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Title:

Pakistan Floods - Emergency Response – Islamic Relief Canada 2022

Agreement Number:

7444450 P012129001

Agreement Value:

$2,000,000.00

Agreement Date:

Oct 19, 2022 - Dec 31, 2023

Description:

September 2022 – Heavy monsoon rainfall has affected Pakistan since mid-June. The rainfall is causing widespread flooding that has affected 33 million people. Reports show that it has resulted in road closures, power outages and disruptions to communications in multiple regions. To date, over 1,300 people have died in the floods and nearly 13,000 injured. Government authorities and humanitarian agencies have identified priority humanitarian needs. The immediate needs are: food, emergency shelter, water, sanitation and hygiene services and healthcare. An estimated 6.4 million people need humanitarian aid because of the floods. With GAC’s support, Islamic Relief Canada is working to save lives and help reduce the suffering of flood-affected people. Project activities include: (1) distributing essential non-food items including kitchen sets and newborn baby kits; (2) distributing hygiene kits and water purification tablets; and (3) providing multi-purpose cash assistance to flood-affected families.

Organization:

Global Affairs Canada

Expected Results:

The expected outcomes for this project include: (1) improved access to essential gender-responsive basic non-food items; (2) increased inclusive access to emergency water, sanitation and hygiene items; and 3) increased access to financial aid for flood-affected individuals.

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

Location:

Burlington, Ontario, CA L7M 1A8

Reference Number:

064-2022-2023-Q3-00013

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

821896875

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Recipient's Legal Name:

Islamic Relief Canada

Federal Riding Name:

Burlington

Federal Riding Number:

35015

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.