of outbreaks, lower the cost of medical care and increase household savings to provide a safety net. Without immediate emergency response, the situation is likely to worsen, with a harsh winter expected from November and flash floods in spring.
The assessment has prioritized the proposed interventions to address emergency WASH needs. The interventions below have been assessed as viable by Afghanaid’s engineer in Ghor:
Repairing of Solar and Gravity systems Pipe Schemes in 6 villages supporting 619 families
Protecting a pipe scheme with super passage and canal: Lokah-e Mazar supporting 300 families
Constructing 350 block masonry latrines: Lokah-e-Mazar and surrounding 6 villages supporting 919 families
Training OampM communities to maintain water systems
Distributing water kits to shock-affected households
Hygiene promotion including AWD awareness
Afghanaid is well placed to implement this project, with over 20 years’ continuous presence in Ghor, and extensive humanitarian programming experience.AFGHANAIDAFGHANAIDAfghanistan Humanitarian FundNajibullah NamiqGrants and Partnership Development Manager+93799733944najeebullah@afghanaid.org.ukJohannes JansenProgramme Development Manager+93728630493jjansen@afghanaid.org.ukAyub KhanDeputy Director of Finance Administration+93790897166akhan@afghanaid.org.ukGhor34.09957760 64.90595500Water Sanitation Hygiene198821.45279697.98478519.43Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAFGHANAID287111.66Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAFGHANAID191407.77Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAFGHANAIDAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/SA1/WASH/INGO/22507United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsWASH support for safe water and better nutrition outcomes in Takhar and Badakhshan provincesProject Summary : Natural disasters, the Covid 19 pandemic, and conflict have combined to seriously weaken the already fragile WASH infrastructure in most of Afghanistan, including the Northeast. According to the Humanitarian Needs Overview, 15.1 million people are in need of WASH assistance nationwide, and the number of cases of acute watery diarrhoea (AWD) has spiked massively (WASH Cluster AWD dashboard June 2022). In the Northeast specifically, 78% of HHs in Badakhshan and 27% of HHs in Takhar report problems accessing water, and the average household in Badakhshan had a child suffer from AWD within just the proceeding two weeks (Whole of Afghanistan Assessment, February 2022).
This has particularly devastating effects as AWD is deeply intertwined with malnutrition – diarrhoea is a significant cause of malnutrition, and malnourished children are more likely to fall ill from diarrhoea (WHO diarrheal disease factsheet, 2017). 1.1 million children under the age of 5 are expected to need treatment for severe acute malnutrition (SAM) this year (UNICEF Humanitarian Situation Report, May 2022), and the food security situation remains worrisome, with Badakhshan and Takhar in IPC Phase 4 and 3 respectively.
Given the worsening crisis, and in line with strategic objective 1 of the Humanitarian Response Plan, Concern is proposing an intervention to ameliorate the WASH situation in Northeastern Afghanistan and mitigate the worst effects of the status quo. Our intervention would build on two decades of experience in the region and a strong operational presence (including a field office in the provinces) as well as the needs and gaps outlined in up-to-date assessments.
Specifically, we intend to implement Activities 2 (WASH in Nutrition) and 4 (WASH in ESNFI) of the cluster’s priority activities in Takhar and Badakhshan. In the districts of Arghanjkhwa, Argo Kora wa Monjan, and Yawan in Badhakshan and Baharak, Darqad, Namakab and Taloqan in Takhar, in line with Activity 2, we will provide the “WASH in nutrition” minimum package of services to an estimated 8,460 households, (61,758 people) who have a member being treated for SAM at a nutrition centre. This package will include a family hygiene kit procured directly from the cluster. This will be complemented with hygiene training promotion to ensure that the provision of this hardware is accompanied by suitable behaviour change. Concern staff will also conduct MUAC assessment and referrals. The additional districts not in priority 3 category are selected on high case rates with attached supporting evidence.
In Takhar, Concern will implement Activity 4 in Chahab, Baharak, Darqad, and Farkhar districts. Under this activity we will complete emergency repairs on WASH infrastructure that has been damaged by conflict or natural disasters, specifically, 20 water systems and 500 wells and boreholes, servicing an estimated 9,410 households (68,693 beneficiaries). These repairs will also be accompanied by the distribution of family hygiene kits and hygiene promotion to maximize the impact of the water access. The combined total number of beneficiaries that will be targeted between activity 2 and 4 is 26,176 households (191,082).
The project will be guided by a Concern needs assessment conducted. Selection and distribution will take into account all protection and gender guidelines to ensure it is consistent with human dignity. Post-distribution monitoring will be conducted at an appropriate time after distribution. Concern is incredibly well-positioned to provide trusted, rapid humanitarian assistance that will address the immediate WASH needs of the community in an effort to save lives and improve people’s wellbeing.Concern WorldwideConcern WorldwideAfghanistan Humanitarian FundWhitney HostetterProgramme Director+93796797655whitney.hostetter@concern.netYasin FarjadSenior Programme Coordinator+93 700 70 6303yasin.farjad@concern.netNurul Hoque SikderCountry Finance Manager+93796 627 524nurul.sikder@concern.netGraham DavisonCountry Director+93799489507 graham.davison@concern.netBadakhshan36.73477250 70.81199530Takhar36.66980130 69.47845410Water Sanitation Hygiene232317.24755573.84987891.08Afghanistan Humanitarian FundConcern Worldwide592734.65Afghanistan Humanitarian FundConcern WorldwideAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/SA1/WASH/INGO/22554United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsResponding to Emergency WASH needs of IDPs and Vulnerable Host Communities in Nangarhar ProvinceNCA performed a rapid WASH assessment in June 2022, targeting urgent and unmet needs of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) and underserved host communities in Nangarhar. As a result, NCA found Hesarak and Sherzad districts as areas with the most concentration of affected and vulnerable communities where IDPs and vulnerable host communities live in difficult conditions. A majority lack access to sufficient quantities of safe drinking water, resort to open defecation (OD) due to lack of sanitation facilities and demonstrate poor knowledge of hygiene practices. Schools and health clinics don’t have access to proper WASH facilities. There are many schools and health centers with no or poor water, sanitation, and hygiene facilities in target districts. Given this context, NCA is responding under a proposed 12-month intervention which aligns with the WASH cluster response plan in the revised HRP 2022, where Nangarhar province is a priority in terms of WASH needs. NCA will provide critical WASH services to the conflict, and drought-affected population, IDPs, and underserved host communities in Hesarak and Sherzad districts, and deliver complete WASH packages to at least six schools and four health centers. The intervention is designed to reach a total of 43,050 individuals (15,369 men, 15,821 women, 5,274 boys, and 6,587 girls).
