International Development Grant

Food Assistance for Palestinian Refugees - UNRWA Emergency Appeal 2012

Project Number: CA-3-Z020987001

Status: Closed

Country/Region:

West Bank Gaza 100.00%

Maximum Contribution: $15,000,000.00

Start Date: February 05, 2013

End Date: March 28, 2013

Duration: 1.0 years

Project Description

The project aims to improve the ability of vulnerable Palestinian refugees to deal with the difficult social economic and political situation in the West Bank and Gaza. CIDA's contribution with that of other donors allows the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) to provide food assistance to refugees.

Expected Results

The expected intermediate outcome for this project is improved resilience of Palestinian men women and children to cope with the crisis.

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:

Material relief assistance and services 27%
Emergency food aid 73%

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
2011-04-01 to 2012-03-31 $15,000,000 CAD
Geographic Information
500
Project Number: CA-3-Z020987001