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Title:

Niger - Humanitarian Assistance in Diffa Region - Development and Peace 2018-2019

Agreement Number:

7389206 P006092001

Agreement Value:

$2,300,000.00

Agreement Date:

Apr 25, 2018 - Mar 31, 2020

Description:

March 2018 - Niger continues to face significant humanitarian challenges related to food insecurity, malnutrition, and forced displacement. The expansion of the conflict in Nigeria has led to more than 400,000 people in need and the highest levels of food insecurity in the country. It is expected that humanitarian needs remain high in Niger’s Diffa region throughout 2018. With GAC’s support, Development and Peace and its partners are addressing the urgent humanitarian needs of up to 48,330 people in the Diffa region. Project activities include: (1) constructing sanitary facilities that accommodate the unique needs of women and men, benefiting up to 12,000 people; (2) distributing feminine kits, benefiting up to 3,000 women and adolescent girls; (3) distributing materials necessary for construction or repair of shelters, benefiting up to 21,000 people; and (4) providing cash-for-work and cash grants activities, benefiting up to 10,500 people.

Organization:

Global Affairs Canada

Expected Results:

The expected outcomes for this project include: (1) increased access to water, sanitation and hygiene interventions; (2) increased access to safe and adequate shelters; and (3) increased access to means to meet basic needs.

The expected ultimate outcome is lives saved, suffering alleviated and human dignity maintained in countries experiencing humanitarian crises or acute food insecurity.

Location:

Montreal, Quebec, CA H3G 1T7

Reference Number:

064-2018-2019-Q1-00012

Agreement Type:

Grant

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

118829902

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Recipient's Legal Name:

Development and Peace

Federal Riding Name:

Ville-Marie--Le Sud-Ouest--Île-des-Soeurs

Federal Riding Number:

24077

Program:

International Development Assistance Program

Program Purpose:

The main purpose on the International Development Assistance Program is to reduce poverty for those living in countries where Global Affairs Canada engages in international development.