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Add to Preferred SourcesOn behalf of the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of International Development and La Francophonie, Matt DeCourcey, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, announced over $27 million in funding to humanitarian partners to support people in Cameroon, Chad, Niger, and Nigeria.
Canada is providing assistance to address the critical needs of the more than 20 million people who are affected by drought, food shortages and ongoing conflict in the Lake Chad Basin.
In Cameroon, Chad, Niger, and Nigeria, millions of people are in need of life-saving assistance as a result of conflict, natural disasters, and epidemics. In Cameroon in particular, more than half a million people are displaced because of conflicts in the Lake Chad Basin and Central African Republic, adding pressure to already scarce resources and limited basic services in host communities. Canada’s contribution will provide vulnerable communities with food, acute malnutrition treatment, clean water, healthcare, protection services, including psychosocial support, and support for livelihoods.
Parliamentary Secretary DeCourcey made the announcement during his trip to Africa, which included a visit to Cameroon.
“Populations in the Lake Chad Basin are facing a dire humanitarian situation as conditions continue to deteriorate because of conflict, food insecurity and natural disasters. Canada is proud to provide humanitarian assistance to meet the needs of the most vulnerable and ensure those requiring emergency assistance are reached. This support will save lives and help to alleviate the suffering of people living in Cameroon, Chad, Niger, and Nigeria.” said Matt DeCourcey.
The funding announced today is in addition to the nearly $20 million in humanitarian assistance already announced in 2018. Today’s announcement brings Canada’s total contribution this year for Cameroon, Chad, Niger, and Nigeria to over $47 million.
Original source: GA Canada
Published on 10 April 2018