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Title:

Hurricane Eta - Emergency Response - IFRC 2020

Agreement Number:

7425085 P009982001

Agreement Value:

$500,000.00

Agreement Date:

Dec 4, 2020 - Nov 30, 2022

Description:

November 2020 – Hurricane Eta made landfall in Central America on November 3 as a powerful Category 4 storm. The resulting rainfalls and persistent flooding has affected hundreds of thousands of people in Nicaragua, Honduras, Guatemala, and other surrounding countries. To date, rising river levels and landslides have caused over 100 deaths, lead 60,000+ people to seek shelter, and destroyed important health and social infrastructure, including major hospitals. The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is coordinating with National Societies in the region to help support emergency medical services and aid distribution in areas most affected by the storm. With GAC’s support, National Societies are working to save lives and help reduce the suffering of people affected by Hurricane Eta. Project activities include: (1) providing essential household items and emergency shelter; (2) distributing safe water and hygiene kits; and (3) scaling up emergency medical services.

Organization:

Global Affairs Canada

Expected Results:

The expected outcomes for this project include: (1) increased access and availability of essential household supplies; (2) increased access to safe water and hygiene items; and (3) improved delivery of critical health and medical services for vulnerable and at-risk populations.

The expected ultimate outcome is lives saved, suffering alleviated and human dignity maintained in the targeted regions.

Location:

Ottawa, Ontario, CA K2P 2H8

Reference Number:

064-2020-2021-Q3-00289

Agreement Type:

Grant

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

119219814

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Recipient's Legal Name:

Canadian Red Cross

Federal Riding Name:

Ottawa Centre

Federal Riding Number:

35075

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.