Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Strengthening Resilient Schools and Education in the Caribbean
Agreement Number:
7474538 P015697001
Agreement Value:
$9,928,810.00
Agreement Date:
Mar 12, 2026 - Mar 31, 2031
Description:
The project aims to help safeguard children’s right to safe, continuous, and quality learning by strengthening climate and disaster resilient Caribbean schools and education systems. The initiative will do so by integrating school safety into national policies, strengthening and retrofitting education infrastructure to adapt to climate change impacts, building capacity for disaster preparedness and psychosocial support, and promoting inclusive, violence-free learning environments.
Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Expected Results:
The expected outcomes of this project include: (1) Increased application of climate-resilient, inclusive and gender-responsive standards within national education planning; (2) Enhanced implementation of climate-resilient risk reduction measures within curricula and school operations that recognise the different needs of boys and girls; (3) Improved delivery of the Caribbean Safe School Initiative in the Caribbean (CSSI).
Location:
New York, US
Reference Number:
064-2025-2026-Q4-0209
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.