AHF WASH (A218699) - Final Report 27 Feb 2023

CBPF Progress Narrative Report
(based on Common 8+3 Template)
Project Information
Organization World Vision International (WVI)
Allocation Type 2021 3rd Reserve Allocation
Project Title WASH Drought Emergency Response Project (WASH - DERP) for Badghis and Herat Provinces
Project Country Afghanistan
Fund Project Code AFG-21/3481/RA3/WASH/INGO/20075
External Project Code
Cluster Primary Cluster Sub Cluster Percent

WATER, SANITATION AND HYGIENE None 100
OPS Project Code OPS Project Budget OPS Priority Level
Project Duration 13 Months, 17 Actual Start Date 15/11/2021 Planned End Date 31/12/2022
Days
Project Budget 798,716.69 Reporting Start Date 15/11/2021 Reporting End Date 31/05/2022
Disbursement(s) to Date Date Amount($)
08/11/2021 479,230.01
Total 479230.01
Other Funding Donor US($)

WVI- Afghanistan & WV New Zealand are jointly and 80,000.00
equally responsible to implement this project
Total 80,000.00
1. Overall Performance
The AHF WASH Project in Herat and Badghis which aimed to provide WASH Drought Emergency Response started on the 15th of November
2022. Overall, the project is implemented, reaching its overall objectives. At the project's inception phase, recruitment was done for the project
team. The new team was oriented on WV procedures and policies and some WASH-specific training. At the same time, the procurement
procedure of the Water System was initiated and contracted with the suppliers. During the Project initiation, a coordination meeting was
conducted with relevant stakeholders including the Provincial Rural Rehabilitation and Development (PRRD) and local authorities in project
implementation areas. The project was introduced through a formal letter & during the project start-up, all relevant stakeholders were involved
in project kick-off.
Following the preparatory work; the WASH team was deployed to the different areas introduced and communicated by the PRRD in Badghis
and Herat to start the surveys and the designs. Throughout the project period, 10 solar systems were constructed and put to use through
which, 13,330 individuals (6,734 male and 6,596 females) received access to clean drinking water. Out of 10 water systems, 5 water systems
were constructed in Herat (Band Emam and Ali Abad & Mir Abad in Kushk Kuhna District, Qala Goorg in Pashtoon Zarghoon District, Kariz
Khushk in Gulran District, Khalifa Rahmat in Kushk Robat Sangi District) and 5 Water Systems were constructed in Badghis (Tangi Bokan and
Charkhab in Bala Murghab District, Zanborak and Mirha sulfa in Qdis District and Layee Nezamuddin in Ghormach District).
Aside from the construction of 10 Water systems, the targeted communities were reached through Hygiene promotion focusing on hand
washing with soap practice in 10 communities. Hygiene promotion was done through community engagement and awareness creation on the
benefits of good hygiene practices and COVID-19 prevention messages the total number of beneficiaries reached under this activity is 27,150
individuals (15,166 males and 11,984 females).
2,112 hygiene kits were distributed for all targeted communities one kit per household (1,206 kits in Herat and 906 kits in Badghis). Aside from
this a toolkit which included saw, blade, plier, gloves, small box, tool kit box, pipe cutter, wrench, different size of connectors and saddles were
distributed to the WASH groups in targeted communities to do the repairing and maintenance of water systems. WASH groups are formed in all
10 targeted communities and they are trained to promote sanitation and hygiene Practices. Each WASH group has 12 Members, 6 male and 6
females.
Water quality testing and surveillance for 10 solar powered water systems is done. This is done in three phases (pre- during and post
construction) to ensure that water provided to the beneficiaries is free from fecal and chemical contamination.
Location Activity Estimated

Percentage of
Budget
Muqur WASH: Activity 1.1.1: Construct 10 Solar powered water supply systems i.. 7%7.00000
in 10 targeted communities.
.
WASH: Activity 1.1.2: Conduct water quality testing and surveillance for
access to improved water ...
WASH: Activity 1.1.3: Facilitate establishment and conduct training of
sanitation and hygiene promotion practice....
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WASH: Activity 1.2.1: Households in communities highly affected by
drought....
WASH: Activity 1.2.2: Conduct hygiene promotion focusing on hand
washing....
WASH: Activity 1.2.3: Distribute essential hygiene kits such as
menstrumenstrual...
WASH: Activity 1.2.4: On Site Regular Monitoring
The project w...
Abkamari WASH: Activity 1.1.1: Construct 10 Solar powered water supply systems 4 %.00000
i...
WASH: Activity 1.1.2: Conduct water quality testing and surveillance fo...
WASH: Activity 1.1.3: Facilitate establishment and conduct training of ...
drou...
washin...
WASH: Activity 1.2.3: Distribute essential hygiene kits such as menstru...
The project w...

Same as above
Qadis Same as above WASH: Activity 1.1.1: Construct 10 Solar powered water 11 %.00000
supply systems i...
drou...
washin...
The project w...
Jawand Same as above 7 %.00000

WASH: Activity 1.1.1: Construct 10 Solar powered water supply systems
i...
drou...
washin...
The project w...
Balamurghab Same as aboveWASH: Activity 1.1.1: Construct 10 Solar powered water 23%.00000
supply systems i...
drou...
washin...
The project w...
Ghormach Same as above WASH: Activity 1.1.1: Construct 10 Solar powered water 17%.00000
supply systems i...
drou...
washin...
The project w...
Kushk Same as aboveWASH: Activity 1.1.1: Construct 10 Solar powered water 7%.00000
supply systems i...
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drou...
washin...
The project w...
Pashtunzarghun Same as aboveWASH: Activity 1.1.1: Construct 10 Solar powered water 10%.00000
supply systems i...
drou...
washin...
The project w...
Gulran Same as aboveWASH: Activity 1.1.1: Construct 10 Solar powered water 4%.00000
supply systems i...
drou...
washin...
The project w...
Kushk-e-Kohna Same as aboveWASH: Activity 1.1.1: Construct 10 Solar powered water 10%.00000
supply systems i...
drou...
washin...
The project w...
2. Challenges, Changes and Amendments

Project Revisions Type of Revision Date of Approval Status
Project Duration 25/11/2022 Project Revision

Extension (NCE), Overwritten
Other
The project was implemented in two different provinces, where the de-facto authorities (DFA) has its own procedures in each location, in
Badghis, the de-facto government restrictions affected female project staff movement to the field locations without their mahram. This has
temporarily affected implementations but was later resolved by providing per diem allowance to the mahram of all female staff accompanying
them (female staff) in the field. On the other hand, during the project implementation, the de facto authorities banned project implementation in
Badghis due to the presence of Internal Displaced People (IDPs) in the city, and the asked NGOs to help to move the IDPs to their original
locations. later on after several coordination meetings at a leadership level, DFA has re-allowed to work with the proviso that they will evaluate
I/NGOs work after 3-moths as per their norms and procedures, and can stop them in case of unsatisfactory work performance.
The other major challenge was that in Herat, the DFAs were not allowing WVI to start the constriction of the Water Systems without having a
signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Rural, Rehabilitation and Development (MRRD), despite WVI having all the
necessary arrangement (Procurement and Technical) in place. The MoU issue has caused a huge delay, which consequently caused WVI not
able to complete the project on time and requested an no-cost extension for one and half month. However, the MoU was signed in September.
There were no changes in the project design and the project was implanted as the plan.
The defectors de-facto suspended WVI WASH activities for the period between April 2022 up to September 2022 because
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of MoU issues and WVI could resume WASH activities after September.
The defectors suspended WVI WASH activities for the period between April 2022 up to September 2022 because of MoU
issues and WVI could resume WASH activities after September
3. Measuring Results
Overall Project Objective To respond to the acute emergency needs and enhance the resilience of crisis affected
children and their families through provision of safe drinking water, basic sanitation and
hygiene services to communities of highest need in Badghis and Herat Provinces.
WVA achieved this by providing safe drinking water through construction of 10 new solar
powered water systems, water quality testing and surveillance of water systems (at least 3
tests are conducted per water system), establishment and training of 13 water management
committees on operation and maintenance of the systems. Hygiene promotion (awareness
creation sessions) and distribution of hygiene kits will also be conducted to promote good
hygiene practices such as handwashing with soap coupled with COVID-19 prevention
messages.
By providing clean drinking water and improved hygiene practices, diarrhea and malnutrition
rates will decrease,line, thus “saving lives in the areas of highest need” (HRP SO1). Provision
of water supply networks to these locations that are frequently exposed to drought will also
ensure that "vulnerable people are supported to build their resilience" (HRP SO3).
Logical Framework details for WATER, SANITATION AND HYGIENE

