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Summary of CIDA's Humanitarian Assistance
Canada is one of the largest donors in Haiti and is making a real difference in the lives of those affected by the January 12, 2010, earthquake. Canada through CIDA has provided $150.15 million in humanitarian assistance delivered by national and international humanitarian partners to the people of Haiti.*
In addition to the efforts outlined below, CIDA is working closely with its partners and the Haitian government to assess adequately the needs on the ground and to provide longer-term assistance through its matching Haiti Earthquake Relief Fund.
| Funding announcement | Partner / Description | Funding | Activities |
|---|---|---|---|
| $5 million Announced January 13, 2010 |
International Federation of the Red Cross (IFRC) Appeals | $2,000,000 | Provision of basic water, sanitation, and health services |
| CIDA funded emergency stockpiles (stocks and shipping costs―initial amount) | $1,200,000 | Shelter kits, hygiene kits, kitchen kits | |
| CIDA funded emergency stockpiles (stocks and shipping costs―additional amount) | $500,000 | Shelter kits, hygiene kits, kitchen kits | |
| Canadian/Norwegian Red Cross Field Hospital | $800,000 | Safe medical and surgical interventions through deployment of an emergency response unit | |
| CANADEM | $500,000 | Deployment of nine Canadian experts as part of the UNDAC assessment mission | |
| Subtotal | $5,000,000 | ||
| $80 million Announced January 19, 2010 |
World Food Programme (WFP) | $39,000,000 | Provision of emergency food assistance; provision of logistical and telecommunications support and air transportation |
| UNICEF | $15,000,000 | Interventions in the areas of health, nutrition, protection, water, and sanitation | |
| International Organization for Migration (IOM) | $3,000,000 | Provision of basic shelter to support displaced persons | |
| Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) | $1,500,000 | Rapid health assessments; early detection of disease; assessments of status of water and sanitation conditions | |
| Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) | $750,000 | Coordination of international and local humanitarian activities | |
| United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) | $500,000 | Ensure health care, legal assistance, and psychosocial support are in place for vulnerable women and girls | |
| United Nations Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) | $250,000 | Provision of coordinated safety and security services for the overall UN and NGO response | |
| Subtotal―United Nations | $60,000,000 | ||
| Canadian/Norwegian Red Cross Field Hospital | $2,000,000 | Safe medical and surgical interventions through deployment of an emergency response unit | |
| World Vision Canada | $1,500,000 | Support in the areas of emergency shelter, distribution of non-food items, water and sanitation, and protection for the vulnerable | |
| Centre d'étude et de coopération internationale | $900,000 | Distribution of survival kits (cooking supplies, hygiene supplies, water supply, temporary shelter, etc.) | |
| Save the Children Canada | $2,100,000 | Provision of safe drinking water, basic hygiene kits and child-friendly spaces | |
| Oxfam-Québec | $1,000,000 | Provision of basic water and sanitation services, shelter, and non-food items | |
| CARE Canada | $1,500,000 | Provision of water, hygiene kits, basic shelter, and non-food items | |
| Médecins du Monde Canada | $1,000,000 | Provision of medical and surgical treatment to the wounded and the sick | |
| Stockpiles (stocks and shipping costs) | $1,500,000 | Shelter kits, hygiene kits, kitchen kits | |
| Subtotal―Non-governmental organizations and Canadian Red Cross | $11,500,000 | ||
| International Federation of the Red Cross (IFRC) Appeals | $8,500,000 | Provision of basic water, sanitation, and health services | |
| Subtotal―International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies | $8,500,000 | ||
| $65.15 million Announced April 8, 2010 |
World Food Programme (WFP) | $4,000,000 | Provision of logistical and telecommunications support |
| Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) | $750,000 | Coordination for international and local humanitarian activities | |
| United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) | $6,580,000 | Debris removal and processing | |
| Subtotal―United Nations | $11,330,000 | ||
| Save the Children Canada | $4,100,000 | Health care and child protection | |
| Oxfam-Québec | $2,000,000 | Provision of basic water and sanitation facilities and distribution of non-food items | |
| World Vision Canada | $6,800,000 | Provision of non-food items and transitional shelters; site preparation; rubble clearance; safe water and sanitation services | |
| Canadian Red Cross Society | $19,150,000 | Provision of transitional shelters | |
| Subtotal―Non-governmental organizations and Canadian Red Cross Society | $32,050,000 | ||
| International Federation of the Red Cross (IFRC) Appeals | $21,770,000 | Transitional shelter solutions | |
| Subtotal―International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies | $21,770,000 | ||
| Grand total | $150,150,000 |
