Canadian Humanitarian Assistance Fund
The Canadian Humanitarian Assistance Fund (CHAF) responds to smaller-scale, rapid-onset disasters like:
- floods
- earthquakes
- landslides
- cyclones
The fund is active where there are significant unmet humanitarian needs.
It enables Humanitarian Coalition members to respond quickly to provide assistance that includes:
- water
- sanitation and hygiene
- nutrition
- emergency health care
- shelter
- cash for food and other urgent household needs
¶¶ÒùÊÓƵ funds the CHAF. The Humanitarian Coalition manages it. The coalition is a group of 12 leading Canadian non-governmental agencies. They have active programming in 140 countries worldwide.
Effective humanitarian response
Many disasters never get profile in international news. Yet the impact for families caught up in smaller-scale, localized disasters can be serious and life-threatening. The CHAF makes sure that funds go to the right Humanitarian Coalition member. They are best placed to respond to a disaster because of their:
- Active presence in the affected area
- Rapid and high-quality needs assessment of the disaster’s impact
- Established relationships with local partner organizations
- Knowledge of local context
- Effective coordination with other humanitarian actors
Humanitarian Coalition members who manage CHAF projects include:
- Canadian Lutheran World Relief
- CARE Canada
- Islamic Relief Canada
- Oxfam Canada
- Oxfam-Québec
- Save the Children Canada
- Plan International Canada,
- World Vision Canada
At least half of all CHAF projects are implemented with or through local partner organizations.
Assistance during the initial emergency phase
The CHAF is a proven model. It provides quick and effective response to smaller-scale, rapid-onset disasters.
Since 2014, this ongoing fund has:
- supported humanitarian response to 126 smaller-scale, rapid-onset disasters
- helped around 250,000 disaster-affected people each year
Each CHAF project lasts 4 to 6 months.
Projects get funding from:
- ¶¶ÒùÊÓƵ ($100,000 to $350,000 per project)
- the Humanitarian Coalition member
- the Humanitarian Coalition Secretariat
Current emergency operations
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Date | Country | Disaster | CHAF operations |
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2024-10 | Cuba | Hurricane Oscar | Cuba – Hurricane OscarOctober 2024 Through the Canadian Humanitarian Assistance Fund (CHAF), an allocation of $350,000 has been made to support CARE Canada in providing immediate assistance to approximately 25,000 people for up to six months to address the impacts of Hurricane Oscar in Cuba. The operation will focus on providing water, sanitation and hygiene services, including the provision of water tanks and filters, and distributing essential relief supplies to crisis-affected people. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: . |
2024-10 | Nepal | Floods | Nepal – FloodsOctober 2024 Through the Canadian Humanitarian Assistance Fund (CHAF), an allocation of $350,000 has been made to support Oxfam Canada in providing immediate assistance to approximately 20,000 people for up to six months in response to floods and landslides. The operation will focus on providing water and sanitation repairs, cash-based programming to support the most vulnerable families, and protection assistance including dignity kits. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: . |
2024-09 | Vietnam | Super Typhoon Yagi | Vietnam – Super Typhoon YagiSeptember 2024 Through the Canadian Humanitarian Assistance Fund (CHAF), an allocation of $350,000 has been made to support Oxfam Canada in providing immediate assistance to approximately 12,000 people for up to six months in response to flooding and landslides caused by Super Typhoon Yagi. The operation will focus on providing an integrated package of cash and in-kind support; non-food items as well as food; water, sanitation and hygiene services; gender and protection services. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: . |
2024-09 | Mali | Floods | Mali – FloodsSeptember 2024 Through the Canadian Humanitarian Assistance Fund (CHAF), an allocation of $350,000 has been made to support Plan International Canada in providing immediate assistance to approximately 2,232 flood-affected households for up to five months in response to major flooding and widespread damage and displacement of populations. The operation will focus on providing multi-purpose cash assistance to meet immediate needs as well non-food items and dignity kits in the city of Ségou and surrounding communities that have not yet received assistance. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: . |
2024-09 | Niger | Floods | Niger – FloodsSeptember 2024 Through the Canadian Humanitarian Assistance Fund (CHAF), an allocation of $350,000 has been made to support Oxfam-Québec in providing immediate assistance to approximately 5,275 people for up to six months in response to flooding and displacement in the Zinder region. The operation will focus on providing emergency latrines, distribution of water purification products and dignity kits, awareness raising on hygiene practices as well as protection and counselling services. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: . |
