Grants and Contributions:
Title:
WFP – Bangladesh – Cyclone Remal - 2024
Agreement Number:
7460233 P014577001
Agreement Value:
$2,000,000.00
Agreement Date:
Jun 27, 2024 - Mar 31, 2025
Description:
May 2024 - Bangladesh continues to experience widespread flooding in the North East and Jamuna basin, in addition to continuing to respond to the impacts of the Cyclone Remal which hit the country on May 26, 2024. An estimated 8.3 million people are affected by Cyclone Remal and the North-Eastern floods, with an additional 5 million predicted to be affected by floods in the Jamuna basin.?
With GAC’s support, the WFP will provide lifesaving assistance to crisis-affected people in Bangladesh. Project activities include: (1) distribution of immediate food assistance; and (2) provision of emergency cash assistance.
Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Expected Results:
The expected outcome of this project includes increased access to emergency 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:
Rome, IT
Reference Number:
064-2024-2025-Q3-00024
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
6000000000000
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Additional Information:
Amendment #1 reflects an increase in the value of the agreement
Amendment Date
Aug 8, 2024
Recipient's Legal Name:
WFP - World Food Programme
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.
Amendments: