International Development Grant
Peru Earthquake - World Food Programme 2007
Project Number: CA-3-M012632001
Status: Closed
Country/Region:
Maximum Contribution: $300,000.00
Start Date: September 04, 2007
End Date: December 31, 2008
Duration: 1.3 years
Project Description
A powerful earthquake measuring 7.9 on the Richter scale struck off the coast of Peru south of Lima on August 15 2007 and has affected over 200 000 families. CIDA's contribution is used to help the World Food Programme (WFP) provide emergency food assistance to vulnerable populations affected by the earthquake particularly in rural areas where access is difficult. The operation is expected to reach an estimated 80 000 beneficiaries.
Key Information
Executing Agency:
WFP - World Food Programme
Reporting Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Program:
YFMInternaAssistPartnershp&Programing Br
Last Modified:
September 19, 2025
Development Classifications
DAC Sector:
Aid Type: Contributions to specific-purpose programmes and funds managed by implementing partners
Collaboration: Bilateral
Finance Type: Aid grant excluding debt reorganisation
Selection Mechanism:
Pre-APP