Canadian Humanitarian Assistance Fund

The Canadian Humanitarian Assistance Fund (CHAF) responds to smaller-scale, rapid-onset crises where there are unmet humanitarian needs. The fund enables Humanitarian Coalition members to respond quickly to provide assistance, such as:

emergency food
water
sanitation and hygiene,
emergency health care
shelter

Providing humanitarian assistance to the people who need it

The suffering of people caught up in a smaller-scale, sudden onset disaster is just as serious as a larger-scale disaster. However, these localized crises do not always make it to international news screens.

The CHAF ensures that funds are allocated quickly to the member of the Humanitarian Coalition that is best placed to respond to a given disaster. Combined, the members of the Humanitarian Coalition (Canadian Lutheran World Relief, CARE Canada, Islamic Relief Canada, Oxfam Canada, Oxfam Québec, Plan Canada and Save the Children Canada) are present in over 154 countries worldwide. When local disasters occur, members of local agencies can provide rapid and appropriate responses resulting from:

Their local knowledge
Their community-level relationships
The program capacity.

Timely assistance during the initial emergency phase

During an 18-month pilot phase, between April 2014 and September 2015, the CHAF provided $2.5 million to 8 responses to smaller-scale disasters. In September 2015, Global Affairs Canada made a three-year, $9.5 million commitment to the CHAF. Disasters that the CHAF responded to during the pilot phase included:

Iraq: hygiene products, education and child protection were provided for displaced people
Democratic Republic of Congo: food, household items and protection were provided for displaced people
Cameroon: improved nutrition for people displaced by violence
Niger: food, water, sanitation and hygiene for people displaced by violence;
Nepal: food and livelihood support for those affected by flooding and landslides
Bangladesh: water, sanitation and livelihood support for those affected by flooding
Türkiye: shelter, water and sanitation support for the surge in refugees from Syria
India: water and sanitation for those affected by Category 4 typhoon in coastal regions

Project funding allocated through the CHAF for any single project ranges from $100,000 to $350,000, and project implementation periods are typically 4-6 months.

Current emergency operations

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Date	Country	Disaster	CHAF operations
2022-04	Malawi	Tropical Storm	Malawi – Tropical Storm Ana 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 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: Humanitarian Coalition website.
2021-12	Philippines	Response to Typhoon Rai	Philippines – Response to Typhoon Rai Through 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: Humanitarian Coalition website.
2021-06	Democratic Republic of the Congo	Volcano Eruption	Democratic Republic of the Congo – Volcano Eruption June 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 Humanitarian Coalition website.
2021-04	Timor-Leste	Tropical Cyclone	Timor-Leste – Tropical Cyclone Relief April 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: Humanitarian Coalition website.
2021-02	Mozambique	Tropical Cyclone	Mozambique – Tropical Cyclone Eloise February 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 Humanitarian Coalition website.
2020-10	Cambodia	Flood	Cambodia – Floods October 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 Humanitarian Coalition website.
2020-10	Mali	Displaced population	Mali – Displaced populations October 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 Humanitarian Coalition website.
2020-10	Vietnam	Flood	Vietnam – Floods October 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 Humanitarian Coalition website.
2020-09	Sudan	Flood	Sudan – Floods September 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 Humanitarian Coalition website.
2020-06	El Salvador	Tropical Storm	El Salvador – Tropical Storm Amanda and Tropical Depression Cristobal June 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 Humanitarian Coalition website.
2020-05	Uganda	Flood	Uganda – Floods May 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 Humanitarian Coalition website.
2020-04	Vanuatu	Cyclone	Vanuatu – Tropical Cyclone Harold April 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 Humanitarian Coalition website.
2020-02	Pakistan	Cold weather, Heavy snowfall	Pakistan – Cold Weather and Heavy Snowfall February 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 Humanitarian Coalition website.
2019-12	Philippines	Typhoon	Philippines – Typhoon Kammuri December 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 Humanitarian Coalition website.
2019-11	Philippines	Earthquake	Philippines – Earthquakes November 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 Humanitarian Coalition website.
2019-10	Ghana	Flood	Ghana – Floods October 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 Humanitarian Coalition website.
2019-09	Mali	Flood	Mali – Floods September 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 Humanitarian Coalition website.
2019-07	Bangladesh	Flood	Bangladesh – Floods July 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 Humanitarian Coalition website.
2019-05	India	Cyclone	India – Cyclone Fani May 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 Humanitarian Coalition website.
2019-05	Mozambique	Cyclone	Mozambique – Tropical Cyclone Kenneth May 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 Humanitarian Coalition website.
2019-04	Afghanistan	Flood	Afghanistan – Floods April 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 Humanitarian Coalition website.
2019-03	Malawi	Cyclone	Malawi – Tropical Cyclone Idai March 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 Humanitarian Coalition website.
2019-03	Malawi	Cyclone	Malawi – Tropical Cyclone Idai March 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 Humanitarian Coalition website.
2019-03	Mozambique	Cyclone	Mozambique – Tropical Cyclone Idai March 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 Humanitarian Coalition.
2019-02	Cuba	Tornado	Cuba – Tornado February 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 Canadian Humanitarian Assistance Fund website.

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Canadian Humanitarian Assistance Fund

Providing humanitarian assistance to the people who need it

Timely assistance during the initial emergency phase

Current emergency operations

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Malawi – Tropical Storm Ana

Philippines – Response to Typhoon Rai

Democratic Republic of the Congo – Volcano Eruption

Timor-Leste – Tropical Cyclone Relief

Mozambique – Tropical Cyclone Eloise

Cambodia – Floods

Mali – Displaced populations

Vietnam – Floods

Sudan – Floods

El Salvador – Tropical Storm Amanda and Tropical Depression Cristobal

Uganda – Floods

Vanuatu – Tropical Cyclone Harold

Pakistan – Cold Weather and Heavy Snowfall

Philippines – Typhoon Kammuri

Philippines – Earthquakes

Ghana – Floods

Mali – Floods

Bangladesh – Floods

India – Cyclone Fani

Mozambique – Tropical Cyclone Kenneth

Afghanistan – Floods

Malawi – Tropical Cyclone Idai

Malawi – Tropical Cyclone Idai

Mozambique – Tropical Cyclone Idai

Cuba – Tornado

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