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Cluster updates - Afghanistan Coordination and Aviation Services Progress towards cluster objectives and output s Cluster Objective 1 - UNHAS Provision of safe, efficient passenger air services to 200 UN agencies, NGOs and donor entities in Afghanistan. Output: passengers and cargo flown to destinations Number of passengers moved in 2013 30,000 (2,500/month) Number of hours flown 30,000 hours (annual) 2,320 hours (annual) xxx 5,844 Cargo moved to field destinations 10 MT 120 MT 20 536 Cluster Objective 2 - OCHA To mobilize and coordinate timely and appropriate humanitarian aid in response to assessed needs. Output: Expand humanitarian coordination structures and reinforce emergency funding mechanisms to improve the timely, evidence-based and ed delivery of emergency assistance Number of functional humanitarian coordination mechanisms in place at the national, regional and provincial levels Consolidated humanitarian funding mechanisms reinforced Coordination mechanisms established at all levels xxx 8 national clusters 5 HRTs 1 24 OCTs ERF is 100% funded xxx ERF is 61% funded Number and quality information products (including maps) produced 100 xxx 50 1 Five Humanitarian Regional Teams (HRTs) are operating in Mazar (NER/NR), Hirat (WR), Jalalabad (ER), Kandahar (SR) and Kabul (Central/South East). 1

Education Progress towards cluster objectives and output s Cluster Objective 1 (Applicable only for January May) To plan and expand access to basic education, training for youth in vocational skills, and protection through formal and non-formal modalities. SO1 Output: schools are made safer for teaching and learning (formal) 2013 Number of formal schools which receive emergency funding for SIPs (boundary walls for safety) Number of schools reopened and provided with teaching learning materials 1,500 OBJECTIVE 1 DELETED 100 OBJECTIVE 1 DELETED 37 29 Output: education provision for children and youths (non-formal) 2013 Number of out-of-schools girls & boys participating (60% girls) 700,000 OBJECTIVE 1 DELETED 73,978 (34,165 girls, 22,149 boys, 17,664 unspecified) Number of ALPs/CBEs classes implemented 22,230 OBJECTIVE 1 DELETED Number of teachers for the CBEs recruited 740 OBJECTIVE 1 DELETED Number of technical vocational classes established 450 OBJECTIVE 1 DELETED 2,463 1,806 (369m, 100f, 1337 unspecified) 45 Number of teaching learning materials for ALPs/CBE and vocational classes distributed 700,000 OBJECTIVE 1 DELETED 165,311 2

Cluster Objective 2 SO1 To reinforce the institutional capacity of the MoE with current knowledge on fragility and resilience for effective implementation of education in emergencies. Output: streamline policy and administrative system to meet EiE needs (Revised: Education Management prepared for delivering education in emergencies) Strategy Terms of Reference (ToR) for the Emergencies Support Unit (SU) developed, and the ESU functions (Revised as: Education in Emergencies included in national policy) New: number of education management staff (MoE, PED, DED) and Cluster members trained in Education in Emergencies New: number of teachers trained or mentored to provide education in emergencies 1 1 0 100 New indicator at MYR 131 New indicator at MYR Cluster Objective 3 SO3 To support the schooling of displaced, returnees and host communities through multiple pathways to education (community-based schools and alternative learning courses). Output: returnee refugees integrated into education systems. (Revised: Returnee, IDPs and host community children integrated into education systems) Number of returnee refugees who are integrated into schools (Revised into: number of emergency-affected learners attending education activities) Number of teaching learning materials distributed for IDPs and returnees (Revised into: number of teaching learning materials distributed to IDPs, returnees and host communities) 288,000 288,000 15,465 (6,815 girls; 8,649 boys) 288,000 288,000 19,020 3

