Title:
Sudan and region - Coordination of humanitarian response – OCHA 2023
Agreement Number:
7452592 P013300001
Agreement Value:
$500,000.00
Agreement Date:
Aug 22, 2023 - Dec 31, 2023
Description:
July 2023 – On April 15, 2023, armed clashes broke out between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces, leading to mass displacement within and outside of Sudan, as well as significant protection violations and a lack of access to basic food, water, health, nutrition and other services for vulnerable people. The clashes have increased humanitarian needs within Sudan and its neighbouring countries, many of which had been experiencing protected crises prior to the outbreak of this conflict.
The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs’ (OCHA) primary mandate is to coordinate international humanitarian responses, in partnership with national and international actors to achieve more coherent and effective humanitarian action. This grant represents Canada’s support to OCHA in Sudan and regional support in Africa.
With the support of Canada and other donors, OCHA fulfills its mandate with activities that include: (1) strengthening humanitarian leadership; (2) establishing and overseeing coordination systems; (3) monitoring and reporting on humanitarian situations; (4) advocating on behalf of affected people; (5) supporting the assessment and prioritization of humanitarian needs and strategic planning; (6) promoting emergency preparedness; and (7) mobilizing funding for humanitarian assistance.
Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Expected Results:
The expected outcomes of this project include: (1) strengthened humanitarian leadership and coordination systems; (2) enhanced monitoring and reporting on humanitarian situations; (3) enhanced advocacy on behalf of affected populations; (4) strengthened assessment and prioritization of humanitarian needs and strategic planning; (5) improved emergency preparedness; and (6) increased funding for humanitarian assistance.
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 1211
Reference Number:
064-2023-2024-Q2-00043
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
3200000000000
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Recipient's Operating Name:
OCHA - United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs
Recipient's Legal Name:
OCHA - Office for the Coordination
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.