Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Promoting Greater Access to University for Girls
Agreement Number:
7419096 P007271002
Agreement Value:
$14,925,529.00
Agreement Date:
May 21, 2020 - Mar 31, 2026
Description:
The initiative aims to improve the academic performance, leadership and self-determination of high school girls in the remote region of Benishangul-Gumuz in Ethiopia. It helps them develop their academic capacity for higher education. Project activities include: (1) increasing community and familial encouragement of girls' enrollment in formal education; (2) improving academic performance, leadership abilities and autonomy of girls; (3) enhancing regional, zonal and district-level governance, administration and delivery of gender-equitable education for girls; (4) supporting the enhancement of academic, social and soft skills for adolescent girls; (5) strengthening the capacity of teachers and educational institutions to deliver quality and gender-sensitive education; and (6) adopting a holistic and transformative approach to addressing barriers to girls’ higher education, including through community engagement. With the additional COVID-19 funding, the project aims to reach 131,286 students (70,609 young men and 60,677 young women); 3,232 teachers (2,290 men and 942 women); and 235 school administrative officials (150 men; 85 women). The project benefits a total of 673,765 indirect beneficiaries, which include 656,430 students’ parents; 16,160 teachers; and 1,175 school administrative officials.
Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Expected Results:
The expected outcomes for this project include: (1) increased community and familial encouragement of girls' enrollment in formal education; (2) improved academic performance, leadership abilities and autonomy of girls; and (3) enhanced regional, zonal and district-level governance, administration and delivery of gender-equitable education for girls.
The project also expects to improve the prevention of COVID-19 outbreaks in target project secondary schools.
Location:
Ottawa, Ontario, CA K1R 6S4
Reference Number:
064-2024-2025-Q3-00003
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
3203811116813
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Additional Information:
Amendment #2 reflects an increase in the value of the agreement
Amendment Date
Feb 6, 2024
Recipient's Legal Name:
Cuso International - VSO
Federal Riding Name:
Ottawa Centre
Federal Riding Number:
35075
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.
Amendments: