Grants and Contributions

January 2021 - The crisis in Venezuela has resulted in severe food and fuel shortages, record hyperinflation and the collapse of the health system, putting both food and medicine out of reach for many citizens and heavily impacting people’s ability to meet basic needs. As the situation continues to deteriorate in Venezuela, vulnerable and crisis-affected populations are in need of critical assistance, including basic health as well as water and sanitation services, and support to address food insecurity. The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is helping provide life-saving assistance to vulnerable populations affected by the Venezuela crisis. As the specialized health agency for the Americas and the Regional Office of the World Health Organization, PAHO is also leading and coordinating, international efforts to fight the spread of COVID-19 in the region.

With GAC’s support, the PAHO works to provide essential support to at-risk populations in the region. Project activities include: (1) providing basic health services, including vaccination, prenatal and postnatal care to vulnerable and at-risk people; (2) distributing essential medications and medical supplies to health facilities; and (3) strengthening health sector coordination and health information systems.

This project aims to strengthen the leadership capacities of Venezuelan women leaders from the political opposition and civil society to collaborate better and actively advance a more inclusive and diverse approach to rebuilding the country’s democratic institutions. Project activities include: (1) training and roundtables on effective negotiations, transitional justice, communications and effective gender inclusion strategies; (2) producing policy briefs containing concrete actions for the inclusion of women in Venezuela’s peacebuilding efforts; (3) delivering a media campaign to promote women in peacebuilding processes; and (4) hosting a summit that will analyze the Venezuelan crisis from a gender perspective and discuss how to mitigate the challenges specific to women.

Empowering parents/guardians through positive parenting skills, furnishing of satellite office and raising awareness on unintended and early pregnancy among vulnerable youths through ICT

Empowering indigenous communities to effectively govern their lands, manage projects and represent their communities’ rights and interests.

Capacity building and empowerment of two women-led organisations in small business management in Brownsweg, Suriname

To support the participation of Indigenous communities in consultations on Departmental Crown conduct (i.e., authorizations and permits) under the Fisheries Act and Species at Risk Act.

The purpose of this program is to enhance salmon, their habitat and through public education, stewardship and engagement contribute to ecosystem health and economic productivity.

Broadband project that will improve access to high-speed internet to 535 households located in one community in the Athens region of Ontario, using fibre technology.

Broadband project that will improve access to high-speed internet to 57 households located in one community in the Gananoque region of Ontario, using fibre technology.

Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)