Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Promoting Safe and Healthy Learning and Living
Agreement Number:
7428610 P009903001
Agreement Value:
$3,000,000.00
Agreement Date:
Mar 23, 2021 - Sep 30, 2024
Description:
The project aims to promote a safe and healthy learning and living environment in migrant and host communities in Guyana’s hinterland and selected coastal areas in Guyana. Project activities include: (1) rehabilitating community-based centres and community health facilities with emphasis on climate resistant buildings and optimum water, sanitation and hygiene facilities; (2) implementing age appropriate programming focusing on migrants and children of the hinterland; (3) assessing the state of school environments in dormitory schools and consult with all stakeholders including the children in schools; (4) drafting Guyana Standards for Dormitory Schools, including the human and financial resource needs, and monitoring tool and consistent with the Regional standards and with the Ministry’s policies and plans; and (5) increasing access to menstrual hygiene-related education, materials, and disposal options.
The project expects to benefit 40,000 children under the age of 4 years, 20,000 parents/caregivers and 8,500 adolescent boys and girls in 100 communities across Administrative Regions 1, 2, 7, 8 and 9 in Guyana.
Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Expected Results:
The expected outcomes for this project include: (1) increased and continuous access to quality, culturally appropriate child healthcare and development services for local and migrants boys and girls under the age of 4 years living in Guyana’s hinterland towards the realization of their right to a safe, secure and healthy environment; and (2) increased access to safe and comfortable accommodation for boys and girls living in dormitories of secondary schools thereby improving performance and interpersonal relationships
Location:
New York, US
Reference Number:
064-2020-2021-Q4-00377
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Recipient's Legal Name:
UNICEF - United Nations Children's Fund
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.