Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Syria and Iraq Crises - Supporting the Safety of Humanitarian Workers
Agreement Number:
7429906 P010403001
Agreement Value:
$1,000,000.00
Agreement Date:
May 7, 2021 - Mar 31, 2022
Description:
The ongoing crises in Syria and Iraq continues to drive protracted displacement and humanitarian needs across the region. Over 10 years into the Syrian conflict, an estimated 11 million people remain in need of humanitarian assistance in Syria, and 4.1 million persons in Iraq. In both countries, these needs have been met with large-scale humanitarian responses implemented by hundreds of implementing organizations working in high-risk environments. These humanitarian responses in Syria have also been marred by countless attacks on humanitarian and medical personnel.
With GAC’s support, this project works to support humanitarian organizations in fulfilling their mandates safely by providing timely information and assistance in mitigating risk. Project activities include: (1) providing daily reporting including incident reports, analytical reports and thematic reports; (2) facilitating coordination meetings on access, safety and security amongst humanitarian organizations; (3) providing expert advice on risk mitigation at all stages of clients’ program cycle; and (4) provision of capacity building and crisis response to humanitarian organizations, including reviews of partner security plans and policies, free training courses in security management and conflict analysis.
Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Expected Results:
The expected outcomes for this project are that humanitarian organisations in Iraq and Syria have access to timely, reliable and high-quality safety services that help them plan, operate and deliver aid more safely, and greater effectiveness of humanitarian action through improved protection of relief personnel, ensuring that communities affected by humanitarian crisis can access assistance safely and with dignity.
Location:
The Hague, NL
Reference Number:
064-2021-2022-Q1-00206
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Recipient's Legal Name:
International NGO Safety Org.
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.