Cluster objectives Strategic Response Plan (SRP) objectives Percentage of
activities
2021 HRP WASH Outcome 1.7: WASH SO1: Lives are saved in the areas of highest need 100
assistance is delivered to women, men, boys
and girls living in HTR areas and
overcrowded settlements.
2021 HRP WASH Outcome 3.7: Vulnerable SO3: Vulnerable people are supported to build their resilience 100
people targeted for response have access to
safe drinking water systems supporting
handwashing promotion led by development
networks.
Outcome 1
The acute emergency WASH needs of drought affected communities (children and their families) in Badghis and Herat are addressed in a
timely manner focusing on the those with the highest need
Comment on progress in achieving project outcome:
Communities were identified as per need assessments in the targeted districts through coordination with the de-facto government. Recent
droughts had severe impacts on the life and livelihood of people they did not have access to safe drinking water and minimum hygiene and
sanitation practices. Children and women suffer the most from these impacts. They had to walk for hours to fetch water for their families.
Output 1.1
Description
Vulnerable community members in drought affected and at-risk locations/districts Herat and Badghis have sustainable access to safe
drinking water services
Comment on progress in achieving project output:
13330 people received access to improved safe drinking water through 10 new solar powered water systems that were constructed, and
water quality testing and surveillance of water systems that was done. This was reinforced by the establishment and training of 10 water
management committees on operation and maintenance of the systems
Vulnerable communities were identified in coordination with the de-facto government. The project technical team researched on the
availability of safe water source in the targeted communities. The research included geological study as well as ground water study of the
targeted communities. This resulted in proper site selection of water sources. The project technical team conducted technical survey to take
all required engineering measurements for estimation of the projects. They also conducted a proper site selection for other components of the
water supply system such as solar plant area and water reservoir. They also did a risk analysis in terms of flash flood, and acquisition clarity.
Using engineering software, the project technical team did the technical design and estimation, and developed the construction Terms of
Reference for both solar system and construction parts..
Assumptions & Risks
Main assumptions are that security situation will be relatively stable in targeted areas and there won’t be any major deterioration in the
security environment which will prevent implementation. Village Shura and water management groups will remain committed and provide
support throughout the life of the project.
Main risks are related to the political instability in the country after Taliban took over that will not have major impact on the proposed project.
WVA already has strong mitigation measures in place implemented by an existing security department and security officers who collect and
assess information in Herat and Badghis on a routine basis which informs Programmed interventions. WVA has a secure warehouse in Qala-
I-Naw centre and Herat for storage of project materials. Agreements with village Shura ensures the safe passage and storage of materials in
community areas. Good support and trust established among WVA Herat and Badghis Zone staff and village Shura over many years is a key
control mechanism that WVA has in place to be successful in managing the security risks.
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Indicators
End cycle beneficiaries End cycle
Code Type Cluster Indicator Men Women Boys Girls Target

Indicator Standard WATER, # of affected people with 7,936 7,625 5,987 5,752 27,300
1.1.1 SANITATION access to safe water
AND supply services and
HYGIENE facilities.
Actual targets The Construction and installation process of 2827 2752 3907 3844 13330
achieved 10 solar powered water supply system are
completed in all 10 targeted communities of
Herat and Badghis Provinces
Means of Verification: Monthly reports and Monitoring reports
Indicator Standard WATER, # of vulnerable people 7,936 7,625 5,987 5,752 27,300
1.1.2 SANITATION having access to at least
AND 15 liters per person per
HYGIENE day of safe drinking
water.
Actual targets The Construction and installation process of 2822 2752 3907 3844 13330
achieved 10 solar powered water supply system are
completed, hygiene trainings and campaigns
conducted in all 10 targeted communities of
Herat and Badghis Provinces.
Means of Verification: Monthly Report and Monitoring report
Indicator Standard WATER, % of people gaining 29 28 22 21 100
1.1.3 SANITATION access to safe drinking
AND water as a result of
HYGIENE resilience building
assistance.
Actual targets % of people gaining access to safe 29 28 22 21 100
achieved drinking water as a result of resilience
building assistance.
Means of Verification: Monthly reports and Monitoring Reports
Activities
Activity 1.1.1
Standard Activity: Provision of safe drinking water by tankering, rehabilitation of existing water systems or installation
of new infrastructure.
Constructed 10 Solar powered water supply systems in 10 communities of target districts in Badghis and Herat Provinces to reach
approximately 27,300 individuals
Comment on achieving Activities:
10 vulnerable communities in Herat and Badghis provinces, (Gulran, Kushk-Rabat Sangi, Kushk-e-Kohna, Pashtunzarghun, Abkamari,
Balamurghab, Jawand, Muqur and Qadis Districts) and their villages ( Kariz-Khusk, Khalifa-Rahmat, Band-Emam, Ali Abad, Qala Gourgh,
Sardara e Kokchael, Mirha e Sofla (Khair khana), Bookan e Tangi, Charkhab and Layee Mavlavi Nezamodin ) were identified in
coordination with the de-facto government in the targeted districts.
The construction and installation process of solar powered water supply systems in 10 communities of targeted districts in Badghis and
Herat provinces are completed according to project documents. Out of 13330 individuals received access to improved safe drinking water.
Activity 1.1.2
Standard Activity: Supply of water treatment chemicals and training on their use.
Conduct water quality testing and surveillance for 10 solar powered water systems. This will be conducted in three phases (pre- during and
post construction) to ensure that water provided to the beneficiaries is very from fecal and chemical contamination. Final community
selection will be subject to passing pre-construction water quality tests for key parameters.
Conducted water quality testing and surveillance for 10 solar powered water systems in all targeted communities. This process is conducted
in three phases (pre- during and post construction). the water provided to the beneficiaries through this system is free very from fecal and
chemical contamination and the final result of water quality testing is positive and the parameters are within the WHO standards.
The tests result is attached to the report.
Activity 1.1.3
Standard Activity: Customized Activity
Facilitate establishment and conduct training of 10 water management committees on operation and maintenance of the water systems for
sustainability. To ensure communities are prepared and enhance resilience, community members will also be trained on climate change,
development of disaster management plans and integration water resource management
Ten (10) water management committees are established and strengthened in the targeted communities, trainings on operation and
maintenance of the water system for sustainability are conducted both theoretically and practically to 10 water management committees. To
ensure communities are prepared and enhance resilience. also, trainings are conducted to communities’ members on climate change,
development of disaster management plans and integration water resource management.
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Output 1.2
Description
Households in communities highly affected by drought are supported with basic sanitation and hygiene services through hygiene promotion
and hygiene kit distribution in target locations
Comment on progress in achieving project output:
2112 Households in communities highly affected by drought are supported with basic sanitation and hygiene services through hygiene
promotion and hygiene kit distribution in targeted communities.
Hygiene kits distribution process is completed for all targeted communities’ households in Herat and Badghis.
Number of kits distributed in Badghis province are = 906 sets. (one set per family)
Number of kits distributed in Heart provicne are =1206 sets
Total number of essential hygiene kits distributed are = 2112
Assumptions & Risks

Main assumptions are that security situation will be relatively stable in targeted areas and there won’t be any major deterioration in the
security environment which will prevent implementation. Village Shura and water management groups will remain committed and provide
support throughout the life of the project.
Main risks are related to the political instability in the country after Taliban took over that will not have major impact on the proposed project.
WVA already has strong mitigation measures in place implemented by an existing security department and security officers who collect and
assess information in Herat and Badghis on a routine basis which informs Programme interventions. WVA has a secure warehouse in Qala-
I-Naw centre and Herat for storage of project materials. Agreements with village Shura ensures the safe passage and storage of materials in
community areas. Good support and trust established among WVA Herat and Badghis Zone staff and village Shura over many years is a key
control mechanism that WVA has in place to be successful in managing the security risks.
Indicators
End cycle beneficiaries End cycle
Code Type Cluster Indicator Men Women Boys Girls Target

Indicator Standard WATER, # of affected people received 8,140 7,820 6,140 5,900 28,000
1.2.1 SANITATION hygiene supplies and
AND promotion trainings
HYGIENE
Actual targets achieved # of affected people receiving hygiene 8536 5598 6630 6386 27150
supplies and promotion as per cluster
standard.
Means of Verification: projects report, monitoring reports and post distribution monitoring reports
Indicator Standard WATER, # of HTR districts and 0 0 0 0 10
1.2.2 SANITATION overcrowded settlements
AND where underserved people
HYGIENE have received WASH
assistance.
Actual targets achieved 10 Districts benefited from water sanitation 0 0 0 0 10
and hygiene assistance.
Means of Verification: Project reports, monitoring reports and Post Distribution Monitoring reports
Indicator Standard WATER, # of underserved people in 8,140 7,820 6,140 5,900 28,000
1.2.3 SANITATION HTR and Badghis targeted
AND communities districts
HYGIENE receiving WASH assistance.
Actual targets achieved # of underserved people in targeted 8536 5598 6630 6386 27150
districts receiving WASH assistance.
Means of Verification: Project progress reports, monitoring reports
Activities
Activity 1.2.1
Standard Activity: Hygiene promotion with particular focus on densely populated sites/settlements - scaling-up
handwashing promotion in COVID-19 response.
Households in communities highly affected by drought are supported with basic sanitation and hygiene services through hygiene promotion
and hygiene kit distribution in target locations
WV will conduct community consultation meetings and established 10 WASH groups in 10 targeted communities, trained, promoted
sanitation and hygiene practice at community level in target locations
10 WASH groups are established in the targeted communities of the project, five communities in Herat and 5 communities in Badghis
provinces. The total number of wash group members were 120 persons, out of which 60 are males and 60 are females. The WASH groups
are trained, material and hygiene kits are provided to the participants, hygiene and sanitation trainings are conducted at community level in
targeted locations, and the target is achieved.
Activity 1.2.2
Standard Activity: Customized Activity
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Conduct hygiene promotion focusing on hand washing with soap practice in 13 communities to benefit 28,000 individuals. This will be
through community engagement to construct handwashing stations, awareness creation on the benefits of good hygiene practices and
COVID-19 prevention messages. Broadcast media (TV and Radio) will be utilized to reach a wider audience as a strategy to address the
constraints caused by COVID-19 towards use of traditional methods of behavioral change communication such as community meetings and
gatherings
The project team, WASH facilitators and WASH groups in particular, conducted hygiene promotion training sessions on hand washing with
soap practice, consultation meetings conducted, COVID – 19 prevention messages provided awareness creation on the benefits of good
hygiene practices done through community engagement in 13 communities which to benefited 27150 28000 individuals.
Activity 1.2.3
Standard Activity: Hygiene promotion with particular focus on densely populated sites/settlements - scaling-up
handwashing promotion in COVID-19 response.
Distribute essential hygiene kits such as menstrual hygiene materials (pads), and hygiene family kits to vulnerable households in drought
affected communities in the target districts of Badghis and Herat provinces.
WV will hire WASH facilitators both male and female whose responsibility will be to work closely with WASH groups, engage community
members (women, men, boys and girls) including persons with disability through behavior change approaches and also work with
community leaders to identify vulnerable members for distribution of hygiene kits.
Distributed 2112XXXX essential hygiene kits such as menstrual hygiene materials (pads), and hygiene family kits to 2112XXXXX
vulnerable households comprising of 13330 XXXX individuals in drought affected communities in the target districts of Badghis and Herat
provinces.
6 WASH facilitators 4 male and 2 female were hired for both provinces who worked closely with WASH groups, engaged with community
members (women, men, boys and girls) including persons with disability through behavior change approaches and also worked with
community leaders, identified 21121 vulnerable families and distributed essential hygiene kits as well.
Activity 1.2.4
Standard Activity : Customized Activity
On Site Regular Monitoring
The project will capture the nature of activities undertaken, participants, locations and progress toward the purpose. The project field
officers implementing the activities and M&E staff will collect routine monitoring data. This will be done through on-site monitoring, key
informant interviews, community feedback sessions, house-to-house visits, water quality tests, FGDs, document reviews
through checking indicator-related Means of Verification (MoV) such as training reports.
Considering the current situation, WV will also engage use it’s networks in at community level to engage community leaders, faith leaders
and WASH groups among others to conduct remote monitoring and also site handover where WV staff maybe unable to access the
communities on a regular basis.
Remote monitoring and site handover through community leaders and structures will be explored used as a strategy to address community
access in the event that staff may not be able to access communities whenever required.

The project field team implemented the project activities with high quality through a comprehensive plan in targeted communities. M&E
staff collected routine monitoring data through on-site monitoring, key informant interviews, community feedback sessions, house-to-house
visits, water quality tests, FGDs, and document reviews through checking indicator-related Means of Verification (MoV) such as training
reports.
community leaders, faith leaders and WASH groups are influenced and motivated among others to conduct remote monitoring where WV
staff were unable to access the communities on a regular basis.
Under this project all the beneficiaries including women, children and disables were involved in all stages of project cycle by influencing
community elders, faith leaders and female WASH facilitators to motivate vulnerable people of communities to take part and get involved in
the project. Communities elders played the key role on motivation and evolvements of vulnerable population during the implementation of
project and their contribution was awesome while implementing the project.
Remote monitoring and site handover through community leaders and structures is practiced during project implementation to address
community access in the event that project staff were not able to access communities at the time of need.
4. Overall Affected Persons
Affected Person Targeted Beneficiary Details Men Women Boys Girls Total
Types
Host Communities Planned 7318 7617 7530 7598 30063
Achieved 8536 5598 6630 6386 27150

