International Development Grant

A New and Dignified Life for Women and Girls Suffering from Obstetric Fistula COVID

Project Number: CA-3-P002062002

Status: Closed

Country/Region:

Mozambique 100.00%

Maximum Contribution: $402,708.00

Start Date: January 08, 2018

End Date: December 31, 2022

Duration: 5.0 years

Project Description

This project supports activities that respond to the COVID-19 pandemic in Mozambique. Project activities include: (1) disseminating key messages regarding COVID-19; (2) offering COVID-19 services to pregnant women women and obstetric fistula survivors; (3) ensuring appropriate safety for health workers by putting in place adequate infection and prevention control measures; and (4) providing training to community members on measures to prevent COVID-19.

Expected Results

The expected outcomes for this project include: (1) increased community and family promotion and protection of girls and young women’s sexual and reproductive health and rights; (2) increased availability and access to quality fistula repair treatment and care for girls and young women; and (3) increased social reintegration of girls and young women treated/cured for obstetric fistula.

Key Information

Executing Agency:
UNFPA - United Nations Population Fund

Reporting Organization:
Global Affairs Canada

Program:
WGM Africa

Last Modified:
September 19, 2025

Development Classifications

DAC Sector:

COVID-19 control 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:
Department-Initiated

Policy Markers
Level 1 Gender equality
Level 1 Youth Issues
Budget Breakdown
2020-04-01 to 2021-03-31 $402,708 CAD
Geographic Information
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