Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Cervical cancer screening
Agreement Number:
7453005 P013405001
Agreement Value:
$83,920.00
Agreement Date:
Oct 3, 2023 - Sep 30, 2025
Description:
This project aims to improve women’s health by increasing the uptake of cervical cancer screening in Paramaribo, Suriname. The project achieves this by addressing the misconceptions that prevent women from undergoing regular screening, and by providing cervical cancer screening in underserved areas. Project activities include: (1) coordinating focus groups to identify barriers that prevent Surinamese women from accessing available cervical cancer prevention services; (2) developing a health promotion campaign to increase awareness and acceptability of cervical cancer prevention; and (3) organizing cervical cancer screening clinics.
This project is part of the Local Engagement and Action Fund (LEAF) that supports civil society and local organizations across the Caribbean to implement initiatives that respond to local needs and advance the aims and strategic objectives of Canada’s Caribbean Regional Development Program.
Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Expected Results:
The expected outcomes of this project include: (1) improved health promotion education for preventing cervical cancer in Suriname; and (2) increased utilization of cervical cancer prevention services in Paramaribo, Suriname.
Location:
Paramaribo, SR
Reference Number:
064-2024-2025-Q2-00613
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Additional Information:
Belated reporting
Recipient's Operating Name:
Stichting Lobi Health Center
Recipient's Legal Name:
Stichting Lobi Health Center
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.