2024-08 | Chad | Floods | Chad – FloodsAugust 2024 Through the Canadian Humanitarian Assistance Fund (CHAF), an allocation of $350,000 has been made to support Oxfam Quebec in providing immediate assistance to approximately 10,000 people for up to 4 months in response to the floods. The operation will focus on providing WASH facilities and supplies, multi-purpose cash assistance, and awareness raising of protection services, including for gender-based violence. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: . |
2024-08 | Myanmar | Floods | Myanmar – FloodsAugust 2024 Through the Canadian Humanitarian Assistance Fund (CHAF), an allocation of $350,000 has been made to support Save the Children in providing immediate assistance to approximately 6,270 people for up to 6 months in response to the floods. The operation will focus on providing multi-purpose cash assistance, outreach to targeted communities on financial literacy, and awareness sessions on protection, gender-based violence risks, and available protection services. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: . |
2023-10 | Libya | Storm Daniel | Libya – Storm DanielOctober 2023 Through the Canadian Humanitarian Assistance Fund (CHAF), an allocation of $ 350,000 has been made to support CARE Canada in providing immediate assistance to approximately 2,400 people for 6 months in response to storm Daniel floods. The operation will focus on the provision of water, sanitation, hygiene, shelter and essential relief items. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: . |
2023-10 | Afghanistan | Earthquake | Afghanistan – EarthquakeOctober 2023 Through the Canadian Humanitarian Assistance Fund (CHAF), an allocation of $700,000 has been made to support World Vision Canada and Islamic Relief Canada in providing immediate assistance to approximately 23,000 people for up to 6 months in response to the earthquake. The operation will focus on providing emergency water, sanitation, hygiene, shelter and protection services. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: . |
2024-05 | Papua New Guinea | Landslides | Papua New Guinea – LandslidesMay 2024 Through the Canadian Humanitarian Assistance Fund (CHAF), an allocation of $200,000 has been made to support CARE Canada in providing immediate assistance to approximately 10,000 people for up to 6 months in response to the landslides. The operation will focus on providing emergency water, sanitation, hygiene and protection services.For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: . |
2023-11 | Armenia | Population Movement | Armenia – Population MovementOctober 2023 Through the Canadian Humanitarian Assistance Fund (CHAF), an allocation of $350,000 has been made to support World Vision Canada in providing immediate assistance to approximately 1,000 people for up to 6 months in response to the population movement. The operation will focus on provision of gender-based hygiene kits, cash assistance, psychosocial support and protection assistance to families impacted by the Nagorno-Karabakh crisis. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: . |
2023-12 | Kenya | Floods | Kenya – FloodsDecember 2023 Through the Canadian Humanitarian Assistance Fund (CHAF), an allocation of $350,000 has been made to support Plan Canada in providing immediate assistance to approximately 5,230 people for up to 6 months in response to the floods. The operation will focus on providing emergency water, sanitation, hygiene, protection, shelter, multi-purpose cash and non-food items. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: . |
2023-11 | Mexico | Hurricane Otis | Mexico – Hurricane OtisNovember 2023 Through the Canadian Humanitarian Assistance Fund (CHAF), an allocation of $350,000 has been made to support Oxfam Canada in providing immediate assistance to the affected population for up to 6 months in response to the hurricane Otis. The operation will focus on providing emergency water, sanitation and hygiene kits and health and protection services. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: . |
2023-11 | Nepal | Earthquake | Nepal – EarthquakeNovember 2023 Through the Canadian Humanitarian Assistance Fund (CHAF), an allocation of $350,000 has been made to support Plan Canada in providing immediate assistance to approximately 10,010 people for up to 6 months in response to the earthquake. The operation will focus on providing emergency shelter, water, sanitation and hygiene services as well as distribution of multipurpose cash. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: . |
2023-04 | Peru | Cyclone Yaku | Peru – Cyclone YakuApril 2023 Through the Canadian Humanitarian Assistance Fund (CHAF), an allocation of $350,000 has been made to support Plan Canada in providing immediate assistance to approximately 10,000 for up to 6 months in response to the cyclone Yaku. The operation will focus on providing emergency shelter, non-food items, protection and water, sanitation and hygiene. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: |
2023-11 | Somalia | Floods | Somalia – FloodsNovember 2023 Through the Canadian Humanitarian Assistance Fund (CHAF), an allocation of $700,000 has been made to support World vision Canada and Oxfam Canada in providing immediate assistance to approximately 20,000 people in response to the floods. The operation will focus on providing emergency water, sanitation, hygiene, health, multi-purpose cash and non-foo items. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: . |
2024-05 | Afghanistan | Floods | Afghanistan – FloodsMay 2024 Through the Canadian Humanitarian Assistance Fund (CHAF), an allocation of $350,000 has been made to support Islamic Relief Canada in providing immediate assistance to approximately 15,000 people for up to 6 months in response to the floods. The operation will focus on providing emergency water, sanitation, hygiene, shelter services as well as the distribution of multi-purpose cash. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: . |
2024-03 | Democratic Republic of Congo | Floods | Democratic Republic of Congo – FloodsMarch 2024 Through the Canadian Humanitarian Assistance Fund (CHAF), an allocation of $350,000 has been made to support CARE Canada in providing immediate assistance to approximately 15,000 people for up to 4 months in response to the floods. The operation will focus on providing emergency water, sanitation, hygiene services as well as protection assistance. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: . |
2024-02 | Philippines | Floods | Philippines – FloodsFebuary 2024 Through the Canadian Humanitarian Assistance Fund (CHAF), an allocation of $350,000 has been made to support Oxfam in providing immediate assistance to approximately 20,000 people for up to 6 months in response to the floods. The operation will focus on providing emergency water, sanitation, hygiene services as well as the distribution of multipurpose cash and non-food items. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: . |
2023-12 | Dominican Republic | Floods | Dominican Republic – FloodsDecember 2023 Through the Canadian Humanitarian Assistance Fund (CHAF), an allocation of $350,000 has been made to support World Vision in providing immediate assistance to approximately 30,000 people for up to 6 months in response to the floods. The operation will focus on providing emergency water, sanitation, hygiene services as well as the distribution of multipurpose cash. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: |
2023-12 | Kenya | Floods | Kenya – FloodsDecember 2023 Through the Canadian Humanitarian Assistance Fund (CHAF), an allocation of $ 350,000 has been made to support Oxfam Canada in providing immediate assistance to approximately 10,000 people for up to 6 months in response to the floods. The operation will focus on providing emergency water, sanitation, hygiene services, protection, shelter as well as the distribution of non-food items. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: |
2023-12 | Philippines | Earthquake | Philippines – EarthquakeDecember 2023 Through the Canadian Humanitarian Assistance Fund (CHAF), an allocation of $350,000 has been made to support Oxfam Canada in providing immediate assistance to approximately 20,000 people for up to 6 months in response to an earthquake. The operation will focus on providing emergency shelter, water, sanitation, hygiene, protection services as well as the distribution of multipurpose cash. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: |
2023-12 | Ethiopia | Floods | Ethiopia – FloodsDecember 2023 Through the Canadian Humanitarian Assistance Fund (CHAF), an allocation of $350,000 has been made to support CARE Canada in providing immediate assistance to approximately 20,000 people for up to 6 months in response to sever flooding. The operation will focus on the provision of emergency water, sanitation, and hygiene services, protection assistance and multipurpose cash distributions. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: |
2023-12 | Ethiopia | Floods | Ethiopia – FloodsDecember 2023 Through the Canadian Humanitarian Assistance Fund (CHAF), an allocation of $350,000 has been made to support World Vision in providing immediate assistance to approximately 20,000 people for up to 6 months in response to sever flooding. The operation will focus on the provision of emergency water, sanitation, and hygiene services, healthcare and the distribution of non-food items and multipurpose cash. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: |
2023-06 | Philippines | Floods and earthquake | Haiti – Floods and earthquakeJune 2023 Through the Canadian Humanitarian Assistance Fund, an allocation of $350,000 has been made to support Canadian Lutheran World Relief in providing immediate assistance to approximately 8,600 people for 6 months in response to floods and an earthquake. The operation will focus on the provision of shelter and essential relief items. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: . |
2023-08 | Philippines | Super Typhoon Doksuri | Philippines – Super Typhoon DoksuriAugust 2023 Through the Canadian Humanitarian Assistance Fund (CHAF), an allocation of $350,000 has been made to support Oxfam Canada in providing immediate assistance to approximately 20,000 people for 6 months in response to Super Typhoon Doksuri, locally named Egay. The operation will focus on the provision of emergency shelter, cash assistance, protection and basic water, sanitation and hygiene services for vulnerable families most affected by this disaster. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: . |
2023-05 | Myanmar | Tropical Cyclone Mocha | Myanmar – Tropical Cyclone MochaMay 2023 Through the Canadian Humanitarian Assistance Fund, an allocation of $703,859 has been made to support CARE Canada and Oxfam Canada to provide immediate assistance to approximately 41,672 people for 6 months in response to Tropical Cyclone Mocha. The operation will focus on immediate shelter relief, provision of non-food items such as hygiene, water purification and dignity kits, as well as repair of sanitation facilities. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: . |
2023-05 | Democratic Republic of Congo | Floods | Democratic Republic of Congo – FloodsMay 2023 Through the Canadian Humanitarian Assistance Fund, an allocation of $350,000 has been made to support World Vision in providing immediate assistance to approximately 15,000 people for 4 months in response to floods in Democratic Republic of Congo. The operation will focus on emergency water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) and protection services. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: . |
2023-05 | Chad | Population Movement | Chad – Population MovementMay 2023 Through the Canadian Humanitarian Assistance Fund, an allocation of $350,000 has been made to support Canadian Lutheran World Relief in providing immediate assistance to approximately 11,717 people for 5 months in response to population movements resulting from armed conflict in Sudan. The operation will focus on provision of emergency shelter, non-food items, and water, sanitation and hygiene assistance. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: . |
2023-04 | Peru | Floods | Peru – FloodsApril 2023 Through the Canadian Humanitarian Assistance Fund, an allocation of $350,000 has been made to support Plan International in providing immediate assistance to approximately 10,000 people for 6 months in response to floods, heavy rains and landslides. The operation will focus on provision of emergency shelter, non-food items, protection and water, sanitation and hygiene assistance. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: . |
2023-03 | Vanuatu | Tropical Cyclones | Vanuatu – Tropical CyclonesMarch 2023 Through the Canadian Humanitarian Assistance Fund, an allocation of $330,556 has been made to support World Vision in providing immediate assistance to approximately 4,000 people for 6 months in response to Tropical Cyclones Judy and Kevin. The operation will focus on providing emergency shelter, non-food items, psychosocial support, as well as water, sanitation and hygiene services to crisis-affected populations in Vanuatu, including women, children and people living with disabilities. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: . |
2023-03 | Malawi | Tropical Cyclone Relief | Malawi – Tropical Cyclone ReliefMarch 2023 Through the Canadian Humanitarian Assistance Fund, an allocation of $350,000 has been made to support Islamic Relief Canada in providing immediate assistance to approximately 8,890 people for 4 months in response to Tropical Cyclone Freddy in Malawi. The operation will focus on the provision of emergency multipurpose cash assistance and hygiene kits to crisis affected populations. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: . |
2023-03 | Malawi | Tropical Cyclone Freddy | Malawi – Tropical Cyclone FreddyMarch 2023 Through the Canadian Humanitarian Assistance Fund, an allocation of $350,000 has been made to support CARE Canada in providing immediate assistance to approximately 20,314 people for 5 months in response to Tropical Cyclone Freddy. The operation will focus on provision of WASH kits, hygiene promotion sessions, training on water treatment, procurement and distribution of shelter kits, coordination of protection activities. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: . |
2023-03 | Mozambique | Tropical Cyclone Freddy | Mozambique – Tropical Cyclone FreddyMarch 2023 Through the Canadian Humanitarian Assistance Fund, an allocation of $330,556 has been made to support World Vision Canada in providing immediate assistance to approximately 7,500 people for 4 months in response to Tropical Cyclone Freddy. The operation will focus on provision of safe water, sanitation and hygiene facilities, enhancement of security in settlements and improvement of shelters, prevention of violence, exploitation and abuse of children and women. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: . |
2023-03 | Mozambique | Tropical Cyclone Freddy | Mozambique – Tropical Cyclone FreddyMarch 2023 Through the Canadian Humanitarian Assistance Fund, an allocation of $350,000 has been made to support Plan International Canada in providing immediate assistance to approximately 8,000 people for 5 months in response to Tropical Cyclone Freddy. The operation will focus on provision of safe water, sanitation and hygiene facilities, conduct child protection activities. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: . |
