Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Venezuela Crisis - Improving Access to Health Services in Colombia - Doctors of the World 2020
Agreement Number:
7419868 P008944001
Agreement Value:
$800,000.00
Agreement Date:
Apr 9, 2020 - Oct 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, Doctors of the World is helping to improve the health of over 40,000 people affected by the Venezuelan crisis in the departments of Nariño and Cundinamarca in Colombia. Project activities include: (1) providing sexual and reproductive health services to approximately 2,000 vulnerable women and adolescent girls; (2) providing medical, mental health and psychosocial counselling to more than 3,000 people affected by the crisis; (3) providing training to health personnel on managing health care for the migrant population; and (4) providing training to community organizations on the right to health, gender equality, xenophobia, violence prevention, and sexual exploitation.
Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Expected Results:
The expected outcomes for this project include: (1) equitable access to primary, sexual and reproductive health services and psychosocial support; and (2) increased capacity of partner associations and organizations.
The expected ultimate outcome is lives saved, suffering alleviated and human dignity maintained in countries experiencing humanitarian crises or acute food insecurity.
Location:
Montreal, Quebec, CA H2X 1E6
Reference Number:
064-2020-2021-Q3-00403
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Additional Information:
Belated reporting that should have been included in the 2020-2021 1st Quarter report.
Recipient's Legal Name:
Doctors of the World Canada
Federal Riding Name:
Laurier--Sainte-Marie
Federal Riding Number:
24039
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.