Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Improving Gender Equality in Sri Lanka
Agreement Number:
7412576 P005854001
Agreement Value:
$540,000.00
Agreement Date:
Jan 10, 2020 - Jun 30, 2025
Description:
The project aims to improve gender equality for women and girls in the Northern, North Western and Eastern provinces of Sri Lanka. Project activities include: (1) developing a secure mobile application that works to make it easier and faster for case workers to connect with resources and respond to clients who have experienced gender-based violence; (2) engaging communities and schools in gender equality campaigns using student and street theatre performances; (3) creating a safe community space for survivors of gender-based violence to seek emergency psychosocial and legal services; (4) establishing a women’s centre to facilitate leadership training and access to resources; and (5) holding forums and conferences to engage legal practitioners, policymakers and women’s groups in reform of discriminatory laws. The beneficiaries of the project are women and girls, men and boys living in three districts in project target areas in Sri Lanka.
Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Expected Results:
The expected outcomes for this project in Northern, North Western and Eastern provinces of Sri Lanka include: (1) improved provision of support for women and girls who have experienced gender-based violence; (2) increased awareness of gender equality among women, men, girls and boys; and (3) increased implementation and reform of relevant laws and policies focused on achieving gender equality.
Location:
Toronto, Ontario, CA M1B 5K9
Reference Number:
064-2019-2020-Q4-00281
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Additional Information:
The end date is changed to 2025-06-30.
Amendment Date
Mar 28, 2022
Recipient's Legal Name:
International Medical HealthOrganization Canada
Federal Riding Name:
Scarborough North
Federal Riding Number:
35096
Program:
International Development Assistance Program
Program Purpose:
The main purpose on the International Development Assistance Program is to reduce poverty for those living in countries where Global Affairs Canada engages in international development.
Amendments: