Grants and Contributions:

Improving Maternal, Newborn and Child Health in Complex Contexts in Mali

5007062404 P001036001 & P001036002

$16,600,000.00

Mar 31, 2016 - Jun 30, 2022

P001036001 & P001036002: This project builds on a previous project that supported the Malian Red Cross’ efforts towards the Government of Mali’s plans to reduce maternal and child mortality in the regions of Koulikoro and Sikasso. The delivery of health services in times of stability as well as in times of emergency is critical in Mali where there are significant governance and security challenges and where there are low levels of economic and social development. Project activities include: (1) raising awareness in communities on maternal, newborn and child health (MNCH) services available and ways to prevent illness through proper hygiene and sanitation; (2) training professional and community health workers, including volunteers, in the delivery and promotion of MNCH services; (3) training health staff in improved MNCH delivery, covering aspects such as management of service delivery, supervision of health workers, and procurement of medicines and supplies; (4) training health staff to collect, analyse and use administrative MNCH data to plan for improved MNCH service delivery and improved health outcomes; and, (5) equipping health facilities with essential supplies and equipment. This project is expected to contribute directly to the improved health of approximately 1.1 million women, men, adolescents, children and newborns in Mali. In addition, approximately 3.2 million adults and children are expected to benefit indirectly from this project. This project is implemented through a consortium led by the Canadian Red Cross Society with the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto; and in collaboration with the local partner, the Malian Red Cross.

Global Affairs Canada

The expected outcomes for this project include: (1) improved delivery of essential health services to mothers, pregnant women, newborns and children under the age of five throughout stability and emergencies; (2) improved utilization of essential health services and preventative practices by mothers, pregnant women, newborns and children under the age of five throughout stability and emergencies; and (3) increased use of essential MNCH data by MNCH decision makers.

Ottawa, Ontario, CA K2P 2H8

GC-2016-Q4-0017

Contribution

Grants and Contributions

119219814

Not-for-profit organization or charity

The end date is changed to 2022-06-30.

Feb 2, 2022

Canadian Red Cross

Ottawa Centre

35075

International Development Assistance Program

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.