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Title:

Electoral Education and Inclusive Governance Program in the Democratic Republic of Congo

Agreement Number:

7449731 P011102001

Agreement Value:

$10,000,000.00

Agreement Date:

May 12, 2023 - Aug 31, 2029

Description:

The project aims to improve the inclusion of women in public and democratic life in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Project activities include: (1) organizing civic education campaigns and training facilitators in schools on girls' and women's rights, human rights, civic participation, democratic principles, the electoral process and peace; (2) strengthening and operationalizing literacy centers; (3) strengthening the exercise of women's and marginalized citizens' right to vote; and (4) supporting groups (including women's groups) to observe the 2023 elections. The project aims to reach 20 million voters, representing half of the voting-age population in DRC (of whom 10.12 million are women). It aims to reach between 1.5 and 2 million young girls and boys through civic and electoral education campaigns. The projet is also designed to train 3,000 election observers (of whom 2,200 are women), and provide literacy and political rights training to approximately 20,000 women.

Organization:

Global Affairs Canada

Expected Results:

The expected outcomes of this project include: (1) improved conditions of inclusion through civic and voter education for girls and boys, men, women, civil and political rights and women's rights advocates; (2) reduced educational, cultural and economic barriers for women; and (3) increased participation of women and marginalized citizens in the electoral process and democratic life through mobilization.

Location:

Montreal, Quebec, CA H3G 1T7

Reference Number:

064-2023-2024-Q1-00028

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

3202118829902

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Recipient's Legal Name:

Canadian Catholic Organization for

Federal Riding Name:

Ville-Marie--Le Sud-Ouest--Île-des-Soeurs

Federal Riding Number:

24077

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.