Emergency Shelter and Non-Food Items Progress towards cluster objectives and output s Cluster Objective 1 SO3 Assist IDPs affected by armed conflict or natural disasters and populations living without adequate protection from harsh weather and no privacy for family life. Affected people have adequate shelter, living materials to preserve their life, health and dignity 9,000 xxx 213 families/1,554 individuals assisted with emergency shelter and tents. 733 two-room shelters planned by UNHCR in 2013 for conflict induced IDPs Beneficiary selection is ongoing and shelters will be completed in the last quarter of the year. Natural disaster and conflict-induced IDPs, newly displaced and affected people in 2013 assessed and the time taken from the initial survey to the delivery of assistance in days is reduced Throughout Afghanistan, items purchased timely and prepositioned in the provincial capital of all regions. Depending on accessibility, vulnerability and needs, pre-positioning also made by some partners in some remote areas to ensure timely preparedness and response. 2-7 days Depending on the geographical location and access (remoteness), assessments normally carried out within 2 days. After theassessments, the actors conduct a debriefing to discuss the assessment findings. Once the findings are confirmed by cluster members and the Government (PDMCs/DoRRs/ANDMA) 2, the actors deliver the assistance to the affected population within 1-4 days, pending area accessibility. Overall compared to the past, the response period decreased mainly due to a better coordination created after the establishment of the Cluster. Number of families affected by natural disasters supported to remain in the areas of origin. 10,000 202 families/1,487 individuals 2 (Provincial Disaster Management Committess/Departement of Refugees and Repatriation/Aghanistan National Disaster Management Authority). 4

Cluster Objective 2 SO3 Assist natural disaster and conflict-induced IDPs and affected populations living without adequate heating, cooking and storage materials for family life. 2013 Affected people have adequate heating/cooling to preserve their life, health and dignity 35,000 17,157 families/107,085 individuals provided with NFIs Natural disaster and conflictinduced IDPs, newly displaced and affected people in 2013 are assessed and thetime taken from the initial survey to the delivery of assistance in days is reduced Throughout Afghanistan, items purchased timely and prepositioned in the provincial capital of all regions Depending on accessibility, vulnerability and needs, prepositioning also made by some partners in some remote areas to ensure timely preparedness and response. Depending on the geographical location and access (remoteness) assessments were normally carried out within 2 days. After the assessments, the actors conducted a debriefing to discuss the assessment findings. Once the findings were confirmed by cluster members and the Government (PDMCs/DoRRs/ANDMA) the actors delivered the assistance to the affected population within 1-4 days (pending area accessibility). Number of families affected by natural disasters supported to remain in the areas of origin 20,000 4,156 families/26,159 individuals provided with NFIs Cluster Objective 3 SO2 Assist natural disaster and conflict-induced IDPs and populations without adequate shoes and clothing for winter. Affected people have adequate clothing to preserve their life, health and dignity Natural disaster and conflictinduced IDPs, newly displaced and affected people in 2013 are assessed and the time taken from the initial survey to the delivery of assistance in days is reduced 40,000 425 families/2,835 individuals provided with cold/winterization kit. The majority has received winterization kits between Nov/Dec 2012. Throughout Afghanistan, items purchased timely and prepositioned in the provincial capital of all regions Depending on accessibility, vulnerability and needs, prepositioning also made by some partners in some remote areas to ensure timely preparedness and response. Before winter, the cluster members tried to assess the beneficiaries and kits distribution prior the winters season approaching. However, in case of a sudden disaster - which may occur in the middle of the winter - it normally takes 2-7 days as described above. 5

Food Security and Agriculture Progress towards cluster objectives and output s Cluster Objective 1 SO2 To provide life and livelihood saving assistance to populations known to be in need of emergency response. Output: provide emergency food assistance through general food distribution (GFD), cash/voucher transfers to populations affected by natural disaster and / or conflict % of people in emergency need assisted on time with appropriate transfers (cash and/or food) 95% of 875,158 828,685 1,015,513 Cluster Objective 2 To provide life and livelihood saving assistance to populations known to be in need of emergency response SO3 Output: provide emergency food assistance through general food distribution (GFD) to populations affected by natural disaster and / or conflict % of IDPs in need assisted on time with appropriate transfers (cash and/or food) and livelihood support 80% of 225,076 180,061 62,796 Cluster Objective 3 To support livelihood recovery of populations recovering from shocks. SO4 Output: distribute animal feed and livestock to promote livestock recovery after natural or man-made disaster Output: distribute agriculture inputs to support the recovery of crop production % of people in need assisted on time with productive asset support (seeds and / or fertilizer and / or livestock support ; conditional transfers) 95 % of 875,158 828,685 478,158 6

