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Title:

Bangladesh – Response to Food Insecurity – WFP 2023

Agreement Number:

7453343 P013445001

Agreement Value:

$2,000,000.00

Agreement Date:

Sep 25, 2023 - Dec 31, 2023

Description:

June 2023 – The food security situation is worsening for the 920,000 Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh who rely on humanitarian assistance to meet their basic needs. The World Food Programme (WFP), the leading food security actor in Cox’s Bazar and Bashan Char, reduced its food assistance for a second time due to severe funding constraints this year. The current monthly allocation is insufficient for Rohingya refugees to meet their basic food needs. With GAC’s support, WFP is working to save lives and help reduce the suffering of people affected by food insecurity in Bangladesh. Project activities include: (1) delivering in-kind food assistance to crisis-affected Rohingya refugees; and (2) making multi-purpose cash transfers to cover immediate food and nutrition needs.

Organization:

Global Affairs Canada

Expected Results:

The expected outcomes of this project include: (1) increased equitable access to food and nutrition assistance for crisis-affected Rohingya refugees; and (2) increased equitable access to multi-purpose cash assistance for crisis-affected Rohingya refugees.

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

Location:

Rome, IT 148

Reference Number:

064-2023-2024-Q2-00069

Agreement Type:

Grant

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

6000000000000

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Recipient's Operating Name:

WFP - World Food Programme

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.