Title:
Afghanistan Humanitarian Fund - OCHA 2019
Agreement Number:
7407376 P007444001
Agreement Value:
$500,000.00
Agreement Date:
Jun 13, 2019 - Dec 31, 2019
Description:
March 2019 – In Afghanistan, the United Nations estimates that 6.3 million people are in need of life-saving humanitarian assistance, up from 4.2 million in 2018. Over the course of the last year, a severe drought, continued insecurity and migrant returns have all resulted in a deterioration of the humanitarian situation. Needs across the country remain high, and vulnerability to natural disaster remains.
With GAC’s support, the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) supports the Afghanistan Humanitarian Fund which channels resources to humanitarian partners to respond to the critical needs of conflict-affected populations, providing much needed flexibility in a rapidly evolving context. Project activities include: (1) promoting needs-based assistance in accordance with humanitarian principles; (2) strengthening the coordination and coherence of humanitarian assistance; (3) strategically funding priorities as identified under the Humanitarian Response Plan; and (4) expanding the delivery of humanitarian assistance in hard-to-reach areas by partnering with local and international non-governmental organizations.
Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Expected Results:
The expected outcomes for this project include: (1) improved planning and coordination of the humanitarian response to effectively address priority humanitarian needs; (2) improved timeliness in implementing life-saving activities; and (3) increased participation of local non-governmental humanitarian organizations.
The expected ultimate outcome is lives saved, suffering alleviated and human dignity maintained in countries experiencing humanitarian crisis or that are facing acute food insecurity.
Reference Number:
064-2020-2021-Q3-00330
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Additional Information:
Belated reporting that should have been included in the 2019-2020 1st Quarter report.
Recipient's Legal Name:
UNDP - United Nations Development Programme
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.