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Canada pledges $71 million in aid for Sudan, South Sudan and Central African Republic

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 03 May, 2023 11:00 AM

OTTAWA — International Development Minister Harjit Sajjan is announcing $71 million in humanitarian aid for Sudan and two neighbouring countries that are dealing with a large number of refugees in the wake of a violent crisis.

Canada stands with the people of Sudan and those in neighbouring countries affected by this ongoing crisis. That is why we’re providing over $71M in humanitarian assistance to the region.

We’re also calling for an immediate end to the violence & a solution for a lasting peace. pic.twitter.com/4IEBvqS0Lm
— Ahmed Hussen (@HonAhmedHussen) May 3, 2023

Sajjan says the funds will flow through agencies of the United Nations and the Red Cross as well as non-governmental organizations to provide basic food, water and health services.

Nearly $31 million will go toward Sudan, while slightly more will be sent to South Sudan, which seceded from that country in 2011.

Canada will also send $10 million to the Central African Republic, as part of funds that will flow to at least 14 groups ranging from the World Food Programme to Doctors Without Borders.

Sajjan says the funding is flexibly structured so groups can scale up existing programs to meet huge flows of people fleeing a devastating escalation in violence that started in Sudan on April 15.

He is making the announcement alongside his parliamentary secretary Anita Vandenbeld, Diversity Minister Ahmed Hussen and Liberal MP Arielle Kayabaga.

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