Grant: International Development Assistance Program
UNITED NATIONS CHILDREN'S FUND
$4,000,000.00
Türkiye/Syria Earthquake Response – Emergency Assistance – UNICEF 2023
FY 2022-23 · 2023-03-23
Summary
February 2023 – The humanitarian situation in Türkiye and Syria deteriorated significantly following powerful earthquakes that struck south-east Türkiye and north-west Syria on February 6 and February 20. The earthquakes and aftershocks resulted in widespread damages and high casualties in both countries. The UN estimates that at least 9.1 million people in Turkey and 8.8 million people in Syria have been affected by the earthquake, with the majority anticipated to need some form of humanitarian assistance in the coming months. In Türkiye, a state of emergency was declared in 10 provinces as people were left without access to shelter, food, water, heaters and medical care in harsh winter conditions. In Syria, the response is further complicated by pre-existing large scale humanitarian needs, severe access constraints for humanitarian aid, and weak infrastructure from over a decade of armed conflict.
In collaboration with the Government of Türkiye, UNICEF Türkiye co-leads the WASH sector earthquake response. With GAC’s support, UNICEF will reach 1,500,000 earthquake-affected people with water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) assistance, non-food items, child protection, emergency health and nutrition operations, and psychosocial support. Project activities include: (1) deploying WASH mobile teams to highly affected areas; (2) distributing medical and water, hygiene and sanitation kits; (3) distributing non-food items; (4) providing access to protection services for earthquake-affected children; and (5) providing psychosocial services to affected individuals.
Department
Program
International Development Assistance Program
Recipient
Location
New York | New York, US
Recipient Type
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Type
Grant
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions
As published
Additional Information
Belated reporting
Additional Information (French)
Declaration tardive
Agreement End Date
2023-12-31
Agreement Number
7448881 P012674001
Agreement Start Date
2023-03-23
Agreement Title
Türkiye/Syria Earthquake Response – Emergency Assistance – UNICEF 2023
Agreement Title (French)
Réponse au séisme en Turquie – Aide d’urgence – UNICEF 2023
Agreement Type
Grant
Agreement Value
$4,000,000.00
Amendment Number
0
Description
February 2023 – The humanitarian situation in Türkiye and Syria deteriorated significantly following powerful earthquakes that struck south-east Türkiye and north-west Syria on February 6 and February 20. The earthquakes and aftershocks resulted in widespread damages and high casualties in both countries. The UN estimates that at least 9.1 million people in Turkey and 8.8 million people in Syria have been affected by the earthquake, with the majority anticipated to need some form of humanitarian assistance in the coming months. In Türkiye, a state of emergency was declared in 10 provinces as people were left without access to shelter, food, water, heaters and medical care in harsh winter conditions. In Syria, the response is further complicated by pre-existing large scale humanitarian needs, severe access constraints for humanitarian aid, and weak infrastructure from over a decade of armed conflict.
In collaboration with the Government of Türkiye, UNICEF Türkiye co-leads the WASH sector earthquake response. With GAC’s support, UNICEF will reach 1,500,000 earthquake-affected people with water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) assistance, non-food items, child protection, emergency health and nutrition operations, and psychosocial support. Project activities include: (1) deploying WASH mobile teams to highly affected areas; (2) distributing medical and water, hygiene and sanitation kits; (3) distributing non-food items; (4) providing access to protection services for earthquake-affected children; and (5) providing psychosocial services to affected individuals.
Description (French)
Février 2023 – La situation humanitaire en Turquie s’est considérablement détériorée à la suite des puissants tremblements de terre qui ont frappé le sud-est du pays et le nord-ouest de la Syrie les 6 et 20 février derniers. Les séismes et leurs répliques ont provoqué des dégâts considérables et fait un grand nombre de victimes dans ces deux pays. Selon les estimations des Nations Unies, au moins 9,1 millions de personnes ont été touchées par ces séismes, et la majorité d’entre elles s’attendent à recevoir une certaine forme d’aide humanitaire dans les mois à venir.
Avec le soutien d’AMC, l’UNICEF apportera à 1 500 000 personnes touchées par les séismes une aide en matière d’eau, d’assainissement et d’hygiène (WASH), d’articles non alimentaires, de protection de l’enfance, d’opérations sanitaires et nutritionnelles d’urgence et de soutien psychosocial. Les activités du projet comprennent : 1) le déploiement d’équipes mobiles WASH dans les zones les plus touchées; 2) la distribution de trousses médicales, d’eau et de produits d’hygiène et d’assainissement; 3) la distribution d’articles non alimentaires; 4) l’accès des enfants touchés par le tremblement de terre à des services de protection; 5) la prestation de services psychosociaux aux personnes touchées par les séismes.
Expected Results
The expected outcomes of this project include: (1) increased ability of affected women, men, girls and boys to obtain basic food, non-food, WASH, and health items; (2) increased equitable access for women, men, girls and boys to WASH, health, and psychosocial services; and, (3) increased access to protection services for affected girls and boys.
The expected ultimate outcome is lives saved, suffering alleviated, and human dignity maintained in countries experiencing humanitarian crises or acute food insecurity.
Expected Results (French)
Les résultats escomptés de ce projet comprennent : 1) une plus grande capacité des femmes, des hommes, des filles et des garçons touchés à obtenir des produits alimentaires et non alimentaires, des services WASH et des soins de santé de base; 2) un accès plus équitable des femmes, des hommes, des filles et des garçons aux services WASH, de santé et psychosociaux; 3) un meilleur accès aux services de protection pour les filles et les garçons touchés.
En définitive, le résultat attendu est de sauver des vies, d’alléger les souffrances et de préserver la dignité humaine dans les pays aux prises avec une crise humanitaire ou 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 | New York
Recipient Country
US
Recipient Legal Name
UNITED NATIONS CHILDREN'S FUND
Recipient Operating Name
UNICEF - United Nations Children's Fund
Recipient Type
N
Reference Number
064-2024-2025-Q2-00515
