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Title:

United Nations Relief and Works Agency - Institutional Support 2018-2019

Agreement Number:

7396983 P006217001

Agreement Value:

$40,000,000.00

Agreement Date:

Nov 7, 2018 - Aug 31, 2020

Description:

This grant represents Canada’s long-term institutional support to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) for Palestine Refugees in the Near East. UNRWA uses these funds, along with other donors’ funding, to support its mandate. UNRWA’s mandate is to provide assistance and protection to Palestinian refugees in Gaza Jordan, Lebanon, Syria and the West Bank, including East Jerusalem. As the only United Nations Agency mandated to provide assistance to Palestinian refugees, UNRWA delivers basic education, health and social services, and humanitarian assistance to over five million people. Canada’s support to UNRWA contributes to ensuring that the essential needs of Palestinian refugees are met, builds upon Canada’s longstanding commitment to Palestinians, and supports Canada’s commitment to the goal of a comprehensive, just and lasting peace between Israel and the Palestinians.

Organization:

Global Affairs Canada

Expected Results:

The expected outcomes as stated by UNRWA include: (1) refugees' rights under international law are protected and promoted; (2) refugees' health is protected and the disease burden is reduced; (3) school-aged children complete quality, equitable and inclusive basic education; (4) refugee capabilities strengthened for increased livelihood opportunities; and (5) refugees are able to meet their essential human needs of food, shelter and environmental health.

The expected ultimate outcome of Global Affairs Canada’s humanitarian assistance is lives saved, suffering alleviated and human dignity maintained for populations experiencing a humanitarian crisis or acute food insecurity.

Location:

Amman, JO

Reference Number:

064-2018-2019-Q3-00358

Agreement Type:

Grant

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Recipient's Legal Name:

UNRWA - United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East

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.