Emergency Disaster Assistance Fund

The Emergency Disaster Assistance Fund (EDAF) is a draw-down fund administered by the Canadian Red Cross Society that allows for immediate Canadian support to International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) emergency operations in response to sudden-onset small- and medium-scale humanitarian situations, including natural disasters, non-recurrent health epidemics, and conflicts. The EDAF increases the effectiveness and timeliness of assistance to crisis-affected people.

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Date	Country	Disaster	EDAF Contribution
2024-11	South Africa	Floods	South Africa – Floods On November 18, 2024, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an appeal for an emergency relief operation to support the South African Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 7,500 people. The operation will focus on the provision of water, sanitation and hygiene, emergency shelter, protection as well as the distribution of multipurpose cash. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: South Africa - Floods
2024-11	Colombia	Floods	Colombia – Floods On November 21, 2024, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an appeal for an emergency relief operation to support the Colombian Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 8,000 people. The operation will focus on the provision of water, sanitation and hygiene, emergency shelter and protection. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Colombia - Floods
2024-11	Cuba	Hurricane Rafael	Cuba – Hurricane Rafael On November 22, 2024, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an appeal for an emergency relief operation to support the Cuban Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 10,000 people. The operation will focus on the provision of water, sanitation and hygiene, shelter and protection. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Cuba - Hurricane Rafael
2024-11	Costa Rica	Floods	Costa Rica – Floods On November 21, 2024, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an appeal for an emergency relief operation to support the Costa Rican Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 7,500 people. The operation will focus on the provision of water, sanitation and hygiene, health services, protection as well as the distribution of multipurpose cash. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Costa Rica - Floods
2024-11	Mauritania	Population Movement	Mauritania – Population Movement On October 15, 2024, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an updated emergency relief operation to support the Mauritanian Red Crescent Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 61,760 people. The operation will focus on providing water, sanitation, hygiene, health, protection, services, emergency shelters as well as the distribution of multipurpose cash. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Mauritania - Population Movement
2024-11	Mali	Complex Emergency	Mali – Complex Emergency On November 1, 2024, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an appeal for an emergency relief operation to support the Malian Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 200,000 people. The operation will focus on the provision of water, sanitation and hygiene, health services, protection as well as the distribution of multipurpose cash. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Mali - Complex Emergency
2024-10	Cuba	Hurricane Oscar	Cuba – Hurricane Oscar On October 28, 2024, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an appeal for an emergency relief operation to support the Cuban Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 5,000 people. The operation will focus on the provision of water, sanitation and hygiene, health services and emergency shelter. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Cuba - Hurricane Oscar.
2024-10	Philippines	Tropical Storm Trami (Kristine)	Philippines – Tropical Storm Trami (Kristine) On October 30, 2024, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an appeal for an emergency relief operation to support the Philippines Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 71,250 people. The operation will focus on the provision of water, sanitation and hygiene, health services, emergency shelter, protection as well as the distribution of multipurpose cash assistance. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Philippines - Tropical Storm Kristine (Trami).
2024-10	Sri Lanka	Floods	Sri Lanka – Floods On October 24, 2024, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an appeal for an emergency relief operation to support the Sri Lanka Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 40,800 people. The operation will focus on the provision of water, sanitation and hygiene, health services, protection as well as the distribution of multipurpose cash assistance. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Sri Lanka - Floods.
2024-10	Bosnia and Herzegovina	Floods	Bosnia and Herzegovina – Floods On October 18, 2024, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an appeal for an emergency relief operation to support the Bosnia and Herzegovina Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 2,350 people. The operation will focus on the provision of emergency shelter, water, sanitation and hygiene, health services as well as the distribution of multipurpose cash assistance. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Bosnia and Herzegovina - Floods.
2024-10	Lao PDR	Floods	Lao PDR – Floods On August 25, 2024, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an appeal for an emergency relief operation to support the Lao PDR Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 28,000 people. The operation will focus on the provision of protection services as well as the distribution of multipurpose cash assistance. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Lao PDR - Floods.
2024-10	South Sudan	Floods	South Sudan – Floods On October 17, 2024, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an appeal for an emergency relief operation to support the South Sudan Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 300,000 people. The operation will focus on the provision of emergency shelter, water, sanitation and hygiene, health, protection services as well as the distribution of multipurpose cash assistance. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: South Sudan - Floods.
2024-10	Cameroon	Floods	Cameroon – Floods On September 13, 2024, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Burundi Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 4,800 people for 5 months. On 14 October 2024, the IFRC launched a revised emergency relief operation to support the Cameroon Red Cross Society in providing additional assistance to approximately 99,100 people for 12 months. The operation will focus on the provision of emergency shelter, water, sanitation and hygiene, health, protection services as well as the distribution of multipurpose cash assistance. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Cameroon - Floods.
2024-10	Mali	Floods	Mali – Floods On September 13, 2024, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Burundi Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 4,800 people for 5 months. On 14 October 2024, the IFRC launched a revised emergency relief operation to support the Cameroon Red Cross Society in providing additional assistance to approximately 99,100 people for 12 months. The operation will focus on the provision of emergency shelter, water, sanitation and hygiene, health, protection services as well as the distribution of multipurpose cash assistance. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Cameroon - Floods.
2024-10	Sierra Leone	Floods	Sierra Leone – Floods On October 3, 2024, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an appeal for an emergency relief operation to support the Sierra Leone Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 12,610 people. The operation will focus on the provision of emergency shelter, water, sanitation and hygiene, health and protection services. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Sierra Leone - Floods.
2024-10	Nepal	Floods	Nepal – Floods On October 2, 2024, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an appeal for an emergency relief operation to support the Nepal Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 20,000 people. The operation will focus on the provision of emergency shelter, water, sanitation and hygiene, health, protection as well as the distribution of multipurpose cash. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Nepal - Floods
2024-09	Algeria	Floods	Algeria – Floods On September 19, 2024, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an appeal for an emergency relief operation to support the Algerian Red Crescent Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 6,000 people. The operation will focus on the provision of emergency shelter, water, sanitation and hygiene. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: FLoods - Algeria
2024-09	Nigeria	Floods	Nigeria – Floods On September 13, 2024, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an appeal for an emergency relief operation to support the Nigeria Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 400,000 people. The operation will focus on the provision of emergency shelter, water, sanitation and hygiene, protection services, health as well as the distribution of multi-purpose cash. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Floods - Nigeria
2024-09	Niger	Floods	Niger – Floods On September 19, 2024, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an appeal for an emergency relief operation to support the Niger Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 250,000 people. The operation will focus on the provision of emergency shelter, water, sanitation and hygiene, protection services as well as the distribution of multi-purpose cash. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Niger - Floods
2024-09	Pakistan	Floods	Pakistan – Floods On September 14, 2024, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an appeal for an emergency relief operation to support the Pakistan Red Crescent Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 5, 600 people. The operation will focus on the provision of water, sanitation and hygiene services, protection, health and shelter. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Pakistan - Floods.
2024-09	Myanmar	Floods	Myanmar – Floods (Typhoon Yagi) On September 18, 2024, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an appeal for an emergency relief operation to support the Myanmar Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 25,000 people. The operation will focus on the provision of water, sanitation and hygiene services, protection, health, shelter as well as the distribution of multipurpose cash. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Myanmar - Floods (Typhoon Yagi).
2024-09	Viêtnam	Floods	Viêtnam – Floods (Typhoon Yagi) On September 18, 2024, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an appeal for an emergency relief operation to support the Viêt Nam Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 130,000 people. The operation will focus on the provision of water, sanitation and hygiene services, protection, health, shelter as well as the provision of cash assistance. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Viêt Nam - Floods (Typhoon Yagi).
2024-09	Chad	Floods	Chad – Floods On September 12, 2024, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an appeal for an emergency relief operation to support the Chad Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 389,000 people. The operation will focus on the provision of water, sanitation and hygiene services, protection, shelter and as well as the provision of cash assistance. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Chad - Floods.
2024-09	Cameroon	Floods	Cameroon – Floods On September 4, 2024, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an appeal for an emergency relief operation to support the Cameroon Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 4,800 people. The operation will focus on the provision of water, sanitation and hygiene services, protection, health and as well as the provision of cash assistance. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Cameroon - Floods.
2024-05	Lesotho	Drought	Lesotho – Drought On May 15, 2024, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an appeal for the emergency relief operation to support the Lesotho Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 12,500 people for 9 months. The operation will focus on the provision of water, sanitation and hygiene, health services as well as distribution of multi purpose cash. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Lesotho - Drought.
2024-07	Benin	Floods	Benin – Floods On July 12, 2024, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an appeal for an emergency relief operation to support the Benin Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 10,215 people. The operation will focus on the provision of water, sanitation and hygiene services, protection, health and emergency shelter. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Benin - Floods.
2024-09	Sudan	Floods	Sudan – Floods On September 5, 2024, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an appeal for an emergency relief operation to support the Sudanese Red Crescent Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 25,000 people. The operation will focus on the provision of water, sanitation and hygiene services, protection, health and emergency shelter. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Sudan - Floods.
2024-09	Bangladesh	Floods	Bangladesh – Floods On June 29, 2024, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Bangladesh Red Crescent Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 100,000 people for 6 months. On 6 September 2024 the IFRC launched a revised emergency relief operation to support the Bangladesh Red Crescent Society in providing additional assistance to approximately 400,000 people for 12 months. The operation will focus on the provision of water, sanitation and hygiene services, protection, health as well as the provision of cash assistance. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Bangladesh - Floods.
2024-09	Nigeria	Floods	Nigeria – Floods On September 3, 2024, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an appeal for an emergency relief operation to support the Nigeria Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 9,000 people. The operation will focus on the provision of water, sanitation and hygiene services, protection and emergency shelter. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Nigeria - Floods.
2024-06	Bangladesh	Floods	Bangladesh – Floods On June 29, 2024, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an appeal for an emergency relief operation to support the Bangladesh Red Crescent Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 100,000 people. The operation will focus on the provision of water, sanitation and hygiene services, protection, health, shelter as well as the provision of cash assistance. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Bangladesh - Floods .
2024-08	Guinea	Floods	Guinea – Floods On August 13, 2024, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an appeal for an emergency relief operation to support the Guinean Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 13,300 people. The operation will focus on the provision of water, sanitation and hygiene services, health, protection as well as the distribution of multi-purpose cash. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Guinea - Floods
2024-07	El Salvador	Floods	El Salvador – Floods On June 30, 2024, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an appeal for an emergency relief operation to support the El Salvador Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 8,570 people. The operation will focus on the provision of water, sanitation and hygiene services, health, shelter, protection as well as the distribution of multi-purpose cash. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: El Salvador Floods
2024-08	Myanmar	Floods	Myanmar – Floods On August 9, 2024, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an appeal for an emergency relief operation to support the Myanmar Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 15,000 people. The operation will focus on the provision of water, sanitation and hygiene services, health, shelter, protection as well as the distribution of multi-purpose cash. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Myanmar - Floods
2024-08	Philippines	Floods	Philippines – Floods On August 3, 2024, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an appeal for an emergency relief operation to support the Philippine Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 33,000 people. The operation will focus on the provision of water, sanitation and hygiene services, health, shelter and protection. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Philippines - Floods.
2024-07	Ethiopia	Landslides	Ethiopia - Landslides On July 31, 2024, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an appeal for an emergency relief operation to support the Ethiopian Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 25,500 people. The operation will focus on the provision of water, sanitation and hygiene services, emergency shelter, health and protection as well as the distribution of multi-purpose cash. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Ethiopia - Landslides.
2024-07	Burkina Faso	Floods	Burkina Faso - Floods On July 22, 2024, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an appeal for the emergency relief operation to support the Burkinabe Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 4,200 people. The operation will focus on the provision of water, sanitation and hygiene services, emergency shelter and protection. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Burkina Faso - Floods.
2024-07	Liberia	Floods	Liberia - Floods On July 12, 2024, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an appeal for the emergency relief operation to support the Liberia Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 13,100 people. The operation will focus on the provision of water, sanitation and hygiene services, health care, emergency shelter, protection as well as the distribution of multipurpose cash. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Liberia - Floods.
2024-07	Venezuela	Floods	Venezuela - Floods On July 16, 2024, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an appeal for the emergency relief operation to support the Venezuelan Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 5,000 people. The operation will focus on the provision of water, sanitation and hygiene services, health care, emergency shelter, and protection. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Venezuela Floods.
2024-07	Uganda	Population Movement	Uganda - Population Movement On July 6, 2024, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an appeal for the emergency relief operation to support the Uganda Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 61,824 people. The operation will focus on the provision of water, sanitation and hygiene services, health care, emergency shelter, protection as well as the distribution of multi-purpose cash. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Uganda - Population Movement.
2024-06	Sri Lanka	Floods	Sri Lanka - Floods On June 20, 2024, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an appeal for the emergency relief operation to support the Sri lanka Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 77,000 people. The operation will focus on the provision of water, sanitation and hygiene services, health care, emergency shelter, protection as well as the distribution of multi-purpose cash. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Sri Lanka - Floods
2024-06	Armenia	Floods	Armenia - Floods On June 10, 2024, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an appeal for the emergency relief operation to support the Armenia Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 5,600 people. The operation will focus on the provision of water, sanitation and hygiene services, health care, emergency shelter as well as the distribution of multi-purpose cash. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Armenia - Floods.
2024-06	Botswana	Drought	Botswana - Drought On June 10, 2024, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Botswana Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 5,350 people for 6 months. The operation will focus on the provision of water, sanitation and hygiene services, health care, protection as well as the distribution of multi-purpose cash. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Botswana - Drought.
2024-06	Burundi	Floods	Burundi - Floods On April 17, 2024, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Burundi Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 3,690 people for 6 months. On 3 June 2024 the IFRC launched a revised emergency relief operation to support the Burundi Red Cross Society in providing additional assistance to approximately 7,590 people for 9 months. The operation will focus on providing water, sanitation and hygiene services, health, emergency shelter and the distribution of multi-purpose cash. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Burundi - Floods (Update).
2024-05	Ethiopia	Floods	Ethiopia - Floods On 30 May 2024 the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Cross Societies (IFRC) launched an appeal for the emergency relief operation to support the Ethiopian Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 62,775 people. The operation will focus on the provision of water, sanitation and hygiene services, health acre, protection, emergency shelter as well as the distribution of multi-purpose cash. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Ethiopia - Floods.
2024-05	Somalia	Floods	Somalia - Floods On 27 May 2024 the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an appeal for the emergency relief operation to support the Somali Red Crescent Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 26,400 people. The operation will focus on the provision of water, sanitation and hygiene services, health, protection, emergency shelter as well as the distribution of multi-purpose cash. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Somalia - Floods.
2024-06	Papua New Guinea	Landslide	Papua New Guinea - Landslide On June 1, 2024 the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an appeal for the emergency relief operation to support the Papua New Guinea Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 2,000 people. The operation will focus on the provision of water, sanitation and hygiene, health and protection services. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Papua New Guinea - Landslide.
2024-05	Lesotho	Drought	Lesotho - Drought On 15 May, 2024 the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an appeal for the emergency relief operation to support the Lesotho Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 12,500 people for 9 months. The operation will focus on the provision of water, sanitation and hygiene, health services as well as distribution of multi purpose cash. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Lesotho - Drought .
2024-05	Democratic Republic of Congo	Floods	Democratic Republic of Congo - Floods On 16 May, 2024 the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an appeal for the emergency relief operation to support the Democratic Republic of Congo Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 11,400 people for 4 months. The operation will focus on the provision of water, sanitation and hygiene, health services, emergency shelter, protection as well as distribution of multi purpose cash. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Democratic Republic of Congo - Floods.
2024-05	Uganda	Floods	Uganda - Floods On 22 May, 2024 the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an appeal for the emergency relief operation to support the Uganda Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 12,144 people for 3 months. The operation will focus on the provision of water, sanitation and hygiene, health services, emergency shelter, protection as well as distribution of multi purpose cash. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Uganda - Floods.