Under this project, NCA aims to: 1) improve access of beneficiaries to a safe water supply 2) focus on influencing a change in sanitation behavior through CLTS approaches and community participation to reduce open defecation 3) promote safe hygiene practices through proper handwashing including AWD/Cholera awareness and 4) improve access of schools and health care facilities to water, sanitation and hygiene awareness to ensure proper hygiene practices. To that end, NCA will build solar-powered pipe schemes, rehabilitate existing non-functioning water wells to improve access to safe water, and establish new water wells in areas where no other water sources are available. The intervention will also include water quality testing and establishing community-level WASH committees, or strengthening existing structures, to operate, repair, and manage water infrastructures. NCA will work with schools and health care facilities, providing complete WASH packages to improve their access to basic water, sanitation, and handwashing facilities. These packages will include installation of solar powered water supply networks, upgrade/construction of gender sensitive sanitation facilities (5+1) which includes separate menstrual rooms for girls, and installation of handwashing facilities with the waste-water greenery systems. Poor hygiene and sanitation conditions contribute to the spread of diarrhea which proportionately affect children with weak immune systems. NCA will therefore organize hygiene awareness events in schools and targeted communities, educating children and their parents in principles of personal and environmental hygiene, and encourage them to preserve WASH facilities of their communities. NCA will teach vulnerable populations best practices to avoid diarrheal diseases and other health complications. In addition, NCA will deliver in-kind hygiene kits to 2,500 families and mobilize target communities (through CLTS) to eliminate open defecation. In the meantime, 100 household latrines shall be constructed for the most vulnerable, as demonstration latrines.
This application is developed in collaboration with a local NGO partner, under NCA’s long-standing civil society strengthening strategy that aims to develop the capacities of local civil society organizations.Norwegian Church AidNorwegian Church AidAfghan Development AssociationAfghanistan Humanitarian FundCanisius Sovis Country Director 0093 (0) 771 746 571 canisius.sovis@nca.no Gerard Ganaba Head of Programs 0093 (0) 770 141 123 gerard.ganaba@nca.no Elisha Owiti Finance Manager 0093 (0) 76 6501 630 elisha.owiti@nca.no Nangarhar34.17183130 70.62167940Water Sanitation Hygiene221885.23612476.59834361.82Afghanistan Humanitarian FundNorwegian Church Aid500617.09Afghanistan Humanitarian FundNorwegian Church AidAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/SA1/WASH/NGO/22012United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsThe Emergency Repair of Water Sanitation Facilities and Hygiene Promotion Project in Balkh ProvinceThe “Emergency Repair and Hygiene Promotion Project” will be implemented in Mazar and Chamtal districts of Balkh province. The project will be implemented in 20 villages in Mazar district, and 40 villages in Chemtal district. The project duration will be 10 months with a total budget of 566,067. The project will directly target 52,500 people in both districts and will indirectly target over 50,000 people through a local FM radio. As identified in the allocation strategy, Balkh is eligible for “Activity 3: WASH in GBV” and “Activity 4: WASH in ESNFI”. OAWCK will, therefore, be implementing Activity 3, and Activity 4 of the allocation strategy in Mazar and Chemtal districts of Balkh province.
Balkh is one of the most affected provinces in terms of WASH needs. OAWCK conducted a detailed assessment and identified the key needs as 1) lack of clean drinking water - repairing and rehabilitation of existing systems as the local communities have no financial capacity to repair the existing collective water points which have been fully or partially damaged. 2) Protection: 80% of women and girls are responsible for carrying water which has exposed them to GBV/PSEA/Protection and health issues, 3) Upgrading WASH services in public spaces: the current WASH services in public spaces were not sufficient to meet the needs of the people referring to these public spaces, 4) Hygiene promotion: 85% people were unaware of hygiene, 85% people defecate in open space, 75% people use clay as a mean of cleaning after bathroom.
The assessment was conducted from May 2, 2022, to May 25, 2022, to understand the needs in-depth to design a needs-driven project. The assessment was conducted by a team of 8 members in 40 villages of Chemtal district and 20 villages in Mazar district. The WASH needs were extremely high in both Mazar and Chemtal districts. The project is designed to respond to the above needs of the target communities. The needs are also aligned to the allocation strategy to ensure that we not only respond to the critical needs of the communities, but also contribute to the overall objective of the WASH cluster, and the AHF/UNOCHA.
The project activities will be:
Do an emergency repair (full repair) of 200 collective water points/boreholes/traditional water wells - targeting 35,000 people
Do an emergency repair (partial repair) of 100 collective water points/boreholes/traditional water wells - targeting 17,500 people
Do an emergency repair of 70 latrines in public spaces such as public parks, schools, and hospitals - targeting 3,430 people
Upgrading WASH services in 60 public spaces such as health facilities, schools, and community masjids (mosques) - targeting 6,000 people
Forming and Training 60 WASH Committees - targeting 300 people
Distribute 5000 hygiene kits (to be acquired from WASH Core Pipeline) to 5000 households - targeting 35,000 people
Distribute 500 WASH kits to 500 SAM households - targeting 3,500 people
Conduct 220 sessions on hygiene promotion, open defecation, and GBV Prevention - targeting 5,500 individuals
FM Radio Messages on GBV prevention, Hygiene promotion amp campaign against open defecation. Each message will be broadcasted 200 times - targeting nearly 50,000 people across Balkh province.
Note: 5 collective water points will be repaired in each of the 60 targeted villages to make it 300 water points in both districts.
OAWCK has been working in Balkh province since 2010 and has implemented projects with WASH components from LGCD from 2010 to 2012. OAWCK has an ongoing Community Cohesion Project with a WASH component funded by UNDP in Balkh province. Moreover, OAWCK has access, a good reputation, good relations with target communities, and local authorities, and is very familiar with the local context, cultural norms, and sensitivities which collectively will contribute to the successful implementation of this project
Organization for Afghan Women Capacity KnowledgeOrganization for Afghan Women Capacity KnowledgeAfghanistan Humanitarian FundMohammad Zaman Safi Executive Director +93782850050director@oawck.org.afBalkh36.89091580 67.18944880Water Sanitation Hygiene141403.29381099.11522502.40Afghanistan Humanitarian FundOrganization for Afghan Women Capacity Knowledge209000.96Afghanistan Humanitarian FundOrganization for Afghan Women Capacity Knowledge156750.72Afghanistan Humanitarian FundOrganization for Afghan Women Capacity Knowledge156750.72Afghanistan Humanitarian FundOrganization for Afghan Women Capacity KnowledgeAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/SA1/WASH/NGO/22188United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsProvision of emergency safe clean drinking water, adequate sanitation, and hygiene promotion to vulnerable drought-affected and who are exposed to risks of unsafe water, AWD, and unhygienic practices in the community Nangarhar and Helmand provinces.CAHPO’s proposed emergency WASH in alignment with the HRP 2022, 1st SA 2022 Strategy, and Cluster priorities to assist vulnerable affected HHs in Nangarhar and Helmand. The intervention considers the AWD/Cholera, nutrition, GBV, and population to tackle the emergency needs in the areas. The project will assist the recent drought, conflict amp COVID-19 affected communities with urgent needs in institutions and communities. The droughts caused prolonged poverty that contributes to a worsening humanitarian situation in Afghanistan. The 24.4 million people (59% of the population) to be in urgent need of humanitarian assistance in 2022. As per the WASH Cluster strategy AHF 1st SA 2022, WASH is one of the crucial needs in the targeted districts (Lashkargah amp Marja) of Helmand and Nangarhar districts (Jalalabad and Rodat). WASH is in a challenging situation in these areas. CAHPO coordinated with Cluster at the regional level, and authorities to support drought and conflict-affected children and people in emergency needs. Assessment report ANNEX 09
in line with the WASH, cluster to ensure the provision of emergency water amp hygiene promotion to people with critical needs. Hygiene promotion with focusing on handwashing and distribution of hygiene kits under the WASH Cluster standard. The aims are to enhance the health, dignity, and protection of vulnerable families’ men, women, boys, and girls.
The project targets WASH in Health contributing to preventing the AWD outbreaks, with cholera cases reported in # of institutions 30410 will have access to water and receive hygiene promotion training focusing on handwashing and GBV risk mitigation. WASH services will provide to improve the situation of malnourished children with hygiene kits, undertake water quality control, rehabilitate and chlorinate water network lines, provide shock chlorination of unprotected wells, and promote safe handwashing and safe excreta disposal to prevent and mitigate open defecation in health facilities and community. Also, provide information, education, and communication (IEC) materials and undertake hygiene promotion activities. CAHPO will integrate the WASH and ESNFI promotion and kits distribution according to cover the emergency needs, with the creation and/or rehabilitation of water sources. OampM will apply to ensure the functionality of facilities, WMC will train in separate female and male groups (by female amp male trainers) to keep the water points functional.
Awareness sessions to beneficiaries in target institutions and surrounding communities on hygiene, DRR (Disaster Risk Reduction), protection, gender, age, disability, and COVID-19 will be mainstreamed. Totally 4350 people (one female and one male per HH), including Shura members, participate directly. Accountability to beneficiaries, CHS, and the AWAAZ complaint procedure will be instrumental to inform the beneficiaries.
The lack of WASH facilities is the current reason the people stay displaced in the project area. As per MoRR the displaced HHs still have insufficient income due to several reasons (droughts lead to the reduction of water for an all-purpose, conflict in the past, COVID-19, and lack of employment) and impacts on the availability of drinking water. Institutions and communities both rural and urban unable to prepare water for their consumption. The drought and lack of maintenance of WASH facilities have led to over 35% of the population is at risk of water-borne infection, e.g. AWD. As mentioned by most people they can return after rehabilitation of the infrastructures, particularly WASH which is the first need of the families.
Coordination with Shura members and line departments to assist the process is essential. In addition, the project team consults the activities of other NGOs amp UN agencies. GBV, and access to water points for all including women and girls are though sensitive issues the project team will try to advocate for them. Community Action for Healing Poverty OrganizationCommunity Action for Healing Poverty OrganizationAfghanistan Humanitarian FundZabihullah GhazawiDirector General +93774723052cahpo.kbl@gmail.comMir Afzal Program Director 0799329337m.afzal@gmail.comMohammed Shoaib NasemiFinance Manager+93793659196Shoaib.nasemi@gmail.comHilmand31.36364740 63.95861110Nangarhar34.17183130 70.62167940Water Sanitation Hygiene262761.00393055.70655816.70Afghanistan Humanitarian FundCommunity Action for Healing Poverty Organization262326.68Afghanistan Humanitarian FundCommunity Action for Healing Poverty Organization196745.01Afghanistan Humanitarian FundCommunity Action for Healing Poverty OrganizationAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/SA1/WASH/NGO/22330United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsWASH responses to the most underserved populations in Pashtun Zarghun and Shindand districts of Herat province and actions to prevent SAM under-five children admitted into nutritional programs from WASH-related malnutrition diseases in Daikundi province of Afghanistan.The project is implemented in (1) Herat Province providing WASH services and in (2) Daikundi province supporting SAM 5gtchildren through the distribution of WASH kit and hygiene education.
Herat Province:
In May 2022, RRAA conduct a rapid assessment on the urgent and unmet WASH need of 16 villages in Pashton Zarghun and Shindand districts of Herat province, aimed to identify the WASH needs of communities. At final, 6 communities identified (a) Mohammad Abad, Noor Abad Taymany Abad Sofla in Pashton Zarghon district, and (b) Sharif Abad, Qala Omar and Now Abad Safa of Shindand districts. These villages have no access to sufficient quantities of safe water, are engaged in OD due to the lack of sanitation facilities, and have little knowledge of proper hygiene. Water sources in the target areas are unsafe, and unprotected, the water is polluted, and faced people at risk of water-born diseases.
The proposed project will reach a 14,633 population consisting of 8,048 men, 6585 women, and boys 5633 and 4610 girls (2000 families) including 25% overcrowded. they will have:
1) improved access to a safe water supply
2) improved access to adequate sanitation facilities
3) opportunities to practice safe hygiene and sanitation behaviors.
To meet the needs to WASH existing broken and open wells will be rehabilitated and protected, solar-powered pipe scheme will be installed. Up to 200 individuals will have access to each water point. This activity reduces the burden on women and girls, who currently spend on average more than 30 minutes one-way to reach a water point. To keep maintain and operate the WASH structures, caretakers for daily follow-up and mechanics will be trained to provide maintenance services.
Implementation of the CLTS approach will mitigate the spread of WASH-related diseases, and ensure the privacy and security of women and children, the Disabled, and the elderly will have equal access to WASH services as other targets. Awareness sessions will promote hygiene awareness and practices leading to health risk reduction. Hygiene sessions will focus on diarrhea prevention strategies, discouraging OD, effective hand washing with soap, MHM, water treatment, and, food hygiene. 2000 families will receive hygiene kits with proper information on the use of kits.
Daikundi Project:
in Daikundi province the project is going to be implemented in four health centers Provincial Hospital, kiti, Sharestan, and Miramar district hospitals providing nutrition services for children under five with Severe Acute Malnutrition. According to the data provided by the Directorate of Health of Daikundi collected from the above centers around 1567 children under five with SAM and 10933 children with Moderate Acute Malnutrition (MAM) attended those centers for treatment and 45474 children were attended for growth and Monitoring in the last 6 months. In consideration of the above information, the project is designed to cover 1800 children (both boys and girls under five) with SAM attending a nutrition center for the treatment. According to the Cluster standard, the WASH minimum package of services within a WASH kit including household water treatments, bucket or jerrycan, cup, soap, handwashing device, and baby potty will be distributed to the beneficiaries. In addition to that, around 3600 parents of the affected children to SAM will receive hygiene education on preventing waterborne and faeco-oral malnutrition-associated diseases, proper management of children's nutrition, and handwashing with soap and water. Furthermore, the parents of children affected by MAM and children coming for Growth Monitoring will also receive the awareness. WASH committees will be trained to transfer the key.
Rural Rehabilitation Association for AfghanistanRural Rehabilitation Association for AfghanistanAfghanistan Humanitarian FundHamedCentral Region Manager 070025799cro.manager@rraa.org.af Riazullah Wali Program Manager 0703330314prog.manager@rraa.org.afIshaq Seddiqi Provincial Manager+93795760370wro.hradmin@rraa.org.afShah Wali AlokozayActing Director +93703330314 +93700601853director@rraa.org.afMenhaj AamirFinance Manager 93797625128fin.manager@rraa.org.afDaykundi33.66949500 66.04635340Hirat34.34194400 62.20305600Water Sanitation Hygiene104033.75394233.15498266.90Afghanistan Humanitarian FundRural Rehabilitation Association for Afghanistan199306.76Afghanistan Humanitarian FundRural Rehabilitation Association for AfghanistanAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/SA1/WASH/NGO/22333United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsWASH Humanitarian Response to Vulnerable IDPs and Host Communities in Farah ProvinceThe proposed project will target vulnerable and underserved communities including, conflict and drought-affected IDPs and host communities in areas of highest needs in the Sia Jangal and Ganj Abad villages of Bala Buluk district, Farah Province. The project, implemented directly by the OCHR, continuing recent and long-standing interventions in these areas, is aligned with the AHF 1st SA Strategy Priorities, and Afghanistan Spring Disaster Contingency Plan (Mar-June 2021) and has been coordinated through relevant fora, notably the WASH Cluster.
Targeting 1,814 vulnerable Households-HHs (12,698 individuals) under the WASH humanitarian assistance, OCHR proposes to provide a combination of water, sanitation, and hygiene promotion activities in targeted areas. The same beneficiaries are targeted for ESNFI humanitarian response and already endorsed by the ESFNI cluster for funding.
The activities will revolve around the priorities as indicated in AHF 1st SA strategy 2022 including 1. Water supply systems rehabilitation or creation of new water points/supply systems, 2. Provision of unconditional cash to HHs for rehabilitation of their sanitation facilities, 3. HH water treatment promotion, 4. Hygiene promotion focuses on handwashing, personal hygiene and MHM, 5. WASH for GBV risk mitigation, for the elderly and people with disabilities.
It is critical in this moment in time to provide immediate support to underserved and vulnerable communities that are affected by armed conflict and drought:
- In order to prevent further displacement: a significant number of communities are leaving their homes to search for water.
- In order to prevent AWD cases: a surge in AWD and cholera has been reported recently which is expected to reach to its peak during spring through summer season due to lack of access to sufficient WASH facilities.
- In order to prevent communities from falling into deeper poverty. And to ensure that the conditions of women and girls do not degenerate deep poverty and deprivation have a heavy toll on women and girls, often more vulnerable and more exposed to risks, especially GBV.
To meet the need for sufficient and safe water, 40 existing dysfunctional wells will be rehabilitated, and five solar powered piped schemes will be constructed. Placement of water points within the communities will reduce the burden on women and girls, who currently spend on average more than 20 minutes one-way to reach a water point. For rehabilitation of sanitation facilities, unconditional cash will be provided to the local community to repair existing sanitation facilities. Since the type and degree of damage differs from case to case, an unconditional cash package has been developed that accommodates the prevalent needs. In this regard, OCHR will provide cash assistance comprising a total amount of USD50 per HH that will cover costs for procuring construction materials while community contribution will be acquired for the repairing of the sanitation facilities. Considering the less amount and the need to procure all construction materials at the same time, the cash assistance will be provided in one tranch through bank. Considering the coverage and reliability issues with Hawala and mobile money transfers in Farah province, OCHR already has established contract with a bank that has previously provided similar services to AHF-funded projects in Kunduz province. Beneficiaries will be asked to provide written commitment to OCHR to repair their sanitation facilities. The beneficiary selection process will be based on WASH clusters guidelines.180 hygiene and sanitation promotion sessions will focus on diarrhea prevention strategies, discouraging open defecation, critical times to wash hands with soap, menstrual hygiene management, and safe HH water treatment. The most vulnerable 1,814 families will receive hygiene kits. During kit distributions, orientation on the correct utilization of the items in the kits will take place.
Organization for Coordination of Humanitarian ReliefOrganization for Coordination of Humanitarian ReliefAfghanistan Humanitarian FundGhulam Sadiq SafiDirector General+93700001985director@ochr.org.afFaisal RaofiAdmin/Finance Manager+93744046675adminfinance@ochr.org.afMohammad Jamal BawarProgram Manager+93 (0) 765159354program@ochr.org.afFarah32.49532800 62.26266270Water Sanitation Hygiene204394.95279446.21483841.16Afghanistan Humanitarian FundOrganization for Coordination of Humanitarian Relief193536.46Afghanistan Humanitarian FundOrganization for Coordination of Humanitarian Relief145152.35Afghanistan Humanitarian FundOrganization for Coordination of Humanitarian Relief118699.97Afghanistan Humanitarian FundOrganization for Coordination of Humanitarian ReliefAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/SA1/WASH/NGO/22556United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsEmergency WASH Response - KandaharThe proposed project will provide WASH response with elements of immediate and durable solutions in Zhari and Daman districts of Kandahar province. These 2 districts are among the 32 districts identified by the WASH Cluster that have the most need for this support. The project is mainly providing facilities for WASH practice among the most vulnerable, disaster affected and suffering communities from high cases of water and vector borne diseases. Gender, protection and safe programming is mainstreamed in this project design, implementation, monitoring amp evaluation phases across all activities.
The project will directly support (600 household) 21000 people (3000 men, 4500 women, 6000 boys, 7500 girls), in the targeted 2 districts by providing access to safe water for drinking amp domestic use and finally by motivating them to change their behavior regarding hygiene at personal, family amp community level. The proposed project will enable the population to reduce health risks from water amp vector borne diseases, reduce the treatment cost and loss of earning/employment due to illnesses, decrease time spent fetching water amp most critically it will reduce challenges to the health amp dignity of women and girls’ due to lack of sanitation facilities.
The project will be implemented in close collaboration with other stakeholders including the WASH cluster, MRRD, local government, community leaders, other NGOs and most importantly women amp men in the target communities.
Besides hygiene awareness, women and men in the target communities will be provided with awareness raising on their human rights, especially in context of gender based violence, the ways of reducing GBV and ways of asking for support in case of any protection concerns (referral). In coordination with WASH and Health clusters, HAPA will integrate community, school, household level messages in its Hygiene promotion sessions for increased awareness about COVID19 and preventative measures to prevent the communities from spread of the virus.
HAPA will integrate conflict sensitivity into the action, by conducting context and conflict analysis of the target areas. This is especially important as the location of water sources can create potential new conflict or exacerbating existing tensions. Field based project teams will monitor community responses, changes to the context during the project period and adapt activities to ensure conflict sensitivity where necessary. This will be done via tried and tested transparency, communication amp accountability mechanisms .HAPA will also disseminate and share COVID19 message with beneficiary for raising awareness in all the target location. The standard messages developed by WHO amp MoPH will be used in local languages.
The project will be directly implemented by HAPA in Kandahar province and Project Manager and Monitoring Officer from Kandahar as well as Program, MEAL, Finance, Logistics amp Security department staff will visit them regularly and on need. All the components of the project in Kandahar province will be implemented by HAPA based on its cross root level access to targeted province and its districts. HAPA based on its professional experience in the field of WASH and received number of trainings in the field of WASH and other sectors by WASH Cluster technical staff in the past. HAPA has years of presence in Kandahar province and gained good community acceptance. Through this project HAPA will improve localization of aid, building the capacity of local WASH committees, amp early capacitating under this project. In this HAPA will reach more number of beneficiaries in previous hard to access areas.
Humanitarian Action For People of AfghanistanHumanitarian Action For People of AfghanistanAfghanistan Humanitarian FundHaji Mohammad GulCountry Director+93700300625Hapa.kdh@gmail.com Manzoor Ahmad DanishHead Of Program+93704686287manzoordanish1243@gmail.comGul Ahmad Aryan Project Manager+93708200020aryan.keco@gmail.comKandahar30.99606790 65.47573600Water Sanitation Hygiene135735.07272591.91408326.98Afghanistan Humanitarian FundHumanitarian Action For People of Afghanistan163330.79Afghanistan Humanitarian FundHumanitarian Action For People of Afghanistan122498.09Afghanistan Humanitarian FundHumanitarian Action For People of AfghanistanAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/SA1/WASH/NGO/22562United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsProvision of Sustainable WASH services to the drought-affected communities in Ghor and Farah Provinces.The 2022 Afghanistan Humanitarian Response Plan (HRP) aims to reach 22.1 million individuals across the country with essential life-saving humanitarian and protection assistance. "Timely, multi-sectoral, lifesaving, equitable, and safe support is delivered to crisis-affected persons of all genders and diversities to reduce death and morbidity," says the HRP's strategic objective 1. Multiple issues confronting Afghans, including La Nia-induced weather abnormalities, political transition, economic depression, and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, are worsening millions of Afghans' pre-existing needs and vulnerabilities.
A national drought was officially declared in June 2021, the worst for more than three decades. 80 percent of the country is now suffering either severe or serious drought. This historic drought with exceptionally low precipitation below normal in 2020-2021 has added to a long silent crisis. Findings from the 2021 WoA confirmed drought as the third most frequently reportedly experienced shock with 39 percent of all households, reporting so. More specifically, the west was one of the hardest-hit areas with 94 percent of households in Farah, and 86 percent in Ghor province.
In addition, poor hygiene conditions have much contributed to communicable diseases throughout the country, and the covid-19 outbreak has further deteriorated preexisting WASH needs since 2020. Lack of access to basic hygiene supplies and sanitation has placed communities at heightened risk of acute respiratory infections and diarrheal diseases specifically for children under five.
To respond to the worse WASH situation, AABRAR recently conducted a rapid assessment to know the living condition of vulnerable HHs in the targeted conflict and drought-affected communities of Farah and Ghor. The assessment has used the FGDs approach for the collection of data and has completed an in-depth analysis of WASH needs. 600 participants (80% male, 20% female) and key informants have participated in the assessment among the key informants, 7% were persons with disabilities. The assessment findings show, that situation of WASH needs further deteriorated since the beginning of 2021, several communities in the targeted hard-to-reach areas are in dire need of WASH services, they don’t have enough soft water for drinking, and their existing water facilities either damaged, broken or dried. Hygiene is also a challenge, the targeted population does not observe hygiene practice due to their weak financial position and poor hygiene education.
To respond to this worse situation, as part of this proposed project, AABRAR will provide lifesaving WASH support to a total of 61,320 affected people (18,396 women, 18,396 men, 12,264 girls, 12,264 boys) in the targeted communities of districts Dowlatyar, Pasaband, Ferozkoh and Farah of Ghor and Farah provinces. The major activities under this intervention will be as follows.
1) provision of safe water for drinking, washing, and personal hygiene through the construction of 35 boreholes fitted with hand-pumps, construction of 8 boreholes with the solar operating system, and repair of 45 broken and non-functional water-wells in the targeted locations.
2) Distribution of 6,000 hygiene kits to the most vulnerable people with the aim to promote good hygiene practices.