Health Progress towards cluster objectives and output s Cluster Objective 1 SO1+SO2+SO4 To ensure access to timely emergency health care services with a focus on maternal and child health for communities affected by humanitarian situations (natural and manmade). Output: the health needs of 200,000 people affected by sudden onset emergencies (including outbreaks) which overcome local response capacity are addressed within 24 hours from notification 2013 Provincial, regional and national contingency plans for main hazards (including outbreaks) are revised Prepositioning of medicines and medical supplies, designation of emergency response teams and risk communication Establishment and training of provincial emergency response teams Four national contingency plans xxx The plans cover 400,000 people living in flood and acute watery diarrhoea (AWD) risk provinces Medical supplies (including supplies specific for maternal and meonatal health care (MNHC) to cover the immediate needs of 200,000 people are prepositioned 68 teams established and trained (80% of them contain female medical staff) xxx xxx First batch of the additional stock will reach country beginning of June Training will start in June on two relevant subjects Output: emergency health services to serve 950,000 conflict-affected people in areas not covered by public health services or other humanitarian actors (such as the International Committee of the Red Cross), including support for the treatment of civilian war victims 2013 Temporary static and mobile health units providing essential PHC, MNHC, trauma stabilization and referral established in ed conflictaffected districts Temporary health services for 100,000 IDPs and informal settlements allowing availability of one PHC/10,000 people Number of emergency health facilities with Basic emergency Obstetric Care (BEmOC) for 500,000 people, by administrative unit Supplies and operational support for six specialized trauma surgical centres are provided 90 temporary health units (with 70% containing qualified female medical staff) 10 health units established xxx 5 >= 4 BEmOC/500 000 xxx 6 4,000 major/medium complex surgical interventions xxx 62 established (46 by the Health Cluster and 16 by BPHS) xxx 2 specialized hospitals in Kabul and Lashkar Gar, 700 major surgeries conducted 7

The capacity of 30 provincial/district hospitals (18 provinces) to stabilize and treat trauma is strengthened 80 doctors and 80 surgical nurses are trained through a 3- week intensive session xxx 0 Output: essential health needs of 430,000 people in critical health situation due to lack of access to services and additional excessive vulnerabilities are addressed 2013 Temporary static and mobile health units providing a standardized emergency health package are established in ed areas 40 health units (i.e. 1/10,000 people) xxx 239,000 Cluster Objective 2 SO1+SO2+SO4 To strengthen the early warning mechanism and timely respond to outbreaks that surpass the local response capacity across the country. Output: community-based early warning system established in 70 very high/high-risk districts and DEWS are strengthened. 2013 Early warning focal points identified and trained in 78 ed districts Communication on Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) between community early warning focal points and health units defined and mechanism facilitated Strengthen existing DEWS at facility level DEWS included in the package of all newly established temporary emergency static and mobile health units DEWS epidemiological bulletin produced and shared 780 community members trained 80% of alarms reported within 24 hours 200 health staff trained in outbreak investigation 100% of health units report weekly to DEWS xxx 92 xxx >91% xxx 0 xxx 100% 1 report / week xxx 100% 8

