UNHCR - United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees

$22,500,000.00 CAD

≈ $0.54 for every person in Canada ≈ 291 Canadians' average pay for a year
Department
Global Affairs Canada
Program
Recipient country
Philippines
Fiscal year
2013-2014
Agreement period
March 31, 2014 – December 31, 2014
Project status
Closed
Reference
CA-3-D000623001

Published purpose

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) leads and coordinates international action to protect refugees and resolve refugee problems worldwide, protect internally displaced persons and those who are stateless, and search for lasting solutions to their plight. With the support of DFATD and other donors, this project provides assistance and protection to people of concern in 14 countries. Project activities include: (1) providing shelter, clothing and other essential non-food items; (2) providing adequate water, sanitation, and health services; (3) providing opportunities for education and livelihoods support; (4) working with governments to register asylum seekers and refugees and help issue identity documents; (5) working with governments to support refugee self-reliance and forge peaceful relations between refugees and local citizens; and (6) expanding opportunities for durable solutions for people of concern.

In plain English AI-generated

This contribution supports UNHCR in providing protection and assistance to refugees, internally displaced persons, and stateless people across 14 countries, including shelter, water, health, education, and durable solutions.

Category: Foreign Aid Development Primarily funds activity outside Canada

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