Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Mine Action in Northwest Syria II
Agreement Number:
7454656 P013459001
Agreement Value:
$7,189,818.00
Agreement Date:
Sep 29, 2023 - Jul 31, 2026
Description:
This project aims to reduce the vulnerability of targeted communities affected by conflict in 10 districts of Northwest Syria by addressing mine action needs. Project activities include: (1) locating, identifying, and recording explosive ordnance contamination by conducting non-technical surveys; (2) clearing explosive ordnance contamination; (3) recruiting new mine action volunteers, focusing on increasing and retaining women recruits; (4) providing clearance, survey, and refresher training to new recruits; and (5) providing explosive ordnance risk education through age-appropriate and gender-sensitive risk awareness sessions, focusing in areas with suspected or confirmed explosive ordnance contamination.
Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Expected Results:
The expected outcomes of this project include: (1) improved access by targeted communities, including women and girls, to critical infrastructure; (2) increased ability of targeted communities to undertake inclusive mine action activities; and (3) increased international attention on the use of explosive weapons in populated areas in northwest Syria.
Location:
MONTREAL, Quebec, CA H3J 1N4
Reference Number:
064-2024-2025-Q2-00632
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
1200000000000
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Additional Information:
Belated reporting.
Amendment Date
Mar 14, 2025
Recipient's Legal Name:
LES CASQUES BLANCS
Federal Riding Name:
Ville-Marie--Le Sud-Ouest--Île-des-Soeurs
Federal Riding Number:
24077
Program:
Peace&Stabilizat Ops prog(former GSPF)-C
Program Purpose:
Prog stabilisat oper paix(ancien FPSM)-C
Amendments: