International Development Projects - 2026-06-13 3:14:48 PM - all published projects English

CA-3-P006382001 2026-06-12T06:33:05 The Emergency Disaster Assistance Fund project supports a draw-down fund, administered by the Canadian Red Cross, which allows Canada to rapidly respond to International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) emergency operations following small- and medium-scale humanitarian crises. The draw-down fund is a flexible funding mechanism that supports a timely and effective humanitarian response to those affected by natural disasters or complex emergencies, including conflict, population movement, food insecurity, and health crises. This project also supports the IFRC’s pilot Forecast-Based Action Mechanism. Triggered by forecasts such as weather patterns or precipitation levels, the mechanism disburses funding to local Red Cross and Red Crescent national societies to take early action and put in place preparedness measures in the early stages of a disaster, to reduce the impact on local populations. Closed 2018-10-04T00:00:00 2022-12-31T00:00:00 Canadian Red Cross Material relief assistance and services 98.30% Disaster prevention and preparedness 1.70% 17400000.00 The expected outcomes of project include: (1) reduced vulnerability of crisis-affected people; and (2) enhanced effectiveness and reach of IFRC relief operations serving people affected by humanitarian crises. The expected ultimate outcome is lives saved, suffering alleviated and human dignity maintained in countries experiencing humanitarian crises or acute food insecurity. Project-type interventions Bilateral Aid grant excluding debt reorganisation Global Affairs Canada YFMInternaAssistPartnershp&Programing Br Department-Initiated Gender equality Africa, regional America, regional Asia, regional Oceania, regional Europe, regional 1740000.00 3480000.00 3480000.00 3480000.00 3480000.00 1740000.00 2018200887 Canadian Red Cross 17400000.00 1740000.00 3480000.00 1525000.00 1525000.00 1525000.00 1525000.00 1525000.00 1525000.00 1525000.00 1505000.00