Grants and Contributions

This project aim to purchase and install a greenhouse, irrigation system, gardening tools, cold storage appliances, kitchen appliances, electric and plumbing hookups, and food storage containers.

This project aims to purchase a trailer, a greenhouse, solar panels, an irrigation system, a walk-in cooler/freezer, a refrigerator, a root cellar, garden beds and tools, seeds and compost, a vacuum sealer, a food labeler, and insulated storage/food transportation containers.

This project aims to purchase and install a greenhouse.

This project aims to purchase a greenhouse, irrigation system, raised garden beds and refrigerators.

The purpose of the Indigenous Habitat Participation Program and the Salish Sea Initiative, is to support the participation of Indigenous peoples in activities relating to the conservation and protection of fish and fish habitat, including the development of the Department of Fisheries and Oceans’ (DFO) policies, program elements and regulations and the development of their technical capacity to support greater involvement in the conservation and protection of fish and fish habitat.

The purpose of the Indigenous Habitat Participation Program- Grant Funding is to meet the legal obligations to support the participation of Indigenous communities in consultations on Departmental Crown conduct (i.e., decisions, such as arrangements, approvals, authorizations and permits) under the Fisheries Act and/or Species at Risk Act.

This project aims to address the high rate of intimate partner violence in Guyana and promotes youth empowerment. Project activities include: (1) providing education and capacity strengthening sessions for community members on issues regarding gender-based violence; (2) conducting training sessions for Indigenous women focused on entrepreneurship and climate-smart agriculture; (3) engaging community members to create culturally relevant and gender-sensitive educational radio content segments on gender-based violence; and (4) delivering comprehensive sexual and reproductive health services to survivors of gender-based violence. The project will benefit Indigenous communities in Regions 1 and 9 of Guyana and is implemented by the Guyana Responsible Parenthood Association.

This project seeks to address the critical issue of Gender-Based Violence in Guyana where one in every three women have experienced some form of physical and/or sexual violence. Project activities include: (1) training and awareness raising for youth on issues related to child sexual assault, gender-based violence, sexual reproductive health and rights, mental health, and comprehensive sexuality education; (2) training for community leaders and members on issues related to child sexual assault and gender-based violence; (3) education and training for community leaders and members on reporting protocols and referral systems for gender-based violence; and (4) establishing a community-based men’s action group to support gender-based violence prevention and response efforts. The project will benefit over 400 community members in Guyana’s Region 10 and is implemented by Blossom Inc.

This project aims to enhance entrepreneur skills among youth, provide mental health support, and establish safe spaces for survivors of gender-based violence. It also seeks to raise awareness about gender-based violence and strengthen the capacity of local service providers to offer support. Project activities include: (1) providing vocational training for youth in agriculture, handicrafts, and eco-tourism; (2) establishing safe spaces for youth to engage in recreational and educational activities, including mental health support services and peer support groups; (3) providing training for healthcare and social workers in gender-based violence responses and support and how to build trust between police and vulnerable communities; (4) launching a public education campaign to raise awareness about gender-based violence and promote gender equality; and (5) establishing safe spaces and support centers for survivors of gender-based violence and providing aid and psychological support services. This project benefits youth in the remote Wayana Indigenous territory of Suriname, specifically the villages of Kawemhakan, Apetina, and Palumeu, and is implemented by Stichting Mulokot.

This project seeks to address the multifaceted challenges faced by Maroons youth, in the Marowijne and Brokopondo districts of Suriname, including high numbers of out-of-school youth and limited access to technological and educational resources. Project activities include: (1) conducting youth Science Technology Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) workshops; (2) providing hands-on training for the integration of technology with traditional crafts; and (3) helping youth develop projects that combine STEAM skills with traditional crafts. This project is implemented by Stichting Villa Zapakara voor Kind & Cultuur.