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Title:

Indonesia Earthquake and Tsunami - Emergency Water, Sanitation, Hygiene and Shelter – CARE – 2018

Agreement Number:

7397267 P006709001

Agreement Value:

$500,000.00

Agreement Date:

Nov 8, 2018 - Oct 31, 2019

Description:

October 2018 – On September 28, 2018, a magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck Sulawesi, Indonesia. Following the earthquake, a tsunami hit the regions of Palu, Donggala and Sigi. The disasters caused widespread flooding and devastation in central Sulawesi, damaging basic services such as water and health services, and destroying homes and urban infrastructure. An estimated 2.4 million people have been affected and close to 200,000 are in immediate need of humanitarian assistance. With GAC’s support, CARE Canada is addressing urgent humanitarian needs of up to 15,500 vulnerable people (3,100 households) affected by the earthquakes and tsunami in the Donggala region, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia. Project activities include: (1) providing hygiene awareness sessions and distributing gender- sensitive hygiene kits; (2) repairing or constructing communal latrine facilities; (3) providing emergency shelter and non-food items to disaster-affected households; and (4) providing cash-for-work activities and unconditional funding grants.

Organization:

Global Affairs Canada

Expected Results:

The expected outcomes for this project include: (1) increased access to safe water supply, sanitation and hygiene facilities and items for the affected population; and (2) increased access to gender-sensitive emergency shelter and relief items to meet basic needs and improve living conditions.

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 K2E 7X6

Reference Number:

064-2018-2019-Q3-00386

Agreement Type:

Grant

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

118838333

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Recipient's Legal Name:

CARE Canada

Federal Riding Name:

Ottawa West--Nepean

Federal Riding Number:

35079

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.