International Development Grant

Floods in Burkina Faso - UNICEF Appeal 2009

Project Number: CA-3-M013121001

Status: Closed

Country/Region:

Burkina Faso 100.00%

Maximum Contribution: $250,000.00

Start Date: September 30, 2009

End Date: March 31, 2010

Duration: 1.0 years

Project Description

Heavy and persistent seasonal rainfall in late August and early September 2009 throughout the country has caused flooding and affected an estimated 150 000 people. CIDA's contribution to UNICEF ensures the restoration of water and sanitation systems the promotion of health and hygiene practices and distribution of hygiene kits and the protection of the most vulnerable groups.

Key Information

Executing Agency:
UNICEF - United Nations Children's Fund

Reporting Organization:
Global Affairs Canada

Program:
YFMInternaAssistPartnershp&Programing Br

Last Modified:
September 19, 2025

Development Classifications

DAC Sector:

Material relief assistance and services 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
2009-04-01 to 2010-03-31 $250,000 CAD
Geographic Information
000""
Reference ID: Geoname Code:2357048;SRSName:http://www.opengis.net/def/crs/EPSG/0/4326;GeoCoordinates:12.36566 -1.53388