Grant: International Development Assistance program
International Rescue Committee
$1,000,000.00
Venezuela - Earthquakes - IRC 2026
FY 2026-27 · 2026-07-22
Summary
June 2026 - Two powerful earthquakes struck north-central Venezuela in rapid succession, causing widespread devastation across Caracas, La Guaira, and surrounding states. The disaster has resulted in significant loss of life, extensive damage to homes, critical infrastructure, and essential services, while displacing thousands of people.
With funding from Global Affairs Canada, the International Rescue Committee will provide urgent health, protection, as well as water, sanitation and hygiene services to those affected by the earthquakes. Project activities include: (1) facilitating access to essential medical supplies and equipment for health facilities; (2) delivering primary health services; (3) providing protection services including psychosocial support; (4) strengthening community-based protection and referral systems; and (5) supporting water, sanitation and hygiene needs.
Department
Program
International Development Assistance program
Recipient
Location
New York, US
Recipient Type
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Type
Grant
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions
As published
Agreement End Date
2027-01-31
Agreement Number
7477857 P017942001
Agreement Start Date
2026-07-22
Agreement Title
Venezuela - Earthquakes - IRC 2026
Agreement Title (French)
Venezuela - Tremblements de terre - IRC 2026
Agreement Type
Grant
Agreement Value
$1,000,000.00
Amendment Number
0
Description
June 2026 - Two powerful earthquakes struck north-central Venezuela in rapid succession, causing widespread devastation across Caracas, La Guaira, and surrounding states. The disaster has resulted in significant loss of life, extensive damage to homes, critical infrastructure, and essential services, while displacing thousands of people.
With funding from Global Affairs Canada, the International Rescue Committee will provide urgent health, protection, as well as water, sanitation and hygiene services to those affected by the earthquakes. Project activities include: (1) facilitating access to essential medical supplies and equipment for health facilities; (2) delivering primary health services; (3) providing protection services including psychosocial support; (4) strengthening community-based protection and referral systems; and (5) supporting water, sanitation and hygiene needs.
Description (French)
Juin 2026 – Deux tremblements de terre puissants ont frappé successivement le centre-nord du Venezuela, causant une dévastation généralisée à Caracas, La Guaira et dans les États voisins. La catastrophe a entraîné d’importantes pertes de vies humaines et des dommages importants aux maisons, aux infrastructures essentielles et aux services essentiels, tout en déplaçant des milliers de personnes.
Grâce au financement d’AMC, International Rescue Committee (IRC) fournit des services urgents de santé, de protection, d’eau, d’assainissement et d’hygiène aux personnes touchées par les tremblements de terre. Les activités du projet comprennent: (1) faciliter l’accès des établissements de santé aux fournitures et à l’équipement médicaux essentiels ; (2) fournir des services de santé primaires; (3) fournir des services de protection, y compris un soutien psychosocial; (4) renforcer les systèmes communautaires de protection et d’aiguillage.
Expected Results
The expected outcomes of this project include: (1) improved access to emergency health care services; (2) strengthened protection services for vulnerable people; and (3) enhanced delivery of water, sanitation, and hygiene services.
The expected ultimate outcome is to save lives, alleviate suffering and maintain human dignity in countries experiencing humanitarian crises or acute food insecurity.
Expected Results (French)
Les résultats escomptés de ce projet comprennent : 1) un meilleur accès aux services de soins de santé d’urgence; (2) le renforcement des services de protection destinés aux personnes vulnérables; et (3) l’amélioration de la prestation des services d’eau, d’assainissement et d’hygiène.
Le résultat ultime escompté est de sauver des vies, d'alléger les souffrances et de préserver la dignité humaine dans les pays en proie à une crise humanitaire ou à une insécurité alimentaire aiguë.
Organization Code
dfatd-maecd
Organization
Global Affairs Canada | Affaires mondiales Canada
Program Name
International Development Assistance program
Program Name (French)
Programme d'aide au développement international
Program Purpose
The main purpose on the International Development Assistance Program is to reduce poverty for those living in countries where Global Affairs Canada engages in international development.
Program Purpose (French)
L’objectif princial du programme d’aide au développement international du Ministère est de réduire la pauvreté pour les populations qui vivent dans les pays où Affaires mondiales Canada se livre au développement international.
Recipient City
New York
Recipient Country
US
Recipient Legal Name
International Rescue Committee
Recipient Type
N
Reference Number
064-2026-2027-Q2-0027