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(j) Women should be encouraged to participate in the whole process of
planning and distribution of the food.
(k) Coordination with other humanitarian organization working in the food
distribution to avoid the duplication.
(l) Coordinate with other aid agencies in relation to relief supplies and take
lead role in distribution.
(m) Prepare a ration card for the affectees with the help of WFP, UNHCR
and other I/NGOs and develop distribution system.
(3) The Distribution Method, Selection of Distribution Points and Information
Dissemination Mechanism. Should be decided in consultation with local
communities keeping in mind appended points:-
(a) Convenience of the recipients.
(b) Less travelling time for recipients.
(c) Easy transportation of food for recipients.
(d) Quantity and type of rations distributed.
(e) Distribution plan (day, time, location, frequency) and change in plans if
any due to external circumstances.
(f) Safety and security aspects.
(g) Accessibility for every one particularly for women, elderly persons,
person with disabilities and children-headed households.
(h) Punctuality for distribution of food, no postponement of the distribution.
(j) Waiting area and drinking water should be arranged for recipients.
(k) Separate waiting area for women, elderly persons and persons with
disability.
(l) Priority should be given in distribution to the elderly persons, women
and persons with disabilities.
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(n) Set up complaint mechanism for the beneficiaries where beneficiary can
register complaint about the quality, quantity, distribution and targeting
procedures.
(o) Any change in the food ration/ basket/ package caused by shortage of
food in the market and the changes must be discussed with recipients
through the distribution committees/agents and changes made with the
consultation of receipts.
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