Grant: International Development Assistance Program
UNICEF
$12,000,000.00
Better protection for children in the DRC
FY 2024-25 · 2024-12-18
Summary
The initiative aims to provide better protection for children living in vulnerable situations in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), by involving the government, communities, families and the children themselves, particularly girls and children of diverse gender identities. The project aims to improve the protection and well-being of vulnerable children, particularly girls, in three DRC cities: Kinshasa, Lubumbashi and Bunia. To achieve this result, the initiative relies on three key areas: strengthening the capacities of public institutions, involving grassroots communities and improving inclusive and sustainable access to services for vulnerable children.
Department
Program
International Development Assistance Program
Recipient
Location
Ottawa | Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Recipient Type
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Type
Grant
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions
As published
Agreement End Date
2030-03-31
Agreement Number
7464202 P012736001
Agreement Start Date
2024-12-18
Agreement Title
Better protection for children in the DRC
Agreement Title (French)
Enfants mieux protégés en RDC
Agreement Type
Grant
Agreement Value
$12,000,000.00
Amendment Number
0
Description
The initiative aims to provide better protection for children living in vulnerable situations in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), by involving the government, communities, families and the children themselves, particularly girls and children of diverse gender identities. The project aims to improve the protection and well-being of vulnerable children, particularly girls, in three DRC cities: Kinshasa, Lubumbashi and Bunia. To achieve this result, the initiative relies on three key areas: strengthening the capacities of public institutions, involving grassroots communities and improving inclusive and sustainable access to services for vulnerable children.
Description (French)
L'initiative vise une meilleure protection des enfants vivant en situation de vulnérabilité en République démocratique du Congo (RDC), en impliquant le gouvernement, les communautés, les familles et les enfants eux-mêmes, particulièrement les filles et les enfants de diverses identités de genre. Le projet vise l’amélioration de la protection et du bien-être des enfants vulnérables, particulièrement les filles dans trois villes de RDC, Kinshasa, Lubumbashi et Bunia. Pour atteindre ce résultat, l’initiative compte sur trois leviers importants : le renforcement des capacités des institutions publiques, l’implication des communautés de base et enfin l’amélioration de l’accès inclusif et durables à l’offre des services pour les enfants vulnérables.
Expected Results
Expected results are: (1) Increased effectiveness of government and local institutions in preventing violence and creating an environment that respects the rights of children, especially girls; (2) Increased participation of communities, families and children themselves in defending and protecting the rights of children, especially girls; and (3) Improved, inclusive and sustainable access to quality health services for vulnerable children, especially girls.
Expected Results (French)
Résultats escomptés sont : (1) Efficacité accrue du gouvernement et des institutions locales dans la prévention des violences pour un environnement respectant les droits des enfants, notamment les droits des filles; (2) Participation accrue des communautés, des familles et des enfants eux-mêmes dans la défense et la protection des droits des enfants, particulièrement des filles; et (3) Accès amélioré, inclusif et durable des enfants vulnérables particulièrement des filles aux services de santé de qualité.
Federal Riding
Ottawa Centre
Federal Riding (French)
Ottawa-Centre
Federal Riding Number
35075
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 Business Number
3210000000000
Recipient City
Ottawa | Ottawa
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
UNICEF
Recipient Postal Code
K1P 5B4
Recipient Province or Territory
ON
Recipient Type
N
Reference Number
064-2024-2025-Q3-00150