Grants and Contributions

This project aims to reduce the threat posed by explosive remnants of war and improve the livelihoods of vulnerable populations in Cambodia. Project activities include: (1) surveying potential contaminated areas and conducting mine clearance operations; (2) delivering explosive ordnance risk education to impacted populations; (3) providing environmental awareness and agricultural development training to enhance the economic autonomy of women who both head households and own agricultural land; and (4) organizing and hosting an exhibition in Siem Reap on the margins of the 5th Review Conference of the Ottawa Treaty to promote the universalization of the Ottawa Treaty.

October 2024 – Myanmar is experiencing a humanitarian crisis driven by armed conflict, economic hardship, protracted displacement and vulnerability to climate shocks. An estimated 18.6 million people require humanitarian assistance in 2024. Humanitarian organizations operate in an increasingly complex environment, with humanitarian access becoming an ever-greater challenge due to rising insecurity and restrictions.

With GAC’s support, Acted Canada improves access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene facilities, financial assistance and inclusive protection services for the most vulnerable people. Project activities include: (1) installing water purification systems; (2) constructing of latrines; (3) providing multipurpose cash assistance; and (4) providing protection services.

December 2024 – The humanitarian impact of the conflict in northern Ethiopia from 2020 to 2022 continues to be felt. The Amhara region, particularly along its border with Tigray, experienced a significant breakdown in security that is still fueling unrest. Ongoing conflict between federal forces and local militias has disrupted lives and livelihoods, displacing large numbers of people from their homes.

With GAC’s support, Canadian Lutheran World Relief helps provide a multi-sectoral humanitarian response to meet critical needs in northern Amhara. Project activities include: (1) restoring water points and sanitation facilities; (2) providing shelter and non-food items to displaced households; and (3) supporting protection services to mitigate the increased risk of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) for vulnerable women and girls.

November 2024 – According to OCHA’s 2024 Humanitarian Needs overviews, 18.2M people in Yemen are in need assistance. Yemen’s healthcare system is facing immense challenges and is on the verge of collapse, leaving millions of people, especially women and children, highly vulnerable. Gender inequality continues to severely restrict women’s access to healthcare services in Yemen, with substantial protection and health-related challenges, particularly related to Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH). The prolonged conflict and widespread displacement have intensified Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) risks, especially for women and girls in overcrowded shelters and displacement camps.

With Global Affairs Canada’s support, Islamic Relief Canada aims to reduce suffering and increase and maintain human dignity, particularly of women and girls. It does so by bolstering services delivered in one Comprehensive Emergency Obstetric and Newborn Care (CEmONC) and 13 Primary Health Care (PHC) facilities in Hodeidah Governorate. Project activities include: (1) rehabilitating gender-sensitive and inclusive healthcare centre and WASH facilities for vulnerable women and girls; (2) providing maternal health services (including counselling and reproductive health rights) to women and adolescent girls in targeted health facilities; (3) delivering training on basic psychosocial support skills and counseling for service providers of health center staff, and skilled birth attendants; and (4) providing essential medicines, medical supplies, medical equipment, and furniture to health centres. With these activities, the project aims to reach 46, 628 beneficiaries in Yemen.

October 2024 – Myanmar is experiencing a humanitarian crisis driven by armed conflict, economic hardship, protracted displacement and vulnerability to climate shocks. An estimated 18.6 million people require humanitarian assistance in 2024. Humanitarian organizations are operating in an increasingly complex environment, with humanitarian access becoming an ever-greater challenge due to rising insecurity and restrictions.

With GAC’s support, Humanity and Inclusion Canada improves access to health and protection services in Myanmar. Project activities include: (1) providing rehabilitation, mental health and psychosocial services; (2) providing cash assistance; (3) providing protection awareness sessions and services; and (4) raising awareness of the risks associated with explosive ordnance.

November 2024 – The humanitarian situation in Syria has continued to deteriorate due to the ongoing conflict, resulting in displacement, severe protection risks and restricted humanitarian access. According to the United Nations, an estimated 15.3 million people need humanitarian assistance in Syria, with over 6 million internally displaced persons.

With GAC’s support, Islamic Relief aims to reduce suffering and increase and maintain human dignity of 127,634 individuals, particularly women and girls, in internally displaced people (IDP) camps and towns in the Governorates of Idlib and Aleppo in Northwest Syria. Project activities include: (1) delivering essential medicines and medical supplies supplied to health centres; (2) raising awareness on sexual and reproductive health, optimal maternal nutrition, menstrual hygiene management, and protection; and (3) preparing confidential, culturally appropriate and gender sensitive case management rooms for IDP and host community (HC) women, men, girls and boys.

The International Committee of the Red Cross’ (ICRC) primary mission is to help protect the lives and dignity of people affected by conflict and other situations of violence. The ICRC provides assistance and works to prevent further suffering by promoting and strengthening international humanitarian law and universal humanitarian principles. The ICRC works with local Red Cross and Red Crescent national society staff and volunteers to implement its protection and assistance programmes worldwide.

With the support of GAC and other donors, the ICRC’s humanitarian operations aim to provide protection, emergency relief and other essential services to people affected by armed conflict and other situations of violence, as well as to promote respect for international humanitarian law.

Project activities include: (1) protecting and assisting people affected by conflict and violence, through providing medical care, income support, and food assistance; (2) ensuring that international humanitarian law is respected in t

October 2024 – Afghanistan continues to experience deteriorating humanitarian conditions, with high levels of need cutting across all provinces and sectors. In 2024, an estimated 23.7 million people require humanitarian assistance due to the impacts of many years of conflict, chronic food insecurity, displacement, broad economic crisis, and climatic events.

With GAC’s support, Aga Khan Foundation Canada helps provide lifesaving humanitarian health, nutrition, and psychosocial support in Afghanistan. Project activities include: (1) providing essential medicines and medical supplies; (2) conducting training sessions on maternal and newborn health; (3) providing nutrition services; and (4) conducting community information-sharing session to promote the utilization of these essential services.

Participate in a study tour to Ottawa as part of the Emerging Leaders in the Americas and Study in Canada Scholarships Programs

Participate in a study tour to Ottawa as part of the Emerging Leaders in the Americas and Study in Canada Scholarships Programs