Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Emergency Disaster Assistance Fund - Canadian Red Cross 2018-2023
Agreement Number:
7395889 P006382001
Agreement Value:
$17,400,000.00
Agreement Date:
Oct 4, 2018 - Mar 31, 2024
Description:
The Emergency Disaster Assistance Fund project supports a draw-down fund, administered by the Canadian Red Cross, which allows Canada to rapidly respond to International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) emergency operations following small- and medium-scale humanitarian crises. The draw-down fund is a flexible funding mechanism that supports a timely and effective humanitarian response to those affected by natural disasters or complex emergencies, including conflict, population movement, food insecurity, and health crises.
This project also supports the IFRC’s pilot Forecast-Based Action Mechanism. Triggered by forecasts such as weather patterns or precipitation levels, the mechanism disburses funding to local Red Cross and Red Crescent national societies to take early action and put in place preparedness measures in the early stages of a disaster, to reduce the impact on local populations.
Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Expected Results:
The expected outcomes of project include: (1) reduced vulnerability of crisis-affected people; and (2) enhanced effectiveness and reach of IFRC relief operations serving people affected by humanitarian crises.
The expected ultimate outcome is lives saved, suffering alleviated and human dignity maintained in countries experiencing humanitarian crises or acute food insecurity.
Location:
Ottawa, Ontario, CA K2P 2H8
Reference Number:
064-2018-2019-Q3-00385
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
119219814
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Additional Information:
The end date is postponed to March 31, 2024
Amendment Date
Feb 5, 2020
Recipient's Legal Name:
Canadian Red Cross
Federal Riding Name:
Ottawa Centre
Federal Riding Number:
35075
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.
Amendments: