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Title:
Multi country humanitarian response – International Rescue Committee 2024
Agreement Number:
7460547 P014150001
Agreement Value:
$8,000,000.00
Agreement Date:
Jul 24, 2024 - Jun 30, 2026
Description:
April 2024 – An estimated 300 million people worldwide need humanitarian assistance and protection due to ongoing conflicts, natural disasters and disease outbreaks. In response to humanitarian needs, Global Affairs Canada’s (GAC) humanitarian assistance provides predictable, multi-year, and multi-country support to longstanding partners in protracted humanitarian contexts globally. With GAC’s support, the International Rescue Committee, aims to provide assistance to address the urgent needs of 127,451 beneficiaries in Lebanon, Syria, and Yemen. This project focuses on improving access to health care and protection services. This includes sexual and reproductive health (SRH) and gender-based violence (GBV) prevention and response for people affected by conflict, situations of violence and other emergencies. Project activities include: (1) providing SRH and mental health and psychosocial (MHPSS) services through mobile and static clinics; (2) providing training support for local health facilities; and (3) providing GBV prevention and response services to at-risk women, girls, men and boys including women and girls safe spaces, mobile clinics, and case management services.
Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Expected Results:

The expected outcomes of this project include: (1) improved access to quality SRH and MHPSS services; and (2) improved access to protection services, including GBV response and prevention.

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

Location:
New York, US
Reference Number:
064-2024-2025-Q2-00382
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Recipient's Operating Name:
International Rescue Committee
Recipient's Legal Name:
International Rescue Committee
Federal Riding Number:
NA
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.