Emergency Response to the 2020 Croatia Earthquake

This project supports the response of the Croatian Red Cross to the earthquake that occurred on December 29 2020 in Petrinja Croatia. The Canadian Red Cross Society works with the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) and the Croatian Red Cross to deliver assistance and support the recovery of approximately 80 000 people affected by the earthquake. The project focuses on providing assistance to the worst affected towns and cities in Croatia: Glina Petrinja and Sisak.

The expected outcomes for this project include: (1) provided household items including basic furniture to those severely affected by the earthquake; (2) provided non-food items including clothing and essential items as well as multipurpose cash grants to those in need; (3) provided emergency health services including psychosocial support and personal protective equipment to those in need; (4) provided urgent water and sanitation services including well-cleaning hygiene and health promotion activities and cleaning equipment to affected communities; and (5) supported the most vulnerable people affected by the earthquake including through transport services for the elderly and people with disabilities child-friendly spaces and tailored psychosocial support for children.