Inclusive Planning & Community Mobilization for improved service delivery in Refugee-Hosting Communities” (Phase-2)

Progress Update of Activities

Education Component

• Student enrolment increased by 45.5% overall, with a 47% increase in girls’ enrolment compared to the baseline.
• 30 schools were upgraded and made safer and more inclusive, improving physical access and learning environments.
• 300 PTC members (including 190 women) were trained, and 30 School Improvement Plans (SIPs) were fully implemented.
• PTCs conducted over 650 regular meetings, significantly strengthening school governance and community oversight.
• 23,500 students were screened for vision and hearing impairments; 1,481 pairs of eyeglassesand286 hearing aidswere provided, enabling children with disabilities to actively participate in learning.
• Teachers and education officials were trained on climate change, gender equality, disability inclusion, and Sports for Development (S4D).
• 10 IT labs were established and solarized; 140 youth and adolescent girls received digital skills training.
• Green Clubs and social cohesion activities promoted environmental awareness and inclusive learning cultures.

Health Component

• 25 health facilities upgraded to be inclusive and accessible.
• 25 PCMCs were established and trained to manage funds, implement Health Improvement Plans (HIPs), and sustain service delivery improvements.
• Three Inclusive District Health Plans (I-DHPs) were developed, institutionalizing gender equality, disability inclusion, and refugee-sensitive planning within district health systems.
• 100 community health actors were trained and mobilized to deliver awarenesssessions on MNCH, immunization, GBV prevention, hygiene, and disease prevention.
• Regular coordination among PCMCs, URSU staff, community institutions, and local authorities strengthened accountability and service-provider linkages.

Cross-Cutting Achievements

• Gender and disability inclusion were systematically mainstreamed across education and health interventions.
• Schools and health facilities were upgraded to ensure safe and dignified access for women, girls, persons with disabilities, and Afghan families.
• Governance actors including PTCs, PCMCs, education officials, and URSU staff were capacitated to ensure marginalized groups were represented in decision-making.
• Institutional coordination was strengthened with the Commissionerate for Afghan Refugees (CAR), Education and Health Departments, and Urban Refugee Support Units (URSUs), enhancing sustainability beyond the project period.