Grants and Contributions

Hackergal 4.0 will equip teachers to run coding clubs, inspiring underrepresented girls across Canada to close the gender and diversity gap in tech.

Project activities include:
(1) Conducting conflict and gender analysis in six conflict-affected districts in the targeted regions;
(2) Facilitating regular consultative workshops for formal and informal stakeholders, including federal, regional and district government officials, representatives of community-based organizations, and women and youth associations, on inclusive and gender-sensitive post-conflict interventions to guide and support this initiative throughout the project lifecycle;
(3) Training peace committee members and local government peace and security officers on early warning and response, and conflict prevention, management and resolution;
(4) Facilitating dialogue between different ethnic groups;
(5) Organizing public forums for local administrations and target communities;
(6) Providing trauma-affected individuals with inclusive community-based psychosocial support and referrals;
(7) Life skills and small business management training for trauma-affected individuals as well as the provision of seed money to facilitate the start-up of small businesses as peace dividends.

This project aims to reduce the threat posed by explosive remnants of war and improve the livelihoods of vulnerable populations in Cambodia. Project activities include: (1) surveying potential contaminated areas and conducting mine clearance operations; (2) delivering explosive ordnance risk education to impacted populations; (3) providing environmental awareness and agricultural development training to enhance the economic autonomy of women who both head households and own agricultural land; and (4) organizing and hosting an exhibition in Siem Reap on the margins of the 5th Review Conference of the Ottawa Treaty to promote the universalization of the Ottawa Treaty.

Project activities include: (1) restoring water points and sanitation facilities; (2) providing shelter and non-food items to displaced households; and (3) supporting protection services to mitigate the increased risk of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) for vulnerable women and girls.

Yemen’s healthcare system is facing immense challenges and is on the verge of collapse, leaving millions of people, especially women and children, highly vulnerable. Gender inequality continues to severely restrict women’s access to healthcare services in Yemen, with substantial protection and health-related challenges, particularly related to Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH). The prolonged conflict and widespread displacement have intensified Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) risks, especially for women and girls in overcrowded shelters and displacement camps.

Through this 15-month project, Action Coalition on Human Trafficking Alberta Association will support action to advance equality between women and men in Alberta. This will be achieved through the development of culturally appropriate education, engagement, and outreach services. Key activities include the development of engagement strategies for rural and remote communities, identifying partners and piloting new service-driven partnerships, developing an Indigenous community engagement strategy, piloting a survivor-led advisory council, and regularly assessing and refining approaches based on data insights.

Through this 27-month project, Black Pride YYC will address the needs and barriers to equality for 2SLGBTQI+ communities. This will be achieved by developing and enhancing resource access for Black 2SLGBTQI+ individuals while centring the experiences of those in the community and amplifying Black Trans voices. The organization will look to combat discrimination and hate by identifying its root causes and developing and implementing anti-hate strategies. Black Pride YYC will also look to promote and celebrate the history of Black 2SLGBTQI+ by building an online archive and organizing a public exhibit to share Black 2SLGBTQI+ culture.

October 2024 – Myanmar is experiencing a humanitarian crisis driven by armed conflict, economic hardship, protracted displacement and vulnerability to climate shocks. An estimated 18.6 million people require humanitarian assistance in 2024. Humanitarian organizations are operating in an increasingly complex environment, with humanitarian access becoming an ever-greater challenge due to rising insecurity and restrictions.

With GAC’s support, Humanity and Inclusion Canada improves access to health and protection services in Myanmar. Project activities include: (1) providing rehabilitation, mental health and psychosocial services; (2) providing cash assistance; (3) providing protection awareness sessions and services; and (4) raising awareness of the risks associated with explosive ordnance.

Project activities include: (1) delivering essential medicines and medical supplies supplied to health centres; (2) raising awareness on sexual and reproductive health, optimal maternal nutrition, menstrual hygiene management, and protection; and (3) preparing confidential, culturally appropriate and gender sensitive case management rooms for IDP and host community (HC) women, men, girls and boys.

Gender and marginalization roundtable session.