Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Emergency Funding - Canadian Red Cross - 2020 Appeals
Agreement Number:
7419747 P008992001 P008992002
Agreement Value:
$2,100,000.00
Agreement Date:
Mar 30, 2020 - Mar 31, 2020
Description:
The proposed initiative will support several IFRC Appeals which aim to provide urgent and life-saving assistance to vulnerable people in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Bangladesh and South America. Project activities include: (1) supporting the provision of basic services to Venezuelans in countries affected by the crisis including first aid services, psychosocial support and the distribution of information materials to crisis-affected and in-transit people; (2) increasing access to protection, health care and material relief assistance to refugees and host communities in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh; and (3) establishing and maintaining infection prevention and control measures in health facilities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Expected Results:
The expected outcomes of this project include: (1) emergency shelter and non-food items provided by national societies; (2) emergency medical care, including first aid services and psychosocial support provided; and (3) improved access to clean water in affected communities. The expected ultimate outcome is lives saved, suffering alleviated and human dignity maintained in the targeted regions.
Location:
Ottawa, Ontario, CA K2P 2H8
Reference Number:
064-2019-2020-Q4-00200
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.