International Development Grant
Support to the Expansion of Sentry: Early Warning Systems in Syria - Phase 1
Project Number: CA-3-D004281001
Status: Closed
Country/Region:
Maximum Contribution: $498,556.00
Start Date: February 25, 2017
End Date: May 15, 2017
Duration: 1.0 years
Project Description
This project aims to support the expansion of Sentry a life-saving application that helps protect Syrian civilians by warning them about imminent airstrikes. Project activities include: (1) analysing data from various sources; (2) developing alert messages; and (3) disseminating messages using social media and other peer-to-peer messaging platforms.
Expected Results
The expected outcome of this project is the reduction of civilian deaths injuries and trauma due to aerial strikes.
Key Information
Executing Agency:
Uncoded
Reporting Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Program:
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Last Modified:
September 19, 2025
Development Classifications
DAC Sector:
Aid Type: Project-type interventions
Collaboration: Bilateral
Finance Type: Aid grant excluding debt reorganisation
Selection Mechanism:
Foreign Affairs and Trade Gs&Cs