Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Cuba fuel crisis – emergency food and logistics support – WFP 2026
Agreement Number:
7475932 P017477001
Agreement Value:
$500,000.00
Agreement Date:
May 4, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026
Description:
April 2026 – Cuba is experiencing a longstanding economic crisis which is being exacerbated by external fuel restrictions. At the same time, it is still recovering from the effects of Hurricane Melissa, which made landfall in October 2025. Currently, fuel shortages are hampering the delivery of essential goods and services and constraining the humanitarian response for vulnerable populations. As a result, there is an increase in humanitarian needs.
With Global Affairs Canada’s support, World Food Programme provides emergency food assistance to the most vulnerable people and logistics services to support the overall humanitarian response. Project activities include: (1) providing immediate food assistance; and (2) supporting logistics operations, including supply chain services and access to fuel.
Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Expected Results:
The expected outcomes for this project include: (1) improved access to food assistance for affected communities; and (2) improved logistics services to support the humanitarian response in Cuba.
The expected ultimate outcome is lives saved, suffering alleviated, and human dignity maintained in countries experiencing humanitarian crises or acute food insecurity.
Location:
ROME, IT
Reference Number:
064-2026-2027-Q1-0016
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Recipient's Legal Name:
WORLD FOOD PROGRAMME
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.