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Title:

Towards a Landmine Free Sri Lanka

Agreement Number:

7457823 P013295001

Agreement Value:

$3,500,000.00

Agreement Date:

Mar 18, 2024 - Mar 31, 2027

Description:

This project aims to increase access to resettlement, livelihood opportunities, and enhance stability and security in mine-cleared areas of Northern Sri Lanka for war-affected women, men, girls and boys. Project activities include: (1) clearing landmines and other explosive remnants of war and releasing land back to land owners and internally displaced people; (2) delivering targeted and mainstreamed capacity-building trainings for women and men HALO staff to increase their opportunities for post-mine action employment; and (3) increasing awareness among women and men HALO staff of the importance and value of gender equality.

Organization:

Global Affairs Canada

Expected Results:

The expected outcomes for this project include: (1) increased access to resettlement by internally displaced people and enhanced security and stability of landmine-affected women, men, girls and boys; and (2) increased equitable access to alternative economic activities and strengthened resilience and empowerment of HALO staff, particularly women.

Location:

Dumfries, GB

Reference Number:

064-2024-2025-Q2-00227

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Additional Information:

Belated reporting that should have been included in the 2023-2024 4th Quarter report.

Recipient's Operating Name:

The HALO Trust

Recipient's Legal Name:

The Halo Trust

Federal Riding Number:

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.