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Title:

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

Agreement Number:

7461246 P014504001

Agreement Value:

$175,958.05

Agreement Date:

Aug 7, 2024 - Mar 31, 2025

Description:

May 2023 - On April 29, 2024 and in the days that followed, Brazil's state of Rio Grande do Sul recorded rainfall three times higher than normally expected for this time of year. Over 1.9 million people, more than 15% of the state's population, were affected by floodings across 441 of Rio Grande do Sul's 496 municipalities. Through a project with the Canadian Red Cross Society (Canadian Relief Supplies) and needs that have been identified through the Humanitarian Coalition, World Vision Canada and its local partner in Rio Grande do Sul will distribute hygiene kits to help meet the basic needs of the most vulnerable people affected by the crisis in Brazil.

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-Q2-00400

Agreement Type:

Grant

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.