International Development Grant
Support to the Afghan National Army Trust Fund - 2018-2020
Project Number: CA-3-P006849001
Status: Terminating
Country/Region:
Maximum Contribution: $55,000,000.00
Start Date: March 25, 2019
End Date: March 31, 2021
Duration: 2.0 years
Project Description
This project aims to support effective peace and security efforts in Afghanistan through the NATO Afghan National Army Trust Fund. The Trust Fund is a key component of security and stability in the country by helping to ensure the Afghan National Defense and Security Forces are sufficiently trained and equipped to fulfill their responsibility of maintaining national security. The Trust Fund through the implementation of sub-projects supports activities which include: (1) enhancing operational and strategic planning; (2) providing expert technical assistance and advisors; (3) procurement of essential supplies including medical equipment; (4) improving the integration and professional development of women; (5) construction of vital infrastructure; and (6) providing training to and professional development of senior leaders and administrators of the Afghan National Army.
Expected Results
The expected outcome for this project is the increased effectiveness of the Afghan National Defense and Security Forces in Afghanistan.
Progress & Results Achieved
Results achieved the end of the project (August 2021) include: (1) supported 104 Afghanistan National Army Trust Fund projects through Canadian funds; (2) increased the skills and knowledge of over 2 500 Afghan National Army personnel that successfully completed literacy courses and trainings on key areas such as explosive ordnance disposal and human rights; (3) provided 17 500 counter improvised explosive device education packs with COVID information and hygiene packs to 12 schools; (4) established a library within the Ministry of Defense; (5) destroyed over 27 000 small and light weapons under weapons disposal project; and (6) supported medical consumables and equipment to help sustain the Afghan National Army enabling them to better respond to the security needs of the Afghan population.
Key Information
Executing Agency:
NATO – North Atlantic Treaty Organization
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:
Foreign Affairs and Trade Gs&Cs