2022-09 | Central African Republic | Flooding | Central African Republic – FloodingSeptember 2022 Through the Canadian Humanitarian Assistance Fund, an allocation of $279,852 has been made to support Oxfam-Québec in providing immediate assistance to approximately 17,000 people for 4 months in response to severe flooding. The operation will focus on providing water, sanitation and hygiene services as well as protection for those most affected by the flooding. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: . |
2022-05 | Bangladesh | Flooding | Bangladesh – FloodingMay 2022 Through the Canadian Humanitarian Assistance Fund, an allocation of $350,000 has been made to support Islamic Relief Canada in providing immediate assistance to approximately 18,000 people for 4 months in response to severe flash flooding. The operation will focus on providing water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) services, shelter rehabilitation and multipurpose cash for those most affected by the flooding. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: . |
2022-05 | Bangladesh | Flooding | Bangladesh – FloodingMay 2022 Through the Canadian Humanitarian Assistance Fund, an allocation of $350,000 has been made to support Oxfam Canada in providing immediate assistance to approximately 28,000 people for 4 months in response to flash flooding in in North East Bangladesh. The operation will focus on providing shelter rehabilitation, distributing multipurpose cash grants, and delivering hygiene kits and hygiene sessions for those most affected by the flooding. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: . |
2022-04 | Philippines | Tropical Storm Agaton/Megi | Philippines –Tropical Storm Agaton/MegiApril 2022 Through the Canadian Humanitarian Assistance Fund, an allocation of $283,025 has been made to support Oxfam-Québec in providing immediate assistance to approximately 17,000 people for 4 months in response to severe flooding. The operation will focus on providing water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) services as well as protection for those most affected by the flooding. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: . |
2022-02 | Malawi | Tropical Storm Ana | Malawi – Tropical Storm AnaFebruary 2022 Through the Canadian Humanitarian Assistance Fund, an allocation of $350,000 has been made to support World Vision in providing immediate assistance to approximately 8,000 people for 4 months in response to Tropical Storm Ana. The operation will focus on providing water, sanitation, hygiene, shelter, non-food items and protection to crisis affected populations. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: . |
2021-10 | Tonga | Volcanic Eruption | Tonga – Volcanic EruptionOctober 2021 Through the Canadian Humanitarian Assistance Fund, an allocation of $263,500 has been made to support CARE Canada in providing immediate assistance to approximately 15,000 people for 6 months in response to Tonga’s volcanic eruption and tsunami. The operation will focus on providing water, sanitation and hygiene services, agricultural assistance and protection for those most affected by the crisis. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: . |
2021-10 | Pakistan | Earthquake | Pakistan – EarthquakeOctober 2021 Through the Canadian Humanitarian Assistance Fund, an allocation of $340,000 has been made to support Islamic Relief Canada in providing immediate assistance to approximately 13,000 people for 6 months in response to the Harnai Earthquake in Balochistan. The operation will focus on providing water, sanitation and hygiene services, shelter, and cash-programming for families most affected by the earthquake. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: . |
2022-12 | Indonesia | Earthquake | Indonesia – EarthquakeDecember 2022 Through the Canadian Humanitarian Assistance Fund, an allocation of $330,556 has been made to support World Vision in providing immediate assistance to approximately 10,000 people for 4 months in response to an earthquake. The operation will focus on the provision of shelter assistance, nutrition support and water, sanitation and hygiene services. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: . |
2022-11 | Philippines | Severe Tropical Storm | Philippines – Severe Tropical StormNovember 2022 Through the Canadian Humanitarian Assistance Fund, an allocation of $350,000 has been made to support Plan Canada in providing immediate assistance to approximately 8,000 people for 6 months in response to the Severe Tropical Storm Nalgae (Paeng). The operation will focus on the provision of emergency cash assistance to respond to food, emergency shelter and livelihoods needs of populations most affected by the storm. x For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: . |
