Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Resilient, Inclusive, and Safe Education for Children
Agreement Number:
7427548 P009626001
Agreement Value:
$1,000,000.00
Agreement Date:
Feb 7, 2021 - Dec 31, 2021
Description:
The project contributes towards the realization of children’s rights to quality education by supporting learning continuity among in-school and out-of-school children in the cities of Paranaque, Taguig, and Pateros. In line with the Philippines’ Basic Education Learning Continuity Plan for COVID-19, the project aims to improve the learning environment of 6 to 12 year olds in homes, communities, and care institutions, as well as to support the government in the roll-out of distance-based education.
Project activities include: (1) distributing learning and communication materials/ gadgets; (2) developing a parenting program that provides cash assistance and training on gender-equitable parenting; (3) improving capacity building within care institutions; (4) developing home-based assessments for government to monitor children’s learning and well-being; and (5) establishing communication platforms to strengthen stakeholder engagement.
The project directly benefits 51,595 children, parents, caregivers, teachers, and local government officials, of which 24,848 are girls and 2,360 are women.
Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Expected Results:
The expected outcomes for this project include: (1) improved gender-responsive quality learning environments in homes, communities and care institutions for girls and boys between the ages of 6 and 12 in the COVID-19 crisis in the cities of Taguig and Paranaque, and the municipality of Pateros; and (2) improved government support for the continuity of quality gender-responsive education and learning in the COVID-19 crisis in the cities of Taguig and Paranaque, and the municipality of Pateros.
Location:
Toronto, Ontario, CA M2P 2A8
Reference Number:
064-2020-2021-Q4-00329
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
107958621
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Recipient's Legal Name:
Save the Children Canada
Federal Riding Name:
Don Valley West
Federal Riding Number:
35021
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.