Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Bangladesh - Humanitarian Response to the Rohingya Crisis - Development and Peace 2022
Agreement Number:
7439590 P011407001
Agreement Value:
$1,000,000.00
Agreement Date:
Apr 22, 2022 - Mar 31, 2023
Description:
February 2022 – Following the outbreak of violence in Northern Rakhine State in August 2017, more than 700,000 Rohingya people crossed from Myanmar into Bangladesh over a period of several months. Currently, close to 1 million Rohingya refugees live in 33 highly congested settlements in Cox’s Bazar and almost 20,000 have been relocated to the island of Bhasan Char. Refugees continue to face significant challenges, particularly in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, and are highly reliant on international assistance to meet basic needs.
With GAC’s support, Development and Peace and its local partner, Caritas Bangladesh, provide safe shelters and secure settlements to Rohingya refugees in Cox’s Bazar, using a community-based approach. Project activities include: (1) providing training on shelter construction, maintenance and upgrade to refugee households; (2) distributing construction materials and providing technical assistance; (3) facilitating community groups to develop site improvement action plans; and (4) undertaking site improvement works.
Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Expected Results:
The expected outcome of this project is enhanced protection and safety, community engagement and empowerment of women, girls, boys and men in Rohingya refugee camps in Cox’s Bazar.
The expected ultimate outcome is lives saved, suffering alleviated and human dignity maintained in communities experiencing humanitarian crises or that are food insecure.
Location:
Toronto, Ontario, CA M4Y 1P9
Reference Number:
064-2022-2023-Q1-00007
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
131450140
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Recipient's Legal Name:
Development and Peace
Federal Riding Name:
Toronto Centre
Federal Riding Number:
35108
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.