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Title:

Jamaique - Emergency Response - Relief Supplies - Canadian Red Cross Society - 2024

Agreement Number:

7461129 P014635001

Agreement Value:

$138,339.75

Agreement Date:

Jul 30, 2024 - Mar 31, 2025

Description:

July 2024 – Starting on July 1st, 2024, hurricane Beryl swept through the Caribbean as a category 4 hurricane, causing significant destruction particularly in Grenada, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, as well as Jamaica. Hurricane Beryl is among the worst storms to hit these countries since records began in 1851. Over 1.1 million people are estimated to be affected in the region, including 940,000 in Jamaica. With GAC’s support, the Canadian Red Cross Society (CRCS) is dispatching solicited emergency relief supplies to support relief operations in Jamaica. These supplies include blankets, kitchen sets, emergency shelter toolkits and other various non-food items to meet the basic needs of the most vulnerable people impacted by the hurricane.

Organization:

Global Affairs Canada

Expected Results:

The expected outcome of this project includes increased access to essential non-food items to support vulnerable and at-risk populations.
The expected ultimate outcome is lives saved, suffering alleviated, and human dignity maintained in countries experiencing humanitarian crises or acute food insecurity.

Location:

Ottawa, Ontario, CA K2P 2H8

Reference Number:

064-2024-2025-Q2-00396

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Recipient's Operating Name:

Canadian Red Cross

Recipient's Legal Name:

THE CANADIAN RED CROSS SOCIETY

Federal Riding Name:

Ottawa Centre

Federal Riding Number:

35075

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.