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Title:

Humanitarian Response to Cyclone Freddy – UNICEF 2023

Agreement Number:

7449789 P012760001

Agreement Value:

$3,000,000.00

Agreement Date:

May 9, 2023 - Dec 31, 2023

Description:

April 2023 - Tropical Cyclone Freddy made landfall in southern Africa in February and March, bringing heavy rains, flooding, and landslides to Mozambique and Malawi. Altogether, it is estimated that more than 3.3 million people in these countries had been affected by Freddy, including more than 700 dead and nearly 850,000 displaced from their homes. The risk of water-borne disease is a key concern given the flooding and ongoing cholera outbreaks. With GAC’s support, UNICEF addresses the water, sanitation and hygiene, health and nutrition, and protection needs of cyclone-affected people in both Mozambique and Malawi. Project activities include: (1) restoring damaged water and sanitation facilities and distributing essential hygiene supplies; (2) providing access to emergency healthcare services and medical supplies; (3) screening for and treating acute malnutrition; and (4) providing protection services and psychosocial support for at-risk children.

Organization:

Global Affairs Canada

Expected Results:

The expected outcomes of this project include: (1) improved access to safe water and sanitation; (2) improved access to emergency health care; (3) reduced rates of acute malnutrition; and (4) improved access to protection services for vulnerable children amongst cyclone-affected populations in Malawi and Mozambique.

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 K1P 5B4

Reference Number:

064-2024-2025-Q2-00551

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

Recipient's Legal Name:

UNICEF

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.