Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Gaza – United Nations Relief and Work Agency - Interagency Flash Appeal - 2023
Agreement Number:
7454765 P013612001 P013612002
Agreement Value:
$20,000,000.00
Agreement Date:
Nov 27, 2023 - Dec 31, 2024
Description:
October 2023 – In response to urgent and growing humanitarian needs in Gaza, the West Bank and neighbouring areas, Global Affairs Canada is contributing to the Interagency Flash Appeal, launched on 12 October, with new humanitarian funding allocations.
With the support of GAC and other donors, the United Nations Relief and Work Agency (UNRWA) provides critical humanitarian assistance supporting the Interagency Flash Appeal. Project activities include: (1) providing basic food commodities and water; (2) providing essential non-food items such as blankets, mattresses and hygiene kits; (3) providing primary healthcare in emergency shelters; (4) maintaining UNRWA shelters, including installation of water sanitation and hygiene (WASH) facilities, to provide essential protection for displaced persons; and (5) accounting for persons with special needs in emergency response including children, women, elderly and pregnant and lactating women.
Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Expected Results:
The expected outcomes of this project include: (1) increased access to basic food commodities and water, essential non-food items (2) improved access to healthcare, shelter and protection; and (3) improved WASH facilities.
The expected ultimate outcome is lives saved, suffering alleviated, and human dignity maintained in areas experiencing humanitarian crises or acute food insecurity.
Location:
Amman, JO 11814
Reference Number:
064-2023-2024-Q3-00069
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
3200000000000
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Additional Information:
The value of the agreement is changed to $20,000,000 CAD.
Amendment Date
Dec 27, 2023
Recipient's Legal Name:
UNRWA - United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East
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.
Amendments: