Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Sri Lanka - Cyclone Ditwah - WFP 2025
Agreement Number:
7473247 P017218001
Agreement Value:
$1,435,000.00
Agreement Date:
Dec 31, 2025 - Dec 31, 2026
Description:
November 28- Cyclone Ditwah made landfall in Sri Lanka, resulting in widespread flooding, landslides, and significant infrastructure damage across all 25 districts. Approximately 2.2 million people have been affected, with 635 confirmed fatalities and 370 individuals reported missing.
With Global Affairs Canada’s support, WFP responds effectively to the humanitarian needs caused by Cyclone Ditwah by providing emergency food, nutrition, cash assistance and support to logistical operations. Project activities include: (1) providing food and nutrition assistance; (2) providing cash assistance; and (3) supporting logistical operations.
Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Expected Results:
The expected outcomes of this project include: (1) improved access to emergency food and nutrition assistance for affected communities; and (2) increased logistical services supporting cyclone relief efforts in Sri Lanka.
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:
064-2025-2026-Q3-0129
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
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.