Canadian Red Cross: federal grants and contributions: 169 agreements; $392M value; 8 departments; 11 programs.
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The Emergency Community Support Fund helps charities and non-profit organizations provide services to serve vulnerable Canadians during the COVID-19 pandemic. The demands on these community-based organizations have increased dramatically and this investment flows through three national intermediaries that have the ability to deliver funds quickly to community organizations that serve vulnerable populations.
The project aims to save lives, reduce suffering, and maintain human dignity in communities experiencing humanitarian crises by making emergency global response efforts more effective and targeted. Recent trends indicate that humanitarian crises are changing, with an increasing number of urban disasters, slow-onset emergencies, and small- and medium-scale crises for which traditional international humanitarian response mechanisms are increasingly less effective. This project supports the development of tailored humanitarian response tools to enable the humanitarian community to better support
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 F
The project aims to save lives, reduce suffering, and maintain human dignity in communities experiencing emergency health crises by ensuring the delivery of timely, effective health services. The project supports the Canadian Red Cross Society and the broader International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement (RCM) to prevent and reduce deaths during humanitarian crises, and to support local health systems to return to pre-emergency states of operation. As part of the First Responder Initiative, the Canadian Red Cross Society developed two emergency field hospitals to assist emergency operati
P001036001 & P001036002: This project builds on a previous project that supported the Malian Red Cross’ efforts towards the Government of Mali’s plans to reduce maternal and child mortality in the regions of Koulikoro and Sikasso. The delivery of health services in times of stability as well as in times of emergency is critical in Mali where there are significant governance and security challenges and where there are low levels of economic and social development. Project activities include: (1) raising awareness in communities on maternal, newborn and child health (MNCH) services available an
This Project supports UNICEF’s multi-sectoral response plan to the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Mali. The plan seeks to limit COVID-19 related mortality and consequences on protection, health and education for the most vulnerable children. Project activities include: 1) developing gender responsive and age sensitive hygiene and infection prevention campaigns; 2) ensuring the availability of WASH services and products in healthcare facilities and schools and for vulnerable populations, such as internally displaced people (IDPs) and host communities, 3) providing infection prevention and control ma
This contribution supports the Canadian Red Cross in the management of temporary housing units for residents displaced by the 2024 Jasper wildfire. These temporary accommodations will offer affected individuals safe and affordable housing in proximity to the municipality, while the reconstruction of permanent housing is underway.
This project supports the Canadian Red Cross in maintaining their capacity to immediately deploy standby field hospitals, relief supplies and trained experts when triggered by requests for international assistance. Canada’s ability to quickly and effectively respond in the aftermath of crises is based on our readiness capacity. At its core, response readiness relies on having the essential equipment, supplies, people and processes on standby to trigger into action at a moment’s notice. Project activities include: (1) maintaining field hospital and mobile clinic equipment and supplies for depl
April 2021 – Coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in India have grown exponentially to over 17 million, with daily cases increasing from around 10,000 at the beginning of February 2021 to more than 350,000 by the end of April. According to the WHO Health Emergency Dashboard, on April 27 alone, India officially recorded over 2,700 deaths due to COVID-19. However, excess deaths attributable to the virus were likely many times this figure. This second wave has overwhelmed health infrastructure across the country. In major cities like Mumbai and Delhi, there are severe shortages of ICU hospital beds, medi
This project aims to support a Canadian Red Cross draw-down fund. This fund seeks to allow Canada to rapidly respond to International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) emergency operations following 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. With GAC’s support, the Canadian Red Cross Society works to save lives and help reduce the s
This project supports the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent (IFRC) Disaster Response Emergency Fund (DREF) in collaboration with the Canadian Red Cross (CRC). The DREF is a global pooled fund that directly disburses funding to National Societies in crisis-affected countries to deliver life-saving assistance immediately after small- to medium-scale disasters. It also focuses on risk assessment and early actions to mitigate the impacts of impending disasters. The DREF serves as the first source of funding in new or anticipated emergencies, kick-starting Red Cross and Red
This project is supporting the Canadian Red Cross in deploying Health Emergency Response Units (ERUs) in communities experiencing crises in Africa, the Americas and Asia. GAC’s multi-year humanitarian support to this project is contributing to respond to health needs in emergencies. Emergency Response Units are a key disaster response tool and an integrated part of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) disaster management system. Health ERUs, such as field hospitals and emergency clinics, provide essential health services in post-disaster and health crisis
The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement relies on national societies such as the Canadian Red Cross to maintain personnel resources available for surge support to operations worldwide. The deployment of humanitarian experts ensures that humanitarian needs are met through coordinated interventions, which are as local as possible, and only as international as necessary. With GAC’s support, the Canadian Red Cross is deploying humanitarian experts to respond to the emergency operations worldwide of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. Project activities include: (1
This project works to increase equal opportunities for school-age girls and young women, including those with disabilities, to attend school in Gogrial West, South Sudan. Project activities include: (1) providing menstrual hygiene management support; (2) constructing safe water, sanitation and hygiene facilities in schools; and (3) conducting training and education sessions with parents, school personnel, students, and school management committees on hygiene, menstrual hygiene management, and sexual and gender based violence (SGBV). The project aims to support approximately 9,000 school-aged
