International Development Projects - 2026-07-14 3:43:47 PM - all published projects English

CA-3-M012840001 2026-07-14T06:32:38 On 2 May 2008, the Category 3 Cyclone Nargis made landfall in southern Burma before moving northeast to hit Rangoon leaving widescale devastation in its wake. Humanitarian needs remain high following Cyclone Nargis. The number of people affected by the cyclone is estimated at approximately 2.4 million with close to 140,000 dead or missing. Critical needs of the affected population are shelter, water and sanitation, emergency health, and food. Canada's contribution to UNICEF helps provide a supply of safe water and prevent waterborne diseases in cyclone-affected populations. UNICEF also provides shelter, household items, vaccines and essential drugs to those most affected by cyclone Nargis. Finally, UNICEF focuses on establishing safe environments for children and women. Closed 2008-05-22T00:00:00 2009-10-31T00:00:00 Myanmar 100.00% UNICEF - United Nations Children's Fund Material relief assistance and services 100.00% 2500000.00 Contributions to specific-purpose programmes and funds managed by implementing partners Bilateral Aid grant excluding debt reorganisation Global Affairs Canada YFMInternaAssistPartnershp&Programing Br Pre-APP 2500000.00 19.745 96.12972 2008000376 UNICEF - United Nations Children's Fund CA-3-M012840002 2500000.00 2500000.00