Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Venezuela Crisis - Improving Access to Emergency Services - Development and Peace 2020
Agreement Number:
7419985 P008943001
Agreement Value:
$900,000.00
Agreement Date:
Apr 21, 2020 - Mar 31, 2021
Description:
March 2020 - Over 4.8 million people have fled Venezuela since 2015, many of whom are currently residing in neighbouring countries such as Colombia, Ecuador and Peru. In addition to hosting over 1 million Venezuelans, Colombia continues to suffer from the effects of longstanding violence and armed conflict between armed groups and criminal gangs. Crisis-affected people, including those in host communities, are in need of basic health assistance, food and nutrition assistance, protection services, shelter, and water and sanitation.
With GAC's support, Development and Peace is helping to improve the health of over 8,000 people affected by the Venezuelan crisis in the departments of Valle del Cauca, Arauca and Nariño in Colombia. Project activities include: (1) providing shelter services to more than 5,000 people affected by the crisis; (2) providing hygiene and dignity kits to Venezuelan migrants and refugees in the shelters; (3) providing psychological and legal counselling to more than 3,000 people affected by the crisis; and (4) providing transportation services to vulnerable Venezuelan migrants and refugees.
Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Expected Results:
The expected outcomes for this project include: (1) improved access to safe shelter services; (2) equitable access to legal and transportation services and psychological support; and (3) improved access to hygiene and dignity kits.
The expected ultimate outcome is lives saved, suffering alleviated and human dignity maintained in countries experiencing humanitarian crises or acute food insecurity.
Location:
Toronto, Ontario, CA M4Y 1P9
Reference Number:
064-2020-2021-Q1-00084
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
131450140
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Recipient's Legal Name:
Development and Peace
Federal Riding Name:
Toronto Centre
Federal Riding Number:
35108
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.