Canadian Red Cross

$5,000,000.00 CAD

≈ 65 Canadians' average pay for a year
Department
Global Affairs Canada
Program
Recipient country
Nicaragua
Fiscal year
2006-2007
Agreement period
September 1, 2006 – February 21, 2012
Project status
Closed
Reference
CA-3-A033019001

Published purpose

The goal of this project is to improve the health of vulnerable rural communities in 10 municipalities in the departments of Boaco, Estelí, Jinotega and Madriz by expanding the availability of health education and services. Specifically, it aims to improve maternal and child health, prevent common diseases, improve nutrition, and mount health education campaigns. Through this project, a synergy is created between civil society, local governments, and Red Cross branches in Nicaragua. This project is a continuation of Community Health Care - Phase I.

In plain English AI-generated

This project improves maternal and child health, nutrition, and disease prevention in vulnerable rural communities across 10 municipalities in Nicaragua, continuing earlier community health work.

Category: Foreign Aid Development Primarily funds activity outside Canada

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