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Title:

Humanitarian Assistance for South Sudanese Refugees and Host Communities in Ethiopia - MSF 2019

Agreement Number:

7404483 P007401001

Agreement Value:

$1,500,000.00

Agreement Date:

Mar 22, 2019 - Dec 31, 2019

Description:

In 2019, drought and inter-communal conflict are expected to leave at least 8 million Ethiopians in need of humanitarian assistance, including nearly 2.9 million people displaced by violence and natural disasters. Populations of internally displaced persons (IDPs) are amongst the most vulnerable in Ethiopia, living in nearly 1,200 informal settlements, often extremely remote and with almost no access to food or basic services. In addition, Ethiopia hosts more than 900,000 refugees reliant on humanitarian assistance to meet their basic needs. With GAC’s support, Doctors Without Borders (MSF) Canada is providing ongoing support to Gambella Hospital, the only top-level medical facility with surgical capacity serving a combined population of roughly one million South Sudanese refugees and Ethiopian host communities. In 2019, MSF is focusing on sexual and reproductive health services, including psychosocial and mental health support for survivors of sexual and gender-based violence.

Organization:

Global Affairs Canada

Expected Results:

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

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-Q4-00214

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.