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Title:

Humanitarian Response to La Soufrière Volcano – Emergency Appeal – WFP 2021

Agreement Number:

7430245 P010603001

Agreement Value:

$250,000.00

Agreement Date:

May 27, 2021 - Mar 31, 2022

Description:

April 2021 – On April 9, the La Soufrière volcano erupted on the north side of the Caribbean island Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. An evacuation order was issued for the “red zone” around the volcano, which has since erupted several more times, expelling volcanic ash, magma, and other debris on Saint Vincent and several other Caribbean islands. The ongoing eruption resulted in the evacuation of over 13,000 people (12% of the island’s population) and disrupted the lives and livelihoods of a significant proportion of the population. This has worsened existing vulnerabilities, including high poverty levels (36%) among those living in the evacuated areas and the ongoing effects of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Scientists warn that eruptions could continue for days - or even weeks, making the task of rebuilding the lives of thousands of displaced persons even more challenging. With GAC's help, the World Food Programme (WFP) distributes emergency food assistance and cash/vouchers, provides technical support for in-kind/cash transfer programs and provides common logistics services.

Organization:

Global Affairs Canada

Expected Results:

The expected immediate outcomes for this project include: (1) improved food security and nutrition of vulnerable populations in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines; (2) improved coordination of the broader emergency response efforts at the regional and national level.

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

Location:

Rome, IT

Reference Number:

064-2021-2022-Q1-00213

Agreement Type:

Grant

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Recipient's Legal Name:

WFP - World Food 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.