2022-11 | Philippines | Typhoon Noru | Philippines – Typhoon NoruNovember 2022 Through the Canadian Humanitarian Assistance Fund, an allocation of $343,272 has been made to support Oxfam Canada in providing immediate assistance to approximately 21,100 people for 6 months in response to Typhoon Noru. The operation will focus on the provision of multi-purpose cash transfers, water, sanitation and hygiene services and, psychosocial support to vulnerable populations affected by Typhoon Noru. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: . |
2022-10 | Cuba | Hurricane Ian | Cuba – Hurricane IanOctober 2022 Through the Canadian Humanitarian Assistance Fund, an allocation of $350,000 has been made to support CARE Canada in providing immediate assistance to approximately 2,010 people for 6 months in response to Hurricane Ian. The operation will focus on the provision of water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) services, emergency non-food items, and protection services. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: . |
2022-09 | Chad | Floods | Chad – FloodsSeptember 2022 Through the Canadian Humanitarian Assistance Fund, an allocation of $269,730 has been made to support Oxfam Quebec in providing immediate assistance to approximately 3,000 people for 4 months following heavy rains and flooding. The operation will focus on the provision of unconditional cash assistance, the distribution of essential household items and materials for the repair of destroyed shelters, awareness-raising sessions on good hygiene practices and the repair of destroyed latrines. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: . |
2022-04 | Malawi | Tropical Storm | Malawi – Tropical Storm AnaThrough the Canadian Humanitarian Assistance Fund (CHAF), an allocation of $350,000 has been made to support Plan International Canada in providing immediate assistance to approximately 8,000 people for 4 months in response to the impact of Tropical Storm Ana. The operation will focus on providing access to safe water and sanitation, shelter, and protection services to households affected by the storm. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: website. |
2021-12 | Philippines | Response to Typhoon Rai | Philippines – Response to Typhoon RaiThrough the Canadian Humanitarian Assistance Fund (CHAF), an allocation of $700,000 has been made to support Oxfam Canada and Plan International Canada in providing immediate assistance to approximately 30,250 people for 6 months in response to Typhoon Rai. The medium-sized operation will focus on the provision of multi-purpose cash assistance, protection support and water, sanitation and hygiene services. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: website. |
2021-06 | Democratic Republic of Congo | Volcano Eruption | Democratic Republic of Congo – Volcano EruptionJune 2021 Through the Canadian Humanitarian Assistance Fund (CHAF), an allocation of $350,000 has been made to support Oxfam Quebec in providing immediate assistance to approximately 30,000 people for 3 months in response to the Nyiragongo Volcano Eruption Emergency WASH Response. The operation will focus on the provision of WASH activities, including water treatment, construction of gender sensitive latrines, distributions of NFIs, and hygiene kits. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to the website. |
2021-04 | Timor-Leste | Tropical Cyclone | Timor-Leste – Tropical Cyclone ReliefApril 2021 Through the Canadian Humanitarian Assistance Fund (CHAF), an allocation of $251,483 has been made to support World Vision Canada in providing immediate assistance to approximately 5000 people for 5 months in response to Tropical Cyclone Seroja. The operation will focus on provision of non-food items like maternity kits, clean-up kits, and basic household items, as well as by equipping and operating 10 child-friendly spaces in evacuation centres in order to address flood relief and clean-up. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: website. |
2021-02 | Mozambique | Tropical Cyclone | Mozambique – Tropical Cyclone EloiseFebruary 2021 Through the Canadian Humanitarian Assistance Fund (CHAF), an allocation of $297,500 has been made to support Oxfam Canada in providing immediate assistance to approximately 11,500 people for six months in response to Tropical Cyclone Eloise. The operation will focus on ensuring access to safe water and proper sanitation facilities or services for households displaced or affected by the cyclone. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to the website. |
2020-10 | Cambodia | Flood | Cambodia – FloodsOctober 2020 Through the Canadian Humanitarian Assistance Fund (CHAF), an allocation of $267,920 has been made to support World Vision Canada in providing immediate assistance to approximately 45,000 people for six months in response to flooding in the Cambodian provinces of Banteay Meanchey and Battambang. The operation will focus on the provision of water, sanitation and hygiene services, and cash assistance. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to the website. |
