International Development Grant
The United Nations Somalia Joint Fund - 2024 to 2028
Project Number: CA-3-P010505001
Status: Operational
Country/Region:
Maximum Contribution: $5,000,000.00
Start Date: March 14, 2024
End Date: March 31, 2027
Duration: 3.0 years
Project Description
The United Nations (UN) Somalia Joint Fund supports Somalia’s national priorities. It uses the combined and unique expertise of various UN agencies to target vulnerable communities in Somalia. Canada's support of the Fund aims to join UN programming dedicated to advancing gender equality and human rights.
Expected Results
The expected outcomes of this project include: (1) supported the legislative framework in protecting the human rights of all persons in Somalia including the most vulnerable persons; and (2) enhanced representation and meaningful participation of women in political legislative and peace infrastructures and processes. This aims to promote sustain and consolidate peace and gender-responsive approaches to peacebuilding with women at the helm of the peace building process.
Key Information
Executing Agency:
UNDP - United Nations Development Programme
Reporting Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Program:
WGM Africa
Last Modified:
September 19, 2025
Development Classifications
DAC Sector:
Aid Type: Basket funds/pooled funding
Collaboration: Bilateral
Finance Type: Aid grant excluding debt reorganisation
Selection Mechanism:
Department-Initiated