Output: more than 90% of outbreaks are timely and appropriately responded by the Health Cluster partners Outbreak alerts are investigated and initial response started within 48 hours from the notification Case fatality rates during outbreaks are within internationally agreed standards Medicines and medical supplies provided for the treatment of people affected by outbreaks Containment and prevention measures implemented in high-risk areas through the implementation of RED (Reach Each District) strategy and health awareness Improved quality of outbreak response of all partners 100% xxx >91% CFR cholera <1%; CFR measles <5% xxx Cholera 0, Measles 4.2% 100,000 patients treated xxx 1,237 460,000 children vaccinated with three antigens; Mass media and community awareness campaign has reached 400,000 people 240 health managers trained on relevant guidelines (four) 800,000 0 xxx 306 Cluster Objective 3 To respond to the health needs of especially vulnerable groups in need of humanitarian aid (IDPs, refugees/returnees, informal settlements and host communities). SO3 Output: access to emergency health services for 50,000 IDPs in camps/ camp-like settlements Integrated emergency PHC package (including Minimum Initial Service Package) and referral mechanism through mobile and static temporary clinics Contingency maintained to respond to a sudden increase of IDPs One HF/10,000 people Supplies and operational costs for 30,000 people xxx 6 clinics in KIS, one in Kandahar; Supplies provided for the IDPs in Badakhshan xxx Supplies for 50,000 available Output: Access to emergency health services for 50,000 IDPs living in host communities Supplies and operational support to the local HFs (primary and secondary level) operating in areas of displacements 5-8 HF supported xxx xxx 9

Multi-Sector Response to Refugee Returnees and Undocumented Migrants Progress towards cluster objectives and output s Cluster Objective 1 Support the voluntary return of up to 172,000 Afghan refugees from neighbouring countries through immediate protection and assistance as well as up to 60,000 vulnerable returning undocumented migrants Output 1.1. Provision of voluntary repatriation grants to new voluntary repatriating refugees. Up to 172,000 returning refugees will be facilitated to return to Afghanistan with their protection, initial reintegration needs met and voluntariness of return verified. Number of assisted refugee returnees 172,000 172,000 17,460 Output 1.2. Up to 60,000 vulnerable returning migrants will be provided with assistance, including transportation, NFIs and other necessary assistance to safely travel from the border to their final destination. Number of assisted undocumented migrants 60,000 60,000 15,715 Cluster Objective 2 Pursue protection and provide immediate assistance to the most vulnerable asylum-seekers, refugees, refugee returnees, people in a refugee-like situation as well as returning migrants Output 2.1. Up to 1,149,500 asylum-seekers, refugees, vulnerable returning migrants and people in a refugee-like situation will benefit from a protection and assistance assessment Number of asylum-seekers, refugees, vulnerable returning migrants and people in a refugee-like situation who benefit from a protection and assistance assessment 1,149,500 1,149,500 54,359 Output 2.2. Up to 300,000 asylum-seekers, refugees, vulnerable returning migrants and people in a refugee-like situation will be provided with immediate assistance following arrival Number of asylum-seekers, refugees, vulnerable returning migrants and people in a refugee-like situation who are provided with immediate assistance following arrival 300,000 300,000 41,969 10

Nutrition Progress towards cluster objectives and output s Cluster Objective 1 Output: 429,313 under-five boys and girls and PLW admitted in intervention programs (severe acute malnutrition [SAM] and moderate acute malnutrition [MAM]) and cured in line with SPHERE standards (including 20,070 from IDPs and other sudden onset crisis) 2013 Under-five boys and girls and PLW admitted Number of people cured in line with SPHERE standards 271,255 429,313 61,992 >203,441 (75%) >75% 41,474 (84.7%) Defaulter rate in line with SPHERE standards <40,688 (15%) <15% 7,291 (14.9%) Death rate in line with SPHERE standards <3% for SAM and <10% for MAM children <10% for SAM and <3% for MAM children 0.8% SAM 0.1% MAM Cluster Objective 2 Output: 745,122 under-five boys and girls and PLW (including 49,000 displaced IDPs and other communities affected by sudden onset crisis) admitted and their communities are protected from further deterioration 2013 Under-five boys and girls and PLW received nutrition education and counselling on Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF), WASH Under-five boys and girls and PLW received micronutrient supplementation Cluster Objective 3 538,598 745,122 136,911 538,598 745,122 20,000 Output: 60 cluster members of six priority regions received training on SMART Methodology and/or RNA 2013 Cluster members trained per priority region on SMART 10 xxx 0 Provinces with repeated survey and/or RNA conducted 12 (50% of provinces) 7 (25% of selected provinces) 0 11