2024-05	Mozambique	Drought	Mozambique - Drought On May 23, 2024 the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an appeal for the emergency relief operation to support the Mozambique Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 55,000 people. The operation will focus on the provision of water, sanitation and hygiene, health services as well as the distribution of multi-purpose cash. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Mozambique - Drought.
2024-05	Zambia	Drought	Zambia - Drought On May 23, 2024 the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an appeal for the emergency relief operation to support the Zambian Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 476,448 people. The operation will focus on the provision of water, sanitation and hygiene, health and protection services as well as the distribution of multi-purpose cash. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Zambia - Drought.
2024-05	Grenada	Drought	Grenada - Drought On May 24, 2024 the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an appeal for the emergency relief operation to support the Grenada Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 197,666 people. The operation will focus on the provision of water, sanitation and hygiene, health and protection services as well as the distribution of multi-purpose cash. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Grenada - Drought.
2024-05	Brazil	Floods	Brazil - Floods On May 11, 2024 the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an appeal for the emergency relief operation to support the Brazilian Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 25,000 people. The operation will focus on the provision of emergency shelter, cash, psychosocial support and water, sanitation and hygiene services. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Brazil - Floods.
2024-05	Haiti	Civil Unrest	Haiti - Civil Unrest On May 13, 2024 the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an appeal for the emergency relief operation to support the Haitian Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 11,670 people for 6 months. The operation will focus on the provision of water, sanitation, hygiene, health as well as the distribution of multipurpose cash. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Haiti - Civil Unrest.
2024-05	Mauritania	Population Movement	Mauritania - Population Movement On May 9, 2024 the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an appeal for the emergency relief operation to support the Mauritanian Red Crescent Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 9,000 people for 5 months. The operation will focus on the provision of water, sanitation, hygiene, emergency shelters, protection services, as well as the distribution of multipurpose cash. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Mauritania - Population Movement.
2024-04	South Africa	Floods	South Africa - Floods On 25 January 2024 the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the South African Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 2,500 people for 4 months. On 24 April 2024 the IFRC launched a revised emergency relief operation to support the South African Red Cross Society in providing additional assistance to a total of 3,357 people for 6 months. The operation will focus on the provision of emergency shelters, water, sanitation, hygiene, health, protection, gender and inclusion services, as well as distribution of multi purpose cash. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: South Africa Storm Surge.
2024-04	Kyrgyzstan	Floods	Kyrgyzstan - Floods On April 24, 2024 the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an appeal for the emergency relief operation to support the Red Crescent Society of Kyrgyzstan in providing immediate assistance to approximately 4,200 people for 4 months. The operation will focus on the provision of shelter, livelihoods and basic needs, water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), health, protection, gender and inclusion services (PGI), as well as distribution of multi purpose cash. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Kyrgyzstan Floods.
2024-04	Kenya	Social Unrest	Kenya - Social Unrest On April 2, 2024 the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Kenya Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 22,500 people. The operation will focus on providing livelihoods and basic needs, water, sanitation, hygiene, health, protection services, as well as emergency shelters. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Kenya – Social Unrest.
2024-05	Yemen	Floods	Yemen - Floods On May 3, 2024 the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an appeal for the emergency relief operation to support the Yemen Red Crescent Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 21,175 people. The operation will focus on the provision of emergency shelter, water, sanitation, and hygiene. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Yemen - Floods.
2024-04	Burundi	Flood	Burundi - Flood On April 17, 2024 the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an updated emergency relief operation to support the Burundi Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 3,690 people. The operation will focus on providing water, sanitation, hygiene, health, protection, services, emergency shelters as well as the distribution of multipurpose cash. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Burundi Floods
2024-04	Cuba	Flood	Cuba - Flood On April 05, 2024 the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Cuban Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 3,300 people. The operation will focus on providing water, sanitation, hygiene services and emergency shelters. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Cuba - Floods
2024-03	Islamic Republic of Iran	Flood	Islamic Republic of Iran - Flood On March 21, 2024 the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Iranian Red Crescent Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 22,000 people. The operation will focus on providing health services as well as the distribution of multipurpose cash. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Islamic Republic of Iran – Floods
2024-04	Iraq	Flood	Iraq – Flood On April 02, 2024 the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Iraqi Red Crescent Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 18,000 people. The operation will focus on providing water, sanitation, hygiene, health services as well as the provision of emergency shelters and the distribution of multipurpose cash. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Iraq - Floods
2024-04	Kazakhstan	Flood	Kazakhstan – Flood On April 10, 2024 the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Red Crescent Society of the Republic of Kazakhstan in providing immediate assistance to approximately 5,000 people. The operation will focus on providing water, sanitation, hygiene as well as the provision of emergency shelters and the distribution of multipurpose cash. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Kazakhstan - Floods
2024-04	Madagascar	Tropical Storm Gamane	Madagascar – Tropical Storm Gamane On April 08, 2024 the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Malagasy Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 10,000 people. The operation will focus on providing water, sanitation, hygiene, protection services as well as the distribution of multipurpose cash. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Madagascar - Tropical Storm Gamane
2024-03	Mali	Dengue Outbreak	Mali – Dengue Outbreak On December 15, 2023 the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Malian Red Cross Society in providing assistance to over 300,000 people for three months. On April 02, 2024, the IFRC launched a revised emergency relief operation to support the Malian Red Cross in providing additional assistance to approximately 429,351 people for 6 months. The operation will focus on the provision of water, sanitation, hygiene and health services. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Mali - Dengue Outbreak Updated
2024-03	Mozambique	Population Movement	Mozambique – Population Movement On March 12, 2024 the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Cruz Vermelha de Moçambique in providing immediate assistance to approximately 1,500 people. The operation will focus on providing water, sanitation, hygiene, and health services. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Mozambique - Population Movement
2024-03	Zambia	Drought	Zambia – Drought On March 22, 2024 the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Zambia Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 160,000 people. The operation will focus on the provision of water, sanitation, hygiene, health services as well as the distribution of multipurpose cash. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Zambia - Drought
2024-03	Argentina	Flood	Argentina – Flood On March 14, 2024 the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Argentine Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 4,000 people. The operation will focus on providing water, sanitation, hygiene, and health services and multi-purpose cash distribution. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Argentina Flood.
2024-03	Malawi	Flood	Malawi – Flood On March 11, 2024 the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Malawi Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 6,000 people. The operation will focus on the provision of water, sanitation, hygiene, health, protection services as well as the distribution of multi-purpose cash. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Malawi Flood.
2024-03	Marshall Islands	Drought	Marshall Islands – Drought On March 08, 2024 the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Marshall Islands Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 5,000 people. The operation will focus on the provision of water, sanitation, hygiene and health services. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Marshall Islands - Drought.
2024-03	Pakistan	Flood	Pakistan – Flood On March 13, 2024 the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Pakistan Red Crescent Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 28,000 people. The operation will focus on providing water, sanitation, hygiene, and health services and multipurpose cash distribution. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Pakistan Flood.
2024-03	Mongolia	Cold wave Dzud	Mongolia – Cold wave Dzud On March 15, 2024 the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Mongolian Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 36,000 people. The operation will focus on providing water, sanitation, hygiene, and protection services and the distribution of multipurpose cash and non-food items. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Mongolia Dzud.
2024-02	Colombia	Drought	Colombia – Drought On February 10, 2024 the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Colombian Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 8,600 people. The operation will focus on the provision of water, sanitation, hygiene, health services as well as the distribution of multipurpose cash. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Colombia - Drought.
2024-02	Democratic Republic of Congo	Floods	Democratic Republic of Congo – Floods On January 23, 2024 the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Democratic Republic of Congo Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 12,000 people. The operation will focus on the provision of water, sanitation, hygiene as well as healthcare activities and emergency shelters. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Democratic Republic of Congo - Flood.
2024-01	South Africa	Floods	South Africa – Floods On January 27, 2024, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the South African Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 2,500 people. The operation will focus on the provision of water, sanitation, hygiene, health, protection services as well as the distribution of multi-purpose cash and provision of emergency shelters. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: South Africa - Floods
2024-01	Sri Lanka	Floods	Sri Lanka – Floods On January 24, 2024, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched a revised emergency relief operation to support the Sri Lankan Red Cross Society in providing additional assistance to approximately 92,250 people. The operation will focus on providing cash and voucher assistance, emergency shelters, water, sanitation, hygiene, health and protection services. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to Sri Lanka Floods
2024-01	Zambia	Cholera Outbreak	Zambia – Cholera Outbreak On January 10, 2024 the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Zambia Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 3.5 million people. The operation will focus on the provision of water, sanitation, hygiene, protection services as well as health and care activities. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Zambia - Cholera Outbreak
2024-01	Congo	Floods	Congo – Floods On January 08, 2024, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Congo Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 16,000 people. The operation will focus on the provision of water, sanitation, hygiene, protection services as well as health and care activities. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Congo - Floods
2023-12	Mali	Dengue Outbreak	Mali – Dengue Outbreak On December 15, 2023 the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Mali Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately over 300,000 people for three months. The operation will focus on the provision of water, sanitation and hygiene assistance, including the distribution of mosquito nets and sanitation kits, community engagement and awareness-raising as well as emergency health services. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: DREF – Mali Dengue Outbreak
2023-12	Angola	Floods	Angola – Floods On December 14, 2023, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Angola Red Cross in providing immediate assistance to approximately 5,000 people for 3 months. The operation will focus on the provision of health services, shelter assistance and multipurpose cash distributions. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Angola - Floods
2023-11	Tanzania	Floods	Tanzania – Floods On November 23, 2023, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Tanzania Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 10,090 people for 1 month. On December 7, 2023, the IFRC launched a revised emergency relief operation to support the Tanzanian Red Cross Society in providing additional assistance to approximately 44,000 people for 5 months. The operation will focus on the provision of water, sanitation, and hygiene services, healthcare and emergency shelter assistance. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Tanzania – Floods and Landslides.
2023-10	South Africa	Floods	South Africa – Floods On October 12, 2023, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the South African Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 12,500 people for 4 months. The operation will focus on the provision of water, sanitation, and hygiene services, emergency healthcare, shelter assistance and multi-purpose cash support. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: South Africa – Floods.
2023-10	Nepal	Earthquake	Nepal – Earthquake On October 12, 2023, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Nepal Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 7,500 people for 6 months. The operation will focus on the provision of water, sanitation, hygiene services and emergency shelters. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Nepal – Earthquake.
2023-09	Armenia	Population Movement	Armenia – Population Movement On September 29, 2023, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Armenian Red Cross in providing immediate assistance to approximately 15,400 people for 3 months. The operation will focus on the provision of water, sanitation, hygiene and health services as well as shelter assistance. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Armenia – Population Movement.
2023-09	Laos	Floods	Laos – Floods On September 18, 2023, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Lao Red Cross in providing immediate assistance to approximately 21,143 people for 6 months. The operation will focus on the provision of health services and the distribution of cash. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Laos – Floods.
2023-09	Liberia	Floods	Liberia – Floods On September 15, 2023, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Liberia National Red Cross in providing immediate assistance to approximately 8,751 people for 4 months. The operation will focus on the provision of emergency shelter and basic needs assistance, water, sanitation, hygiene and health services as well as the distribution of cash and vouchers. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Liberia – Floods.
2023-09	Indonesia	Drought	Indonesia – Drought On September 7, 2023, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Indonesia Red Cross in providing immediate assistance to approximately 45,000 people for 6 months. The operation will focus on the provision of water, sanitation, hygiene, and health services. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Indonesia – Drought.
2023-09	Dominican Republic	Floods	Dominican Republic – Floods On June 19, 2023, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Dominican Red Cross in providing immediate assistance to approximately 10,000 people for 3 months. On September 5, 2023, the IFRC launched a revised emergency relief operation to support the Dominican Red Cross in providing additional assistance to approximately 10,000 people for 5 months. The operation will focus on the provision of water, sanitation, hygiene and health services, shelter assistance as well as multi-purpose cash. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Dominican Republic – Floods.
2023-09	Morocco	Earthquake	Morocco – Earthquake On September 11, 2023, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies launched an emergency relief operation to support the Moroccan Red Crescent Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 5,000 people for 3 months. The operation will focus on providing water, sanitation and hygiene; health services; shelter housing and settlements; and livelihoods and basic needs. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Morocco - Earthquake.
2023-08	India	Floods	India – Floods On August 31, 2023, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Indian Red Cross in providing immediate assistance to approximately 40,000 people for 5 months. The operation will focus on the provision of water, sanitation and hygiene as well as shelter. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: India – Floods.
2023-08	Kyrgyzstan	Floods	Kyrgyzstan – Floods On August 25, 2023, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Red Crescent Society of Kyrgyzstan in providing immediate assistance to approximately 1,000 people for 3 months. The operation will focus on the provision of multipurpose cash, water, sanitation and hygiene, and health services. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Kyrgyzstan – Floods.
2023-08	Guinea	Floods	Guinea – Floods On August 23, 2023, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Guinea Red Cross in providing immediate assistance to approximately 14,350 people for 3 months. The operation will focus on the provision of water, sanitation and hygiene, health services, shelter as well as livelihood and basic needs. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Guinea – Floods.
2023-08	Mauritania	Floods	Mauritania – Floods On August 19, 2023, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Mauritania Red Crescent in providing immediate assistance to approximately 4,800 people for 4 months. The operation will focus on the provision of multipurpose cash, water, sanitation and hygiene, health services, and shelter. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Mauritania – Floods.
2023-08	Vietnam	Floods	Vietnam – Floods On August 17, 2023, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Vietnam Red Cross in providing immediate assistance to approximately 20,000 people for 6 months. The operation will focus the assistance on the provision of emergency shelter, basic needs services, multipurpose cash, water, sanitation and hygiene services. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Vietnam – Floods.
2023-08	Philippines	Super Typhoon Doksuri	Philippines – Super Typhoon Doksuri On August 5, 2023 the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Red Cross of Philippines in providing immediate assistance to approximately 36,330 people for 6 months. The operation will focus the the provision of water sanitation and hygiene, protection, housing and shelter. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Philippines: Super Typhoon Doksuri
2023-07	Ecuador	Flood and Earthquake	Ecuador – Floods and Earthquake On July 4, 2023, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched a revised emergency relief operation to support the Ecuadorian Red Cross Society in providing additional assistance to approximately 8,850 people for 6 months. The operation will focus on the implementation of activities under shelter, health, water, sanitation, hygiene and multipurpose cash. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Ecuador – Floods and Earthquake.
2023-07	Serbia	Flood	Serbia – Floods On July 3, 2023, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Red Cross of Serbia in providing immediate assistance to approximately 8,330 people for 4 months. The operation will focus the the provision of response activities around water, sanitation, hygiene, health and emergency shelter. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Serbia – Floods.
2023-07	Kenya	Cholera Outbreak	Kenya – Cholera Outbreak On July 1, 2023, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Red Cross of Kenya in providing immediate assistance to approximately 2,161,160 people for 9 months. The operation will focus on the provision of water, sanitation and hygiene, risk communication and community engagement, psychological first aid, community-based surveillance, and disease control services. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Kenya – Cholera Outbreak.
2023-08	Georgia	Floods	Georgia – Floods On June 29 2023 the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Georgian Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 5,775 people for 4 months. On August 2 the IFRC launched a revised emergency relief operation to support the Georgian Red Cross Society in providing additional assistance to approximately 9,800 people for 6 months. The operation will focus on providing cash and voucher assistance as well as addressing psychological, health and hygiene risks. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to Georgia Floods Updates
2023-06	Dominican Republic	Flood	Dominican Republic – Floods On June 19, 2023, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Dominican Red Cross in providing immediate assistance to approximately 10,000 people for 3 months. On September 5, the IFRC launched a revised emergency relief operation to support the Dominican Red Cross in providing additional assistance to approximately 10,000 people for 5 months. The operation will focus on the provision of water, sanitation, hygiene, health services, shelter as well as the distribution of multipurpose cash. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Dominican Republic – Floods.
