To contribute to meeting the urgent basic needs and restore safe living conditions for households most affected by the floods in cape verde reducing health risks and supporting early recovery

The Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (BPRM) awarded a $100,000 Project Grant on August 20, 2025, to the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) under the Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for Africa (CFDA 19.517) to address urgent humanitarian needs resulting from flooding in Cabo Verde. The award, with a completion date of November 19, 2025, supports IFRC's delivery of emergency assistance focused on restoring safe living conditions for flood-affected households and reducing associated health risks during the early recovery phase.

IFRC will implement multisectoral humanitarian services aligned with internationally accepted SPHERE standards, including emergency shelter, water and sanitation improvements, healthcare initiatives, and other life-sustaining assistance designed to meet basic needs for the most vulnerable populations affected by the disaster. The three-month performance period reflects the emergency response nature of the programming, consistent with BPRM's mandate to ensure refugees and conflict-affected populations have access to basic resources meeting internationally recognized standards of care.