Output: 60 cluster members of six priority regions received training on Nutrition in Emergency (NiE) Cluster members trained per priority region on NiE 10 57 57 in 3 regions (northern region, northeastern and southern) conducted NiE trainings 12

Protection Achievements and challenges in contributing to the strategic objectives Protection of Civilians (PoC): Conflict-related violence continues to take a devastating toll on civilians in Afghanistan. In the first quarter of 2013, total civilian casualties increased compared to the same period in 2012. Between 1 January and 30 April 2013, UNAMA documented 720 civilian deaths and 1248 injured people, a 23% increase in total civilian casualties compared to the same period in 2012. Improvised explosive devices (IEDs) constitute the leading killer of civilians, while ed killings are on the rise. Advocacy on key PoC issues (IEDs, ANSF accountability, civilian casualty tracking, etc.) continued through the high level quarterly PoC meetings with ISAF/NATO, ANSF, Ministries of Defence and Interior and the Office of Administrative Affairs of the President. During the first quarter of the year, the chairmanship of the quarterly meetings was passed to the Humanitarian Coordinator. These meetings are crucial to maintain a two-way dialogue on PoC concerns as ANSF increasingly assumes responsibility for security. The PoC Working Group (WG) advocated, with ISAF/NATO and the Ministry of Interior, for the deployment of a senior military prosecutor in the Afghan Local Police Monitoring Unit to reinforce this accountability mechanism and facilitate a meeting between the Afghan civil society and ANSF. Mine Action: 558,289 people benefited from mine action activities (235,269 clearance beneficiaries; 323,020 mine/erw risk education beneficiaries). Mine/ERW risk education and victim assistance messages were broadcast on 93 radio and TV spots. The delivery of 1392 (April 2013 to March 2014) is still constrained by funding shortfalls: (1) $1.6 million for Mine/ERW risk education projects that would benefit one million people (mainly returnees and IDPs) and (2) $21 million for high-priority clearance projects. SO 2. Increase access of affected populations to humanitarian aid and services, with special emphasis on vulnerable groups Gender-based Violence (GBV): A functional GBV WG is in place in Nangarhar and two pilot referral mechanisms for GBV survivors - including one-stop assistance centres - have been launched in Nangarhar and Kabul hospitals. Outreach programmes offering psychosocial counselling and referrals for GBV survivors are ongoing in the KIS. Trainings for NGOs, public health workers, ministries, formal judiciary mechanisms and the police on gender responsiveness, awareness raising, case management and data collection have been dispensed. SOPs for health facilities have been developed; and standard data collection templates are under development with the Ministry of Women s Affairs (MoWA). The GBV Subcluster (SC) has been instrumental in mobilizing civil society support for the full implementation of the Elimination of Violence against Women (EVAW) law, which is currently under threat. The most significant challenges are the lack of standardised data collection systems and reliable baseline data and negative perceptions of safe houses. Child Protection in Emergencies (CPiE): The CPiE SC facilitated a series of workshops to build the capacity of sub-cluster members on Child Protection in Emergencies and to support members to programmatically align their projects with the CHAP 2013 priorities. Trainings 13

include: IASC Guidelines on Child Friendly Spaces, GBV and CPiE in Emergencies, IASC Mental Health and Psychosocial Support in Emergencies. The CPiE SC has recently established a Mental Health and Psychosocial Taskforce to address mental health and psychosocial needs in humanitarian settings and amongst crisis-affected communities. Of the 15 CPiE SC members, four have now established child-friendly spaces in IDP sites and are integrating these into community-based child protection initiatives. UNICEF, through the Monitoring and Reporting mechanism (MRM) Steering Committee, continued to advocate with the Government of Afghanistan for the full implementation of the Action Plan on underage recruitment and the use of children under 18 years of age by ANSF. Housing, Land and Property (HLP TF): The HLP Task Force conducted a mapping exercise on housing, land and property issues through its eastern HLP Task Force and its focal points in other parts of the country. The results will be collated into a fact sheet. In March, a workshop was organised on "Strengthening Housing, Land and Property Rights of Displaced Women", aimed at analysing and addressing the HLP situation of IDP women from a rights-based perspective, concentrating on inheritance and mahr (sum of money or property which a Muslim wife receives on marriage as a token of respect). A regional HLP TF is under development in the western region and focal points have been identified in the other regions. In terms of challenges: the HLP lacks a dedicated coordinator, suffers from inadequate member participation and the Government s overall lack of political will to tackle land issues. SO 3. Advocate and sensitise on the needs and concerns of the affected populations and enable early warning system development. Internal Displacement: A second round of Provincial Consultations for the National IDP Policy was conducted in April in Hirat, Mazar, Kandahar, Jalalabad, Logar provinces, involving governors, municipal authorities, DoRRs, IDP representatives, host communities and regional IDP Task Forces, culminating in a National Consultation on 22nd May 2013. The draft policy will be tabled for approval by the Council of Ministers in June 2013, following which national and provincial action plans will be developed for implementation. Regional IDP Task Forces conducted over 150 assessments of IDP caseloads and assistance was provided to over 8,000 families. Insecurity, ongoing armed conflict and consequent limited access to IDPs have been the key challenges affecting response. Mechanisms for regular monitoring, follow-up and tracking of caseloads need strengthening, particularly for mixed, prolonged or secondary displacement caseloads. The identification of protection and assistance needs of urbanised IDPs poses a significant challenge, as do the weak engagement and commitment of some humanitarian actors in certain regions Victims of Trafficking: IOM and partners continue to provide direct assistance through a rehabilitation centre for national and foreign victims of trafficking, with a nationwide referral system which includes return and reintegration packages and reunification schemes. Moreover, 69 victims of trafficking have been assisted. Strengthening Coordination: The Global Protection Cluster Task Team on Learning conducted a five-day workshop on cluster coordination for regional clusters and sub-cluster coordinators. The Deputy Cluster Coordinator is currently conducting training on Improving Safety of Civilians for NGOs in all regions of the country. The Aghanistan Protection Cluster 14

(APC) has also worked closely with FSAC on protection mainstreaming. FSAC has developed a toolkit which is currently being rolled out and which will be tailored for other clusters use. As the security transition progresses apace, with the attendant socio-economic impact on civilians, the Cluster anticipates that the next six months and beyond will pose significant challenges to the protection environment within Afghanistan, requiring increased monitoring, analysis, networking and advocacy to inform effective protection programming. Table - People Caseload In Need Targeted Conflict-induced IDPs 650,000 650,000 53,056 Natural disaster induced IDPs 28,000 28,000 1,484 Communities affected by natural disasters 400,000 400,000 49,993 Civilians in conflict zones (limited access to services) 5,400,000 5,400,000 5,400,000* Victims of trafficking 400 400 69 IDP returnees (conflict) 20,000 20,000 1,200** IDP returnees (natural disasters) N/A N/A 1,484 Mine and ERW- affected individuals 11,760,104 1,210,308 235,269 (clearance activities)*** 323,020 (Jan to April 2013)**** * This is an estimate that has been carried over from the CAP of 2012. It includes those populations in conflict and insecure zones who are unable to and/or denied access to basic services such as food, water, health, education etc. These populations may also include IDPs and mine and natural disaster-affected communities. The Cluster conducts advocacy with various parties and stakeholders on behalf of this caseload, in particular through the PoC Working Group, as well as through the other Protection Cluster sub-clusters such as GBV, CPiE, HLP, Mine Action and the IDP Task Forces. Therefore we consider that the entire caseload is reached through these various advocacy initiatives. **There was no facilitated return of IDPs by UNHCR during the first four months of 2013. However there were reports of the spontaneous return of 200 families in the south-eastern region, who returned to their place of origin after the intertribal conflict that had caused their displacement was resolved through the intervention of the elders. *** As mine clearance uses Landscan data, the figure cannot be disaggregated. **** MACCA uses the Afghan Calendar to record all data. Cluster objectives and output s 1. Strengthen protection of civilians from conflict and related violence (SO1) 2. Increase access of affected populations to humanitarian aid and services, with special emphasis on vulnerable groups (SO1, 3) 3. Advocate and sensitise on the needs and concerns of the affected populations and enable early warning system development (SO1, 3) 15