2023-06	Armenia	Flood	Armenia – Floods On June 30, 2023, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Armenia Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 2,390 people for 3 months. The operation will address immediate livelihood needs through the provision of cash, voucher assistance and water, sanitation and hygiene activities. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Armenia – Floods.
2023-05	Georgia	Flood	Georgia – Flash Floods On June 30, 2023, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Georgia Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 5,775 people for 4 months. The operation will focus on providing rapid emergency assistance through the provision of cash and voucher assistance. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Georgia – Flash Floods.
2023-06	Haiti	Flood	Haiti – Floods On June 20, 2023, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Haitian Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 12,500 people for 4 months. The operation will focus on the provision of health, water, sanitation, hygiene and shelter services. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Haiti – Floods .
2023-06	Democratic Republic of Congo	Flood	Democratic Republic of Congo – Flood South Kivu/Kalehe On May 22, 2023, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Rwanda Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 34,600 people for 3 months. The operation will focus on emergency assistance including health, shelter, psychosocial support, cash transfers, water, sanitation and hygiene services. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Democratic Republic of Congo – Flood South Kivu/Kalehe.
2023-06	Benin	Population Movement	Benin – Population Movement On May 24, 2023, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Beninese Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 6,000 people for 5 months. The operation will focus on the provision of protection, livelihoods, basic needs, water, sanitation and health services. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Benin – Population Movement.
2023-06	Yemen	Flood	Yemen – Floods On May 28, 2023, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Yemeni Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 24,500 people for 6 months. The operation will focus on the provision of emergency shelter, water, sanitation and health services. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Yemen – Floods.
2023-05	Bangladesh	Cyclone Mocha	Bangladesh – Cyclone Mocha On May 17, 2023, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Bangladesh Red Crescent Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 30,000 people for 6 months. The operation will focus on provision of livelihoods and basic needs, Shelter, Health, WASH, and multi-purpose cash grants. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Bangladesh – Cyclone Mocha.
2023-05	Myanmar	Cyclone Mocha	Myanmar – Cyclone Mocha On May 17, 2023, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Myanmar Red Cross in providing immediate assistance to approximately 37,500 people for a year. The operation will focus on the provision of basic needs, shelter, health as well as water, hygiene and sanitation services. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Myanmar – Cyclone Mocha.
2023-05	Central African Republic	Population Movement from Sudan	Central African Republic – Population Movement from Sudan On May 17, 2023, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Central African Republic Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 10,000 people for 3 months. The operation will focus on the provision of essential humanitarian items and services to the displaced population coming from Sudan. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Central African Republic – Population Movement from Sudan.
2023-05	Rwanda	Floods and Landslides	Rwanda – Floods and Landslides On May 15, 2023, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Rwanda Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 49,485 people for 4 months. The operation will focus on health, protection, shelter, water, sanitation and hygiene services. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Rwanda – Floods and Landslides.
2023-05	Ethiopia	Population Movement from Sudan	Ethiopia – Population Movement from Sudan On May 5, 2023, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Ethiopian Red Cross in providing immediate assistance to approximately 15,000 people for 3 months. The operation will focus on the provision of health, protection, shelter and water, sanitation and hygiene services. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Ethiopia – Population Movement from Sudan.
2023-05	Malawi	Tropical Storm Freddy Floods	Malawi – Tropical Storm Freddy Floods On March 17, 2023, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Malawi Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to 160,000 people for 9 months. The operation will focus on immediate needs of the most vulnerable families: providing emergency shelter assistance, essential household items, and basic needs assistance in form of food security, enhancing household livelihoods security, cash grants to most vulnerable people. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Malawi – Tropical Storm Freddy Floods.
2023-05	Zambia	Cholera Outbreak	Zambia – Cholera Outbreak On February 2, 2023, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Zambia Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 3,922,364 people for 5 months. The operation will focus on access to safe water and sanitation, prevention through risk communication and community engagement, hygiene promotion, training of volunteers. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Zambia – Cholera Outbreak.
2023-05	South Sudan	Population Movement from Sudan	South Sudan – Population Movement from Sudan On May 8, 2023, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the South Sudan Red Cross in providing immediate assistance to approximately 24,000 people for 3 months. The operation will focus on the provision of health, protection, shelter and water, sanitation and hygiene services. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: South Sudan - Population Movement from Sudan.
2023-04/td>	Chad	Population Movement from Sudan	Chad – Population Movement from Sudan On April 26, 2023, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Chadian Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to affected people by the violence in Sudan for 2 months. The operation will focus on conducting a rapid assessment mission in the provinces of Ouaddaï and Sila where the mass influxes of people from Sudan are recorded, while ensuring monitoring and surveillance as well as readiness of CRC branches on all the entry points of Ouaddaï, Sila, Ennedi-Est and Salamat. Immediate first aid will also be provided. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Chad - Population Movement from Sudan.
2023-04/td>	Ecuador	Floods and Earthquake	Ecuador - Floods and Earthquake On April 6, 2023, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Ecuador Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to affected people by floods and earthquake for 2 months. The operation will help conduct a needs assessment, with a multi-sectoral approach, to support the response of the national society. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Ecuador - Floods and Earthquake.
2023-04/td>	Kenya	Floods	Kenya – Floods On April 5, 2023, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Kenyan Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 15,000 people for 4 months. The operation will focus on the provision of WASH, emergency shelters, health services, community engagement and protection. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Kenya - Floods.
2023-04	Sudan	Internal conflict	Sudan – Internal conflict On April 20 2023, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Sudanese Red Crescent Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 70,000 people for 3 months. The operation will focus on immediate relief and first aid assistance. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Sudan Operational Update.
2023-03	Vanuatu	Tropical Cyclone Judy and Kevin	Vanuatu – Tropical Cyclone Judy and Kevin On March 8, 2023, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Vanuatu Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 20,000 people for 9 months. The operation will focus on safe water and sanitation, essential household items, medical supplies, emergency shelters but also psychological support to household displaced and affected by the double cyclones. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Vanuatu – Tropical Cyclone Judy and Kevin.
2023-03	Mozambique	Tropical Cyclone Freddy	Mozambique – Tropical Cyclone Freddy On 23 February 2023 the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Mozambique Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 60,000 people for three months. The operation will focus on the provision of food, safe water and sanitation services, and emergency healthcare. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Mozambique – Floods and Tropical Cyclone Freddy (PDF, 22 pages, 2.13 MB).
2023-01	Malawi	Cholera	Malawi – Cholera On January 23, 2023, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Malawi Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to over 2,000,000 people for 12 months. The operation will focus on the provision of case management, prevention and control, scale up of health promotion, improve the availability of safe water, sanitation and hygiene facilities, improve risk Communication and Community Engagement, and support the establishment of Cholera Treatment Units in hotspot areas. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Malawi – Cholera Response.
2023-01	Republic of the Congo	Floods	Republic of the Congo – Floods On January 10, 2023, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Republic of the Congo Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 15,000 people for 4 months. The operation will focus on the provision of life-saving support through essential household items, unconditional multi-purpose cash, psychosocial support and awareness-raising on water-borne diseases, emergency first aid, hygiene promotion and environmental sanitation. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Republic of Congo – Floods.
2022-12	Malawi	Cholera Outbreak	Malawi – Cholera Outbreak On December 22, 2022, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) expanded and extended an ongoing emergency relief operation to support the Malawi Red Cross Society in providing assistance to approximately 840,000 people for a total of 7 months. The revised operation will focus on treating and preventing the spread of cholera through training and material support for health facilities, improved access to safe water and sanitation, and increased community awareness of cholera risks and prevention strategies. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Malawi – Cholera Outbreak.
2022-12	South Africa	Gauteng and Northwest Floods	South Africa – Gauteng and Northwest Floods On December 29, 2022, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the South Africa Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 6,500 people for 3 months. The operation will focus on the provision of multi-purpose cash grants to allow most vulnerable flood-affected households to address their basic needs, as well as on improving affected community awareness of health, water, and sanitation issues related to flooding. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: South Africa – Floods.
2022-12	Democratic Republic of the Congo	Floods in Kinshasa	Democratic Republic of the Congo – Floods in Kinshasa On December 28, 2022, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Democratic Republic (DR) of the Congo Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 9,000 people for 4 months. The operation will focus on the provision of life-saving assistance to 1,500 affected households through multi-use cash support, first aid, psychosocial services, water, sanitation and hygiene, non-food items, and shelter support. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Democratic Republic of the Congo – Floods in Kinshasa.
2022-12	Malaysia	Floods	Malaysia – Floods On December 25, 2022, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Malaysian Red Crescent Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 10,000 people for 4 months. The operation will focus on the provision of emergency water, sanitation and hygiene services, cash assistance and health services to people most affected by the floods. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Malaysia – Floods.
2022-11	Cameroon	Cholera and Monkeypox Outbreak	Cameroon – Cholera and Monkeypox Outbreak On November 30, 2022, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Cameroon Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 1,380,379 people for 5 months. The operation will focus on providing community health services, WASH, and protection assistance. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to Cameroon – Cholera and Monkeypox.
2022-11	Indonesia	Earthquake	Indonesia – Earthquake On November 28, 2022, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Indonesian Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 25,900 people for 6 months. The operation will focus on the provision of safe drinking water, emergency shelter, and health services to people most affected by the earthquake. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Disaster Response Emergency Fund Operation: Indonesia – Cianjur Earthquake.
2022-08	Sri Lanka	Extreme Weather	Sri Lanka – Extreme Weather On August 17, 2022, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Sri Lanka Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to 10,000 people for four months. On November 21, 2022, the IFRC launched a revised emergency relief operation to support the Sri Lanka Red Cross Society in providing additional assistance to approximately 50,000 people for six months. The operation will focus on the provision of multi-purpose cash assistance, health, protection, shelter and water, sanitation and hygiene. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Updated Emergency Plan of Action: Sri Lanka – Extreme Weather.
2022-11	Saint Lucia	Flash Floods	Saint Lucia – Flash Floods On November 18, 2022, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Saint Lucia Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 1000 people for 4 months. The operation will focus on the provision of non-food items (such as mattresses and mosquito nets), water and sanitation services, psychosocial supports, and emergency cash to meet basic needs. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Plan of Action: Saint Lucia – Flash Floods.
2022-11	Nepal	Earthquake	Nepal – Earthquake On November 17, 2022, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Nepal Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 11,000 people for 6 months. The operation will focus on the provision of safe drinking water, emergency shelter, and health services to people most affected by the earthquake. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Disaster Response Emergency Fund Operation: Nepal – Far Western Earthquake Response.
2022-11	Philippines	Severe Tropical Storm Paeng (Nalgae)	Philippines – Severe Tropical Storm Paeng (Nalgae) On November 11, 2022, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Philippines Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 32,500 people for 6 months. The operation will focus on the provision of emergency shelter, livelihood and basic needs and health services, including psychosocial support, to people most affected by the severe tropical storm. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Disaster Response Emergency Fund Operation: Philippines – Severe Tropical Storm Paeng (Nalgae) 2022.
2022-11	Belize	Tropical Storm Lisa	Belize – Tropical Storm Lisa On November 11, 2022, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Belize Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 5,000 people for 4 months. The operation will focus on provision of multi-purpose cash assistance, water and sanitation, shelter and health services. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Plan of Action: Belize – Tropical Storm Lisa.
2022-11	Togo	Floods	Togo – Floods On November 1, 2022, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Togolese Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 16,340 people for five months. The operation will focus on the provision of shelter assistance, health services and multi-purpose cash transfers to flood-affected populations. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Disaster Response Emergency Fund Operation: Togo – Floods.
2022-10	Venezuela	Floods	Venezuela – Floods On October 21, 2022, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Venezuelan Red Cross in providing immediate assistance to 7,000 people for 4 months. The operation will focus on providing non-food items, health, psychosocial, and water, sanitation and hygiene support. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Plan of Action: Venezuela – Floods.
2022-07	Colombia	Floods	Colombia – Floods On 19 July 2022, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Colombian Red Cross Society (CRCS) in providing immediate assistance to 8,000 people for three months. On 17 October 2022, the IFC launched a revised emergency relief operation to support the Colombian Red Cross Society in providing assistance to 21,940 people for an additional 3 months. The operation will focus on water, sanitation, hygiene and nutritional support. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Plan of Action: Colombia – Floods.
2022-10	Vietnam	Monsoon Storms and Floods	Vietnam – Monsoon Storms and Floods On October 26, 2022, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Vietnam Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 50,000 people for six months. The operation will focus on the provision of shelter assistance, and multi-purpose cash grants. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Disaster Response Emergency Fund Operation: Vietnam Monsoon Storms and Floods.
2022-10	Costa Rica	Flooding	Costa Rica – Flooding On October 25, 2022, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Costa Rica Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 11,500 people for 3 months. The operation will focus on program to support the restoration of livelihoods, provision of water, sanitation and hygiene promotion services (WASH), such as distribution of water filters and reservoirs and hygiene promotion campaigns. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Plan of Action: Costa Rica – Floods (PDF, 17 pages, 753 KB).
2022-10	El Salvador	Tropical Storm Julia	El Salvador – Tropical Storm Julia On October 25, 2022, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the El Salvador Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 3,500 people for 3 months. The operation will focus on the provision of shelter supplies, water filters, disease prevention kits, and educational materials to prevent the spread of water-borne diseases. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Plan of Action: El Salvador – Tropical Storm Julia (PDF, 22 pages, 741 KB).
2022-10	Guatemala	Tropical Storm Julia	Guatemala – Tropical Storm Julia On October 21, 2022, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Guatemalan Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 5,000 people for 4 months. The operation will focus on activities in the areas of shelter, health, water, sanitation, and hygiene promotion. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Plan of Action: Guatemala – Tropical Storm Julia (PDF, 24 pages, 1 MB).
2022-10	Central African Republic	Floods	Central African Republic – Floods On October 20, 2022, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Central African Republic Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to 9,690 people for 4 months. The operation will focus on health, protection, shelter and water, sanitation and hygiene. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Disaster Response Emergency Fund (DREF) Operation: Central African Republic – Floods (PDF, 18 pages, 2 MB).
2022-10	Thailand	Monsoon Floods	Thailand – Monsoon Floods On October 18, 2022, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Thailand Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 62,000 people for 4 months. The operation will focus on the provision of relief kits containing food and non-food items, basic medical supplies and bottled water. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Disaster Response Emergency Fund (DREF) Operation: Thailand – Monsoon Floods (PDF, 17 pages, 6 MB).
2022-10	Benin	Floods	Benin – Floods On October 17, 2022, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Benin Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 20,000 people for 4 months. The operation will focus on providing shelter assistance, food, water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) support and community health services. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Plan of Action: Benin – Floods (PDF, 21 pages, 1 MB).
2022-10	Armenia	Population Movement	Armenia – Population Movement On October 10, 2022, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Armenian Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 8,100 people for 4 months. The operation will focus on the provision of basic needs assistance, and other humanitarian services including mental health and psychosocial support services, health assistance, and hygiene promotion. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Disaster Response Emergency Fund (DREF) Operation: Armenia – Population Movement (PDF, 26 pages, 2 MB).
2022-10	Philippines	Super Typhoon Noru (Karding)	Philippines – Super Typhoon Noru (Karding) On October 6, 2022, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Philippine Red Cross in providing immediate assistance to 35,750 people for 6 months. The operation will focus on food, health, multi-purpose cash, protection, shelter and water, sanitation and hygiene. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Disaster Response Emergency Fund (DREF) Operation: Philippines – Super Typhoon Karding (PDF, 21 pages, 3 MB).
2022-10	Honduras	Floods	Honduras – Floods On October 5, 2022, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Honduras Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 1,500 people for 3 months. The operation will support the provision of clean water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) services, healthcare, and shelter. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Plan of Action: Honduras – Floods (PDF, 20 pages, 786 KB).
2022-09	Dominican Republic	Hurricane Fiona	Dominican Republic – Hurricane Fiona On September 26, 2022, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Dominican Red Cross in providing immediate assistance to approximately 25,000 people for 3 months. The operation will focus on activities in the areas of shelter, health, water, sanitation, and hygiene promotion. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Plan of Action: Dominican Republic – Hurricane Fiona (PDF, 25 pages, 973 KB).
