International Development Grant

Responding to Gender-Based Violence and Youth in Crisis

Project Number: CA-3-D002592003

Status: Closed

Country/Region:

West Bank Gaza 100.00%

Maximum Contribution: $2,500,000.00

Start Date: July 18, 2016

End Date: June 30, 2018

Duration: 1.9 years

Project Description

The project includes two components: (1) building resilience and reducing vulnerability among Palestinian youth in the most marginalized communities of West bank and Gaza (including Area C East Jerusalem and Gaza); and (2) responding to protection needs of women and girls in the West Bank and Gaza by providing access to safe confidential compassionate multi-sectoral services.

Expected Results

The expected outcomes of the project include: (1) youth are more resilient to the crisis through participation in youth-led initiatives life skills training and counselling; (2) women and girls have increased access to safe spaces and increased multi-sectoral response to GBV cases; and (3) women and girls have increased access to protection networks that include men and women from affected communities to respond to GBV risks.

Key Information

Executing Agency:
UNFPA - United Nations Population Fund

Reporting Organization:
Global Affairs Canada

Program:
EGM Europe Arctic Middle East and Magh

Last Modified:
September 19, 2025

Development Classifications

DAC Sector:

Basic life skills for youth 25%
Ending violence against women and girls 50%
Civilian peace-building conflict prevention and resolution 25%
Material relief assistance and services 0%

Aid Type: Contributions to specific-purpose programmes and funds managed by implementing partners

Collaboration: Bilateral

Finance Type: Aid grant excluding debt reorganisation

Selection Mechanism:
Humanitarian Response

Policy Markers
Level 1 Gender equality
Level 1 Children's issues
Level 1 Youth Issues
Major Funding (>$1M)
Budget Breakdown
2017-04-01 to 2018-03-31 $2,500,000 CAD
Geographic Information
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Reference ID: 2016200220