Title:
WFP - Cyclone Idai - 2019
Agreement Number:
7405410 P007552001
Agreement Value:
$7,000,000.00
Agreement Date:
Apr 30, 2019 - Apr 30, 2020
Description:
On March 14, Cyclone Idai, a category 2 storm, made landfall near Beira, Mozambique, and continued its journey, causing significant loss of life, damage, flooding and displacement in countries already facing acute food insecurity due to drought. The cyclone and its associated tropical depression will ultimately have claimed more than 800 lives and severely affected the livelihoods of more than 3 million people in Mozambique, Malawi and Zimbabwe.
With GAC’s support, the World Food Program (WFP) is helping to meet the immediate food needs of those affected. Project activities include: (1) distribution of food; and (2) coordination and logistical support to relief efforts.
Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Expected Results:
The expected outcomes for this project include: (1) increased access to food assistance for crisis-affected populations; (2) increased access for the humanitarian community to safe, reliable and efficient passenger air transport services; (3) improved access to the transportation of light cargo for humanitarian agencies.
The expected ultimate outcome is lives saved, suffering alleviated and human dignity maintained in countries experiencing humanitarian crises.
Reference Number:
064-2019-2020-Q1-00181
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Additional Information:
Original amount of $3,000,000; Amendment #1 to increase the value by $1,000,000
Original amount of $3,000,000; Amendment #2 to increase the value by $3,000,000
The end date is postponed to April 30, 2020
Amendment Date
Aug 26, 2019
Recipient's Operating Name:
WFP - World Food Programme
Recipient's Legal Name:
WFP - World Food Programme
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.