2022-10	Cuba	Hurricane	Cuba – Hurricane On October 6, 2022, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Cuba Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 25,000 people for 15 months. The operation will focus on providing healthcare, emergency shelter, roofing kits, hygiene kits, and water and sanitation (WASH) services. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Appeal: Cuba – Hurricane (PDF, 7 pages, 497 KB).
2022-09	Uganda	Ebola Virus Disease Outbreak	Uganda – Ebola Virus Disease Outbreak On September 28, 2022, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Uganda Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 2.7 million people for 13 months. The operation will focus on preventing the spread of the Ebola Virus Disease by strengthening the healthcare response capacity in affected districts; raising awareness of appropriate prevention methods in affected communities; and, improving access to adequate clean water and sanitation services. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Appeal: Uganda – Ebola Virus Disease (PDF, 8 pages, 681 KB).
2022-10	Kyrgyzstan	Border Conflict	Kyrgyzstan – Border Conflict On October 3, 2022, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Kyrgyzstan Red Crescent Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 8,500 people for 4 months. The operation will focus on meeting the immediate basic needs of conflict-affected populations through the provision of multi-purpose cash and health and hygiene promotion. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Disaster Response Emergency Fund Operation: Kyrgyzstan – Border Conflict (PDF, 28 pages, 592 KB).
2022-06	Yemen	Sanaa Floods	Yemen – Sanaa Floods On July 29, 2022, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Yemen Red Crescent Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 19,509 people for 6 months. On October 5, 2022, the IFRC launched a revised emergency relief operation to support the Yemen Red Crescent Society in providing additional assistance to approximately 12,306 people within this period (a new total of 31,815 people.) The operation focuses on the shelter, non-food items, water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), health and protection assistance. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Operation Update Report: Yemen – Sanaa Floods (PDF, 16 pages, 827 KB).
2022-10	Syria	Cholera Outbreak	Syria – Cholera Outbreak On October 3, 2022, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Syrian Arab Red Crescent Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 1.5 million people for 6 months. The operation will focus on community-based health interventions, water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) promotion activities, the distribution of water purification tablets, training community volunteers on cholera prevention, surveillance for early case detection, community-based treatment and referral through health facilities. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Plan of Action: Syria – Cholera outbreak (PDF, 20 pages, 766 KB).
2022-08	Lao PDR	Floods	Lao PDR – Floods On August 24, 2022, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Lao Red Cross in providing immediate assistance to approximately 15,000 people for 4 months. On September 23, 2022, the IFRC launched a revised emergency relief operation to support the Lao Red Cross in providing additional assistance to approximately 17,761 people for 6 months. The operation will provide multipurpose cash assistance and hygiene promotion support to help individuals meet their immediate food, water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH), and basic needs. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Operation Update Report: Lao PDR – Floods (PDF, 13 pages, 958 KB).
2022-08	Lao PDR	Floods	Lao PDR – Floods On August 24, 2022, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Lao Red Cross in providing immediate assistance to 15,000 people for four months. The operation will focus on immediate assistance through the implementation of emergency shelter, livelihoods, and water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) activities. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Plan of Action: Lao PDR – Floods (PDF, 17 pages, 1 MB).
2022-09	Chad	Floods	Chad – Floods On September 12, 2022, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Chad Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 6,000 people for 4 months. The operation will focus on providing shelter assistance, water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) and community health services. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Plan of Action: Chad – Floods (PDF, 25 pages, 1.2 MB).
2022-09	Senegal	Floods	Senegal – Floods On September 12, 2022, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Senegalese Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 7,823 people for 4 months. The operation will focus on providing shelter assistance, water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) and community health services. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Plan of Action: Senegal – Floods (PDF – 25 pages, 1.2 MB).
2022-09	Algeria	Forest Wildfires	Algeria – Forest Wildfires On September 5, 2022, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Algerian Red Crescent Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 6,000 people for 4 months. The operation will focus on the provision of emergency shelter, livelihood and basic needs and health services, including psychosocial support, to people most affected by the wildfires. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Plan of Action: Algeria – Forest Wildfires (PDF – 14 pages, 628 KB).
2022-09	Papua New Guinea	Civil Unrest	Papua New Guinea – Civil Unrest On August 2, 2022, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Papua New Guinea Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to 7,500 people for 6 months. The operation will focus on health, protection and shelter. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Plan of Action: Papua New Guinea – Civil Unrest (PDF – 16 pages, 694 KB).
2022-08	Sierra Leone	Civil Unrest	Sierra Leone - Civil Unrest On August 25, 2022, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support The Gambia Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 1,500 people for 3 months. The operation will focus primary on the provision of basic household items and livelihood assistance. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Plan of Action: Sierra Leone - Civil Unrest (PDF – 1.8 MB, 19 pages).
2022-08	Sri Lanka	Extreme Weather	Sri Lanka - Extreme Weather On August 17, 2022, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Sri Lanka Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to 10,000 people for four months. The operation will focus on multi-purpose cash assistance, health, protection, shelter and water, sanitation and hygiene. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Plan of Action: Sri Lanka - Extreme Weather (PDF – 978 KB, 19 pages).
2022-07	Colombia	Floods	Colombia - Floods On July 19, 2022, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Colombian Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to 8,000 people for three months. The operation will focus on water, sanitation, hygiene and nutritional support. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Plan of Action: Colombia - Floods (PDF – 721 KB, 18 pages).
2022-07	Mauritania	Floods	Mauritania - Floods On July 5, 2022, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Mauritanian Red Crescent in providing immediate assistance to approximately 3,600 people for four months. The operation will focus on the provision of emergency shelter and household items, emergency cash, health services, and water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) assistance. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Plan of Action: Mauritania - Floods (PDF – 1.4 MB, 20 pages).
2022-08	Democratic Republic of the Congo	Plague Outbreak	Democratic Republic of the Congo – Plague Outbreak On April 28, 2022, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Democratic Republic of the Congo Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 91,738 people for 3 months. On July 29, 2022, the IFRC launched a revised emergency relief operation to support the Democratic Republic of the Congo Red Cross Society in providing additional assistance to approximately 241,162 people for 3 months. The operation will focus on contract tracing, provision of health services, promotion of hygiene measures, communication and community engagement, safe and dignified burials, and support victims of gender-based violence and prevention of sexual abuse and exploitation. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Operation Update: DRC – Plague Outbreak in Ituri. (PDF, 19 pages, 944 KB)
2022-08	Venezuela	Floods	Venezuela – Floods On June 22, 2022, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Venezuelan Red Cross in providing immediate assistance to 5,000 people for 3 months. The operation will focus on shelter, health, protection and water, sanitation and hygiene support. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Plan of Action: Venezuela – Floods. (PDF, 21 pages, 773 KB)
2022-08	Burkina Faso	Hunger Crisis in Displaced Communities	Burkina Faso – Hunger Crisis in Displaced Communities On June 4, 2022, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Burkinabe Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 4,200 people for 3 months. The operation will focus on the provision of health, water, sanitation, hygiene and livelihoods assistance. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Plan of Action: Burkina Faso – Hunger Crisis. (PDF, 20 pages, 1 MB)
2022-08-03	Philippines	Abra Earthquake	Philippines – Abra Earthquake On August 3, 2022, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) in providing immediate assistance to 10,000 people for 4 months. The operation will focus on food assistance, health, shelter, protection and water, sanitation and hygiene support. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Plan of Action: Philippines – Tayum, Abra Earthquake.
2022-07-29	Yemen	Sanaa Floods	Yemen – Sanaa Floods On July 29, 2022, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Yemen Red Crescent Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 19,509 people for 6 months. The operation will focus on the shelter, non-food items (NFIs), water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), health and protection assistance. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Plan of Action: Yemen – Sanaa Floods.
2022-07-22	Pakistan	Flooding	Pakistan – Flooding On July 22, 2022, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Pakistan Red Crescent Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 9,800 people for 4 months. The operation will focus on the provision of water, sanitation and hygiene services and cash assistance. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Plan of Action: Pakistan – Monsoon Flood.
2022-07-13	Côte d'Ivoire	Floods	Côte d'Ivoire – Floods On July 13, 2022, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support Côte d'Ivoire Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 4,686 people for 3 months. The operation will focus on conducting needs assessment and providing shelter assistance, support for emergency food and livelihood needs, WASH and community health services. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to Emergency Plan of Action: Côte d'Ivoire – Floods.
2022-07-13	Georgia	Floods	Georgia – Floods On July 13, 2022, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Georgia Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 3,570 people for 3 months. The operation will focus on providing basic household items with integrated health and hygiene promotion, food parcels and psychosocial support. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Plan of Action: Georgia – Floods.
2022-07-05	Mauritania	Hunger Crisis	Mauritania – Hunger Crisis On July 5, 2022, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Mauritanian Red Crescent in providing immediate assistance to approximately 4,920 people for 4 months. The operation will focus on the provision of cash and voucher assistance to meet immediate needs, as well as awareness campaigns on good nutrition practices and the distribution of enriched flour to households with children aged 6-23 months and pregnant and breastfeeding women. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Plan of Action: Mauritania/Tagant – Hunger Crisis.
2022-07-08	Nepal	Acute watery diarrhea outbreak	Nepal – Acute watery diarrhea outbreak On July 8, 2022, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies launched an emergency relief operation to support the Nepal Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to 30,000 people for 3 months. The operation will focus on health, protection and water, sanitation and hygiene support. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Plan of Action: Nepal – Acute Watery Diarrhea.
2022-05-30	Uganda	Population movement from Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)	Uganda – Population movement from Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) On April 13, 2022, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies launched an emergency relief operation to support the Uganda Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to 4,500 people for 3 months. On May 30, 2022, the IFRC revised and extended the operation to provide additional assistance to approximately 14,500 people for 6 months. On June 27, 2022, the IFRC launched an upgraded Emergency Appeal to support the Uganda Red Cross Society in providing assistance to approximately 50,000 people for 1 year. The operation will focus on providing access to shelter, safe water and sanitation, and critical healthcare for newly arrived refugees from the DRC. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Appeal: Uganda – Population Movement from DRC.
2022-07-01	Djibouti	Drought and food insecurity	Djibouti – Drought and food insecurity On July 1, 2022, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies launched an emergency plan of action to support the Djibouti Red Crescent Society to respond to increasing drought-related food insecurity in the country. The operation will focus on assessing needs and building local capacity to address gaps as the food security situation deteriorates. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Plan of Action: Djibouti – Hunger Crisis.
2022-07-07	Mali	Food insecurity	Mali – Food insecurity On July 7, 2022, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Malian Red Cross in providing immediate assistance to approximately 4,800 people for 3 months. The operation will focus on providing cash assistance to at-risk groups, including to female heads of household, pregnant and breastfeeding women and unsupported internally displaced people, as well as for screening and referral services for the treatment of acute malnutrition. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Plan of Action: Mali – Hunger Crisis.
2022-07-07	India	Assam floods	India – Assam floods On July 7, 2022, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Indian Red Cross Society (IRCS) in providing immediate assistance to 50,000 people for 6 months. The operation will focus on health, protection, shelter and water, sanitation and hygiene support. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation, refer to: Emergency Plan of Action (EPoA): India - Assam Floods (PDF, 17 pages, 832.97 KB).
2022-05-25	Bangladesh	Floods	Bangladesh – Floods On 25 May 2022, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Bangladesh Red Crescent Society (BDRCS) in providing immediate assistance to 20,000 people for four months. On 24 June 2022, the IFRC launched a revised emergency relief operation to support the BDRCS in providing additional assistance to approximately 300,000 people for 12 months. The operation will focus on multi-purpose cash assistance, health, protection, shelter and water, sanitation and hygiene support. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Appeal: Bangladesh, Asia Pacific - Flood.
2022-04-13	Uganda	Population Movement from Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)	Uganda – Population Movement from Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) On 13 April 2022, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Uganda Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 4,500 people for three months. On 30 May 2022, the IFRC launched a revised emergency relief operation to support the Uganda Red Cross Society in providing additional assistance to approximately 14,500 people for six months. The operation will focus on providing access to shelter, safe water and sanitation, and critical heathcare for newly arrived refugees from the DRC. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Plan of Action: Uganda - Population Movement from DRC.
2021-12-20	Angola	Drought	Angola – Drought On 20 December 2021, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency plan of action to support the Angola Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 2,500 people for three months. On 26 May 2022, the IFRC launched a revised emergency appeal to support the Angola Red Cross Society in providing additional assistance to approximately 329,000 people for twelve months. The operation will focus on the provision of multipurpose cash or vouchers to allow households to meet food and other needs, as well as support for supplemental nutrition services, safe water and sanitation, and healthcare in affected communities. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Plan of Action: Angola - Food Insecurity Emergency Appeal.
2022-05-25	Bangladesh	Flash Floods	Bangladesh – Flash Floods On 25 May 2022, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Bangladesh Red Crescent Society (BDRCS) in providing immediate assistance to 20,000 people for four months. The operation will focus on multi-purpose cash assistance, health, protection and water, sanitation and hygiene support. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Plan of Action: Bangladesh - Flash Flood.
2022-04-22	Zambia	Cholera Outbreak	Zambia – Cholera Outbreak On 22 April 2022, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Zambia Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 95,500 people for four months. The operation will focus on providing access to healthcare, clean water, and proper sanitation for people affected by or at-risk from cholera. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Plan of Action: Zambia - Cholera Outbreak.
2022-04-28	Central Africa	Ebola Outbreak	Democratic Republic of the Congo – Ebola Outbreak On April 28, 2022, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Democratic Republic of the Congo Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 408,265 people for 4 months. The operation will focus on Risk Communication and Community Engagement, safe and dignified burial, provision of health services, psychosocial support, and protection activities. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: DRC: Ebola Virus Disease Outbreak (PDF, 19 pages, 1.7 MB).
2022-05-10	West Africa	Measles Outbreak	Liberia – Measles Outbreak On May 10, 2022 the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Liberia Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 305,000 people for 3 months. The operation will focus on providing public health and community-based support through social mobilization activities such as health and hygiene promotion, mass vaccination campaigns, and psychosocial support. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Plan of Action: Liberia – Measles Outbreak (PDF, 13 pages, 1.6 MB).
2022-05-09	West Africa	Food Insecurity Crisis	Niger – Food Insecurity Crisis On May 9, 2022, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Red Cross Society of Niger in providing immediate assistance to approximately 283,830 people for 24 months. The operation will focus on the provision of multipurpose cash and voucher assistance, and to support nutrition activities. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Plan of Action: Niger – Food Insecurity Crisis (PDF, 9 pages, 1.7 MB).
2022-04-21	South Africa	Flooding	South Africa - Flooding On 21 April 2022 the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the South Africa Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 30,000 people for six months. The operation will focus on the provision of emergency shelter, cash grants to help meet basic needs, safe water and sanitation, and healthcare to flood-affected populations. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Plan of Action: South Africa - Flooding. (PDF, 18 pages, 1.8 MB)
2022-04-19	Philippines	Tropical Storm Agaton (Megi)	Philippines – Tropical Storm Agaton (Megi) On 19 April 2022, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) in providing immediate assistance to 20,000 people for four months. The operation will focus on food and multi-purpose cash assistance, shelter, health, protection and water, sanitation and hygiene support. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Plan of Action (EPoA): Philippines - Tropical Storm Agaton (PDF, 26 pages, 1.5 MB).
2022-04-16	Sri Lanka	Civil Unrest	Sri Lanka – Civil Unrest On 16 April 2022, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Sri Lanka Red Cross Society (SLRCS) in providing immediate assistance to 400,000 people for five months. The operation will focus on multi-purpose cash assistance, health, shelter, protection and water, sanitation and hygiene support. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Plan of Action (EPoA): Sri Lanka - Civil Unrest (PDF, 20 pages, 982 KB).