Total Achieved 8536 5598 6630 6386 27150
Persons with Disabilities
Men Women Boys Girls Total
Planned 12 11 22 23 68
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Achieved 3 1 1 0 5
Affected Persons
Location Beneficiary Men Women Boys Girls
Abkamari Host Communities Target 256 266 263 265

Achieved 485 359 790 729
Balamurghab Host Communities Target 1704 1773 1753 1769
Achieved 1121 616 883 876
Ghormach Host Communities Target 1278 1330 1315 1327
Achieved 344 277 482 535
Gulran Host Communities Target 315 329 324 327
Achieved 275 271 360 311
Jawand Host Communities Target 511 532 526 531
Achieved 699 452 530 529
Kushk Host Communities Target 545 567 561 566
Achieved 195 236 264 242
Kushk-e-Kohna Host Communities Target 699 727 719 725
Achieved 473 516 678 660
Muqur Host Communities Target 511 532 526 531

Achieved 355 376 511 443
Pashtun zarghun Host Communities Target 716 745 736 743
Achieved 210 180 215 255
Qadis Host Communities Target 783 816 807 814
Achieved 1017 648 563 574
5. Participation of and Accountability of the Affected Population

WVA in alignment with WV Programmed Accountability Framework and other standards (i.e. CHS) ensured accountability practices into this
and every project. Based on recent community-based assessment findings, WV established 2-way communication channels mostly through
focus groups discussions, community sensitization gatherings, provision of information materials and hotlines. WVA collaborated with local
governance structures and ensured that AAP-community engagement activities are coordinated and do not overlap with other actors. All
project staff are orientated on the safeguarding policy and behavior expected of them, especially on PSEA. Child and adults safeguarding
issues (including SEA and harassment) are confidentially followed using WV data protection policies, investigated and followed-up on, with
updates given to complainants. WV staff used internal reporting system (ethics point) for registering safeguarding complaints. WVA has
coordinate with AAP Working Group and PSEA Task Force for technical guidance on addressing SEA complaints and other feedback.
WV implemented AAP through: Information Provision: ensured information is given to community members in a timely way-in languages,
formats and communication channels they prefer-so they can provide feedback and influence major decisions on service provision location
and participant selection criteria. Project participants were informed through community-awareness raising sessions and printing materials
about the behaviors they can expect from WV staff and affiliates. They were also informed about their right to ask questions, submit
complaints/feedback and know what mechanisms are available.
Project participants are provided with confidential reporting channels that are accessible regardless of age, gender, and literacy levels. WVA
has in-country hotline, where participants can call or send messages. Protection officers (male and female) answer the hotline. WVA has
shared AWAAZ’s number with project participants’ and inform AWAAZ of the project location and activities too.
Consulting with Communities: WV assured communities (including children, based on monitoring, children are caregivers of children) are
consulted on project activities and on what information they needed, and what languages and channels they prefer, through community
meetings, assessments and other methods (FGDs, etc.) Meetings are conducted in each target district/community with representatives of
different tribes and ethnic groups. Women are consulted in separate meetings or as appropriate. Minutes and outcomes from community
consultations will be documented and shared with communities widely. To promote participation, WV engaged with communities through
regular community visits and gatherings during development of targeting/beneficiary selection criteria and the location targeting/selection
process and in all project phases so that the community be able to participate where relevant and effective.
Collecting and Acting on Feedback and Complaints: Village Shura (women & men) Zone MEAL staff and trained project staff conducted
meetings with both males and females in communities (plus help desks in any distribution), and people with disabilities to ensure that their
