Title:
Nepal Humanitarian Response – International Federation of Red Cross COVID-19 Appeal
Agreement Number:
7430547 P010655001
Agreement Value:
$1,000,000.00
Agreement Date:
Jun 17, 2021 - Mar 31, 2022
Description:
May 2021 – The COVID-19 situation in Nepal has evolved rapidly, following the pace of the pandemic in neighbouring India. The number of new cases reported each day has skyrocketed from under 100 in early March to a record of over 9,000 by mid-May 2021. Health facilities in Nepal are becoming overwhelmed with COVID-19 patients and in many cities, are turning patients away. Data from both the Red Cross and the Ministry of Health and Population indicate that health and WASH services are the greatest need, including access to essential supplies (oxygen, testing supplies, critical care medicines and supplies), temporary hospitals, and PPE. Hand washing stations in health care facilities is also a significant need.
With GAC’s support, the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) working with the Canadian Red Cross will support the Nepal Red Cross Society in responding to urgent needs brought on by the most recent wave of the pandemic. Project activities include: (1) expanding and improving essential health services, including ambulance services for COVID-19 cases, blood transfusions, and installation of WASH hardware; (2) providing livelihood support for the most affected populations, particularly through cash and voucher modalities; and (3) implementing risk communication and hygiene promotion activities within the community.
Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Expected Results:
The expected outcomes for this project include: (1) improved access to essential health services, including ambulance services for COVID-19 cases, blood transfusions, and WASH h; (2) improved access to livelihood support for the most affected populations, particularly through cash and voucher modalities; and (3) enhanced mitigation of COVID-19 transmission through risk communication and hygiene promotion activities within the community.
The expected ultimate outcome of this project is to save lives, alleviate suffering, and maintain human dignity in the targeted regions of Nepal.
Location:
Ottawa, Ontario, CA K2P 2H8
Reference Number:
064-2021-2022-Q1-00215
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
119219814
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Recipient's Legal Name:
Canadian Red Cross
Federal Riding Name:
Ottawa Centre
Federal Riding Number:
35075
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.