Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Lebanon - Response to Explosion in Beirut - UNHCR 2020
Agreement Number:
7423410 P009714001
Agreement Value:
$1,500,000.00
Agreement Date:
Sep 25, 2020 - Mar 31, 2021
Description:
August 2020 - In response to the explosions in Beirut on August 4th, the United Nations launched a flash appeal on August 14th, 2020. The flash appeal seeks to respond to the significant immediate humanitarian consequences of the explosions. The appeal works to prioritize life-saving responses and protection. These activities continue alongside the pre-existing humanitarian response for the Lebanese and non-Lebanese population, including Syrian and Palestinian refugees .
With the support of GAC and other donors, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) provides assistance and protection to refugees, internally displaced persons and other persons of concern. The UNHCR’s response focuses on addressing pressing shelter and protection needs of the most vulnerable persons affected by the blast, while paving the way for their recovery and rehabilitation in the medium term. The response adopts a whole-population approach, targeting the most affected and most vulnerable households and individuals, including Lebanese, refugees and migrant workers in Beirut, and those displaced outside the city.
Project activities include: (1) providing shelter, clothing and other essential non-food items; and (2) providing protection, including against sexual and gender-based violence, and for children.
Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Expected Results:
The expected outcome for this project is improved access to assistance and protection services for refugees, internally-displaced persons and those who are stateless in order to meet their basic human needs and restore their livelihoods.
The expected ultimate outcome is lives saved, suffering alleviated and human dignity maintained in countries experiencing humanitarian crises or acute food insecurity.
Location:
Geneva, CH
Reference Number:
064-2021-2022-Q1-00249
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Additional Information:
Belated reporting that should have been included in the 2020-2021 2nd Quarter report.
Recipient's Legal Name:
UNHCR - United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
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.