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Chinese Government grants $5 million to WFP in Kenya for food aid to refugees
$5M
USD
| Funder | Unspecified Chinese Government Institution |
|---|---|
| Recipient Organization | United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) |
| Country | Kenya |
| Start Date | Apr 17, 2017 |
| End Date | Mar 10, 2033 |
| Duration | 5,806 days |
| Number of Grantees | 1 |
| Roles | Recipient |
| Data Source | AidData Chinese Aid |
| Grant ID | 59686 |
Grant Description
In 2017, the Chinese Government pledged $5 million USD (Sh500 million) to support South Sudan and Somalia refugees in Kenya.
The donation was provided to the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) to purchase 9,000 tons of cereals (maize and sorghum) for the approximately 420,000 refugees living in the Dadaab and Kakuma camps in northern Kenya beginning on April 17, 2017. A hand-over certificate was signed on March 23, 2018, upon completion of the donation.
Sources & References
- China pledges to boost Kenya’s development, gives grant of more than Sh20 billion
- China in Kenya Development Boost
- Gives Over Sh20bn Grant [press release]
- China Contributes US$5 Million To WFP To Support Refugees In Kenya
- China donates 5 mln USD food to WFP to support refugees in Kenya
- 驻肯尼亚大使刘显法出席对在肯难民紧急人道主义粮食援助交接证书签署仪式
- Xinhua Headlines: China takes action as Africa struggles for solutions to forced displacement
- WFP hails China's food aid to refugees living in Kenya, $5m food aid arrives right on time
- Flow ID: 157206 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.
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United Nations World Food Programme (WFP)
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Start Year
2017
End Year
2033
Grantees
1
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