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Project profile for Colombia for Heath Services - Action Against Hunger 2008

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Title Colombia for Heath Services - Action Against Hunger 2008
Project Number M012724-001
Maximum CIDA Contribution $ 309,849
Executing Agency - Partner Action Against Hunger 
Status Closed
Start - End 2008 - 2009
Country
Sector(s)
Emergency assistance
Material relief assistance and services (072010): 100%
Description
Over forty years of violence in Colombia has resulted in an estimated three million displaced people, and rising numbers of Colombians fleeing to neighbouring countries. While there has been an improvement in the country's overall level of security since 2000, violence between different armed groups in the southwestern region of the country has increased significantly over the past year. This rise in armed confrontations has largely been due to the government's renewed efforts to eradicate coca crops, resulting in a rise in the number of displacements. This increasing number of internally displaced persons points to an urgent humanitarian programming gap to meet the basic needs of the internally displaced, including water and sanitation.

CIDA's contribution to Action Against Hunger contributes to meeting the emergency water and sanitation needs of an estimated 7,200 beneficiaries in the South Western region of Colombia. This aims to be achieved through activities such as the rehabilitation and construction of water supply points, distribution of water tanks, water treatment, and the construction and /or rehabilitation of latrines.
Expected Results
This is a new feature, part of CIDA's efforts towards increasing transparency. Information will only be available for projects approved after October 15, 2011. For other projects, information on expected results is usually included in the description. 
Contracts, Grants and Contributions
Action Against Hunger (ACF)2008-02-08Grant
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