Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Providing Disaster Recovery and Resilience to Schools and Institutions in Dominica
Agreement Number:
7395745 P006172001
Agreement Value:
$9,250,000.00
Agreement Date:
Oct 16, 2018 - Mar 31, 2021
Description:
This project aims to return 1,316 girls and boys to a safe and nurturing learning environment by rehabilitating five elementary schools in Dominica. These schools were severely impacted by Hurricane Maria in September 2017. Project activities include: (1) designing, equipping and servicing the five elementary schools to incorporate climate resiliency, school safety and the gender specific needs of school girls and women teachers and school staff; and (2) helping the capacity of the Government of Dominica to respond to climatic events by providing climate risk insurance coverage through the Caribbean Catastrophe Risk Insurance Facility (CCRIF).
Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Expected Results:
The expected outcomes for this project include: (1) five resilient and gender-sensitive primary schools are rehabilitated and reconstructed; (2) equipment and educational materials for students and teachers provide a modern nurturing learning environment; (3) awareness of and application of best practices to improve school safety and reduce the risk of damage from natural hazards; and (4) the provision of disaster risk insurance to ensure the continuity of essential services and institutions through Dominica’s recovery.
Location:
London, BB
Reference Number:
064-2018-2019-Q3-00371
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Recipient's Legal Name:
Caribbean Development Bank
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.