2022-04-12	Ecuador	Earthquake	Ecuador – Earthquake On 12 April 2022, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Ecuadorian Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 2,500 people for three months. The operation will focus on cash assistance, food distributions and mental health and psychosocial support. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Plan of Action: Ecuador – Earthquake. (PDF, 13 pages, 548 KB)
2022-04-13	Uganda	Population Movement from DRC	Uganda – Population Movement from DRC On 13 April 2022 the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Uganda Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 4,500 people for three months. The operation will focus on providing access to shelter, safe water and sanitation, and critical heathcare for newly arrived refugees from the DRC. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Action Plan: Uganda - Population Movement from DRC. (PDF, 24 pages, 1.2 MB)
2022-04-07	Somalia	Urban Fire Incident	Somalia – Urban Fire Incident On 7 April 2022 the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Somalia Red Crescent Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 3,000 people for four months. The operation will focus on the provision of unconditional cash grants to most-affected households to ensure access to basic needs. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Action Plan: Somalia - Urban Fire Incident. (PDF, 12 pages, 913 KB)
2022-03-23	Kenya	Vector-Borne Diseases	Kenya – Vector-Borne Diseases On 23 March 2022 the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Kenya Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 450,000 people for four months. The operation will focus on improving access to safe water and sanitation and preventive healthcare measures. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Action Plan: Kenya - Vector-borne Diseases. (PDF, 19 pages, 707 KB)
2022-03-10	Central African Republic	Wildfires	Central African Republic (CAR) – Fires On March 10, 2022, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Central African Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 6,000 people for 3 months. The operation will focus on the provision of essential household items, as well as water, sanitation and health services to people affected by the fires in the region of Bakala in central-southern CAR. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Plan of Action – Fires and Strong Winds in Central African Republic.
2022-02-28	Marshall Islands	Drought	Marshall Islands – Drought On February 28, 2022, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Marshall Island Red Cross Society (MIRCS) in providing immediate assistance to 9,326 people for 4 months. The operation will focus on health, protection and water, sanitation and hygiene. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Plan of Action (EPoA): Marshall Islands - Drought Response (PDF, 21 pages, 908.7 KB).
2022-02-10	Ecuador	Flood	Ecuador – Floods On February 10, 2022, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency appeal to support the Ecuadorian Red Cross Society (MRCS) in providing immediate assistance to 2,750 people for 3 months. The operation will focus on shelter, health, and water, sanitation and hygiene. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Plan of Action (EPoA): Ecuador – Floods
2021-10-25	Somalia	Population Movement	Somalia – Population Movement On 25 October 2021 the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency appeal to support the Somalia Red Crescent Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 2,800 people for four months. The operation will focus on the provision of livelihoods support, shelter kits, and essential non-food items (such as blankets, kitchen sets, and sleeping mats) to displaced households, as well as support for safe water and sanitation services and healthcare in affected communities. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Plan of Action: Somalia – Population Movement from Laascaanood (PDF, 19 pages, 1.1 MB).
2021-12-20	Angola	Drought	Angola – Drought On 20 December 2021 the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency appeal to support the Angola Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 2,500 people for three months. The operation will focus on the provision of emergency food rations for drought-affected households, as well as support for safe water and sanitation services and healthcare in affected communities. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Plan of Action: Angola – Drought (PDF, 15 pages, 1.3 MB).
2021-12-28	South Africa	Severe Thunderstorms	South Africa – Severe Thunderstorms On 28 December 2021 the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency appeal to support the South Africa Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 5,000 people for four months. The operation will focus on the provision of cash grants to ensure access to food for displaced households, as well as support for safe water and sanitation services and healthcare in affected communities. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Plan of Action: South Africa – Severe Thunderstorms (PDF, 21 pages, 1.8 MB).
2022-01-28	Zambia	Floods	Zambia – Floods On 28 January 2022 the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency appeal to support the Zambia Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 19,000 people for four months. The operation will focus on the provision of of livelihoods support, emergency shelter & essential non-food items, safe water & sanitation, and healthcare to households displaced or affected by the floods. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Plan of Action: Zambia – Floods (PDF, 22 pages, 1.1 MB).
2021-01-25	Mozambique	Floods and Cyclones	Mozambique – Floods and Cyclones On 25 January 2021 the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Mozambique Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 5,000 people for three months. On 31 January 2022 the IFRC launched a revised emergency relief operation to support the Mozambique Red Cross Society in providing additional assistance to approximately 50,000 people for twelve months. The operation will focus on the provision of emergency shelter and essential non-food items, safe water and sanitation, and healthcare to households displaced or affected by floods and cyclones. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Revised Emergency Appeal: Mozambique – Floods and Cyclones (PDF, 7 pages, 709 KB).
2021-12-09	Malawi	Tropical Storm Ana	Malawi – Tropical Storm Ana On 9 December 2021 the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency appeal to support the Malawi Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 6,000 people for four months. On 24 January 2022, the appeal was revised to respond to the impact of Tropical Storm Ana, increasing its targets to assist 160,000 people until June 2023. The operation will focus on the provision of cash, emergency shelter & essential non-food items, safe water & sanitation, and healthcare to households displaced or affected by the floods and storms. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Appeal: Malawi – Tropical Storm Ana (PDF, 19 pages, 1 MB).
2022-02-04	Madagascar	Tropical Storm and Cyclone	Madagascar – Tropical Storm and Cyclone On 4 February 2022, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency appeal to support the Malagasy Red Cross Society (MRCS) in providing immediate assistance to 50,000 people for twenty-four months. The operation will focus on shelter, protection, health, and water, sanitation and hygiene. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Plan of Action (EPoA): Madagascar – Heavy Rains and Tropical Storm (PDF, 7 pages, 801 KB).
2022-01-26	Madagascar	Heavy rains and tropical storm	Madagascar – Heavy rains and tropical storm On 26 January 2022, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Malagasy Red Cross Society (MRCS) in providing immediate assistance to 10,000 people for four months. The operation will focus on shelter, protection, health, and water, sanitation and hygiene. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency plan of action – Madagascar – Heavy rains and tropical storm.
2022-01-28	Tanzania	Food insecurity (drought)	Tanzania – Food insecurity (drought) On January 28, 2022, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Tanzania Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 500 households (approximately 2,500 people) people for 3 months. The operation will focus on providing cash grants in the districts of Longido and Monduli in Arusha and the Kiteto, Simanjiro and Mbulu districts in Manyara province to support the immediate needs of the most vulnerable food insecure households, including orphans and vulnerable children, female and child-headed households pregnant and lactating women, elderly and people living with disabilities, and chronically ill people. Following a needs assessment, additional health and nutrition services may be offered. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency plan of action - Tanzania - Food insecurity (drought).
2022-01-19	Tonga	Volcano eruption and tsunami	Tonga – Volcano eruption and tsunami On 19 January 2022, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Tonga Red Cross Society (TRCS) in providing immediate assistance to 7,549 people for four months. On 21 January 2022, the IFRC launched a revised emergency relief operation to support the Tonga Red Cross Society (TRCS) in providing additional assistance to approximately 17,000 people for 24 months. The operation will focus on health, livelihoods, protection, shelter and water, sanitation and hygiene. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency appeal: Tonga, Asia Pacific - Volcano and tsunami (PDF version - 2.19 MB).
2022-01-19	Fiji	Tropical Cyclone Cody	Fiji – Tropical Cyclone Cody On 19 January 2022, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Fiji Red Cross Society (FRCS) in providing immediate assistance to 7,500 people for four months. The operation will focus on health, protection, shelter and water, sanitation and hygiene. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency plan of action (EPoA): Fiji - Tropical Cyclone Cody (PDF version - 1.09 MB).
2022-01-13	Sao Tome and Principe	Floods and landslide	Sao Tome and Principe – Floods and landslide On January 13, 2022, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Sao Tome and Principe Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 750 people for 3 months. The operation will focus on the provision of psychological support, community sensitisation on water treatment and prevention of water-borne diseases, WASH services, and distribution of food and non-food items. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency action plan: Sao Tome and Principe – Floods and landslide.
2022-01-14	Iran	Floods	Iran – Floods On January 14, 2022 the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Iranian Red Crescent Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 22,532 people for four months. The operation will focus on the provision of shelter, basic needs and livelihoods assistance. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to Emergency plan of action Iran: Floods.
2021-12-22	Cameroon	Population Displacement	Cameroon - Internal Population Displacement On December 22, 2021, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Cameroon Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 6,500 people for 2 months. The operation will focus on needs assessments, WASH and healthcare activities for the internally displaced by violence in Mayo-Danay and Diamare Divisions in the Far North Region of Cameroon. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Action Plan: Cameroon - Internal Population Displacement
2021-12-16	Chad	Population movement	Chad – Population movement from Cameroon On December 16, 2021, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Red Cross of Chad in providing immediate assistance to approximately 10,000 people for 4 months. The operation will focus on the provision of basic needs with unconditional cash assistance, health, WASH and protection for the refugees from Cameroon and host communities in N'djamena and Chari-Baguirmi province. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Action Plan: Chad – Population movement from Cameroon
2021-11-29	Egypt	Flood	Egypt – Flood Response On November 29, 2021 the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency appeal to support the Egyptian Red Crescent Society in providing assistance to up to 4,685 people affected by floods. The operations will provide assistance to local populations in Aswan governorate, through shelter, health, basic needs, and hygiene assistance. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Plan of Action – Egypt – Aswan Floods.
2021-11-26	Iran	Earthquake	Iran – Hormozgan Earthquake On November 26, 2021 the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Iranian Red Crescent Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 15,000 people for four months. The operation will focus on the provision of shelter, basic needs and livelihoods assistance. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to Emergency Plan of Action Iran: Hormozgan Earthquake
2021-10-30	Algeria	Wildfires	Algeria – Wildfires Response On October 30, 2021 the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency appeal to support the Algerian Red Crescent Society in providing assistance to up to 42,500 people affected by forest fires. The operations will provide assistance to local populations in twelve governorates, through shelter, health, basic needs, and water, sanitation and hygiene assistance. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Appeal – Algeria – Wildfires
2021-08-18	Algeria	Wildfires	Algeria – Forest Wildfires On August 18, 2021, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Algerian Red Crescent in providing immediate assistance to up to 25,000 people (5,000 households) for four months. The operation will focus on provision of humanitarian support including food, mattresses, blankets, tents, personal protective equipment, and the provision of shelter. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Plan of Action - Algeria – Forest Wildfires
2021-12-01	Burkina Faso	Population Movement	Burkina Faso – Population Movement in Tougan On December 1, 2021, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Burkina Faso Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 4,500 displaced people for 3 months. The operation will focus on meeting the immediate needs of newly displaced populations in Tougan through the provision of cash transfers, kits for shelter construction and essential non-food items, hygiene kits and the promotion of hygiene awareness, as well as protection activities. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Burkina Faso - Population Movement in Tougan (PDF, 24 pages, 1.4 MB).
2021-12-11	Republic of Congo	Flood	Republic of Congo – Floods On December 11, 2021, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Republic of Congo Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 8,600 people for 4 months. The operation will focus on the provision of food, unconditional multi-purpose cash transfer, basic household items, psychosocial support and WASH services. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Action Plan: Republic of Congo - Floods (PDF, 21 pages, 777 KB).
2021-10-19	Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)	Disease outbreak	Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) – Ebola Outbreak On October 19th, 2021, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the DRC Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 305,000 people for 3 months. On November 26th, 2021, the IFRC launched a revised emergency relief operation to support the DRC Red Cross Society in providing assistance to approximately 312,000 people for additional 3 months. The operation will focus on the provision of surveillance, contact tracing, health promotion, including risk communication and community engagement, psychosocial support, safe and dignified burials, sensitization of health care personnel, and infection, prevention and control (IPC). Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Action Plan: DRC – Ebola Virus Disease Outbreak (PDF, 18 pages, 1.3 MB).
2021-12-27	Iraq	Flood	Iraq – Floods On December 27, 2021 the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Iraqi Red Crescent Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 7,500 people for four months. The operation will focus on the provision of shelter, livelihoods and basic needs, health and water, sanitation and hygiene services. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Plan of Action: Iraq - Floods (PDF, 18 pages, 802 KB
2021-12-27	Malaysia	Flood	Malaysia – Flash Floods On 27 December 2021, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Malaysian Red Crescent Society (MRCS) in providing immediate assistance to 11,089 people for four months. The operation will focus on health, multi-purpose cash assistance, protection, shelter and water, sanitation and hygiene. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Plan of Action (EPoA): Malaysia - Flash Floods (PDF, 21 pages, 1.33 MB).
2021-11-22	Algeria	Wildfires	Algeria – Wildfires Response On October 30, 2021 the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency appeal to support the Algerian Red Crescent Society in providing assistance to up to 42,500 people affected by forest fires. The operations will provide assistance to local populations in twelve governorates, through shelter, health, basic needs, and water, sanitation and hygiene assistance. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Appeal – Algeria \| Wildfires.
2021-07-29	Panama	Flood	Panama – Floods On 29 July 2021, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Red Cross Society of Panama in providing immediate assistance to approximately 4,000 people for three months. The operation will focus on emergency health, livelihoods and basic needs, water, sanitation and hygiene, shelter and protection needs using gender and inclusive approaches. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Plan of Action: Panama - Floods.
2021-08-18	Algeria	Forest Wildfires	Algeria – Forest Wildfires On August 18, 2021, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Algerian Red Crescent in providing immediate assistance to up to 25,000 people (5,000 households) for four months. The operation will focus on provision of humanitarian support including food, mattresses, blankets, tents, personal protective equipment, and the provision of shelter. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Plan of Action: Algeria – Forest Wildfires.
2021-08-02	Iran	Drought	Iran – Droughts On August 2, 2021 the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Iranian Red Crescent Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 83,200 people for 5 months. The operation will focus on emergency medical assistance, livelihoods and basic needs as well as water, sanitation and hygiene services for crisis-affected people. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Plan of Action: Iran - Droughts.
2021-08-20	North Macedonia	Wildfires	North Macedonia – Wildfires On August 20, 2021, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Red Cross of the Republic of North Macedonia in providing immediate assistance to approximately 12,612 people (4,204 families), in addition to approximately 3,000 fire fighters and community volunteers for four months. The operation will focus on provision of support to extinguish fires, as well as providing assistance to the firefighting teams and the local population, including food, water, hygiene parcels, blankets, mattresses, bedding, kitchen sets and other necessary items. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Plan of Action: North Macedonia - Wildfires.
2021-08-19	Panama	Population Movement	Panama – Population Movement On August 19, 2021, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Panamanian Red Cross Society (PRCS) in providing immediate assistance to approximately 6,000 migrants for three months. The operation will focus on the provision of shelter, healthcare, psychosocial support, water, hygiene and sanitation. PRCS will provide to care to 6,000 migrants with priority given to pregnant or breastfeeding women, people with disabilities, unaccompanied minors, single-parent families, and elderly. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Plan of Action: Panama – Population Movement.
2021-08-27	Ethiopia	Food	Ethiopia – Food Insecurity On 27 August 2021 the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency appeal to support the Ethiopia Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 8,000 people for four months. The operation will focus on the provision of unconditional cash grants to conflict-affected households to help meet basic food and other needs, as well as public messaging campaigns to raise awareness of hygiene and protection issues in targeted communities in Ethiopia’s Amhara region. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Plan of Action: Ethiopia - Food Security.
2021-08-17	Kenya	Drought	Kenya – Drought and Food Insecurity On 17 August 2021 the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency appeal to support the Kenya Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 60,000 people for three months. On 9 September 2021, following the declaration of a state of emergency by Kenyan authorities, the IFRC launched a revised emergency appeal to support the Kenya Red Cross Society in providing additional assistance to approximately 500,000 people for eighteen months. The operation will focus on the provision of in-kind food or unconditional cash grants to households to help meet food and other needs, nutrition and healthcare support to affected households and communities, safe water and sanitation services in communities impacted by drought, and improved protection services for at-risk groups or individuals. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Appeal: Kenya Drought - Hunger Crisis.
