International Development Grant
Improving the Lives of Refugees in Gaza
Project Number: CA-3-Z020711001
Status: Closed
Country/Region:
Maximum Contribution: $12,000,000.00
Start Date: January 13, 2006
End Date: March 31, 2011
Duration: 5.2 years
Project Description
CIDA’s contribution to this project has helped the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) generate quick improvements in the lives of refugees in Gaza following the Israeli withdrawal in 2005.
Progress & Results Achieved
Results as of the end of the project include: 12 256 Palestinians received temporary employment that amounted to 340 208 work days; 717 shelters housing 927 families were rehabilitated; and 1 122 loans were provided to Palestinian refugees.
Key Information
Executing Agency:
UNRWA - United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East
Reporting Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Program:
EGM Europe Arctic Middle East and Magh
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