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Title:

Humanitarian Response to the Afghanistan Crisis - WFP 2023

Agreement Number:

7448984 P012529001

Agreement Value:

$26,000,000.00

Agreement Date:

Mar 31, 2023 - Mar 31, 2024

Description:

February 2023 - Before the Taliban takeover, the humanitarian situation in Afghanistan was already one of the worst in the world. Since the Taliban takeover, humanitarian needs have worsened, and the challenging operational context has been further complicated. In 2023, an estimated 28 million people will require humanitarian assistance due to conflict, chronic food insecurity, displacement, the coronavirus (COVID-19), broad economic crisis, and climatic events. With GAC’s support in humanitarian emergencies, World Food Program (WFP) focuses on providing targeted food assistance to reduce acute malnutrition and food insecurity, and protect livelihoods. Project activities include: (1) procurement and milling of wheat; and (2) the transportation and storage of wheat in Afghanistan.

Organization:

Global Affairs Canada

Expected Results:

The expected outcomes for this project include: (1) increased access to food assistance for crisis-affected populations in Afghanistan.
The expected ultimate outcome is lives saved, suffering alleviated and human dignity maintained in countries experiencing humanitarian crises.

Location:

Rome, IT

Reference Number:

064-2022-2023-Q4-00114

Agreement Type:

Grant

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Recipient's Legal Name:

WFP - World Food Programme

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.