Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Empowering Communities: GBV Prevention and Response Support in Guyana’s Indigenous Communities
Agreement Number:
7463148 P015059001
Agreement Value:
$49,917.00
Agreement Date:
Nov 18, 2024 - Mar 31, 2026
Description:
This project aims to address the high rate of intimate partner violence in Guyana and promotes youth empowerment. Project activities include: (1) providing education and capacity strengthening sessions for community members on issues regarding gender-based violence; (2) conducting training sessions for Indigenous women focused on entrepreneurship and climate-smart agriculture; (3) engaging community members to create culturally relevant and gender-sensitive educational radio content segments on gender-based violence; and (4) delivering comprehensive sexual and reproductive health services to survivors of gender-based violence. The project will benefit Indigenous communities in Regions 1 and 9 of Guyana and is implemented by the Guyana Responsible Parenthood Association.
Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Expected Results:
The expected outcomes of this project include: (1) increased knowledge of gender-based violence prevention among community leaders and healthcare workers; and (2) improved access to sexual and reproductive health services for survivors of gender-based violence.
Location:
Georgetown, GY
Reference Number:
064-2024-2025-Q3-00059
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Recipient's Legal Name:
Guyana Responsible Parenthood Association
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.