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Title:

Readiness for Global Emergency Response - Canadian Red Cross 2019-2024

Agreement Number:

7410224 P006848001

Agreement Value:

$12,500,000.00

Agreement Date:

Dec 3, 2019 - Sep 30, 2024

Description:

This project supports the Canadian Red Cross in maintaining their capacity to immediately deploy standby field hospitals, relief supplies and trained experts when triggered by requests for international assistance. Canada’s ability to quickly and effectively respond in the aftermath of crises is based on our readiness capacity. At its core, response readiness relies on having the essential equipment, supplies, people and processes on standby to trigger into action at a moment’s notice. Project activities include: (1) maintaining field hospital and mobile clinic equipment and supplies for deployment in humanitarian crises; (2) maintaining a roster of trained Canadian technical experts support relief operations; and (3) maintaining stockpiles of relief supplies, including blankets, shelter toolkits, mosquito nets and kitchen sets, on standby for deployment to humanitarian partners based on needs.

Organization:

Global Affairs Canada

Expected Results:

The expected outcomes of this project include: (1) enhanced readiness of Canadian technical experts to contribute to gender responsive humanitarian assistance; and (2) strengthened readiness of Canadian health emergency response units for gender responsive humanitarian assistance.

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-Q3-00065

Agreement Type:

Contribution

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.