International Development Grant
Micronutrient Program Response to Food Crisis - UNICEF
Project Number: CA-3-M013081001
Status: Terminating
Country/Region: Unknown
Regional Focus:
Maximum Contribution: $9,000,000.00
Start Date: March 27, 2009
End Date: December 31, 2012
Duration: 3.8 years
Project Description
This UNICEF program is being carried out in response to the global food crisis with the aim of increasing the nutritional status of vulnerable populations - specifically children under five - through the provision of both vitamin A supplements to help decrease the risk of disease and zinc supplements for the treatment of diarrheal disease. These essential interventions are provided through health systems or community health events with the goal of reducing child mortality rates.
Progress & Results Achieved
Results achieved as of the end of this project include: over 42 000 cases of diarrhea treated with zinc and oral rehydration solution in Ghana and Nigeria saving an estimated 2 300 child lives from death due to diarrheal disease. This project also helped to reach over 15 million children at risk of undernutrition due to high food prices with two annual doses of vitamin A in 10 sub-Saharan African countries.
Key Information
Executing Agency:
UNICEF - United Nations Children's Fund
Reporting Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Program:
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Last Modified:
September 19, 2025
Development Classifications
DAC Sector:
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