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Title:

Emergency Relief Supplies Deployment – Canadian Red Cross Society 2024 to 2028

Agreement Number:

7462071 P013973001

Agreement Value:

$8,000,000.00

Agreement Date:

Sep 20, 2024 - Mar 31, 2028

Description:

The frequency of natural and climate-related catastrophes, such as earthquakes and floods, has been increasing globally resulting in significant humanitarian needs in the wake of disasters. In 2023 alone, 399 significant natural disasters were recorded by the Centre for Research on the Epidemiology of Disasters, exceeding local capacity to respond. They affected over 93 million people and caused nearly 90,000 deaths. In these humanitarian crises, people are often displaced without their personal belongings and in areas that lack access to essential relief items. Given the sudden-onset nature of many of these crises, Canada maintains a humanitarian toolkit that enables rapid responses to sudden-onset crises through the international humanitarian system. With GAC’s support, the Canadian Red Cross Society (CRCS) aims to support timely procurement and deployment of emergency relief supplies to vulnerable populations affected by humanitarian crises. The supplies include blankets, hygiene and shelter kits, tarpaulins, buckets, jerrycans, mosquito nets, menstrual hygiene management kits and solar lamps to help meet the differentiated needs of vulnerable populations.

Organization:

Global Affairs Canada

Expected Results:

The expected outcome of this project includes: increased access to essential non-food items to support vulnerable and at-risk populations in humanitarian crises.

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:

064-2024-2025-Q2-00425

Agreement Type:

Grant

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Recipient's Operating Name:

Canadian Red Cross

Recipient's Legal Name:

THE CANADIAN RED CROSS SOCIETY

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.