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Title:

Humanitarian Assistance for Refugees in Uganda - CLWR 2021-2022

Agreement Number:

7429670 P010266001

Agreement Value:

$2,400,000.00

Agreement Date:

Apr 19, 2021 - Mar 31, 2023

Description:

February 2021 – Uganda currently hosts the largest number of refugees in Africa, and the fourth largest in the world, more than 1.4 million people, primarily from South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Most of these live in settlements in Uganda’s remote northern and western regions, relying on humanitarian assistance to meet their essential needs. Protection is a particular concern, as the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has further exacerbated inequities related to gender, age, and other factors already felt within the displaced population. With GAC’s support, Canadian Lutheran World Relief (CLWR) is working to reduce vulnerability to and address the impacts of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) and other protection risks facing women and girls and persons with special needs in South Sudanese refugee and local host communities in Uganda. Project activities include: (1) working with local stakeholders to improve reporting and response mechanisms for SGBV and other protection concerns; (2) providing shelter and household sanitation facilities for highly-vulnerable community members; and (3) providing case-management and other support for survivors of SGBV.

Organization:

Global Affairs Canada

Expected Results:

The expected outcomes for this project include: (1) reduced incidence of and improved community response to SGBV and other protection concerns; (2) reduced vulnerability amongst at-risk community members; and, (3) improved lives and livelihoods for survivors of SGBV.

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

Location:

Winnipeg, Manitoba, CA R3B 0W5

Reference Number:

064-2021-2022-Q1-00185

Agreement Type:

Grant

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

106863038

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Recipient's Legal Name:

CLWR - Canadian Lutheran World Relief

Federal Riding Name:

Winnipeg Centre

Federal Riding Number:

46011

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.