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Title:

Reconciliation and Conflict Prevention in Ninewah

Agreement Number:

7377708 P005364001

Agreement Value:

$5,000,000.00

Agreement Date:

Sep 6, 2017 - May 31, 2021

Description:

The project aims to reduce and prevent violent conflict in Ninewah by promoting reconciliation. Ninewah is among eastern Mosul cities that were recently liberated from Daesh and are in need of assistance rebuild their communities and stabilize tensions. The project seeks to strengthen the role of leaders and their communities in local conflict management efforts. Activities focus on: (1) enhancing the skills of government, religious, tribal and community leaders, as well as women and youth, to de-escalate and resolve violent disputes, and peacefully manage conflicts affecting their communities; and (2) increasing mutual trust between displaced people and host communities.

Organization:

Global Affairs Canada

Expected Results:

The expected outcomes for this project include: (1) increased capacity of local leaders to address grievances and resolve conflict in liberated areas from Daesh in Ninewah; (2) strengthened trust among members of populations of newly liberated areas from Daesh in Ninewah, and in particular between displaced and remaining populations; and (3) enhanced capacity of women and youth in newly liberated areas from Daesh in Ninewah to manage

Location:

Portland, US

Reference Number:

GC-2018-Q2-00069

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Additional Information:

Original Amount of $2,295,004, Amendment #1 to increase the value by $2,704,996

Amendment Date

Jun 4, 2019

Recipient's Legal Name:

Mercy Corps

Program:

Peace and Stabilization Operations

Program Purpose:

The Peace and Stabilization Operations Program (PSOPs) is an integral component of the Government of Canada’s toolbox to prevent and respond to conflicts and crises abroad. It supports rapid, effective, whole-of-government coordinated responses to a wide range of challenges and serves as a valuable instrument for supporting stability in conflict-affected regions. PSOPs provides visible and concrete assistance in response to conflicts and crises abroad through targeted programming, the deployment of Canadian police officers (in partnership with Public Safety Canada and the RCMP) and civilian personnel, and direct support to the UN and multilateral peace operations, conflict prevention, mediation, and peacebuilding efforts.

Amendments:

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