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Title:

International Development Education and Awareness

Agreement Number:

7436806 P009585001

Agreement Value:

$5,800,000.00

Agreement Date:

Mar 1, 2022 - May 31, 2027

Description:

This project aims to enhance the engagement of Canadians, especially youth (aged between 12 and 18), in Canada’s international development efforts towards the achievement of the SDGs and FIAP, with a focus on gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls. Project activities include: (1) Developing a knowledge platform; (2) Showcasing mobile exhibits; (3) Creating a mass media campaign; (4) Broadcasting documentary series. The project aims to reach 1.3M youth, aged between 12-18, including girls, boys and gender minorities as well as hard-to-reach, indigenous and diaspora populations. IDEA also expects to reach 280,734 visible minority youth, 2,851 Indigenous youth, 2,782 diaspora youth.

Organization:

Global Affairs Canada

Expected Results:

The expected outcomes for this project include: (1) Increased understanding by youth in Canada of international development issues and Canada’s efforts towards the achievement of the SDGs and FIAP; (2) Improved use of equitably distributed and accessible evidence-based, gender sensitive, international development learning products, including on the SDGs and FIAP, by youth in Canada.

Location:

Ottawa, Ontario, CA K1N 1K6

Reference Number:

064-2021-2022-Q4-00030

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

100072586

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Recipient's Legal Name:

Aga Khan Foundation Canada

Federal Riding Name:

Ottawa--Vanier

Federal Riding Number:

35078

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.