2021-09-04	Niger	Disease outbreak	Niger – Cholera Outbreak On September 4, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Niger Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 35,000 people for four months. The operation will focus on meeting immediate water, sanitation and hygiene needs in the cholera epidemic-affected regions of Maradi, Tahoua and Niamey through the distribution of hygiene kits, as well as infection, prevention and control measures and cholera awareness in affected communities. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Plan of Action: Cholera Epidemic Outbreak.
2021-09-02	Iraq	Drought	Iraq – Drought Response On September 2, 2021 the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency drought relief operation to support the Iraqi Red Crescent Society in providing immediate assistance to up to 43,116 people (7,186 households) for six months. The operations will provide assistance to local populations in Diyala, Ninewa and Basra governorates, through emergency multi-purpose cash, health support, and water, sanitation and hygiene assistance. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Plan of Action – Iraq - Droughts.
2021-08-30	Malaysia	Flood	Malaysia – Flash Floods On 30 August 2021, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Malaysian Red Crescent Society in providing immediate assistance to 1,080 people for three months. The operation will focus on multi-purpose cash assistance, livelihoods support, hygiene promotion, protection and mental health and psychosocial support. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Plan of Action (EPoA): Malaysia - Floods (PDF, 21 pages, 1.05 MB).
2021-09-04	Nepal	Flood, Landslide	Nepal – Monsoon Floods and Landslides On 4 September 2021, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Nepal Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to 7,500 people for six months. The operation will focus on health, livelihoods, protection, shelter and water, sanitation and hygiene. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Plan of Action (EPoA): Nepal - Monsoon Floods and Landslides (PDF, 27 pages, 1.30 MB).
2021-10-12	Uganda	Flood, Landslide	Uganda – Floods and Landslides On 12 October 2021 the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency appeal to support the Uganda Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 11,000 people for three months. The operation will focus on the provision of essential non-food items (such as blankets, jerry cans, mosquito nets, laundry soap, mats, solar lamps and kitchen sets) to displaced households, as well as support for safe water and sanitation services and healthcare in affected communities throughout Uganda. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Plan of Action: Uganda - Floods, Landslides, and Hailstorms.
2021-07-23	South Africa	Urban Violence	South Africa – Urban Violence On 23 July 2021, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the South Africa Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 2,500 people for four months. The operation will focus on the provision of essential healthcare; water, sanitation, and hygiene supplies and services; and multi-purpose cash grants to households affected by civil unrest in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng provinces. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Plan of Action: South Sudan/Food Insecurity (PDF, 19 pages, 1.28 MB).
2021-05-15	Somalia	Drought	Somalia – Drought (Revised July 2021) On 15 May 2021, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Somalia Red Crescent Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 121,000 people for four months. On 18 July 2021 the IFRC launched a revised emergency appeal to support the Somalia Red Crescent Society in providing additional assistance to approximately 564,000 people for eighteen months. The operation will focus on the provision of essential healthcare; water, sanitation, and hygiene supplies and services; and livelihoods support, including multi-purpose cash grants, to households affected by drought in the Puntland and Somaliland regions of Somalia. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Plan of Action: Somalia - Drought (PDF, 13 pages, 760 KB).
2021-06-28	Nigeria	Hunger Crisis	Nigeria – Hunger Crisis On 28 June 2021, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency appeal to support the Nigeria Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 200,000 people for eighteen months. The operation will focus on the provision of essential healthcare; water, sanitation, and hygiene supplies and services; and livelihoods support, including multi-purpose cash grants, to households affected by acute food insecurity in northwest and north central Nigeria. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Plan of Action: Nigeria - Hunger Crisis (PDF, 15 pages, 968 KB).
2021-06-14	South Sudan	Hunger crisis	South Sudan – Food Insecurity On 14 June 2021, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the South Sudan Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 10,500 people for four months. The operation will focus on the provision of cash assistance, livelihood activities including establishing women-led community kitchen gardens, access to clean drinking water through repairs to existing boreholes, and disaster risk reduction through strengthening community disaster response teams. The operation will include a focus on female-headed households, pregnant and breastfeeding women, children under five years and other groups disproportionately impacted by food insecurity. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Plan of Action: South Sudan/Food Insecurity (PDF, 16 pages, 1.7 MB).
2021-06-14	Guyana	Flood	Guyana – Floods On 14 June 2021, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Guyanese Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 2500 people for 3 months. The operation will focus on provision of PPE, shelter, and other needs as assessed. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to Emergency Plan of Action: Guyana - Floods (PDF, 26 pages, 1.5 MB).
2021-06-14	Suriname	Flood	Suriname – Floods On 14 June 2021, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Suriname Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 1500 people for 3 months. The operation will focus on the provision of shelter, WASH, health and livelihoods over a period of 3 months. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to Emergency Plan of Action: Suriname - Floods (PDF, 20 pages, 606 KB).
2021-05-24	Democratic Republic of the Congo	Volcanic Eruption	Democratic Republic of the Congo – Volcanic Eruption On 24 May 2021, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Democratic Republic of the Congo Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 12,500 people for 3 months. The operation will focus on health interventions, emergency shelter and household items, and restoring family links. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Plan of Action: Democratic Republic of the Congo - Volcano Eruption (PDF, 15 pages, 887 KB).
2021-05-31	Rwanda	Flood	Rwanda – Flooding and Windstorm On May 14, the International Federation of Red Cross an Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Rwandan Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 3500 people for 3 months. The operation will focus on a multisectoral response to meet the diverse needs of affected persons, including through health, WASH, shelter, livelihoods/basic needs, and protection interventions for those at risk of sexual and gender based violence, including women and adolescent children. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Plan of Action: Rwanda – Flooding and Windstorm (PDF, 19 pages, 1.2 MB)
2021-05-31	Myanmar	Civil Unrest	Myanmar – Civil Unrest Since February 2021, Myanmar has been undergoing a political crisis with civil unrest precipitating a humanitarian crisis affecting populations across many parts of the country. The International Federation of Red Cross an Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency response operation to support the Myanmar Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 236,400 people over a 12-month period. The operation will focus on a multi-sectoral response to meet the diverse needs of people affected by the civil unrest through a focused on health (including First Aid and Ambulance Services), livelihoods and basic needs. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Plan of Action: Myanmar – Civil Unrest (PDF, 14 pages, 500 KB).
2021-04-12	Saint Vincent	Volcanic Eruption	Saint Vincent and the Grenadines – Volcanic Eruption On 12 April 2021, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 2100 people for 3 months. The operation will focus on the operation of shelters for evacuated people, provide relief supplies including COVID-19 PPE, and first aid services. Additionally, a market assessment will be conducted to direct provision of cash and voucher assistance to affected persons. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to Emergency Plan of Action – Volcanic Eruption.
2021-01-17	Guinea	Ebola Outbreak	Guinea – Ebola Outbreak On 17 January 2021, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Guinea Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 423,951 people for three months. The operation will focus on the provision of health, psychosocial support, and WASH assistance. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Plan of Action: Guinea – Ebola outbreak.
2020-10-05	Ecuador	Volcanic Eruption	Ecuador – Volcanic Eruption On 5 October the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Ecuadorian Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 4,176 people for 3 months. The operation will focus on the provision of water, sanitation and hygiene services. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Plan of Acton: Ecuador - Volcanic Eruption
2021-01-23	Mozambique	Cyclone	Mozambique – Tropical Cyclone Eloise On 23 January 2021 the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Mozambique Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 5,000 people for three months. The operation will focus on providing emergency shelter and essential non-food items, safe water and sanitation, and healthcare to households displaced or affected by the cyclone. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Plan of Action: Mozambique - Tropical Storm Eloise.
2021-01-20	Indonesia	Flood	Indonesia – Floods in South Kalimantan On 20 January 2021 the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Indonesian Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 8,000 people for 4 months. The operation will focus on the provision of health, shelter, WASH, protection and inclusion, and shelter assistance. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Plan of Action: Indonesia – Floods in South Kalimantan.
2021-01-16	Indonesia	Earthquake	Indonesia – West Sulawesi Earthquake On 16 January 2021 the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Indonesian Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 20,000 people for 4 months. The operation will focus on the provision of health, WASH, protection and inclusion, and shelter assistance. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Plan of Action: Indonesia – West Sulawesi Earthquake
2021-01-05	Malaysia	Flood	Malaysia – Floods On 5 January 2021 the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Malaysian Red Crescent Society (MRCS) in providing immediate assistance to approximately 5,000 people for 3 months. On 17 January 2021 the IFRC launched a revised emergency relief operation to support the Malaysian Red Crescent Society in providing additional assistance to approximately 12,500 people for 4 months. The operation will focus on provision of hygiene kits from pre-positioned stocks and distribution of unconditional multipurpose cash grants. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Plan of Action – Malaysia Flooding.
2020-12-17	Fiji	Cyclone	Fiji – Tropical Cyclone Yasa On 17 December 2020 the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Fijian Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 17,698 people for 1 month. On 29 December 2020 the IFRC launched a revised emergency relief operation to support the Fijian Red Cross Society in providing additional assistance to approximately 12,531 people for 6 months. The operation will focus on the areas of shelter, health, WASH and Protection, Gender and Inclusion while mainstreaming COVID-19 precautions throughout activities. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Plan of Action: Fiji - Tropical Cyclone Yasa
2020-12-14	Sri Lanka	Flood	Sri Lanka – Floods On December 14, 2020 the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Sri Lankan Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 7,500 people for 4 months. The operation will focus on the provision of shelter/household items, WASH and health care assistance, and cash assistance. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Plan of Action: Sri Lanka - Floods
2020-12-08	Indonesia	Extreme weather condition	Indonesia – Volcano eruption On 8 December 2020 the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Indonesian Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 10,000 people for 4 months. The operation will focus on the provision of support for evacuation efforts and needs assessments, the distribution of essential relief items, the delivery of clean water supply using water trucking and handwashing stations, as well as the dissemination of key health promotion messages over a four-month period. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Plan of Action: Indonesia - Volcano eruption
2020-12-03	Somalia	Cyclone	Somalia - Tropical cyclone GATI On 3 December the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Somalia Red Crescent Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 6.000 people for three months. The operation will focus on the provision of multipurpose unconditional cash transfers to allow affected households to meet their basic needs. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Plan of Action: Somalia - Tropical cyclone GATI
2020-12-01	Madagascar	Population movement	Madagascar - Food insecurity On 1 December the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Madagascar Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 10,000 people for three months. The operation will focus on the provision of unconditional cash grants, health promotion and care activities focused on addressing acute malnutrition, and WASH interventions, including hygiene promotion, the distribution of hygiene-related NFIs, and improving access to safe water. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Plan of Action: Madagascar - Food insecurity
2020-11-30	Nigeria	Disease outbreak	Nigeria - Yellow Fever Outbreak On 30 November the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Nigeria Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 900,000 people for three months. The operation will focus on community surveillance, vector control, social mobilization for mass vaccination campaigns, and psychosocial support services in Delta, Enugu, and Bauchi states. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Plan of Action: Nigeria - Yellow Fever Outbreak
2020-11-23	Ethiopia	Population movement	Ethiopia - Tigray conflict On 23 November the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Ethiopia Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 7,500 people for four months. The operation will focus onthe provision of emergency health services and multi-purpose cash grants. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Plan of Action: Ethiopia- Tigray conflict
2020-11-20	Colombia	Hurricane	Colombia – Hurricane Iota On 20 November 2020 the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Colombian Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 12,000 people for 3 months. The operation will focus on shelter, health, water, sanitation and hygiene as well as protection and livelihoods assistance. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: DREF Plan of Action (PDF)
2020-11-16	Belize	Hurricane	Belize – Hurricane Eta On 16 November 2020, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Belize Red Crescent Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 5000 people for three months. The operation will provide emergency health services, shelter needs, and water, sanitation and hygiene for those most affected by the storm. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Plan of Action: Belize – Hurricane Eta
2020-11-12	Costa Rica	Hurricane	Costa Rica – Hurricane Eta On 12 November 2020, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Costa Rican Red Crescent Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 7,500 people for three months. The operation will provide emergency health services, shelter needs, and water, sanitation and hygiene for those most affected by the storm. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Plan of Action: Costa Rica – Hurricane Eta
2020-11-02	Philippines	Typhoon	Philippines – Typhoon Goni On November 2, 2020 the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Philippine Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 80,000 people for 12 months. On November 13, 2020 the IFRC launched a revised emergency relief operation to support the Philippine Red Cross Society in providing additional assistance to approximately 100,000 people for 24 months. The operation will focus on the provision of shelter and settlements, livelihoods and basic needs, health, water, sanitation and hygiene promotion (WASH), as well as disaster risk reduction, community engagement and accountability (CEA) as well as protection, gender and inclusion (PGI). Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: revised Emergency Appeal – Typhoon Goni.
2020-10-19	Vietnam	Flood	Vietnam – Floods On October 19, 2020 the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Viet Nam Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 47,960 people for three months. On October 28, 2020, the IFRC launched a revised emergency relief operation to support the Viet Nam Red Cross Society in providing assistance to approximately 160,000 people for 12 months. The operation will focus on the provision of emergency health, livelihoods, shelter, and water, sanitation and hygiene, as well as focusing on disaster risk reduction, community engagement and accountability, and protection, gender and inclusion. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency appeal – Viet Nam floods.
2020-10-19	Nigeria	Flood	Nigeria – Floods On October 19, 2020 the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Nigeria Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 12,000 people for 4 months. The operation will focus on providing unconditional cash grants to allow flood-affected households to meet their basic needs, as well as activities to improve access to safe water and promote proper hygiene practices. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Plan of Action – Floods in Nigeria.
2020-10-06	Tunisia	Flood	Tunisia – Floods On October 6, 2020, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies launched an emergency relief operation to support the Tunisian Red Crescent Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 10,000 people for three months. The operation will focus on providing emergency shelter, psychosocial support, food assistance, emergency health care, and water, sanitation, and hygiene support. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Plan of Action: Tunisia – Flash Floods.
2020-10-05	Ecuador	Volcanic Eruption	Ecuador – Volcanic Eruption On 5 October 2020 the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Ecuadorian Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 4,176 people for 3 months. The operation will focus on the provision of water, sanitation and hygiene services. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Plan of Action: Ecuador - Volcanic Eruption.
2020-10-01	Chad	Flood	Chad – Floods On October 1, 2020, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Chadian Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 3,210 people affected by flooding in Chad for 3 months. The operation will focus on meeting the immediate needs of the most vulnerable populations through the provision of emergency shelter, distribution of household items, as well as WASH and health promotion activities. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Plan of Action – Chad.
2020-09-27	Ethiopia	Flood	Ethiopia – Floods On September 27, 2020, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Ethiopia Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 11,300 people for four months. The operation will focus on providing healthcare, safe water and sanitation, shelter, protection, and livelihoods support to households affected by the flooding in Amhara state. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Plan of Action – Floods in Ethiopia.
2020-09-25	Burkina Faso	Flood	Burkina Faso – Floods On September 25, 2020, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Burkinabe Red Cross Society (BRCS) in providing immediate assistance to approximately 5000 people for four months. The operation will focus on the provision of food assistance, shelters, and essential household items to persons affected by flooding in the provinces of Kadiogo, Gourma and Sanmatenga. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to the Red Cross Emergency Plan of Action – Floods in Burkina Faso.
2020-09-16	Guinea	Flood	Guinea – Flooding in Kankan Province On September 16, 2020 the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Red Cross Society of Guinea in providing immediate assistance to approximately 19,814 people for 3 months. The operation will focus on providing shelter and improving the water, hygiene, and sanitation situation in affected regions. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Plan of Action Guinea – Floods in Kankan.
2020-09-12	Senegal	Flood	Senegal – Floods in Dakar and Thèis On September 12, 2020 the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Senegalese Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 8,100 people for 4 months. The operation will focus on providing emergency shelter, essential household items, health assistance, water, sanitation, and hygiene support. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Plan of Action Senegal – Floods in Dakar and Thèis.