2020-10 | Mali | Displaced population | Mali – Displaced populationsOctober 2020 Through the Canadian Humanitarian Assistance Fund (CHAF), an allocation of $70,000 has been made to support Islamic Relief Canada in providing immediate assistance to approximately 6,000 people for six months in response to the needs of displaced populations in Mali. The operation will focus on improving access to safe water, as well as hygiene and health promotion activities. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to the website. |
2020-10 | Vietnam | Flood | Vietnam – FloodsOctober 2020 Through the Canadian Humanitarian Assistance Fund (CHAF), a total allocation of $555,300 has been made to support CARE Canada and Oxfam-Québec in providing immediate assistance to approximately 32,000 people for up to six months in response to flooding in Ha Tinh and Quang Tri, Vietnam. The operation will focus on improving access to food security, shelter and water, sanitation and hygiene services. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to the website. |
2020-09 | Sudan | Flood | Sudan – FloodsSeptember 2020 Through the Canadian Humanitarian Assistance Fund (CHAF), an allocation of $297,500 has been made to support Islamic Relief Canada in providing immediate assistance to approximately 25,000 people for 6 months in response to flooding in West Kordofan, Sudan. The operation will focus on providing emergency shelter, core relief items and improving water, sanitation, and hygiene among flood-affected households. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to the website. |
2020-06 | El Salvador | Tropical Storm | El Salvador – Tropical Storm Amanda and Tropical Depression CristobalJune 2020 Through the Canadian Humanitarian Assistance Fund (CHAF), an allocation of $297,500 has been made to support PLAN International in providing immediate assistance to approximately 6,000 people for four months in response to Tropical Storms Amanda and Cristobal. The operation will focus on the provision of health kits, safe drinking water, basic household items, as well as kitchen and shelter kits to support up to 1,220 vulnerable and crisis-affected families. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to the website. |
2020-05 | Uganda | Flood | Uganda – FloodsMay 2020 Through the Canadian Humanitarian Assistance Fund (CHAF), an allocation of $299,000 has been made to support Save the Children Canada in providing immediate assistance to approximately 8,000 people for five months in response to flooding caused by intense seasonal rains. The operation will focus on increasing access to safe water and sanitation amongst affected populations to prevent the spread of disease. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to the website. |
2020-04 | Vanuatu | Cyclone | Vanuatu – Tropical Cyclone HaroldApril 2020 Through the Canadian Humanitarian Assistance Fund (CHAF), an allocation of $212,500 has been made to support World Vision in providing immediate assistance to approximately 6,035 people for six months in response to Tropical Cyclone Harold. The operation will focus on the provision of emergency water, sanitation and hygiene services, health supplies, and logistical support in order to address the humanitarian impacts of the cyclone. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to the website. |
2020-02 | Pakistan | Cold weather, Heavy snowfall | Pakistan – Cold Weather and Heavy SnowfallFebruary 2020 Through the Canadian Humanitarian Assistance Fund (CHAF), an allocation of $350,000 has been made to support Islamic Relief Canada in providing immediate assistance to approximately 44,400 people for four months in response to heavy snowfall in Balochistan province. The operation will focus on the provision of multipurpose cash grants, hygiene supplies, and lifesaving medicine to those affected by the disaster. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to the website. |
2019-12 | Philippines | Typhoon | Philippines – Typhoon KammuriDecember 2019 Through the Canadian Humanitarian Assistance Fund (CHAF), an allocation of $306,850 has been made to support CARE Canada in providing immediate assistance to approximately 7,750 people for four months in response to Typhoon Kammuri. The operation will focus on the provision of emergency multi-purpose cash assistance as well as water and sanitation services, and hygiene kits. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to the website. |
2019-11 | Philippines | Earthquake | Philippines – EarthquakesNovember 2019 Through the Canadian Humanitarian Assistance Fund (CHAF), an allocation of $297,500 has been made to support Plan International Canada in providing immediate assistance to approximately 15,000 people for four months in response to Cotabato Earthquakes. The operation will focus on the provision of multi-purpose cash and water, sanitation and hygiene services. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to the website. |
2019-10 | Ghana | Flood | Ghana – FloodsOctober 2019 Through the Canadian Humanitarian Assistance Fund (CHAF), an allocation of $255,000 has been made to support CARE Canada in providing immediate assistance to approximately 6,000 people for 5 months in response to the recent floods in the Upper East region of Ghana. The operation will focus on the distribution of cash and hygiene and dignity kits to vulnerable households affected by the floods, as well as on community sensitization on appropriate hygiene and sanitation practices. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to the website. |
