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Title:

MA'AN - Gaza crisis – 2025

Agreement Number:

7469044 P015876001

Agreement Value:

$2,000,000.00

Agreement Date:

Jul 8, 2025 - Jun 30, 2026

Description:

June 2025 – Latest reporting from the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs indicates that 92% of housing units (436,000) in Gaza are destroyed (160,000) or damaged (276,000). This resulted in 1.1 million people in need of emergency shelter and household items. Individuals and families are currently housed primarily in schools, other public buildings, and makeshift camps severely overcrowded. Most shelters are made from inadequate materials, leading to poor air circulation and vulnerability to weather-related issues, which in turn pose significant health risks. Displaced families, especially those headed by women, frequently shared shelter space with multiple households, further compounding issues related to privacy, overcrowding, and safety. With GAC`s support, MA`AN helps address the immediate shelter and protection needs of displaced families in Gaza primarily targeting women, children, the elderly, and persons with disabilities. Project activities include: (1) establishing and training Community Relief Committees to enhance local shelter response and coordination; (2) distributing non-food items (NFIs) and shelter kits to displaced individuals, ensuring access to essential household and personal items while addressing sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV)-related needs; (3) supporting emergency shelter adaptation through cash assistance and technical guidance. This enables displaced families to repair and secure their shelters; and (4) implementing SGBV awareness and risk education sessions to enhance conflict-affected communities' knowledge of protection risks, safety threats, and available support.

Organization:

Global Affairs Canada

Expected Results:

The expected outcomes of this project include: (1) strengthened community-led governance and resilience in shelter response; and (2) improved living conditions and safety for displaced families through transitional shelter solutions, NFIs, and awareness of SGBV and explosive hazards.

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

Location:

Al Masyoun - Ramallah, PS 60286

Reference Number:

064-2025-2026-Q2-00078

Agreement Type:

Grant

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Recipient's Legal Name:

MA'AN Development Center

Federal Riding Name:

Not Coded

Federal Riding Number:

Program:

Grants - Multilateral Programming

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.