P002743001: This project aims to enhance community resilience, and mainstream a comprehensive disaster management approach in three Caribbean countries, namely Belize, Saint Vincent, and the Grenadines and Suriname. The project aims to achieve this through supporting targeted vulnerable communities in organizing themselves, and preparing for natural disasters and crises. Also by strengthening comprehensive disaster management at the national and local levels. Project activities include: (1) assessment of the current level of knowledge in disaster preparedness; 2) training in basic skills to de
This project is a 12-month Canadian Red Cross initiative that aims to decrease coronavirus (COVID-19) related mortality and morbidity of populations. The project focuses on those experiencing marginalization and/or vulnerability in six conflict-impacted countries in Africa (Central African Republic, Somalia and South Sudan), the Americas (Haiti), Asia (Bangladesh) and the Middle East (Syria). This is achieved by a series of activities designed to increase equitable coverage of public health and health care services for people infected with COVID-19 and improve community response to and recover
March 2025 – Migration and displacement across Central America continues due to violence, political instability, economic challenges, and climate change. The region, stretching from Panama to Guatemala, serves as a key migratory corridor, with fluid, multi-directional routes and a rising number of returnees. Many migrants rely on dangerous routes, facing risks such as human trafficking and sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV). Limited access to health care, including sexual and reproductive health services, further worsens the challenges faced by migrants, especially women and girls. With
March 2025 - A 7.7 magnitude earthquake and a 6.4 magnitude aftershock struck central Myanmar on March 28, 2025, resulting in extensive destruction and loss of life. A state of emergency has been declared in six regions – home to over 28 million people. The earthquake compounds an already fragile situation driven by an ongoing conflict, displacement and past disasters. With GAC’s support, the Canadian Red Cross Society and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies are working to save lives and help reduce the suffering of people affected by the earthquake. Project a
August 1, 2018 - A 10th outbreak of the Ebola virus disease was declared in North Kivu and Ituri provinces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). North Kivu and Ituri are among the most populated provinces in the DRC. These provinces have been experiencing intense insecurity and a worsening humanitarian crisis, and over one million internally displaced people. The continuous movement of refugees to neighbouring countries, including Burundi, Tanzania and Uganda, represents a risk of spreading the outbreak to other provinces and neighbouring countries. With GAC’s support, the International
September 2022 – Heavy monsoon rainfall has affected Pakistan since mid-June, causing widespread flooding that has affected 33 million. Reports indicate that multiple regions have been affected by flooding, road closures, power interruptions and disruptions to communications. To date, over 1,300 people have been killed by the floods and nearly 13,000 injured. Rapid assessments conducted by government authorities and humanitarian agencies have identified initial priority humanitarian needs as food assistance, emergency shelter, water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) services and healthcare. An es
The proposed initiative will support several IFRC Appeals which aim to provide urgent and life-saving assistance to vulnerable people in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Bangladesh and South America. Project activities include: (1) supporting the provision of basic services to Venezuelans in countries affected by the crisis including first aid services, psychosocial support and the distribution of information materials to crisis-affected and in-transit people; (2) increasing access to protection, health care and material relief assistance to refugees and host communities in Cox’s Bazar, Bangl
August 2020 – A massive explosion occurred in Lebanon’s capital, Beirut, a city of 2.4 million people. The explosion took place in the capital city’s port, which is the main point of entry for all Lebanese imports, including food and other basic items. Multiple medical facilities, including several major hospitals, also sustained structural damage and have ceased to be operational. The Government of Lebanon has estimated that more than 300,000 people have lost their homes and 220 people have died. The Lebanese Red Cross is providing emergency medical services and aid distribution in areas most
April 2019 – On March 15, 2019, Cyclone Idai made landfall in Mozambique before continuing inland to Zimbabwe and Malawi, causing substantial loss of life and injury. The cyclone resulted in severe damage to infrastructure, shelter, water, sanitation and hygiene facilities, and thousands of hectares of standing crops. An estimated three million people are in need of humanitarian assistance in the region. With GAC’s support, the Canadian Red Cross deployed a Health Emergency Response Unit (ERU) to Mozambique to enhance health services within affected communities. The ERU is helping to meet the
The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement relies on national societies such as the Canadian Red Cross to maintain personnel resources available for additional capacity and surge support to its humanitarian response operations worldwide. Canada maintains a robust humanitarian toolkit that enables rapid responses to crisis including through supporting the deployment of humanitarian experts. With GAC’s support, the Canadian Red Cross is deploying technical personnel to respond to humanitarian emergency operations of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. Project activ
May 2021 – The COVID-19 situation in Nepal has evolved rapidly, following the pace of the pandemic in neighbouring India. The number of new cases reported each day has skyrocketed from under 100 in early March to a record of over 9,000 by mid-May 2021. Health facilities in Nepal are becoming overwhelmed with COVID-19 patients and in many cities, are turning patients away. Data from both the Red Cross and the Ministry of Health and Population indicate that health and WASH services are the greatest need, including access to essential supplies (oxygen, testing supplies, critical care medicines an
Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. Source: Government of Canada proactive disclosure of grants and contributions (open.canada.ca, dataset 432527ab-7aac-45b5-81d6-7597107a7013), 1,327,352 rows as published, collapsed to one agreement per agreement number (per reference number where none is given) at its latest amendment, which carries the full agreement value. Years are the agreement start year. Agreements with individuals are counted but not named.