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Title:

Haiti Earthquake – Emergency Assistance – Canadian Red Cross 2021

Agreement Number:

7433193 P010822001

Agreement Value:

$500,000.00

Agreement Date:

Sep 20, 2021 - Mar 31, 2022

Description:

August 2021 – Haiti, an earthquake with a magnitude of 7.2 occurred at 13 km southeast of Petit Trou de Nippes on August 14. The earthquake caused severe damage to infrastructure, including hospitals, along the coast of Haiti’s southern peninsula, particularly in Jeremie, Jacmel, and Les Cayes. Over 130,000 houses have been destroyed or damaged, and more than 12,268 people were injured. In total, over 2,200 people have died as a result of the earthquake. With GAC’s support, the Canadian Red Cross and the International Federation of Red Cross and Crescent Societies are working to save lives and help reduce the suffering of people affected by the earthquake. Project activities include: (1) providing emergency shelter and household items; (2) providing emergency medical care, including first aid services and psychosocial support; and (3) providing hygiene kits, cleaning kits, and water filters to affected people.

Organization:

Global Affairs Canada

Expected Results:

The expected outcomes for this project include: (1) increased access and availability of essential household supplies; (2) improved delivery of critical health and medical services for vulnerable and at-risk populations; and (3) increased access to safe water and hygiene. The expected ultimate outcome is lives saved, suffering alleviated, and human dignity maintained in the targeted regions.

Location:

Ottawa, Ontario, CA K2P 2H8

Reference Number:

064-2021-2022-Q2-030

Agreement Type:

Grant

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.