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Title:

Bangladesh - Humanitarian Response to the Rohingya Refugee Crisis - SCC and WVC 2018

Agreement Number:

7392983 P006463001

Agreement Value:

$3,200,000.00

Agreement Date:

Jul 24, 2018 - Dec 31, 2019

Description:

June 2018 – On August 25, 2017, violence broke out in Rakhine State, Myanmar, resulting in a massive influx of refugees into neighbouring Bangladesh. As of June 14, 2018, more than 721,000 women, men, boys and girls have crossed into the region of Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh. With GAC’s support, Save the Children Canada (SCC) and World Vision Canada (WVC) are jointly helping to respond to the immediate needs of refugees in Cox’s Bazar, including the specific needs of women and children. Activities include: (1) upgrading and equipping temporary learning centres; (2) training teachers on early childhood care and development and informal education; and (3) providing access to sufficient and quality water, sanitation and hygiene facilities.

Organization:

Global Affairs Canada

Expected Results:

The expected outcomes for this project include: (1) increased access to gender and age responsive quality education for Rohingya and host community girls and boys; (2) improved access to safe drinking water; and (3) increased access to gender sensitive and culturally appropriate sanitation facilities and hygiene awareness.

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

Location:

Mississauga, Ontario, CA L5T 2Y4

Reference Number:

064-2018-2019-Q2-00247

Agreement Type:

Grant

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

119304855

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Recipient's Legal Name:

World Vision Canada

Federal Riding Name:

Mississauga--Malton

Federal Riding Number:

35062

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.