International Development Grant

Food Assistance in Sudan - World Food Programme 2008

Project Number: CA-3-M012819001

Status: Closed

Country/Region:

Sudan 100.00%

Maximum Contribution: $20,000,000.00

Start Date: September 02, 2008

End Date: December 31, 2008

Duration: 1.0 years

Project Description

The ongoing conflict in Darfur and lingering effects of the civil war in the South combined with the impact of past drought and conflict have left much of Sudan food insecure and dependent on international aid. Despite the signing of the Peace Agreement in 2006 conflict displacement and insecurity continue. CIDA's contribution is supporting the World Food Programme (WFP) to distribute food assistance to meet the emergency needs of internally displaced persons host communities returnees and other highly vulnerable groups. The operation is expected to reach an estimated 5.6 million 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:

Emergency food aid 100%

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

Budget Breakdown
2008-04-01 to 2009-03-31 $20,000,000 CAD
Geographic Information
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Project Number: CA-3-M012819001