Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Türkiye/Syria Earthquake Response – Emergency Assistance – UNICEF 2023
Agreement Number:
7448881 P012674001
Agreement Value:
$4,000,000.00
Agreement Date:
Mar 23, 2023 - Dec 31, 2023
Description:
February 2023 – The humanitarian situation in Türkiye and Syria deteriorated significantly following powerful earthquakes that struck south-east Türkiye and north-west Syria on February 6 and February 20. The earthquakes and aftershocks resulted in widespread damages and high casualties in both countries. The UN estimates that at least 9.1 million people in Turkey and 8.8 million people in Syria have been affected by the earthquake, with the majority anticipated to need some form of humanitarian assistance in the coming months. In Türkiye, a state of emergency was declared in 10 provinces as people were left without access to shelter, food, water, heaters and medical care in harsh winter conditions. In Syria, the response is further complicated by pre-existing large scale humanitarian needs, severe access constraints for humanitarian aid, and weak infrastructure from over a decade of armed conflict.
In collaboration with the Government of Türkiye, UNICEF Türkiye co-leads the WASH sector earthquake response. With GAC’s support, UNICEF will reach 1,500,000 earthquake-affected people with water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) assistance, non-food items, child protection, emergency health and nutrition operations, and psychosocial support. Project activities include: (1) deploying WASH mobile teams to highly affected areas; (2) distributing medical and water, hygiene and sanitation kits; (3) distributing non-food items; (4) providing access to protection services for earthquake-affected children; and (5) providing psychosocial services to affected individuals.
Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Expected Results:
The expected outcomes of this project include: (1) increased ability of affected women, men, girls and boys to obtain basic food, non-food, WASH, and health items; (2) increased equitable access for women, men, girls and boys to WASH, health, and psychosocial services; and, (3) increased access to protection services for affected girls and boys.
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-Q2-00515
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Additional Information:
Belated reporting
Recipient's Operating Name:
UNICEF - United Nations Children's Fund
Recipient's Legal Name:
UNITED NATIONS CHILDREN'S FUND
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.