Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Empowering Women in Non-Traditional Trades for the Northern Economy of Ghana
Agreement Number:
7415424 P006759001
Agreement Value:
$9,450,000.00
Agreement Date:
Feb 26, 2020 - Apr 30, 2026
Description:
This project supports women in rural areas of Northern Ghana who encounter difficulties accessing specialized skills. The project works to train and empower young women to participate in non-traditional technical trades in economic activities. These activities include welding, electrical and electronic works, mechanical maintenance, agricultural mechanization, agro-processing, and auto mechanics. The project works mostly with technical and vocational education training (TVET) institutions in the Upper West, Upper East, and Northern Regions. It supports the creation of entrepreneur hubs within TVET institutions. Project activities include: (1) developing and delivering national communications campaigns advocating for women’s participation in non-traditional trades; (2) providing technical assistance to strengthen government oversight bodies’ outreach with TVET providers on gender equality issues and to build the capacity of TVET Gender Officers; (3) supporting partner TVET institutions to analyze barriers to
Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Expected Results:
The expected outcomes for this project include: (1) improved enabling environment and reduced gender-specific barriers for women’s participation in economic growth; (2) enhanced access to decent work for women; and (3) increased productivity, profitability and innovation of women-owned businesses.
Location:
CALGARY, Alberta, CA T2X 1Z2
Reference Number:
064-2019-2020-Q4-00051
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
3203120560594
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Additional Information:
Belated reporting.
Amendment Date
Mar 2, 2025
Recipient's Legal Name:
Alinea International Ltd
Federal Riding Name:
Calgary Midnapore
Federal Riding Number:
48008
Program:
Contributions - Bilateral Programming
Program Purpose:
Contribution Programmation bilatérale
Amendments: