Canada announced Sunday it will provide CAN$50 million ($38.2 million) for humanitarian aid in Palestine.
In a written statement Canadian Development Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau said: “Canada is committed to addressing the needs of the poorest and most vulnerable Palestinians.”
The statement came during Bibeau’s visit to Israel and the Israeli-occupied West Bank from July 25 to 29 2018.
Bibeau said: “The fresh support for Palestinians focuses on urgent humanitarian needs and on economic growth”
A total of CAN$12.65 million ($9.7 million) will be allocated to the projects for food security health protection and economic needs as well as supporting survivors of gender-based violence.
Also CAN$37.7 million ($28.9 million) will be allocated to projects that will increase economic opportunities for Palestinians particularly women and youth by supporting their economic empowerment entrepreneurship and employment.
