CERF-funded Project
Ethiopia
Providing critical WASH services and Multipurpose Cash assistance to flood-affected populations in Afar, Gambella and Somali (23-RR-CEF-076)
| Grant | $2,200,000 |
|---|---|
| Recipient UN Agency | UNICEF |
| Emergency type | Flood |
| Window | Rapid Response |
| Sectors | Multi-Purpose Cash, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene |
| Group(s) of people targeted | Host communities, Returnees, Internally displaced persons |
| Number of people targeted | 132,720 |
| Implementation dates | | |
Project overview
The UNICEF project provides essential water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services, along with multipurpose cash assistance to flood-affected people in the Afar, Gambella, and Somali regions. It includes borehole rehabilitation, reticulation system expansion, and basic WASH item distribution. The project incorporates a risk communication and community engagement (RCCE) component. The cash assistance reaches 12,720 individuals, offering $100 per household per month in two rounds. Overall, the project aids 27,847 people, including 32,436 women, 31,164 men, and 56,400 children, and benefiting an estimated 12,000 people with disabilities.
| Sector | Amount in US$ |
|---|---|
| Multi-Purpose Cash | US$704,000 |
| Water, Sanitation and Hygiene | US$1,496,000 |