Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Building networks among women in nuclear security and non-proliferation
Agreement Number:
7454713 P012909001
Agreement Value:
$405,845.00
Agreement Date:
Nov 20, 2023 - Mar 31, 2025
Description:
CRDF Global will develop and implement a three-part project to engage women experts from Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East in the field of nuclear security and non-proliferation: (1) mini-grant program to engage women in their home institutions; (2) a five-session webinar training series on knowledge and skill development; and (3) a capstone in-person workshop in Vienna, Austria to present results of their engagements and network with women experts from international institutions.
Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Expected Results:
- gain knowledge of professional skills, nuclear risk reduction tools, and opportunities for improving gender equality in the field.
- develop connections and ways to engage other women in their networks.
- share experiences working in the non-proliferation and nuclear security fields.
- improve connectivity between women security professionals in different regions of the world to improve prevention, detection, and/or response of nuclear security and non-proliferation challenges.
- promote joint projects and diverse solutions to nuclear security and non-proliferation challenges.
- share knowledge gains with their home institutions.
Location:
Arlington, US 22209
Reference Number:
064-2023-2024-Q3-00068
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
3200000000000
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Recipient's Legal Name:
U.S. Civilian Research and Development Foundation
Program:
Weapon Threat Reduction Program
Program Purpose:
The purpose of the Weapon Threat Reduction Program is to reduce the threat posed by the proliferation and use of weapons of mass
destruction and select conventional weapons