Grants and Contributions:

Central African Republic - Emergency Assistance - ACTED 2020

7420071 P008940001

$1,500,000.00

Apr 24, 2020 - Dec 31, 2021

March 2020 - After a brief period of calm in 2016, the situation in the Central African Republic (CAR) started to deteriorate in 2017. This has continued through late 2019, where a resurgence of direct confrontations between armed actors was observed. This, combined with continued insecurity, led to suspensions of movements of humanitarian actors, impacting the humanitarian response. CAR is one of the most dangerous contexts in the world for humanitarian workers. The crisis in CAR is a protection crisis, with violence against civilians, particularly women and girls, and sexual and gender-based violence cases are common. Approximately 35% of the population is food insecure and only 50% of the population has access to clean water. Regular violence across the country that is controlled by armed groups continues to exacerbate displacement; currently, over one quarter of the country's population is displaced, either internally (600,100) or as refugees in neighbouring countries (592,000). With GAC’s support, the Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development (ACTED) is providing assistance to address the urgent needs of up to 70,000 conflict-affected people in Mbomou and Basse Kotto prefectures, CAR. This project focuses on increasing access to safe drinking water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) facilities in and around health facilities, schools and in communities affected by nutrition. Project activities include: (1) constructing or rehabilitating up to 5 water points; (2) construction of 475 family latrines; and (3) adapt the water, sanitation and hygiene infrastructure in 5 communities to support gender-responsive nutrition responses.

Global Affairs Canada

The expected outcomes for this project include: (1) increased access for the most vulnerable populations to safe drinking water, sanitation facilities and hygiene supplies; and (2) improved prevention of waterborne diseases in communities affected by malnutrition.

The expected ultimate outcome is lives saved, suffering alleviated and human dignity maintained in countries experiencing humanitarian crises or acute food insecurity.

Paris, FR

064-2020-2021-Q1-00098

Grant

Grants and Contributions

Not-for-profit organization or charity

The end date is postponed to December 31, 2021.

Jun 18, 2021

Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development

International Development Assistance Program

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.