2019-09 | Mali | Flood | Mali – FloodsSeptember 2019 Through the Canadian Humanitarian Assistance Fund (CHAF), an allocation of $297,500 has been made to support Islamic Relief Canada in providing immediate assistance to approximately 7,260 people for 5 months in response to the recent floods in Mali. The operation will focus on the distribution of essential household items provision of water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) services to vulnerable people affected by floods in the region of Nara. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to the website. |
2019-07 | Bangladesh | Flood | Bangladesh – FloodsJuly 2019 Through the Canadian Humanitarian Assistance Fund (CHAF), an allocation of $299,000 has been made to support Islamic Relief Canada in providing immediate assistance to approximately 10,800 people for 4 months in response to monsoon related flooding. The operation will focus on the provision of water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) services and livelihoods support. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to the website. |
2019-05 | India | Cyclone | India – Cyclone FaniMay 2019 Through the Canadian Humanitarian Assistance Fund (CHAF), an allocation of $297,500 has been made to support Islamic Relief Canada in providing immediate assistance in India to approximately 9,900 people for 3 months in response to Cyclone Fani. The operation will focus on providing shelter and water, sanitation, and hygiene services. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to the website. |
2019-05 | Mozambique | Cyclone | Mozambique – Tropical Cyclone KennethMay 2019 Through the Canadian Humanitarian Assistance Fund (CHAF), an allocation of $299,000 has been made to support Save the Children Canada in providing immediate assistance to approximately 40,000 people for four months in response to Tropical Cyclone Kenneth. The operation will focus on the provision of emergency shelter and water and sanitation assistance to address the immediate life-saving needs of people displaced or otherwise affected by Tropical Cyclone Kenneth. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to the website. |
2019-04 | Afghanistan | Flood | Afghanistan – FloodsApril 2019 Through the Canadian Humanitarian Assistance Fund (CHAF), an allocation of $260,000 has been made to support Oxfam Canada in providing immediate assistance to approximately 5,730 people for four months in response to severe flooding in Herat province, Afghanistan. The operation will focus on the provision of water, sanitation and hygiene services, multipurpose cash and protection services, including a gender-based violence response. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to the . |
2019-03 | Malawi | Cyclone | Malawi – Tropical Cyclone IdaiMarch 2019 Through the Canadian Humanitarian Assistance Fund (CHAF), an allocation of $297,500 has been made to support CARE Canada in providing immediate assistance to approximately 15,000 people for four months in response to Tropical Cyclone Idai in Malawi. The operation will provide safe water and sanitation and shelter to Malawians displaced or affected by the cyclone. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to the . |
2019-03 | Malawi | Cyclone | Malawi – Tropical Cyclone IdaiMarch 2019 Through the Canadian Humanitarian Assistance Fund (CHAF), an allocation of $297,500 has been made to support Plan Canada in providing immediate assistance to approximately 11,000 people for four months in response to Tropical Cyclone Idai in Malawi. The operation will provide safe water and sanitation and shelter to Malawians displaced or affected by the cyclone. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to the . |
2019-03 | Mozambique | Cyclone | Mozambique – Tropical Cyclone IdaiMarch 2019 Through the Canadian Humanitarian Assistance Fund (CHAF), an allocation of $595,000 has been made to support Oxfam Canada in providing immediate assistance to approximately 75,000 people for six months in response to Tropical Cyclone Idai in Mozambique. The operation will be delivered by COSACA, a decade-old consortium comprised of Oxfam, CARE, and Save the Children, leveraging each organization’s unique expertise and experience. Support to COSACA will provide safe water and sanitation, emergency shelter, and protection for Mozambicans displaced or affected by the cyclone. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, consult the . |
2019-02 | Cuba | Tornado | Cuba – TornadoFebruary 2019 Through the CHAF, an allocation of $297,500 has been made to support Oxfam Canada in providing immediate assistance to approximately 3,400 people for 6 months in response to the tornado that struck Havana, Cuba. The operation will focus on the provision of shelter kits, water, sanitation and hygiene support. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to the website. |
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