feedback and concerns on effectiveness and quality of the project implementation are collected and properly addressed. The complaints are
collected and analyzed via the different channels and reported to both the Project Manager and Zonal Managers. The results of the CRM and
feedbacks will be used to adapt the project approaches. Satisfaction surveys are completed to evaluate assistance provided by WV and the
CRM. Complaints are securely registered in the logbook and follow-up mechanism is ensured as per WV CRM matrix. World Vision is
committed to ensure participation of female implementing the project and female who benefit from the project in implementation.
Gender Marker Code: 3- Likely to contribute to gender equality, but without attention to age groups
6. Risk Management
Taliban/IEA leadership declared certain rules and regulations for humanitarian organizations to operate. In the Western Region where WV
operates, the Taliban local commanders and authorities have publicly announced that the humanitarian organizations can resume their
operations.
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There has been challenges of delay in project start up because of the MoU formalities and contextual changes. As an organization, we
proactively engaged with the relevant authorities to be able to reach the most vulnerable population. WV operates based on the Do No Harm
principals and sensitize the communities concerning the interventions that will be implemented through the proposed project. Accountability
and complaint mechanisms will allow target communities to feedback their concerns and assist with expectation management. With the
Taliban taken over, poor cooperation by Taliban authorities with humanitarian actors has been a serious issue. security situation is calm in
the Western part of Afghanistan, with some robbery cases that were recorded and targeted killing has been seen since they took over.
General threats include Road Traffic Incidents (RTA), harsh winter road blockade by heavy snowfall and flooding in some locations.
Previously, WV implemented similar interventions in Herat and Badghis and these projects are widely accepted by all stakeholders including
the community leadership.
The WVA Security and Access unit with support from the WV Office of Corporate Security (OCS) and WVA WASH Technical Unit ensured
that at the strategic, operational and tactical level, risk is continually being reassessed and mitigation measures revised and applied to
maintain an acceptable level of risk. Key mitigation measures enacted for the target communities, include but are not exclusive to daily pre-
activity risk analysis and stakeholder coordination, movement coordination with stakeholders, standoff distance from armed elements
maintained, re-location or delay of activities as required, CasEvac plan check and vehicle kit check.
All WV vehicles including those rented are marked with World Vision logo for easy identification. WVA Security Risk Management (SRM) is
based on a community acceptance approach and the community leadership play a vital role in risk mitigation within WVA operating areas.
SRA are updated on a set cycle, but are also revised ad hoc. SRM measures include incident mapping and reporting; Security Plan; security
briefings and staff training; Security Alert and Notification system; Communication protocol; Security and personal safety protocols; Security
guards SOPs; Distribution crowd control SOP; Missing person protocol; Evac/MedEvac Plan; Hostage Incident Management protocol;
Security equipment and equipment-related protocols (vehicles, communications, personal protective equipment, and compound hardening
including properly equipped safe rooms in all compounds etc.).
All WVA staff (national and international) are trained on Security Awareness in national Theater (SAINT) and hostile environment awareness
training (HEAT). All WV’s own and rental vehicles are equipped with first aid and all have the necessary skills to apply in the event of
emergency. WV has a security contingency planning in place taking into consideration the political and security uncertainty in Afghanistan
caused by the US withdrawal and Taliban take over. WV will continue to assess the situation and is working to resume operation in all the
targeted locations in order to be reach most vulnerable population.
7. Exit Strategy and Sustainability

