Grants and Contributions:
Title:
United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs - Institutional Support 2019-2021
Agreement Number:
7408658 P002039001
Agreement Value:
$6,000,000.00
Agreement Date:
Jul 18, 2019 - Mar 31, 2022
Description:
The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs’ (OCHA) primary mandate is to oversee the coordination of international humanitarian responses, in partnership with national and international actors, in order to achieve more coherent and effective humanitarian action. This grant represents Canada's long-term institutional support to OCHA.
With the support of Canada and other donors, OCHA fulfills its mandate by: (1) strengthening humanitarian leadership; (2) establishing and overseeing coordination systems; (3) monitoring and reporting on humanitarian situations; (4) advocating on behalf of affected people; (5) supporting the assessment and prioritization of humanitarian needs and strategic planning; (6) promoting emergency preparedness; and (7) mobilizing funding for humanitarian assistance.
Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Expected Results:
The expected outcomes of this project include: (1) more timely and appropriate response to humanitarian crises by the international humanitarian community; and (2) reduced vulnerability of crisis-affected people, especially women and children.
Location:
Geneva, CH
Reference Number:
064-2019-2020-Q2-00128
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Recipient's Legal Name:
OCHA - United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs
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.