Title:
Mine Action in Northwest Syria
Agreement Number:
7437554 P010765001
Agreement Value:
$3,550,000.00
Agreement Date:
Feb 3, 2022 - Dec 31, 2023
Description:
This project seeks to reduce the impact of explosive ordnance (EO) contamination on communities, including internally displaced persons (IDPs), in six districts in Northwest Syria. The project supports the Syrian Civil Defence (SCD) to identify and clear unexploded ordnance and educate communities on these hazards, causing a significant barrier to stabilization efforts.
Project activities include: (1) conducting non-technical surveys and clearance activities in districts contaminated by explosive ordnances; (2) providing training to new and current recruits, including women volunteers; (3) equipping SCD volunteers with equipment and materials to conduct clearance and survey activities; (4) providing explosive ordnance risk education through age-appropriate and gender-sensitive risk awareness sessions to affected populations; and (5) designing and distributing risk awareness materials in targeted districts.
Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Expected Results:
The expected outcomes for this project include: (1) improved access by targeted communities, including women and girls, to critical infrastructure in six sub-districts of northwest Syria; (2) reduction in the number of items of EO present in targeted communities of six sub-districts; (3) increased public knowledge in the targeted communities to reduce and mitigate the risks of EO, including among women, children and other vulnerable populations; and (4) strengthened capacity of SCD teams to provide EO services to affected communities in six sub-districts.
Location:
Washington, US 20003
Reference Number:
064-2023-2024-Q3-00001
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
6000000000000
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Additional Information:
The value of the agreement is changed to $3,550,000 CAD, The end date is changed to 2023-12-31.
Amendment Date
Nov 14, 2023
Recipient's Legal Name:
Chemonics International Inc.
Program:
Peace and Stabilization Operations
Program Purpose:
The Peace and Stabilization Operations Program (PSOPs) is an integral component of the Government of Canada’s toolbox to prevent and respond to conflicts and crises abroad. It supports rapid, effective, whole-of-government coordinated responses to a wide range of challenges and serves as a valuable instrument for supporting stability in conflict-affected regions. PSOPs provides visible and concrete assistance in response to conflicts and crises abroad through targeted programming, the deployment of Canadian police officers (in partnership with Public Safety Canada and the RCMP) and civilian personnel, and direct support to the UN and multilateral peace operations, conflict prevention, mediation, and peacebuilding efforts.