Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Championing Gender Equality and Inclusive Education in Sierra Leone
Agreement Number:
7461507 P010915001
Agreement Value:
$1,879,997.00
Agreement Date:
Aug 21, 2024 - Jan 31, 2029
Description:
This project aims to improve access to gender-responsive and inclusive education, particularly for girls and young women with disabilities, in two districts of northern Sierra Leone: Tonkolili and Bombali. The project targets 300 children and youth with disabilities (195 females and 105 males) between the ages of 7 and 20 who are not currently attending primary or secondary school regularly or at all. Additionally, around 400 parents/caregivers of these children, as well as community members will benefit from the project.
Project activities include: (1) providing technical assistance and vocational training to local partners and government actors to help them learn about gender-responsive and inclusive learning; (2) organizing sensitization and awareness sessions for parents, caregivers, civil society organizations, and community leaders. These sessions will cover topics such as harmful gender norms/roles, disability stigma, education and health reporting, and the inclusive education resources available locally; (3) engaging with the communities through events involving trained community and youth champions, students, teachers, families, government officials, local media, and community leaders and members; (4) developing capacity building plans to support local stakeholders working for gender equality and inclusive education; (5) hosting knowledge sharing workshops on gender equality and inclusive education. These workshops will involve students, teachers, researchers, and community actors in Canada.
Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Expected Results:
The expected outcomes for this project include: (1); improved agency, voice, and capacity of girls, boys, and youth with disabilities, especially girls and young women, to challenge barriers to education; (2) strengthened support and enabling environments in families and communities for girls, boys, and youth with disabilities, especially girls and young women; and (3) enhanced engagement of Canadian stakeholders as advocates and partners for gender equality and inclusive education in Sierra Leone and elsewhere.
Location:
Abbotsford, British Columbia, CA V2S 7M8
Reference Number:
064-2024-2025-Q2-00407
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Recipient's Operating Name:
University of the Fraser Valley
Recipient's Legal Name:
University of the Fraser Valley
Federal Riding Name:
Abbotsford
Federal Riding Number:
59001
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.