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Title:

Supporting Community Resilience in Syria

Agreement Number:

7386348 P005468001

Agreement Value:

$4,271,541.54

Agreement Date:

Feb 23, 2018 - Mar 31, 2021

Description:

This project aims to support the return of people in Southern Syria who fled their homes to escape the war. It is designed to remove dangerous explosives left over from the conflict, and educate Syrians on the risks associated with explosive remnants. Project activities include: (1) deploying expert teams to clear explosives; (2) training and deploying new clearance teams; (3) conducting explosive risk education sessions in communities; and (4) improving the management and coordination of clearance efforts by providing training, technical support and tools, such as digital maps showing hazards and cleared areas.

Organization:

Global Affairs Canada

Expected Results:

The expected outcomes for this project include: (1) decreased level of unexploded ordnance contamination; (2) enhanced management of unexploded ordnance threats through regional command and national coordination; and (3) increased awareness of explosive hazards within local communities.

Location:

Amsterdam, NL

Reference Number:

GC-2018-Q4-00117

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Additional Information:

Original Amount of $3,236,488, Amendment #1 to increase the value by $1,025,000, Amendment #2 to increase the value by $65,208.20. The end date is postponed to March 31, 2021.

Amendment Date

Nov 1, 2019

Recipient's Legal Name:

Stichting Mayday Rescue Foundation

Program:

Peace and Stabilization Operations

Program Purpose:

The Peace and Stabilization Operations Program (PSOPs) is an integral component of the Government of Canada’s toolbox to prevent and respond to conflicts and crises abroad. It supports rapid, effective, whole-of-government coordinated responses to a wide range of challenges and serves as a valuable instrument for supporting stability in conflict-affected regions. PSOPs provides visible and concrete assistance in response to conflicts and crises abroad through targeted programming, the deployment of Canadian police officers (in partnership with Public Safety Canada and the RCMP) and civilian personnel, and direct support to the UN and multilateral peace operations, conflict prevention, mediation, and peacebuilding efforts.

Amendments:

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