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Title:

Cyclone Idai in Mozambique - Emergency Response Unit of the Canadian Red Cross 2019

Agreement Number:

7405675 P007521001

Agreement Value:

$1,500,000.00

Agreement Date:

May 4, 2019 - Jan 25, 2020

Description:

April 2019 – On March 15, 2019, Cyclone Idai made landfall in Mozambique before continuing inland to Zimbabwe and Malawi, causing substantial loss of life and injury. The cyclone resulted in severe damage to infrastructure, shelter, water, sanitation and hygiene facilities, and thousands of hectares of standing crops. An estimated three million people are in need of humanitarian assistance in the region. With GAC’s support, the Canadian Red Cross deployed a Health Emergency Response Unit (ERU) to Mozambique to enhance health services within affected communities. The ERU is helping to meet the immediate needs of up to an estimated 5000 direct beneficiaries. Health services that are being provided include emergency obstetric and newborn care, general surgery, internal medicine, sexual and reproductive health, and psychosocial support.

Organization:

Global Affairs Canada

Expected Results:

The expected outcome for this project is the effective and timely delivery of health services for communities within the Nhamatanda district, Mozambique.

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:

064-2019-2020-Q1-00185

Agreement Type:

Grant

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

119219814

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

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.