3) Along with the distribution of hygiene kits distribution, hygiene education will be provided to the targeted affected communities, which will cover key topics including covid-19, personal hygiene, safe water transport, and storage as well as handwashing with antiseptic soap. Afghan Amputee Bicyclists for Rehabilitation And RecreationAfghan Amputee Bicyclists for Rehabilitation And RecreationAfghanistan Humanitarian FundWaheed ShahProgram Manager0093 (0) 770615156waheedshah@aabrar.org.afDr. Abdul BaseerExecutive Director0093 (0) 775558885abdulbaseer@aabrar.org.afNajibullahFinance Manager0093 (0) 704096252najib@aabrar.org.afFarah32.49532800 62.26266270Ghor34.09957760 64.90595500Water Sanitation Hygiene252666.71467195.05719861.76Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAfghan Amputee Bicyclists for Rehabilitation And Recreation287944.70Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAfghan Amputee Bicyclists for Rehabilitation And Recreation215958.53Afghanistan Humanitarian FundAfghan Amputee Bicyclists for Rehabilitation And RecreationAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/SA1/WASH/NGO/22583United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsWASH in ESNFI. Emergency Repairs, and Construction of New water Supply Schemes , Hygiene Promotion, and Hygiene/Water Kits distribution in Samangan, Jawzjan, and Paktika provincesTwo consecutive years of droughts of 2021, and 2022 has vast impacts over the water resources, including aquifer recharge in Afghanistan. The impacts are wide spread, affecting both rural and urban communities, while exacerbating already tense situation of water supply in Samangan, Jawzjan, and Paktika provinces. The quantity and quality of available water for drinking and domestic use is contributing to AWD outbreaks, and cholera cases are on the rise as they are regularly reported from these areas. The recent earthquake in Paktika province has further increased the chances of AWD and cholera outbreaks that has posed serious life threats to the children.
In the eight districts of Jawzjan (Sheberghan, Fayzabad), Samangan (Aybak, Hazrat Sultan, and Feroznakhchir) and Paktika (Sarawzah, Urgun, Oman), WASH in ESNFI activities will include emergency rehabilitation and construction 17 of water supply schemes, water source protection, hygiene trainings of 4,762 men and women heads of HH, and hygiene/water kits distribution. Hygiene kits/Water kits will be supplied by the AHF. ORD has already implemented similar project with similarly interventions in these three provinces, and have also recently conducted a WASH assessment. ORD proposes the WASH cluster prioritized activities including Safe drinking water access at community and household level, Water-efficient proper handwashing, and agreed locations on water points with the most vulnerable in Paktika, Jawzjan, and Samangan provinces.
The rehabilitation of existing water supply schemes will involve fixing of broken pipes, renovation of broken public taps, replacing of broken/highly used pumps with clear marks of wear and tears, renovation of the RCC tanks supplied with public taps, varnishing of steel elevated tanks, and provision of solar panels and invertor. Similarly, construction of new water supply scheme will involve construction of an intake at the spring, spreading of main pipe to convey water from the spring to RCC tank constructed in the middle of the village, or drilling of borewell, supplied with submersible pump and solar panels and an RCC tank supplied with a number of public hoes/taps. ORD will first check and test the water sources quality and quantity to make sure that the scheme will be one hundred percent successful.
ORD has a strong presence in the SE provinces from 2010, in East region since 2014, and in central region since 2021 and currently has many ongoing projects in the N/NE regions. For example, WASH project activities in Paktika, Samangan, and Jawzjan provinces under AHF funding is going to be completed by 31 of July, 2022, but the need for clean drinkable water is way big as sick people can be commonly seen in the cities, and villages. The AHF's 2022 One-year fund will scale up and fill the ORD's current responses gap, and will be a holistic approach, and will become a multi-cluster response to the vulnerable population which is highly affected by the two consecutive years drought in the already very dry Jawzjan, Samangan, and Paktika provinces.
ORD will ensure that the most vulnerable and in needy people are among the affected population groups prioritized for this action, with 3,968 HHs (27,776 individuals) following WASH cluster standards for natural disaster (droughts, and earthquake) and conflict-affected people to respond to their WASH needs. Moreover, the project beneficiaries, and water supply schemes, waterpoints selection and hygiene trainings, and hygiene /water kits distribution will be carried out in line with cluster standards the selection process will be carried out using certain structured questionnaire/scorecard tools which will be shared by the WASH cluster for each modality. in case it was not available, ORD will develop a questionnaire and will share with AHF/cluster colleagues for approval. Organization for Relief DevelopmentOrganization for Relief DevelopmentAfghanistan Humanitarian FundMohammad Khalid SalimeeDirector0799319429director@ord.org.afMojib RahmanProgram Manager0771518243mojib.rahman@ord.org.afMohammad Iqbal ShahzadaFinance Manager0772627928Iqbal.shahzada@ord.org.afHabib khanWASH Specialist0777989799habib.khan@ord.org.afJawzjan36.89696920 65.66585680Paktika32.26453860 68.52471490Samangan35.98072960 67.57085360Water Sanitation Hygiene165939.26545717.76711657.02Afghanistan Humanitarian FundOrganization for Relief Development426994.21Afghanistan Humanitarian FundOrganization for Relief Development282188.22Afghanistan Humanitarian FundOrganization for Relief DevelopmentAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/SA1/WASH/UN/22181United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsEmergency WASH Support to Affected Populations in AfghanistanThe humanitarian outlook for 2022 remains fragile. With the onset of spring, highly contagious diseases such as Acute Watery Diarrhea (AWD) are anticipated, and April saw a significant increase in the number of AWD cases across the country when compared with the 3 year average (Data from the Health Management Information System (HMIS) indicates the general trend of the risk of diarrhoeal disease is increasing, showing an increase of about 30% above the past 3-year average). REACH also identified 14 provinces as being in catastrophic situation (severity phase 5) for under 5 AWD. Transmission and infection rates of these illnesses will likely be exacerbated by seasonal flooding and drought which further reduce the availability of safe water, impacting both the health and nutrition status of already highly vulnerable populations.
The project aims to address critical lifesaving WASH assistance needs for up to 1.2 million people including those living in vulnerable conditions in urban and rural environments who are particularly at risk of AWD/Cholera and outbreaks of other communicable diseases, natural disasters or conflict.
UNICEF will continue to support the Core Pipeline Supply Hub (CPSH) targeting 1.2 million people, under this proposal, primarily with household water treatment products, soap and hygiene kits although other supplies will also be available. AHF is currently funding UNICEF to support the CPSH until 14 September 2022 and UNICEF is proposing to continue this partnership after this period.
Following the events of 15 August and the subsequent pause in development funding, water availability in urban areas has been affected by the state-owned Urban Water Supply/Sewage State Owned Corporation’s (UWASS) inability to continue its operation and maintaining water services. UNICEF will continue to expand its provision of chlorine to UWASS and private sector water vendors who provide water through shallow wells, boreholes, water trucks and networks. UNICEF will target 150,000 people in Kandahar city and 50,000 people in Hirat city with chlorination and water quality testing.
Water scarcity is increasing particularly in the Northern and Southern Provinces as identified in the Inter-Cluster Coordination Team (ICCT) Spring Prioritization. UNICEF have identified Jawzjan Province and more specifically Aqcha, Faizabad and Qushtapa Districts as having extreme water shortages at the current time and UNICEF will target 20,000 drought affected people with 6 months of water trucking.
At the same time, Loyawala District 9 of Kandahar city has seen 13 confirmed cases of Cholera due to extremely poor access to water, which is exacerbated by decreasing ground water levels. 39,730 people in District 9 will be targeted with safe access to water by laying a new pipeline to new, sustainable water sources.
Under this AHF allocation UNICEF WASH will support UNICEF’s Nutrition section by targeting the same 7,815 children (3,517 boys amp 4,298 girls) aged under-five with SAM in the target districts prioritized by Nutrition Cluster. UNICEF WASH will target 10 per cent of the total target for severe acute malnutrition (SAM) supported through inpatient services with 786 hygiene kits (1 per family with a SAM case) and support 90 per cent of cases receiving outpatient services (7,033 families) with Household Water Treatment products (HHWT) and soap for 3 months.
This proposal has been developed around the Allocation Strategy Paper for AHF 1st Standard Allocation (1SA) 2022 for Afghanistan and conforms with WASH eligible activities 1, 2 and 4. It is in accordance with: the national WASH cluster strategy 2022 HRP/HNO ICCT Spring Prioritization: the Afghanistan Integrated AWD Preparedness and Response Plan for 2022 and current AWD outbreak.
United Nations Children's FundUnited Nations Children's FundAfghanistan Humanitarian FundRichard Ledbury Resource Mobilization Manager+93799987439rledbury@unicef.orgAlice Akunga Deputy Representative+93799987101aakunga@unicef.orgDominique PorteudChief of WASH(+93) 0799 98 76 50 dporteaud@unicef.orgBadakhshan36.73477250 70.81199530Balkh36.89091580 67.18944880Daykundi33.66949500 66.04635340Faryab36.07956130 64.90595500Ghor34.09957760 64.90595500Hilmand31.36364740 63.95861110Hirat34.34194400 62.20305600Jawzjan36.89696920 65.66585680Kabul34.53333300 69.16666700Kandahar30.99606790 65.47573600Khost33.35850790 69.85974060Nangarhar34.17183130 70.62167940Nimroz31.02614880 62.45041540Parwan34.96309770 68.81088490Samangan35.98072960 67.57085360Takhar36.66980130 69.47845410Water Sanitation Hygiene1293834.814207986.115501820.92Afghanistan Humanitarian FundUnited Nations Children's Fund5501820.92Afghanistan Humanitarian FundUnited Nations Children's FundAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/SA1/WASH/UN/22265United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsProvision and upgrading of WASH services by rehabilitation of water supplies and support of improved hygiene practicesIOM’s proposed project is in alignment with the priorities of the Afghanistan Humanitarian Fund’s 1st Standard Allocation 2022 Strategy Paper, the Afghanistan Humanitarian Response Plan (HRP) 2018-2021 and the Afghanistan Flash Appeal (“the Flash Appeal”). In total it aims to reach 83,000 persons with WASH services. As indicated in the strategy WASH basic services in the country are accentuated in HTR locations. IOM conducted water point/source assessments from January through May 2022, in Nangarhar (948 sources) and Kabul (896 sources) provinces. Results of this assessment are provided in Annex 1.
IOM has analyzed available data from Farah Province due to the low WASH actor presence, only AABRAR per the latest WASH Cluster actor presence sitrep. Due to the general humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan, areas of response were identified through the following selection criteria at village level:
50% or more of the population indicated utilizing open wells/hand-dug wells as primary water source
Less than 20% of the population indicated utilizing a private hand-pump as primary water source
0% of the population indicated access to a piped water distribution system, whether constructed by an NGO, Ministry of Rural Rehabilitation and Development (MRRD), or private entity
Community identified that the quantity of water available is insufficient
75% or more of the population indicated not having enough drinking water
Within the past 3 months any of the following criteria are met:
More than 100 watery diarrhea cases have been reported
More than 100 bloody diarrhea cases have been reported
More than 100 skin disease cases have been reported
Following this exclusion criteria, WASH actor presence was evaluated along with potential impact of activities as summarized in Annex 2.
To address a portion of the WASH needs assessed, IOM proposes the following:
Rehabilitation of water supply systems with a focus on repair/reconditioning/upgrade of handpumps and protection of existing hand-dug wells, to restore urban and hard to reach populations’ ability to access safe, affordable and sustainable sources of water. This activity will be guided by assessments of the water systems to determine cost-effectiveness and value for money of the interventions. Linked to AHF WASH Activity 4, targeting the rendering operational 120 currently partially or dysfunctional wells impacting approximately 36,000 individuals in Farah, Kabul, Nangarhar, and Nimroz provinces identified through the completion of assessments and in coordination with actors working in the province.
Upgrade WASH services, and clean and disinfect water supply wells/boreholes in AWD/cholera hotspot locations in public spaces (markets, gathering events) and institutions (health facilities, schools), coupled with provision of hand hygiene infrastructure and risk communication and community engagement (RCCE) messaging on infection, prevention and control (IPC) for AWD/cholera and COVID-19. Linked to AHF WASH Activity 1, targeting 5000 households in Kabul and Nangarhar province based on current AWD/cholera outbreak.
Support improved hygiene practices through provision of hand hygiene infrastructure and hygiene kits and menstrual hygiene management kits. The distributions will be combined with hygiene promotion activities to reduce the risk of transmittable diseases, including cholera/AWD and COVID-19. Linked to AHF WASH Activity 4, targeting 22,000 individuals in Farah, Kabul, Nangarhar, and Nimroz provinces, based on high WASH needs and limited WASH partner presence.
IOM intends to conduct these activities across the four identified provinces (Farah, Kabul, Nangarhar, and Nimroz provinces), due to their high WASH needs, and, in the case of Farah and Nimroz, limited WASH partner presence. However the project has the potential to scale-up to other provinces identified by the WASH Cluster as having WASH service gaps in response to water-borne illness outbreaks.
