Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Lebanon Matching Fund - Humanitarian Coalition 2020
Agreement Number:
7423051 P009721001
Agreement Value:
$8,000,000.00
Agreement Date:
Sep 17, 2020 - Sep 30, 2021
Description:
On August 4, 2020, a massive explosion occurred in Lebanon’s capital, Beirut, killing at least 180 people and injuring over 6,500. The explosion took place in the city’s port, which is the largest in the country and the main point of entry for all of Lebanon’s imports, including food and other basic items. The explosion has led to significant disruptions and damage to infrastructure in the Beirut area. The event occurred while Lebanon was already facing a multi-faceted crisis and vulnerable people having limited coping capacities. Priority needs include food assistance, multi-purpose cash and healthcare.
An effective and timely humanitarian assistance response is essential to address the immediate life-saving needs of the affected people. In order to respond to this crisis, Global Affairs Canada launched the Lebanon Matching Fund in partnership with the Humanitarian Coalition and its members. Through this mechanism, the Government of Canada is matching the eligible donations made to the Humanitarian Coalition and its members, up to $8 million.
The funds are used by Humanitarian Coalition members to deliver life-saving assistance to those most in need such as emergency food, cash, health, protection, shelter, and water, sanitation and hygiene services.
Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Expected Results:
The expected outcomes for this project is increased access to life-saving humanitarian services, such as emergency food, cash, health, protection, shelter, and water, sanitation and hygiene services.
The expected ultimate outcome is lives saved, suffering alleviated and human dignity maintained in communities experiencing humanitarian crises or that are food insecure.
Location:
Ottawa, Ontario, CA K1L 8L7
Reference Number:
064-2020-2021-Q2-00061
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
831590666
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Recipient's Legal Name:
Humanitarian Coalition
Federal Riding Name:
Ottawa--Vanier
Federal Riding Number:
35078
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.