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Title:

Türkiye - Emergency Response - Relief Supplies - CRCS - 2023

Agreement Number:

7449294 P012568001

Agreement Value:

$800,000.00

Agreement Date:

Mar 28, 2023 - Mar 31, 2023

Description:

February 2023 – On February 6, 2023, a strong earthquake of 7.8 magnitude occurred in southern Türkiye, in the province of Gaziantep, close to the border with northern Syria. Successive aftershocks and a second powerful earthquake resulted in the loss of thousands of lives. The extensive damage to homes and critical infrastructure is exacerbating existing issues across the region with cold temperatures making things even worse for those affected. With GAC’s support, the Canadian Red Cross is dispatching 22,000 units of essential supplies to support the emergency response to the Türkiye earthquakes. These items include blankets, shelter toolkits, hygiene parcels, and kitchen sets.

Organization:

Global Affairs Canada

Expected Results:

The expected outcome of this project is increased access to essential shelter support for 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-Q2-00537

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Additional Information:

Belated reporting

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.