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Title:

Madagascar - Emergency Response - Relief Supplies - CRCS - 2022

Agreement Number:

7439460 P011452001

Agreement Value:

$419,977.85

Agreement Date:

Apr 22, 2022 - Mar 31, 2023

Description:

March 2022 – Starting on January 17, 2022, torrential rains began to cause widespread flooding in the central Analamanga region of Madagascar. In rapid succession, the eastern region of the country was then struck by Tropical Storm Ana on January 23, Tropical Cyclone Batsirai on February 5 and Tropical Storm Domako on February 15. The Malagasy National Disaster Management Office has reported widespread devastation of livelihoods and damage to homes, schools, health facilities and other infrastructure. More than 136,000 people across the country have been affected by these disasters, with over 17,000 displaced and 61 deaths reported. With GAC’s support, the Canadian Red Cross Society (CRCS) dispatches emergency relief supplies to support the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies in meeting the emergency shelter and water, sanitation and hygiene needs of impacted people in Madagascar.

Organization:

Global Affairs Canada

Expected Results:

The expected outcome for this project is increased access to essential non-food items to vulnerable and at-risk populations.

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

Location:

Ottawa, Ontario, CA K2P 2H8

Reference Number:

064-2022-2023-Q1-00006

Agreement Type:

Grant

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

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.