Centering Women and Girls in SGBV Response and Mitigation in Conflict-Affected Communities in South Sudan, Ethiopia, Somalia, Burkina Faso and Chad (2024-2026) - Public Comments Invited

With GAC's support, Oxfam Canada and Quebec are providing a multi-sectoral humanitarian response

to address sexual and gender-based violence within crisis-affected communities in Burkina Faso, Chad,

Ethiopia, Somalia, and South Sudan. Project activities include: (1) the restoration of water points and

sanitation facilities, with an eye towards improved safety; (2) the provision of sexual and reproductive

health services; (3) unconditional cash grants to vulnerable households to reduce negative coping

strategies; and (4) the provision of protection services to mitigate the increased risk of sexual and

gender-based violence (SGBV) for vulnerable women and girls. Activities under (1) are likely to have an adverse environmental effect.

 

The physical activities to be done, per country, are the following:

Somalia:

  • Borehole Rehabilitation
  • Water Pipeline Extension
  • Enhancing Water Infrastructure at Health Centers
  • Sanitation and Hygiene Infrastructure Upgrades

South Sudan:

  • Undertake construction/rehabilitation works of the targeted water supply systems
  • Construct gender sensitive emergency climate resilient latrines for households impacted by

floods and other climatic factors

Ethiopia:

  • Construction/rehabilitation of water systems providing safe potable drinking water for vulnerable women, men, girls and boys
  • Construction of gender-friendly and accessible sanitation facilities in conflict-affected communities

Burkina Faso and Chad:

  • Rehabilitation of water points and sanitary facilities, with particular attention to safeguarding

 

Although environmental conditions vary in the 5 countries of intervention, they share a number of similarities.

Burkina Faso, Chad, Somalia and Ethiopia are characterized by an arid to semi-arid climate, with a short rainy season and erratic rainfall patterns and minimal vegetation. These areas are prone to drought, but also flashfloods. The topography is relatively flat and temperatures are high. The area of intervention in South Sudan share the same environmental challenges, but the pluviometry is higher as the area is classified as tropical savannah. This area is especially prone to seasonal flooding. The WASH infrastructure that will be built or rehabilitated for this project will be adapted to these specific conditions and will fully comply with local environmental, public health and water policies, as well as international standards.

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Latest update

April 23, 2026 – GAC issued its Notice of Determination and determined that the project is not likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects. 

 

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Contacts

YOO Environment Specialists
Global Affairs Canada
200 Promenade du Portage
Ottawa, Ontario K1N 1J1
Email: CommentsIAARegistry-CommentairesRegistreLEI@international.gc.ca


Disclaimer

This map is for illustrative purposes. The markers represent the approximate locations based on available data. More than one marker may be identified for a given assessment.

  • Location

    • Amsilep (Outside Canada)
    • Boung Payam (Outside Canada)
    • Buhodle (Outside Canada)
    • Commune de Dori (Outside Canada)
    • Commune de Kaya (Outside Canada)
    • Daboua (Outside Canada)
    • Dhilaalo village (Outside Canada)
    • Kaikuiny Payam (Outside Canada)
    • Kalabaydh (Outside Canada)
    • Las Anod (Outside Canada)
    • Liwa (Outside Canada)
    • Michimiré (Outside Canada)
    • Mousoro Rural (Outside Canada)
    • Mouzrague (Outside Canada)
    • Raya Azebo Woreda, Southern zone, Tigray region (Outside Canada)
    • Raya Kobo Woreda, North Wollo zone, Amhara region (Outside Canada)
    • Shangalle IDp (Outside Canada)
    • SOFA (Outside Canada)
    • Walgak Payam (Outside Canada)
    • Wechja Payam (Outside Canada)
    • Xidhi Xidh (Outside Canada)

  • Nature of Activity

    • Water Management
    • Waste Management

  • Assessment Status

    Completed

  • Start Date

    2025-04-15

  • Proponent

    Oxfam Canada

  • Authorities

    • Global Affairs Canada

  • Assessment Type

    Project outside of Canada

  • Reference Number

    89460

Nearby assessments

...within 200 kilometres
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