Chinese Government donates $0.5 million worth of COVID-19 response materials for refugees in western Tanzania

$1.27M USD

Funder	Unspecified Chinese Government Institution
Recipient Organization	Government of Tanzania
Country	Tanzania
Start Date	May 27, 2022
End Date	Nov 08, 2028
Duration	2,357 days
Number of Grantees	1
Roles	Recipient
Data Source	AidData Chinese Aid
Grant ID	`101617`

Grant Description

On May 27, 2022, the Chinese Embassy donated personal protective equipment (PPEs) to support COVID-19 response for refugees and host communities in western Tanzania. The PPEs were handed over to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Representative in Tanzania.

The PPEs worth 1,265 million Tanzanian shillings (about $0.5 million USD) included respiratory masks N95, disposable fluid-resistant gowns, medical gloves, eye protection goggles and reusable gumboots to be delivered to refugee camps in the country's western region of Kigoma.

📚 Sources & References

UNHCR thanks China for PPEs donation to support COVID-19 response for refugees
UNHCR thanks China for PPEs donation to support COVID-19 response for refugees
Speech at the Handover Ceremony of Personal Protective Equipment to Support COVID-19 Response for Refugees and Host Communities in Tanzania Loan applications and disbursements are still being received and processed as the projects continue to evolve. Ongoing monitoring and evaluation are in place to ensure project continuity.