Title:
Emergency Country-Specific Funding - ICRC Appeals 2018
Agreement Number:
7383355 P005412001
Agreement Value:
$47,550,000.00
Agreement Date:
Jan 12, 2018 - Dec 31, 2018
Description:
January 2018 - The International Committee of the Red Cross’ (ICRC) primary mission is to help protect the lives and dignity of people affected by conflict and other situations of violence. The ICRC provides assistance and prevents further suffering by promoting and strengthening international humanitarian law and universal humanitarian principles.
With the support of GAC and other donors, the ICRC’s emergency operations aim to provide protection, food assistance, health services, livelihood support and other essential services to populations affected by armed conflict and other situations of violence, as well as to promote respect for international humanitarian law. Project activities include: (1) protecting and assisting those who are vulnerable to abuse during hostilities by providing comprehensive hospital care and access to water and restoration of livelihoods; (2) providing food assistance and livelihoods support; (3) providing Red Cross/Red Crescent National Societies with technical expertise in areas such as promotion of international humanitarian law, restoring family links and health care provision in situations of armed conflict and violence; and (4) ensuring that international humanitarian law is respected in the treatment of civilians not taking part in hostilities, as well as for detainees.
Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Expected Results:
The expected outcomes for this project include: (1) improved access to protection, food assistance, health services, livelihood support and other essential services to populations affected by armed conflict and other situations of violence in affected countries; and (2) increased operational capacities of the Red Cross and Red Crescent National Societies.
The expected ultimate outcome is lives saved, suffering alleviated and human dignity maintained in countries experiencing humanitarian crises or acute food insecurity.
Reference Number:
GC-2018-Q4-00025
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Additional Information:
Original amount of $9,400,000, Amendment #1 and #2 to increase value by $36,550,000, Amendment #3 to increase value by $1,600,000
Amendment Date
Jul 25, 2018
Recipient's Legal Name:
ICRC - International Committee of the Red Cross
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.