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Title:

Uganda - Humanitarian Assistance for South Sudanese Refugees - Doctors Without Borders 2018

Agreement Number:

7391150 P006128001

Agreement Value:

$1,200,000.00

Agreement Date:

Jun 26, 2018 - Dec 31, 2018

Description:

March 2018 – Uganda hosts the largest number of refugees in Africa, more than 1.4 million, with roughly two thirds of them having arrived from South Sudan since July 2016. This large and rapid influx has strained the humanitarian response capacity in northern Uganda to near breaking. New refugee settlements almost immediately reach full capacity, while service providers struggle to meet the most basic needs of the community. Overall, South Sudanese make up more than three quarters of the refugee population in Uganda (more than 1 million people). With GAC’s support, Doctors Without Borders Canada is providing support for much-needed healthcare, including sexual and reproductive health, for an estimated 90,000 South Sudanese refugees and host communities in the Arua and Yumbe districts of Uganda. Activities include providing staff, training, equipment and supplies to local health facilities.

Organization:

Global Affairs Canada

Expected Results:

The expected outcome for this project is improved access to healthcare amongst South Sudanese refugees and host communities in Uganda.

The expected ultimate outcome is lives saved, suffering alleviated and human dignity maintained in countries experiencing humanitarian crises or acute food insecurity.

Location:

Toronto, Ontario, CA M5V 0N8

Reference Number:

064-2018-2019-Q1-00091

Agreement Type:

Grant

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

135275857

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Recipient's Legal Name:

Doctors Without Borders

Federal Riding Name:

Spadina--Fort York

Federal Riding Number:

35101

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.