Canada allocates additional funding for partners responding to the humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip, West Bank and neighbouring areas
News release
November 28, 2023 – Ottawa, Ontario - Global Affairs Canada
Today, the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, announced that Canada is allocating the remaining $16.2 million in funding, from the already announced $60 million, for humanitarian assistance to address needs stemming from the crisis in the Gaza Strip, the West Bank and neighbouring areas. This funding supports United Nations and Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement appeals and will help Canada’s partners provide food, water, emergency medical assistance, protection services, relief items and other life-saving assistance. The funds are being allocated as follows:
- Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement: $3.2 million
- United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East: $10 million
- World Food Programme: $3 million
Canada remains steadfast in its call for compliance with international humanitarian law; the safety and well-being of civilians must be a top priority. Canada continues to urge all parties to actively facilitate rapid, sustained and unimpeded access to essential humanitarian relief for civilians in need, underscoring our collective responsibility to uphold the principles of humanity, dignity and protection for all.
Quotes
“These allocations will help support Canada’s partners in addressing the critical and immediate needs of civilians affected by the humanitarian crisis.”
- Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development
Quick facts
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Canada has announced that it is providing $60 million in funding for humanitarian assistance in response to the crisis.
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This round of allocations brings the totals to the following:
- Humanitarian Coalition: $13.77 million
- International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement: $8.23 million
- Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs: $2 million
- UNICEF: $3 million
- United Nations Population Fund: $3 million
- United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East: $20 million
- World Food Programme: $8 million
- World Health Organization: $2 million
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Canada provides funding for humanitarian assistance based on need and through experienced and trusted humanitarian organizations that have the necessary on-the-ground operational capacity to respond.
Associated links
- Canada’s response to the crisis in Israel, the West Bank and the Gaza Strip
- To the many Canadians who helped raise funds for the #Gaza Humanitarian Emergency Appeal – thank you! You were so generous that we increased the amount and are matching the full $13.7M in donations made to the @humcoalition and its members
- Canada allocates funding for partners responding to humanitarian needs in Gaza, West Bank and neighbouring areas (November 9, 2023)
- Canada allocates funding for partners responding to urgent needs stemming from the crisis in Gaza Strip, West Bank, Israel and neighbouring areas (October 25, 2023)
- Canada provides additional funding for humanitarian assistance in Gaza Strip and neighbouring areas
- Government of Canada provides funding for humanitarian assistance in response to worsening conditions in Israel, West Bank and Gaza Strip
Contacts
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Director of Communications
Office of the Minister of International Development
Alex.Tetreault@international.gc.ca
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