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Title:

Strengthening Social Cohesion in Sri Lanka

Agreement Number:

7430165 P010080001

Agreement Value:

$2,000,000.00

Agreement Date:

Apr 27, 2021 - Aug 31, 2023

Description:

The peace that followed a long and deadly civil war in Sri Lanka is fragile, and conflict over ethno-religious divides is rising. This project supports women and marginalized groups in community-based efforts to promote social cohesion and community resilience in Sri Lanka. Through small grants, networking and skills development, the Asia Foundation promotes civil society’s role in protecting and maintaining space for inter-communal engagement and local approaches to build trust and confidence for genuine reconciliation.

Organization:

Global Affairs Canada

Expected Results:

The expected outcomes for this project include: (1) strengthened relations within communities, between communities, and between communities and the state through sustainable initiatives led by local civil society organizations (CSO); (2) increased meaningful participation of women and marginalized groups in CSO-led efforts to promote social cohesion and community resilience; (3) improved collaboration between local and national CSOs, taking tangible actions to address common challenges and share lessons learned.

Location:

San Francisco, US

Reference Number:

064-2021-2022-Q1-00212

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Recipient's Legal Name:

The Asia Foundation

Program:

Peace and Stabilization Operations

Program Purpose:

The Peace and Stabilization Operations Program (PSOPs) is an integral component of the Government of Canada’s toolbox to prevent and respond to conflicts and crises abroad. It supports rapid, effective, whole-of-government coordinated responses to a wide range of challenges and serves as a valuable instrument for supporting stability in conflict-affected regions. PSOPs provides visible and concrete assistance in response to conflicts and crises abroad through targeted programming, the deployment of Canadian police officers (in partnership with Public Safety Canada and the RCMP) and civilian personnel, and direct support to the UN and multilateral peace operations, conflict prevention, mediation, and peacebuilding efforts.