Cognizant of the need to have a transition and exit strategy in place for sustainability of project achievements and infrastructure, World Vision
implemented this project in alignment with Afghanistan’s National and local government policy and procedures. From the onset of the project,
WV staff are actively engaged with MRRD at National and PRRD at provincial level in the identification and selection of project locations and
communities, aiming at ensuring sustainability by increasing the government’s ownership and participation.
Project interventions obtained formal government approval before officially commencing, coordinated and worked closely with the PRRD to
ensure alignment with government approaches and priorities. This will also promote the multi-level engagement between government
administrations and the communities they represent. In addition, World Vision has worked closely with local government and Community
Development Committees to ensure that communities continue to be supported upon project completion.
All newly constructed durable water systems are handed over to PRRD, according to the national WASH strategy, which is intended to
provide ongoing support to communities. In addition, World Vision has included a capacity building component for local community structures
such as WMCs, WASH groups, community mobilizers and volunteers to ensure that project achievements are owned at community level and
sustained even for the future generations. The community structures established and trained provided trainings on hygiene promotion, Water
Safety Planning, system operation and maintenance (O&M) and fee collection to beneficiary communities in target locations.
Furthermore, construction of sustainable safe water solar powered systems which are durable and expected to not only meet the immediate
acute water needs but also continue meeting their needs years to come is a sustainability strategy. As part of the community engagement
sensitization and awareness sessions, communities are trained on disaster preparedness, development of early warning systems paying
attention to local knowledge and response mechanisms set up to respond to the most common reoccurring disasters. This will empower
communities to be well prepared to likely shocks and strengthen their resilience.
WV staff ensure they have clearly communicated the project timeframe and clarify expectations about project design both verbally and in
writing, to sensitize and seek the input of communities on the exit strategy.
8. Lessons Learned
• Initial coordination has to be done with sectorial department before and during identification and selection process of vulnerable
communities
• Considering pump test of the existing wells in the targeted communities during the technical assessment. these will provide a
proxy guidance for potential yield/capacity for the planned works /new construction during selection of the communities
at the beginning stage, this will also avoid facing the challenges while implementation of the project through contractors.
9. Coordination
WV actively engaged with multiple working Groups, including the Water and Sanitation Sector Group; Water and Hygiene Technical Working
Groups; WASH COVID-19 Task force; and the National WASH Cluster. WV maintained close coordination and engagement with the MRRD,
the Provincial Rural Rehabilitation and Development (PRRD) and with key actors, including UNICEF, OCHA, DACAAR, ACF/AAH, NRC and
IRC among others.
WV is also a member of the Strategic Advisory Group (WSAG) responsible for assisting and advising the WASH Cluster in improving the level
and quality of implementation of its mandate and its Terms of Reference. At National and Provincial level, World Vision actively participates in
WASH Cluster meetings which are a platform to discuss and advocate for WASH issues at the national level, sharing lessons learned, and
contributing to important WASH policy debates. The National WASH Cluster is responsible for emergency preparedness activities and is the
main avenue for communication and coordination between UNICEF (WASH Cluster Lead), U.N. OCHA, NGOs, and the government on
humanitarian WASH responses.
In addition, WV actively participated in the Water and Sanitation Sector Group that is made up of the Rural Water Supply, Sanitation, and
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Irrigation Program under the MRRD; U.N. agencies; and nongovernmental organizations (NGOs). For hygiene promotion (particularly for
COVID-19), WV has a close working relationship with the MoPH which has oversight on these activities. Water and Hygiene Technical
Working Groups are the forum for engagement with government, U.N., and NGO implementing agencies to discuss technical aspects of
water and hygiene. WV is a regular participant and contributor to these technical working groups. The working groups provided partners with
updates on the latest technical standards to help ensure compliance.
At the provincial and district level, WV will continue to coordinate with the PRRD, other government authorities, other NGO partners on the
ground and community groups to avoid duplication of WASH services and most importantly ensure that beneficiary needs are correctly
prioritize, communities for intervention are identified/selected and to build local capacity and ownership. WV will regularly inform the WASH
Cluster of planned activities and target communities, as well as performance monitoring, evaluation, and share assessment data. WV will
work closely with traditional leaders, faith leaders and community structures in undertaking project activities to both ensure the sustainability
of project interventions and work in alignment with government plans. During implementation, project staff will engage communities through
hygiene awareness sessions and build the capacity of community-led Water Management Committees (WMCs) in water system repairs,
operation, and maintenance.
To ensure a multi sectoral approach to addressing emergency needs and complementarity, WV will coordinate with the FSL, Education,
Shelter, Health and Nutrition sector leads in order to integrate WASH assistance interventions into food security, livelihoods, health and
nutrition. Lack of access to safe water, basic sanitation and hygiene has been proven to impact highly on achievement of FSL, Health,
Nutrition and Education outcomes.
10. Sub-Implementing Partner

Partner name Partner type Budget in US$ Expenditure in Activities Describe the implementing
US$ partners' role and
contribution to the project
Monitoring
# Action Responsible for Acting Is Action Remark
Taken
No Cash Tracking Data Found
Financial Report Details Report Name Report End Date:
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Cluster Primary Cluster Sub Cluster Percent

OPS Project Code OPS Project Budget OPS Priority Level

Other Funding Donor US($)

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Jawand Same as above 7 %.00000

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2. Challenges, Changes and Amendments

Project Duration 25/11/2022 Project Revision

Logical Framework details for WATER, SANITATION AND HYGIENE

Code Type Cluster Indicator Men Women Boys Girls Target

Assumptions & Risks

Code Type Cluster Indicator Men Women Boys Girls Target

Comment on achieving Activities:

4. Overall Affected Persons

Achieved 8536 5598 6630 6386 27150

Persons with Disabilities

Men Women Boys Girls Total

Abkamari Host Communities Target 256 266 263 265

Muqur Host Communities Target 511 532 526 531

5. Participation of and Accountability of the Affected Population

7. Exit Strategy and Sustainability

10. Sub-Implementing Partner

No Cash Tracking Data Found

Financial Report Details Report Name Report End Date:

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