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Title:

OCHA-CBPF – Myanmar – Earthquake - 2025

Agreement Number:

7467246 P015932001

Agreement Value:

$2,000,000.00

Agreement Date:

Apr 17, 2025 - Mar 31, 2026

Description:

March 2025 - A 7.7 magnitude earthquake and a 6.4 magnitude aftershock struck central Myanmar on March 28, 2025, resulting in extensive destruction and loss of life. A state of emergency has been declared in 6 regions – home to over 28 million people. The earthquake compounds an already fragile situation driven by an ongoing conflict, displacement and past disasters. With the support of Canada and other donors, OCHA fulfills its mandate through activities that include: (1) strengthening humanitarian leadership; (2) establishing and overseeing coordination systems; (3) monitoring and reporting on humanitarian situations; (4) advocating on behalf of affected people; (5) supporting the assessment and prioritization of humanitarian needs and strategic planning; (6) promoting emergency preparedness; and (7) mobilizing funding for humanitarian assistance.

Organization:

Global Affairs Canada

Expected Results:

The expected outcomes of this project include: (1) improving access to humanitarian aid to support vulnerable and at-risk populations; and (2) enhancing logistical services to support the humanitarian response in Myanmar.

The expected ultimate outcome is lives saved, suffering alleviated, and human dignity maintained in countries experiencing humanitarian crises or acute food insecurity.

Location:

Geneva 10, CH 1211

Reference Number:

064-2025-2026-Q1-00232

Agreement Type:

Grant

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

3200000000000

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Recipient's Legal Name:

OCHA - United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs

Federal Riding Name:

Not Coded

Federal Riding Number:

Program:

Grants - Multilateral Programming

Program Purpose:

Subvention Programmation multilatérale