RAPID.

Emergency response to drought and conflict displaced population in Dollo-Ado and Goradolla

The project aims to provide emergency response and humanitarian assistance to the displaced population in the Dollo-Ado and Goradolla regions, with a primary focus on those affected by drought and conflict. Here's a brief description of the project:

• 1. Emergency Relief Assistance: The project will provide essential relief items such as food, clean water, shelter, and medical supplies to meet the basic survival needs of the affected IDPs. .
• 2. Protection and Safety: Special attention will be given to the protection of vulnerable populations, including women, children, and the elderly. Measures will be taken to ensure their safety and well-being in the midst of conflict and displacement..
• 3. Livelihood Support: Efforts will be made to help IDPs rebuild their livelihoods, particularly in the context of drought. This may involve providing seeds, tools, and training to enable them to engage in agriculture or other income-generating activities..
• 4. Conflict Resolution and Peacebuilding: The project may include activities aimed at promoting peace and reconciliation among conflict-affected communities. Mediation and dialogue initiatives may be implemented to reduce tensions and facilitate the return of displaced individuals to their homes when feasible..
• 5. Capacity Building: Local organizations and community leaders may be engaged and empowered to better respond to future emergencies and provide ongoing support to IDPs.

Key Targeting Criteria: During the targeting phase, the project prioritized vulnerable groups and households, including:

• Female-Headed Households: Recognizing the specific challenges faced by female-headed households in conflict and drought-affected areas.
• Households with Young Children and Pregnant/Lactating Women: Ensuring the nutritional needs of children under five years old and pregnant or lactating women were met..
• Exposure to SGBV: Identifying and supporting households exposed to Gender-Based Violence.
• Disabled-Headed Households: Addressing the unique needs and challenges of households headed by individuals with disabilities.
• Elderly-Headed Households: Providing assistance to households where no adults had an income source, particularly those headed by the elderly.
• Large Families with Limited Income Sources: Offering support to families with eight or more members but only one adult with an income.
• Very Poor Families: Assisting families facing extreme poverty.

Distribution of Relief Items

1. Tarpaulins: RAPID distributed 400 tarpaulins, each measuring 5 by 6 meters, to 400 affected households in both Goradolla and Dollo-Ado. This in-kind donation from Pastoralist Concern provided critical shelter and protection from the elements to those affected by drought and conflict.
2. Water Purification Tablets: Collaborating with a partner organization (PC), RAPID distributed a total of 72,000 water purification tablets to the 400 households. Each household received 180 tablets, ensuring a 90-day supply for safe drinking water.
3. Bar Soaps: To promote hygiene practices, RAPID provided 2,400 bar soaps to the same 400 households, with each household receiving six bars of soap. This distribution aimed to reinforce the importance of handwashing in maintaining good health.

Through this emergency response project, RAPID aimed to alleviate the immediate needs of vulnerable populations affected by drought and conflict, all while adhering to transparent and fair distribution practices. The project underscores the importance of collaboration with local communities and organizations to ensure effective relief efforts in the face of crises.

Implementation Partners: The project will likely involve collaboration with local government authorities, international humanitarian organizations, NGOs, and community-based organizations to ensure a comprehensive and effective response.

Monitoring and Evaluation: Continuous monitoring and evaluation mechanisms will be put in place to assess the impact of the project, ensure accountability, and make necessary adjustments to the response as the situation evolves.