International Organization for MigrationInternational Organization for MigrationAfghanistan Humanitarian FundKate KaiserProgramme Support Officer93728004250kkaiser@iom.intFarah32.49532800 62.26266270Kabul34.53333300 69.16666700Nangarhar34.17183130 70.62167940Nimroz31.02614880 62.45041540Water Sanitation Hygiene389839.301091550.04161933.251643322.59Afghanistan Humanitarian FundInternational Organization for Migration1643322.59Afghanistan Humanitarian FundInternational Organization for MigrationAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/SA1/WASH/UN/22326United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsIOM Contribution to the Afghanistan WASH Core PipelineIOM’s proposed project is in alignment with the priorities of the Afghanistan Humanitarian Fund’s 1st Standard Allocation 2022 Strategy Paper (“the Strategy”), the Afghanistan Humanitarian Response Plan (HRP) 2018-2021 and the Afghanistan Flash Appeal Immediate Humanitarian Response Needs September – December 2021 (“the Flash Appeal”). The Flash Appeal identified that WASH supplies are at risk of humanitarian supply pipeline breaks due to funding shortfalls and import clearance delays. The ICCT Pipeline Tracking Report from March -– May 2022 identifies the high risk of pipeline break for the WASH sector (hygiene kits, water kits, and chlorine provision) as well as limited resources (i.e., 3,711 water kits available for a projected need of 429,265 kits) indicating that pre-positioning is required to contribute to the core pipeline management and ensure ongoing responses.
In response to the growing amount of WASH Cluster members, specifically NNGOs, and as a Core Pipeline provider, in collaboration and coordination with DACAAR and UNICEF, IOM propose to preposition materials for either regular activities and/or outbreak response utilizing its warehousing capacity.
The project aims to make available to any WASH cluster member, utilizing the regional and national processes, inclusive of:
- Water Kits
- Hygiene Kits
- MHM Kits
- Hand-pump repair spare parts, and
- Soap
In total it aims to support WASH Cluster members to reach 165,000 persons with WASH Materials. International Organization for MigrationInternational Organization for MigrationAfghanistan Humanitarian FundAngharad PagnonWASH Programme Manager0792103478apagnon@iom.intDavid MavengereSenior Resource Management Officer+251929001380dmavengere@iom.intKate KaiserProgramme Support Officer+93728004250kkaiser@iom.intKabul34.53333300 69.16666700Water Sanitation Hygiene542158.461451071.18191350.052184579.69Afghanistan Humanitarian FundInternational Organization for Migration2184579.69Afghanistan Humanitarian FundInternational Organization for MigrationAfghanistan BI 2022XM-OCHA-CBPF-AFG-22/3481/SA1/WASH/UN/22559United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsImproving Environmental Health Measures in 105 Health Care Facilities of High Needs in AfghanistanAfghanistan is experiencing an extensive humanitarian crisis characterised by political and economic instability, a severely weakened health system, food insecurity and malnutrition, ongoing outbreaks, a pandemic that continues to spread, severe drought and different natural disasters. This is even more profound in areas with little to no health service – this area is often referred to as white or underserved areas.
A deterioration of the health facility infrastructure due to long years of conflict, coupled with lacking funding for reconstruction and rehabilitation have resulted in the poor physical condition of health facilities including the environmental health measures. In 2021, out of the 8.8 million people in need of WASH assistance, almost 1.2 million could be related to WASH at health facility level, as a result, inadequate WASH services continue to be a major issue in Afghanistan which threaten the quality and safety of healthcare. Furthermore, to contribute to AWD outbreak response and ensure water availability, and sanitation and hygiene facilities at the health centers, WHO has conducted an assessment of the health facilities in West, South, North, Northeast and East regions. More than 200 health facilities were assessed and 120 health facilities in 11 provinces were identified as being in critical need of WASH facilities and environmental health measures to be considered under this project.
WHO as a normative agency for WASH at the facilities and as part of its global mandate is focusing on enhancing WASH, and medical waste management system in health facilities to ensure safe and hygienic environment in health facilities. Based WHO assessment, and in accordance with the allocation strategy and WASH cluster priorities through this grant, WHO will support WASH facilities and environmental health measures in 105 priority health facilities (12 DHs, 29 CHCs, 59 BHCs, 4 SHCs and 1 speciality hospital) located in Kandahar (Kandahar city, Shahwali Kot, Boldak, Miawand, Zery, Ghorak, Khakriz, Mianishen, Arghistan, Nish, Arghandad, and Panjwayee districts), Badghis (Qadis, Jowand, and Aab Kamari districts), Baghlan (DehSalah, Puli-Hesar, Dahana-e-Ghoori, Borka, Khowaja-Hejraan, Khenjan, Baghlan-e-Jadeed, and Khost-wa-Fereng districts), Farah (Anaar Darah, Farah city, Laash-o-Jaween, Por Chaman, and Sheeb Koh districts), Faryab (Sherin Tagab, Andkhoi, Dawlat Abad, Belcheragh, Kohistan, Pashtonkot, Maimana, Khanchrbagh, Qaramqul, and Qurghan districts), Ghor (Tolak, Pasaband, and Cheghcheran districts), Hilmand (Nawazad, Baghran, Khanasheen, Gramsir, Baghran, and Khan Nesheen districts), Hirat (Karokh, Sheendand, and Gulran districts), Jawzjan (Aqcha, Darzab, Faizabad, Mingaajik, Mordian, Qashtapa, and Sheberghan districts), Samangan (Daresuf Bala, Daresuf Payen, Ruy Doab, Aybak, and Ruy Doab districts) and Saripul (Balkhab, Kohistanat, Sancharak, Gosfandi, Kohistanat, Sarepul Center, and Sozmaqala districts) provinces. The health facilities will be supported through rehabilitation and boring of water wells and water supply piping networks, rehabilitation and construction of toilets, rehabilitation and construction of septic tanks, installation of hand wash basins, establishment of medical waste management facilities (ash pit, sharp pit etc.), installation of waste incinerators and procurement and supply of waste collection containers. WHO will implement and supervise the activities on the ground directly and will not sub-contract to any international or national NGO. Through this project, WHO will directly benefit 118,300 people referring to the target health facilities during the project time-frame, while the established facilities will remain for utilization after the project close out. This project will perform sanitation and hygiene interventions in all the target 105 health facilities, however, for water interventions only 104 health facilities will be considered (excluding Spinboldak DH). World Health OrganizationWorld Health OrganizationAfghanistan Humanitarian FundKhalid Khan BilalNational WASH Officer+93728000881bilalk@who.intDr Alaa AbouZeidWHE Team Leader+93783961828abouzeida@who.intBadghis35.16713390 63.76953840Baghlan35.80429470 69.28775350Farah32.49532800 62.26266270Faryab36.07956130 64.90595500Ghor34.09957760 64.90595500Hilmand31.36364740 63.95861110Hirat34.34194400 62.20305600Jawzjan36.89696920 65.66585680Kandahar30.99606790 65.47573600Samangan35.98072960 67.57085360Sar-e-Pul35.67074730 66.04635340Water Sanitation Hygiene1951530.763233558.265185089.02Afghanistan Humanitarian FundWorld Health Organization5185089.02Afghanistan Humanitarian FundWorld Health OrganizationAfghanistan BI 2022