Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs
Country: South Sudan
The rapid response model (RRM)
The rapid response model has helped tackle access and logistical challenges and expanded the aid operation in hard-to-reach areas, where most of those affected have fled. It applies a multi-sector approach prioritizing six sectors: food security and livelihoods, health, nutrition, household items and emergency shelter, water, sanitation and hygiene, and protection. Mobile teams are deployed to provide aid for limited periods in targeted areas. They operate as the ‘emergency first providers’ by ensuring the sustainability of emergency response (medium-long term) while putting in place exit strategies or the response becomes part of ongoing activities