2020-08-27	Niger	Flood	Niger – Floods On August 27, 2020, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Niger Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 7,000 people for 3 months. The operation will focus on the provision of shelter and household items, livelihood and basic needs support, and WASH. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Plan of Action: Niger - Floods.
2020-08-25	Algeria	Earthquake	Algeria – Earthquake On August 25, 2020 the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies launched an emergency relief operation to support the Algerian Red Crescent Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 10,000 people for four months. The operation will provide first aid, psychosocial support, evacuation and transport to emergency shelters, provision of hot meals and food baskets, emergency shelter and shelter items. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Plan of Action: Algeria – Earthquake.
2020-08-20	Pakistan	Flood, Monsoon	Pakistan – Monsoon Floods On August 20, 2020 the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Pakistan Red Crescent Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 68,250 people for four months. The operation will focus on the provision of water, sanitation, and hygiene services and cash assistance. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Plan of Action – Pakistan: Monsoon Floods.
2020-08-13	Sudan	Flood	Sudan – Floods On August 13, 2020 the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Sudan Red Crescent Society in providing immediate assistance to over 134,000 people for 4 months. The operation will focus on search and rescue, assistance with the discharge of water from affected areas/dwellings, provision of first aid services and psychosocial support, distribution of non-food items, and registration of damage to houses, livestock and property. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Plan of Action: Sudan - Floods.
2020-08-01	Nepal	Flood, Landslide	Nepal – Floods and Landslides On August 1, 2020 the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Nepal Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 25,000 people for three months. The operation will focus on the provision of shelter, health, water, sanitation and hygiene services, as well as cash assistance. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Plan of Action: Nepal – Floods and Landslides.
2020-07-27	India	Flood	India – Floods On July 27, 2020 the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Indian Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 37,500 people for five months. The operation will focus on the provision of shelter supplies and of water, sanitation and hygiene services. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Plan of Action: India - Floods.
2020-07-27	Myanmar	Flood	Myanmar – Mandalay Floods On July 27, 2020 the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Myanmar Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 20,000 people for three months. The operation will focus on the provision of emergency food assistance, multi-purpose cash grants, emergency health care, protection services, and water, sanitation and hygiene support. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Plan of Action: Myanmar – Mandalay Floods.
2020-07-20	Indonesia	Flood	Indonesia – Floods On July 20, 2020 the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Indonesian Red Cross in providing immediate assistance to approximately 22,360 people for four months. The operation will focus on the provision of shelter, health and water, sanitation and hygiene services, as well as cash assistance. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Plan of Action: Indonesia - Floods.
2020-07-20	Mongolia	Flood	Mongolia – Floods On July 20, 2020 the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Mongolia Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 3,700 people for three months. The operation will focus on the provision of essential non-food items, hygiene kits, and cash assistance. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Plan of Action: Mongolia – Flash Floods.
2020-07-17	Bangladesh	Flood, Monsoon	Bangladesh – Monsoon Floods On July 17, 2020 the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Bangladesh Red Crescent Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 25,000 people for three months. The operation will focus on the provision of emergency food assistance, multi-purpose cash grants, shelter materials, emergency health care, protection services, and water, sanitation and hygiene support. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Plan of Action: Bangladesh – Monsoon Floods.
2020-07-15	Ethiopia	Civil unrest	Ethiopia – Civil unrest On July 15, 2020, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Ethiopia Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 5,900 people for five months. The operation will focus on healthcare, shelter, and livelihoods support for households displaced by violence and insecurity in Oromia State. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Plan of Action – Civil unrest in Ethiopia.
2020-07-10	Serbia	Flood	Serbia – Floods On July 10, 2020, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies launched an emergency relief operation to support the Red Cross of Serbia in providing immediate assistance to approximately 20,000 people for four months. The operation will focus on providing immediate assistance, including: safe drinking water, food, hygiene and household items; raising awareness and promoting health to reduce the risk of spread of water-born and other communicable diseases; basic psychosocial support; as well as cash assistance. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Plan of Action: Serbia – Floods.
2020-07-10	Ukraine	Flood	Ukraine – Floods On July 10, 2020, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies launched an emergency relief operation to support the Ukrainian Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 2,200 people for five months. The operation will focus on providing food parcels, household items, hygiene kits, or cash support where markets are well functioning, as well as hygiene promotion. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Plan of Action: Ukraine – Floods.
2020-07-06	Bosnia and Herzegovina	Flood	Bosnia and Herzegovina – Floods On July 6, 2020 the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies launched an emergency relief operation to support the Red Cross Society of Bosnia and Herzegovina in providing immediate assistance to at least 1,000 people directly, for three months. The operation will provide basic emergency support through a cash instalment for vulnerable people to support their livelihoods and basic needs, equip local Red Cross branches with basic tools to respond to small scale onset floods, as well as promote access to water, sanitation and hygiene. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Plan of Action: Bosnia and Herzegovina – Floods.
2020-06-23	Libya	Population movement	Libya – Population movement On June 23, 2020, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Libyan Red Crescent Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 2,500 people for three months. The operation will focus on providing household items, food baskets and hygiene promotion. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Plan of Action: Libya – Population Movement.
2020-06-09	El Salvador	Tropical storm	El Salvador – Tropical Storm Amanda On June 9, 2020 the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies launched an emergency relief operation to support the El Salvador Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 3,150 people for three months. The operation will focus on the provision of shelter, safe drinking water, basic household items, and access to health care and services. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Plan of Action: El Salvador – Tropical Storm Amanda.
2020-06-02	Indonesia	Flood	Indonesia – Floods On 2 June, 2020, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Indonesia Red Cross in providing immediate assistance to approximately 8,648 people for three months. The operation will focus on the provision of shelter items, water, sanitization and hygiene supplies, and the dissemination of health messaging. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Plan of Action: Indonesia - Floods.
2020-05-21	Bangladesh	Cyclone	Bangladesh – Cyclone Amphan On May 21, 2020 the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Bangladesh Red Crescent Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 30,000 people for 3 months. On 28 May 2020, the IFRC launched a revised emergency relief operation to support the Bangladesh Red Crescent Society in providing additional assistance to approximately 50,000 people for 12 months. The operation will focus on shelter, livelihoods and basic needs, health, water, sanitation and hygiene, protection, gender and inclusion, and disaster risk reduction. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Plan of Action: Bangladesh – Cyclone Amphan.
2020-05-21	India	Cyclone	India – Cyclone Amphan On 21 May, 2020 the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Indian Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 25,600 people for one month. The operation will focus on the provision of emergency food assistance, shelter, and health services. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Plan of Action: India – Cyclone Amphan.
2020-05-14	Kazakhstan	Flood	Kazakhstan – Floods On May 14, 2020, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Red Crescent Society of Kazakhstan in providing immediate assistance to approximately 6,128 people for three months. The operation will focus on providing household items, emergency shelters and hygiene promotion. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Plan of Action: Kazakhstan – Floods.
2020-05-14	Rwanda	Flood	Rwanda – Floods On March 14, 2020, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Rwanda Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 5,220 people for 3 months. On May 25, 2020, the IFRC launched a revised emergency relief operation to support the Rwanda Red Cross Society in providing additional assistance to approximately 11,690 people for 3 months. The operation will focus on the provision of essential non-food items, food, health services, water, sanitation and hygiene promotion. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Plan of Action: Rwanda - Floods
2020-05-14	Somalia	Flood	Somalia – Flooding On May 14, 2020 the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies launched an emergency relief operation to support the Red Crescent Society in Somalia in providing immediate assistance to approximately 9,000 people for three months. The operation will focus on the provision of shelter materials and essential non-food items, healthcare services, and safe water and sanitation facilities to affected households around the city of Qardho in the Puntland region. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Plan of Action: Somalia – Flooding.
2020-05-05	Democratic Republic of the Congo	Flood	Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) – Floods On May 5, 2020, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Democratic Republic of the Congo Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 15,000 people for 3 months. The operation will focus on livelihoods, health, water, sanitation and hygiene promotion assistance. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Plan of Action: Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) – Floods.
2020-04-28	Yemen	Flood	Yemen – Floods On April 28, 2020, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Yemen Red Crescent Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 17,500 people for six months. The operation will focus on providing shelter related items and hygiene kits to the most affected households. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Plan of Action: Yemen – Flash Floods.
2020-04-21	Fiji	Cyclone	Fiji – Tropical Cyclone Harold On April 21, 2020 the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies launched a revised emergency relief operation to support the Vanuatu Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 25,250 people for six months. The operation will focus on the provision of heath, water, sanitation and hygiene services, and shelter supplies. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: DREF Operation Update: Vanuatu – Tropical Cyclone Harold
2020-04-14	Fiji	Cyclone	Fiji – Tropical Cyclone Harold On April 14, 2020 the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies launched an emergency relief operation to support the Fiji Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 10,000 people for five months. The operation will focus on will focus on the provision of shelter, health and water, sanitation and hygiene assistance. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Plan of Action: Fiji – Tropical Cyclone Harold
2020-03-25	Egypt	Flood	Egypt – Floods On March 25, 2020, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Egyptian Red Crescent Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 12,348 people for 3 months. The operation will focus on providing emergency shelter, cash assistance, primary health care services, psychosocial support and hygiene promotion. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Plan of Action: Egypt – Flash Floods.
2020-03-14	Rwanda	Flood	Rwanda – Floods On March 14, 2020, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Rwanda Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 5,220 people for 3 months. The operation will focus on the provision of essential non-food items, food, health services, water, sanitation and hygiene promotion. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: MDRRW019
2020-02-21	Argentina	Drought	Argentina – Drought On February 21, 2020 the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies launched an emergency relief operation to support the Argentine Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 4,000 people for 3 months. The operation will focus on water, sanitation and hygiene, health, livelihoods and basic needs, as well as protection, gender, and inclusion services. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Plan of Action: Argentina – Drought.
2020-02-06	Mongolia	Winter storm	Mongolia – Severe Winter Storm On February 6, 2020 the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Mongolian Red Crescent Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 7,000 people for three months. The operation will deliver multi-purpose cash transfers and non-food items to people most affected by the storm. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Plan of Action: Mongolia – Severe Winter.
2020-02-06	Pakistan	Winter storm	Pakistan – Severe Winter Storm On February 6, 2020 the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Pakistan Red Crescent Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 7,000 people for three months. The operation will focus on the provision of multi-purpose cash grants, and shelter supplies to vulnerable and disaster-affected people. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Plan of Action: Pakistan – Severe Winter.
2020-01-29	Tanzania	Flood	Tanzania – Floods On January 29, 2020, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Tanzania Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 11,404 people for 4 months. The operation will focus on responding to the needs of vulnerable people with health and hygiene promotion campaigns. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: MDRTZ026
2019-12-11	Southern Africa	Drought	Southern Africa – Regional Drought On December 11, 2019 the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Red Cross Societies in Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, and Namibia in providing immediate assistance to approximately 81,000 people for sixteen months. The operation will focus on supporting livelihoods and meeting basic needs through the provision of cash or in-kind food assistance and agricultural inputs, including seeds and tools, livestock feed, rehabilitation of water points, and technical support for establishing household gardens. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: MDR63003
2019-12-07	Philippines	Typhoon	Philippines – Typhoon Kammuri On December 7, 2019, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Philippine Red Cross Society in providing emergency assistance to approximately 20,000 people for four months. The operation will focus on the provision of shelter support and multi-purpose cash grants to vulnerable and disaster affected people. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Plan of Action: Philippines – Typhoon Kammuri.
2019-12-06	Djibouti	Flood	Djibouti – Floods On December 6, 2019, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies launched an emergency relief operation to support the Djibouti Red Crescent Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 10,000 people for three months. The operation will focus on restoring access to safe water, sanitation, and hygiene, and healthcare for affected households. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Plan of Action: Djibouti – Floods.
2019-12-02	Samoa	Disease outbreak	Samoa – Measles On December 2, 2019, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Samoa Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 30,000 people for 3 months. The operation will focus on the provision of health, water, sanitation, and hygiene services to affected and at-risk people. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Plan of Action – Samoa: Measles.
2019-11-26	Albania	Earthquake	Albania – Earthquake On November 26, 2019, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Albanian Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 10,000 people for 12 months. The operation will focus on the provision essential household items, food packages and cash assistance. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Appeal: Albania – Earthquake.
2019-11-19	Democratic Republic of the Congo	Disease outbreak	Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) – Measles outbreak On November 19, 2019, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies launched an emergency relief operation to support the DRC Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 1.5 million people for 4 months. The operation will focus on mobilizing parents of children from 0 to 59 months to immunize their children through the deployment of Red Cross volunteers who will conduct door-to-door sensitization campaigns. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Plan of Action: Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) – Measles outbreak.
2019-11-12	Bangladesh	Cyclone	Bangladesh – Cyclone On November 12, 2019, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Bangladesh Red Crescent Society (BDRCS) in providing immediate assistance to approximately 17,500 people for three months. The operation will focus on the provision of emergency food, emergency shelter materials, non-food items and multipurpose cash grants. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Plan of Action (EPoA) – Bangladesh: Cyclone Bulbul.
2019-10-31	Philippines	Earthquake	Philippines – Earthquakes On October 31, 2019, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies launched an emergency relief operation to support the Philippine Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 35,500 people for 12 months. The operation will focus on the provision of shelter, health services and cash assistance. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Appeal: Philippines – Mindanao Earthquakes.
2019-10-29	Kenya	Flood	Kenya – Floods On October 29, 2019, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies launched an emergency relief operation to support the Kenya Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 84,000 people for three months. On December 10, this appeal was revised to meet the needs of 150,000 people for one year. The operation will focus on the provision of emergency shelter and basic non-food items, as well as efforts to restore access to water, sanitation, and hygiene, healthcare, and livelihoods for affected households. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Plan of Action: Kenya – Floods.
2019-10-29	Zambia	Drought	Zambia – Drought On October 29, 2019 the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Zambia Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 57,000 people for eighteen months. The operation will focus on the provision of cash to help meet basic needs, including food, as well as support for healthcare, and water, sanitation, and hygiene. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: MDRZM012
2019-10-24	Cameroon	Flood	Cameroon – Floods On October 24, 2019, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Cameroon Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 2,303 people for 3 months. The operation will focus on emergency shelter assistance, distribution of household items, WASH and emergency health control and sensitization. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: MDRCM028
2019-10-15	El Salvador	Flood	El Salvador – Floods On October 15, 2019 the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Salvadoran Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 3,075 people for 3 months. The operation will focus on shelter, livelihoods, health and water, sanitation and hygiene services. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: DREF Operation El Salvador Floods.
2019-10-07	Nigeria	Flood	Nigeria – Floods On October 7, 2019 the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Nigerian Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 6,000 people for four months. The operation will focus on the provision of cash and non-food items to help affected households meet their basic needs as well as water, sanitation, and hygiene support to help prevent the spread of water-borne disease. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: MDRNG028
2019-10-02	Senegal	Flood	Senegal – Floods On October 2, 2019, the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies launched an emergency relief operation to support the Senegal Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 4,500 people for 4 months. The operation will focus on providing health and nutrition sensitization in support to government run support programs, safe water, hygiene and sanitation support and services, as well as cash transfers to cover shelter and household items lost in the floods. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to Emergency Plan of Action – Senegal: Floods
2019-09-20	Nigeria	Disease outbreak	Nigeria – Yellow Fever Outbreak On September 20, 2019 the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Nigerian Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 313,000 people for three months. The operation will focus on community engagement to raise awareness of yellow fever risks and prevention, active case finding and referral for treatment, and vector control through the destruction of mosquito breeding grounds. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: MDRNG027
2019-09-09	Mali	Flood	Mali – Floods On September 9, 2019, the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies launched an emergency relief operation to support the Mali Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 4,000 people for 4 months. The operation will focus on providing health services, shelters and household items, including mosquito nets, water purification tablets and soap, and food and livelihoods assistance through cash or vouchers. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Plan of Action: Mali – Floods.