Progress towards cluster objectives and output s Cluster Priority 2013 Number of people benefitting from mine action (number of people from clearance, number of people from M/ERW RE) 1 and 2 1,210,308 individuals 1,435,913 April 2013- March 2014 235,269 (clearance) 323,020 (education) at April 2013. Number of IDP qualitative analysis reports Number of functioning referral and service mechanisms for GBV victims on regional and provincial levels in emergency and humanitarian context 1, 2 and 3 12 reports 5 monthly updates produced 1 and 2 5 provinces 2 provinces % of children under18in emergency locations accessing protective services and environments Number of HLP cases of men and women at risk addressed Number of advocacy initiatives/joint positions/sensitisation initiatives forwarded or led by the Protection Cluster 1, 2 and 3 10% increase To be reported on once projects begin from 01 July 2013 1, 2 and 3 2,000 individuals 1, 2 and 3 4 positions / initiatives Funding only just been disbursed 725 individuals lodged legal cases (385 female, 367 male) ;1,145 individuals (848 women and 297 men) received counselling on HLP related issues 2: - EVAW law - PoC 16

Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Progress towards cluster objectives and output s Cluster Objective 1 SO2 Contribute to the reduction of morbidity and mortality, and build the resilience of Afghanistan s most vulnerable people, through ed WASH interventions designed to reach around 1.5 million people. Output: Safe drinking water to 920,000 people Quantity 2013 Rehabilitation of strategic water points (SWP) 30 45,000 xxx 1,650 Rehabilitation/repair of large pipe schemes 25 75,000 xxx 20,000 Rehabilitation of small spring fed pipe schemes 50 55,000 xxx 16,350 Rehabilitation of hand pumps (repair only) 2,500 195,000 xxx 55,000 Construction of new wells (fitted with a hand pump) 2,000 390,000 xxx 15,000 Rehabilitation/protection of kanda 500 65,000 xxx 39,000 Distribution of household water treatment units 2,000 65,000 xxx 40,000 Installation of a small community (solar powered) desalination units (reverse osmosis treatment) Total (Individuals) 920,000 Output: Hygiene and sanitation promotion reaching 592,000 people Hygiene promotion (hygiene kits, training of community workers, orientations, media, house-tohouse visits, etc) Sanitation promotion (demonstration latrines, community approaches to total sanitation including Community-led total sanitation (CLTS), advocacy and training) 10 30,000 xxx 65,000 282,000 xxx 24,000 310,000 xxx 5,700 Total (Individuals) 592,000 xxx 29,700 Cluster Objective 2 Assist more than 220,000 displaced, returnees, deportees and host communities through timely and sustainable WASH interventions. SO3 Output: 170,000 IDPs, returnees, deportees in host communities WASH for the displaced, returnees in host communities (no latrine construction) Output: 50,000 IDPs, returnees, deportees in settlements and in case of camps WASH for the displaced, returnees in settlements and in case of camps (with latrine construction) 170,000 xxx 3,500 100% xxx 3,500 50,000 xxx 6,300 17