Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Sudan Crisis - El Fasher displacement – UNICEF 2025
Agreement Number:
7472731 P017167001
Agreement Value:
$1,500,000.00
Agreement Date:
Dec 24, 2025 - Mar 31, 2026
Description:
December 2025 – On October 27, 2025, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) captured the city of El Fasher, triggering intense violence, heavy shelling, ground assaults, and mass displacement. Since then, at least 100,000 people have fled El Fasher and nearby villages, and projections indicate that up to 250,000 people may be forced to flee their homes.
With GAC’s support, UNICEF is responding to the critical needs of children and families affected by the crisis. Project activities include: (1) providing immediate water, sanitation and hygiene services; (2) nutrition services including treatment for severe acute malnutrition for children and pregnant and breastfeeding women and girls; (3) providing protection services for children and women; and (4) providing health care services.
Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Expected Results:
The expected outcome of this project includes enhanced access to humanitarian assistance and services for newly displaced people.
The expected ultimate outcome is to save lives, alleviate suffering and maintained human dignity in countries experiencing humanitarian crises or acute food insecurity.
Location:
New York, US
Reference Number:
064-2025-2026-Q3-0124
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Recipient's Legal Name:
UNITED NATIONS CHILDREN'S FUND UNICEF HOUSE
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.