Grants and Contributions:

Title:

Venezuela Crisis - Improving Access to Health Services in Colombia - Doctors of the World 2022

Agreement Number:

7439657 P011410001

Agreement Value:

$1,000,000.00

Agreement Date:

Apr 26, 2022 - Mar 31, 2023

Description:

March 2022 - More than 5.3 million people have fled Venezuela since 2015. Many of them reside in Colombia, but others are in transit in Colombia to countries such as Ecuador and Peru. The refugee and migrant crisis continues to create significant humanitarian needs in Colombia, while also exacerbating the effects of long-standing violence and armed conflict. Populations with acute humanitarian needs, including refugees and migrants, have also been significantly affected by the coronavirus pandemic. With support from GAC, Doctors of the World is helping to improve the health status of more than 45,000 people in Venezuelan migrant populations, particularly women and adolescent girls, as well as vulnerable host communities in Bogotá, Cali, Ipiales and Soacha. Project activities include: 1) providing basic medical and psychological services to survivors amongvulnerable migrant populations; and 2) providing awareness training on access to health systems, sexual and reproductive rights and the prevention of sexual and gender-based violence among migrant populations and host communities.

Organization:

Global Affairs Canada

Expected Results:

The expected outcomes of this project include: 1) improving access to medical services for vulnerable migrant populations to meet their basic needs; 2) improving the access of vulnerable Venezuelan migrants to basic human rights in the area of protection.

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

Location:

Montreal, Quebec, CA H2X 1E6

Reference Number:

064-2022-2023-Q1-00018

Agreement Type:

Grant

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Recipient's Legal Name:

Doctors of the World Canada

Federal Riding Name:

Laurier--Sainte-Marie

Federal Riding Number:

24039

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.