Canada has declared a financial aid package of $14 million to assist Afghan refugees and individuals affected by flooding in Pakistan.

"Canada has declared a financial aid package of $14 million to assist Afghan refugees and individuals affected by flooding in Pakistan."

    "Canada is allocating $14 million in development funding for two projects aimed at assisting Afghan refugees and host communities in Pakistan who were impacted by last year's flooding. Minister of International Development Ahmed Hussen made this announcement. Pakistan is still recovering from the 2022 floods, which resulted in over 1,700 fatalities and affected approximately 33 million people. The floods caused extensive damage to homes, roads, schools, health facilities, and other critical infrastructure, while livelihoods, livestock, and crops were severely affected."

    "Canada is expressing its commitment to aid Afghan refugees and host communities in Pakistan who were severely affected by last year's climate disaster and flooding. Minister Ahmed Hussen announced the allocation of $14 million to address urgent needs in Pakistan."

    "Out of this funding, $10 million will be directed to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) for crucial services and recovery initiatives. This includes school and health facility rehabilitation, livelihood training, and support for gender-based violence services. The remaining $4 million will be provided to the World Health Organization (WHO) to enhance health services, encompassing areas like sexual and reproductive health, maternal and child healthcare, and services for gender-based violence."

    "Canada has provided substantial development assistance to Pakistan in response to the 2022 flooding, with a total commitment of $39 million. This includes an initial allocation of $14 million for development programs and an additional pledge of $25 million made at the International Conference on Climate Resilient Pakistan on January 9, 2023. These funds are intended to address flood recovery and reconstruction requirements."

    "In 2022, Canada offered significant humanitarian assistance to Pakistan, amounting to $25.9 million. This aid package included $6.9 million in funding provided before the flooding to assist Afghan refugees and host communities in Pakistan, along with an additional $19 million allocated in response to the flood crisis."

    "Furthermore, Canada has made a commitment to resettle a minimum of 40,000 vulnerable Afghans in Canada by the end of the current year. As of now, more than 38,000 Afghans have already arrived in Canada as part of this resettlement effort."