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Project profile for Colombia - Action Against Hunger 2011

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Title Colombia - Action Against Hunger 2011
Project Number M013444-001
Maximum CIDA Contribution $ 400,000
Executing Agency - Partner Action Against Hunger 
Status Closed
Start - End 2011 - 2012
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Sector(s)
Emergency assistance
Material relief assistance and services (072010): 100%
Description
More than four decades of internal violence has resulted in Colombia dealing with one of the largest displaced populations in the world with more than three million internally displaced persons (IDPs). The Department of Nariño is one of the main destination areas for displaced populations where living conditions are extremely precarious and health services are lacking.

The objective of this project is to reduce prevalence of water and sanitation-related diseases among internally displaced populations and host communities affected by the armed conflict in the southern Colombian Department of Nariño.

CIDA’s contribution is supporting Action Against Hunger to maintain and improve the health status of vulnerable persons in conflict-affected populations in southern Colombia, particularly in the Department of Nariño. Project activities include: the distribution of potable water, household water tanks, water filters, and hygiene kits; the rehabilitation of collective sanitation systems; and the rehabilitation of latrines and water supply systems and hygiene promotion.
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 Hunger2011-03-22Grant
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