Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Venezuela Crisis - Improving access to emergency services - Development and Peace 2021
Agreement Number:
7430849 P010279001
Agreement Value:
$925,000.00
Agreement Date:
Jun 9, 2021 - Mar 31, 2022
Description:
With the support of GAC, Development and Peace is helping to improve the ability of migrants and refugees to meet their basic needs, access safe and appropriate housing, and improve their knowledge of the process for legalizing their migration status and preventing migration-related risks in the areas of Norte de Santander, Valle del Cauca and Vichada in Colombia. Project activities include the following: (1) providing unconditional multi use money transfers to vulnerable Venezuelan migrants to meet their basic needs; (2) providing free, safe and appropriate housing services to vulnerable Venezuelan migrants; (3) providing hygiene and dignity kits to Venezuelan refugees and migrants in shelters; and (4) offering psychological and legal counselling to vulnerable Venezuelan migrants.
Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Expected Results:
The expected outcomes for this project include the following: (1) improved access to assistance for vulnerable Venezuelan migrants in order to meet their basic human needs; and (2) improved access among vulnerable Venezuelan migrants to fundamental human rights related to health and protection.
Location:
Toronto, Ontario, CA M4Y 1P9
Reference Number:
064-2021-2022-Q1-00230
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
131450140
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Recipient's Legal Name:
Development and Peace
Federal Riding Name:
Toronto Centre
Federal Riding Number:
35108
Program:
CanExport - Associations
Program Purpose:
To increase Canadian prosperity, capacity and competitiveness in the international marketplace by financially supporting national trade or industry associations (or a regional association with a national perspective) or national horizontal/multi-sectoral organizations undertaking international business development activities for the benefit of member and non-member firms.