2019-09-02	Central African Republic	Flood	Central African Republic – Floods On September 2, 2019, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies launched an emergency relief operation to support the Central African Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance for three months to approximately 5,600 people affected by floods in the city of Paoua. The operation will focus on the provision of shelter, distribution of household items, as well as health and water, sanitation and hygiene services to affected populations. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Plan of Action: Central African Republic – Floods in Paoua.
2019-08-22	Myanmar	Flood, Monsoon	Myanmar – Monsoon Floods On August 22, 2019, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies launched an emergency relief operation to support the Myanmar Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 13,750 people for 4 months. The operation will focus on the provision of water, sanitation and hygiene services, and cash assistance. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Plan of Action: Myanmar – Monsoon Floods.
2019-08-16	Vietnam	Flood	Vietnam – Floods On August 16, 2019, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies launched an emergency relief operation to support the Vietnam Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 18,100 people for 3 months. The operation will focus on the provision of household kits, water purification tablets and cash assistance. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Plan of Action: Vietnam – Floods.
2019-08-09	Sierra Leone	Flood	Sierra Leone – Floods On August 9, 2019, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies launched an emergency relief operation to support the Sierra Leone Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 5,381 people for 3 months. The operation will focus on providing shelter-related household items including mosquito nets, health promotion, search and rescue, first aid and psychological support, and improve access to safe water and hygiene services. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Plan of Action: Sierra Leone – Floods.
2019-07-25	India	Flood, Monsoon	India – Monsoon Floods On July 25, 2019, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies launched an emergency relief operation to support the Indian Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 30,000 people for 4 months. The operation will focus on shelter, health and water, sanitation and hygiene assistance, including the distribution of household items and hygiene kits. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Plan of Action: India – Monsoon Floods.
2019-07-24	Philippines	Disease outbreak	Philippines – Dengue Outbreak On July 24, 2019, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies launched an emergency relief operation to support the Philippine Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 121,800 people for 3 months. The operation will focus on providing health, water, sanitation, and hygiene services. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Plan of Action: Philippines – Dengue Outbreak.
2019-07-18	Bangladesh	Flood, Monsoon	Bangladesh – Monsoon Floods On July 18, 2019, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies launched an emergency relief operation to support the Bangladesh Red Crescent Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 50,000 people for 4 months. On July 30, 2019, the IFRC launched a revised emergency relief operation to support the Bangladesh Red Crescent Society in providing additional assistance to approximately 150,000 people for 18 months. The operation will focus on the provision of food, medical assistance, emergency shelter, and water, sanitation and hygiene services. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Appeal: Bangladesh – Monsoon Floods.
2019-07-18	Bangladesh	Flood	Bangladesh – Floods On July 18, 2019, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies launched an emergency relief operation to support the Bangladesh Red Crescent Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 50,000 people for 4 months. The operation will focus on the provision of emergency food, safe drinking water, emergency shelter and hygiene items, and health support. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Plan of Action: Bangladesh - Floods.
2019-07-16	Ethiopia	Disease outbreak	Ethiopia – Cholera Outbreak On July 16, 2019, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies launched an emergency relief operation to support the Ethiopia Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 350,000 people for 4 months. The operation will focus on providing access to clean water and adequate sanitation and hygiene facilities, as well as social mobilization and awareness raising to help prevent the spread of cholera amongst vulnerable communities. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Plan of Action: Ethiopia – Cholera Outbreak Response.
2019-07-02	Honduras	Disease outbreak	Honduras – Dengue Outbreak On July 2, 2019, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies launched an emergency relief operation to support the Honduran Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 42,500 people for 4 months. The operation will focus on community-based epidemiological surveillance, awareness raising, fumigation, water treatment, as well as capacity building for health service providers to ensure timely case detection and referral. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Disaster Relief Emergency Fund Operation: Honduras – Dengue Outbreak.
2019-06-27	Gambia	Windstorm	Gambia – Windstorm On June 27, 2019, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies launched an emergency relief operation to support the Gambian Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 3,600 people for 3 months. The operation will focus on the distribution of shelter items as well as the provision of water, sanitation and hygiene promotion (WASH) needs for 300 families whose houses were fully destroyed and 100 families with partially destroyed homes. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Plan of Action: Gambia – Windstorm Surge.
2019-06-24	Niger	Population Movement	Niger – Population Movement On June 24, 2019, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies launched an emergency relief operation to support the Niger Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 15,000 people for 3 months in the Maradi region. The operation will focus on the provision of community health, water and sanitation, and protection support for host populations and refugees displaced by clashes between herders and farmers, as well as vigilantism in northwestern Nigeria. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Plan of Action: Niger – Population Movement.
2019-06-21	Yemen	Flood	Yemen – Floods On June 21, 2019, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies launched an emergency relief operation to support the Yemen Red Crescent Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 14,000 people for 5 months. The operation will focus on shelter and water, sanitation and hygiene assistance, including the distribution of household items, hygiene kits, and jerry cans. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Plan of Action: Yemen – Floods.
2019-06-20	Uganda	Flood, Landslide	Uganda – Flood and Landslides On June 20, 2019, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies launched an emergency relief operation to support the Uganda Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 2,845 people for 3 months. The operation will focus on the provision of basic household items, sanitation and hygiene items, and healthcare to households affected by flooding and landslides. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Plan of Action: Uganda – Flood and Landslides.
2019-06-18	Tajikistan	Flood	Tajikistan – Floods On June 18, 2019, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies launched an emergency relief operation to support the Red Crescent Society of Tajikistan in providing immediate assistance to approximately 2,750 people for 3 months. The operation will focus on the provision of shelter, cash and water, and sanitation and hygiene assistance to flood affected households. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Plan of Action: Tajikistan – Floods.
2019-06-17	Serbia	Flood	Serbia – Floods On June 17, 2019, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Red Cross Society of Serbia in providing immediate assistance to approximately 7,650 people for 4 months. The operation will focus on the provision of emergency food, water, hygiene items, psychosocial support, and cash assistance. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Plan of Action (EPoA) - Serbia: Floods.
2019-06-07	South Sudan	Flood	South Sudan – Floods On June 7, 2019, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies launched an emergency relief operation to support the South Sudan Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 34,500 people for 4 months. The operation will focus on shelter and water, sanitation and hygiene assistance, including the distribution of household items, hygiene kits, and jerry cans. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Plan of Action: South Sudan – Floods.
2019-05-24	Tanzania	Flood	Tanzania – Floods On May 24, 2019, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies launched an emergency relief operation to support the Tanzania Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 2,500 people for 3 months. The operation will focus on the distribution of shelter related household items as well as the provision of WASH and health supplies. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Plan of Action: Tanzania – Floods.
2019-05-22	Cameroon	Population movement	Cameroon – Population Movement On May 22, 2019, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies launched an emergency relief operation to support the Cameroon Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 45,000 people for six months in the North-West, South-West and Far North regions. The operation will focus on the provision of WASH (access to safe water, hygiene promotion and related items distribution) and emergency shelter solutions for host populations and those internally displaced by the crises in the Anglophone regions and in the Lake Chad area. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Plan of Action: Cameroon – Population Movement.
2019-05-21	Paraguay	Flood	Paraguay – Floods On May 21, 2019, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies launched an emergency relief operation to support the Paraguayan Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 4,700 people for 3 months. The operation will focus on the provision first aid and psychosocial support as well as the distribution of jerry cans, water filters and emergency cash grants to highly vulnerable people and the most affected communities. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Plan of Action: Paraguay – Floods.
2019-04-30	Ethiopia	Population displacement	Ethiopia – Population Displacement On April 30, 2019, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies launched an emergency relief operation to support the Ethiopian Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 80,000 people for eight months. The operation will focus on the provision of shelter and basic household items, water and sanitation, and livelihoods support for people displaced by inter-communal conflict in various regions of Ethiopia. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Appeal: Ethiopia – Population Displacement.
2019-04-29	Comoros	Cyclone	Comoros – Tropical Cyclone Kenneth On April 29, 2019, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies launched an emergency relief operation to support the Comoros Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 2,500 people for three months. The operation will focus on the provision of shelter and basic household items, water and sanitation, and healthcare for people affected by Tropical Cyclone Kenneth. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Appeal: Comoros – Tropical Cyclone Kenneth.
2019-04-15	Syria	Flood	Syria – Floods On April 15, 2019, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies launched an emergency relief operation to support the Syrian Arab Red Crescent Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 45,000 people for 6 months in the Al Hasakeh governate. The operation will focus on health (including psychosocial support), food, household relief items and water, sanitation and hygiene promotion (WASH). Part of the Canadian contribution will be used to complete relief distributions – food and non-food items, deployment of an existing mobile health unit to provide health and psychosocial services and the undertaking of protection monitoring activities and for the distribution of dignity kits people affected by floods outside of the Al Hol IDP camp. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Plan of Action: Syria – Floods.
2019-04-06	Iran	Flood	Iran – Floods On April 6, 2019, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies launched an emergency relief operation to support the Iranian Red Crescent Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 150,000 people for 9 months. The operation will focus on for the provision of shelter, livelihoods and protection to the most vulnerable flood affected persons. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Appeal: Iran - Floods.
2019-04-05	Bolivia	Flood	Bolivia – Floods On April 5, 2019, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies launched an emergency relief operation to support the Bolivian Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 3,000 people for 3 months. The operation will focus on the provision first aid and psychosocial support as well as the distribution of emergency food and hygiene kits and chlorine tablets to highly vulnerable people and the most affected communities. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Plan of Action : Bolivia – Floods.
2019-04-05	Zimbabwe	Cyclone	Zimbabwe – Tropical Cyclone Idai On April 5, 2019, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies launched an emergency relief operation to support the Zimbabwe Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 7,000 people for five months. The operation will focus on the provision of emergency shelter and improved access to safe water and sanitation for displaced or flood-affected households. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Plan of Action: Zimbabwe – Tropical Cyclone Idai.
2019-04-01	Malawi	Cyclone, Flood	Malawi – Floods (Tropical Cyclone Idai) On April 1, 2019, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies launched a revised emergency relief operation to scale up the Malawi Red Cross Society’s flood response efforts to assist a total of 40,000 people over six months. The operation will focus on increasing hygiene awareness in affected communities and providing shelter materials and non-food items to the most affected households. On February 11, 2019, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies launched an emergency relief operation to support the Malawi Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 10,000 flood-affected people for three months. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Plan of Action: Malawi – Floods (Tropical Cyclone Idai).
2019-03-28	Madagascar	Disease outbreak	Madagascar – Measles Outbreak On March 28, 2019, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies launched an emergency relief operation to support the Malagasy Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 1.95 million people for three months. The operation will focus on the provision of vaccines and measles sensitization in affected communities. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Appeal: Madagascar – Measles Outbreak.
2019-03-17	Afghanistan	Flood	Afghanistan – Floods On March 17, 2019, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Afghan Red Crescent Society (ARCS) in providing immediate assistance to approximately 650,000 people for 12 months. The operation will focus on the provision of shelter, health, WASH and livelihood interventions to flood affected populations. Part of the Canadian contribution will be used to support the deployment of 2,000 family tents, in response to critical needs identified by the ARCS and the IFRC. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Appeal: Afghanistan – Floods.
2019-03-14	Mozambique	Cyclone	Mozambique – Tropical Cyclone Idai On March 14, 2019, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies launched an emergency relief operation to support the Mozambique Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 17,000 people for 3 months. The operation will focus on meeting the immediate shelter, water and sanitation, and health needs of households displaced by flooding or otherwise impacted by the storm. On March 19, 2019, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies launched a revised emergency relief operation to support the Mozambique Red Cross Society in providing additional assistance to approximately 75,000 people for 12 months. The operation will focus on meeting the emergency shelter, water and sanitation, and health needs of people affected by the cyclone. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Plan of Action: Mozambique – Tropical Cyclone Idai
2019-03-12	Somalia	Drought	Somalia – Drought On March 12, 2019, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies launched an emergency relief operation to support the Somali Red Crescent Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 5,100 people for three months. The operation will focus on the provision of multipurpose cash disbursements, geared towards supporting access to food and basic needs in the Somaliland region of Somalia. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Plan of Action: Somalia - Drought.
2019-02-21	Pakistan	Drought	Pakistan – Drought On February 21, 2019, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies launched an emergency relief operation to support the Pakistan Red Crescent Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 15,000 people for 3 months. The operation will focus on providing cash interventions to drought affected households. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Plan of Action: Pakistan - Drought.
2019-02-18	Haiti	Civil unrest	Haiti – Civil Unrest On February 18, 2019, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies launched an emergency relief operation to support the Haitian Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 5,500 people for 3 months. The operation will focus on the replenishment of relief supplies, including first aid kits, emergency food and safe water provided to highly vulnerable people and the most affected communities. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Plan of Action – Haiti Civil Unrest.
2019-02-18	Cuba	Tornado	Cuba – Tornado On February 18, 2019, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies launched an emergency relief operation to support the Cuban Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 1,500 people for three months. The operation will focus on providing shelter, health, water, sanitation, and hygiene. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Plan of Action – Cuba Tornado.
2019-02-12	Philippines	Disease outbreak	Philippines – Measles Outbreak On February 12, 2019, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Philippine Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 290,000 people for 3 months. On March 6, 2019, the IFRC launched a revised emergency relief operation to support the Philippine Red Cross Society in providing additional assistance to approximately 260,000 people for 7 months. The operation will focus on providing health, water, sanitation, and hygiene services. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Appeal: Philippines - Measles Outbreak.
2019-01-31	Democratic Republic of the Congo	Population movement	Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) – Population Movement On January 31, 2019, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies launched an emergency relief operation to support the DRC Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 3,600 people for 3 months. The operation will focus on emergency shelter, NFIs, food, health, water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) assistance. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Plan of Action: DRC – Population Movement.
2019-01-28	Argentina	Flood	Argentina – Floods On January 28, 2019, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies launched an emergency relief operation to support the Argentine Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 31,500 people for 3 months. The operation will focus on providing health, water, sanitation and hygiene, as well as protection, gender and inclusion. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Plan of Action – Argentina: Floods.
2019-01-24	Democratic Republic of the Congo	Population movement	Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) – Population Movement On January 24, 2019, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies launched an emergency relief operation to support the Republic of Congo Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 3,000 people for 3 months. The operation will focus on responding to urgent needs in shelter, NFIs, water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH), including hygiene promotion and health. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Plan of Action: DRC – Population Movement.
2019-01-17	Lebanon	Extreme weather condition	Lebanon – Extreme Weather Condition On January 17, 2019, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies launched an emergency relief operation to support the Lebanese Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 3,500 people for 3 months. The operation will focus on the provision of emergency search and rescue, evacuation and provision of shelter, food and non-food assistance. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Plan of Action: Lebanon – Extreme Weather Condition.
2021-05-16	Afghanistan	Flood	Afghanistan – Flooding On 16 May, 2021 the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Afghan Red Crescent Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 14,000 people for six months. The operation will focus on the provision of emergency shelter and household items, unconditional cash support, and water sanitation and hygiene services to vulnerable households affected by the flooding. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Plan of Action: Afghanistan - Floods (PDF, 21 pages, 812 KB).
2021-05-15	Somalia	Drought	Somalia – Drought On 15 May 2021 the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Somalia Red Crescent Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 121,000 people for four months. The operation will focus on the provision of emergency healthcare services and basic household items for populations affected by drought. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Plan of Action: Somalia – Drought (PDF, 18 pages, 585 KB).
2021-04-23	Kenya	Flood	Kenya – Floods On 23 April 2021 the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency relief operation to support the Kenya Red Cross Society in providing immediate assistance to approximately 9,300 people for three months. The operation will focus on improving access to safe water and sanitation and the provision of emergency healthcare services and essential household items to people affected by flooding. Canada is supporting this emergency relief operation through the Canadian Red Cross Society. For more details on this emergency operation supported by Canada, refer to: Emergency Plan of Action: Kenya - Floods (PDF, 19 pages, 1 MB).

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