NL-KVK-27108436-A-07564-03:SO Oxfam Novib This project aims to provide life-saving assistance (in form of Multi-purpose Cash Assistance, MPCA) to newly displaced populationsin Bilicsan, Barkada-sharifada, Turqada, Basra, Qarsa, Gasho villages of Kismayo district resulting from the recent conflict. By addressing the immediate needs and building resilience, the project will contribute to improving the living conditions and overall well-being of the affected community. FSL (Food Security and Livelihoods) are the primary sector required to address the immediate andlong-term needs of the newly displaced population in Kismayo.FSL activities will concentrate on providing multi-purpose cash assistance (MPCA) for two cycles to 415 households to meet their basic needs and recover their livelihoods. The project also aims to address and provides cash assistance for essential items such as food, shelter, and healthcare, empowers individuals to restart or rebuild their businesses or income-generating activities, contributes to the overall economic stability by increasing spending power <(>&<)> helps newly displaced population to become more resilient to future shocks or crises by providing them with the means to cope independently. Essentially, MPCA offers a flexible and efficient way to address the diverseneeds of displaced populations. WASDA, Oxfam local partner will facilitate the community entry meeting, beneficiaries’ selection and registration in line with the pre-definedselection criteria and verification process. The partner will also support the transfer of cash to the entitled beneficiaries for the planned two cycles. Oxfam and WASDA has been closely working with food security cluster and partners planning to response including DRC who are planning to support 500 households through MPCA for one round off. Oxfam/WASDA will also work with the Ministry of Humanitarian and Disaster Management to avoid assistant overlap in these settlements Oxfam Novib Oxfam Novib WASDA was established as a nongovernmental in Somalia in 2001. The organisation strives to supplement the efforts of governments and other development stakeholders in addressing developmental challenges in the Horn of Africa. WASDA is currently implementing development initiatives in North-Eastern Kenya and parts of Southern Somalia. WASDA has been working with pastoral communities in North-Eastern Kenya and Southern Somalia for 23 years. The organisation has, in the process, gained and built a wealth of experience and knowledge that informs its programming. It utilises limited resources to change the lives of millions of people in its geographical areas of operation. In the last 23 years, WASDA has reached over 1.5 million people with livelihood, food security; water; sanitation and hygiene; health and nutrition; education and emergency humanitarian support. VISION Empowered communities in the Horn of Africa that are resilient, innovative and peaceful MISSION To mobilize and engage communities and other stakeholders in creating strategic partnerships for sustainable management of the environment, water resources, livelihoods, and education and public health services in the Horn of Africa. Wajir South Development Assosiation end-actual end-planned start-actual start-planned Oxfam Novib info@oxfamnovib.nl http://www.oxfamnovib.nl PO box 30919, 2500 GX The Hague, The Netherlands Somalia The right to life and security 82847 74563 Oxfam Novib CAT fund Wajir South Development Assosiation -14683 Oxfam Novib CAT fund Wajir South Development Assosiation 74563 incoming transaction Oxfam Novib -14683 incoming transaction Oxfam Novib Women and Men able to: “# of people (M/F) living in poverty and injustice receiving cash to respond effectively to disasters” Men directly supported by Oxfam Novib/partners with cash transfers to enhance their capabilities Women directly supported by Oxfam Novib/partners with cash transfers to enhance their capabilities Women and Men able to: “# of people (M/F) living in poverty and injustice receiving cash to respond effectively to disasters” men living in poverty and injustice use cash transfers to respond effectively to disasters women living in poverty and injustice use cash transfers to respond effectively to disasters