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Title:

Youth empowerment and gender-based violence prevention in Wayana, Suriname

Agreement Number:

7463150 P015063001

Agreement Value:

$44,943.00

Agreement Date:

Nov 18, 2024 - Aug 31, 2026

Description:

This project aims to enhance entrepreneur skills among youth, provide mental health support, and establish safe spaces for survivors of gender-based violence. It also seeks to raise awareness about gender-based violence and strengthen the capacity of local service providers to offer support. Project activities include: (1) providing vocational training for youth in agriculture, handicrafts, and eco-tourism; (2) establishing safe spaces for youth to engage in recreational and educational activities, including mental health support services and peer support groups; (3) providing training for healthcare and social workers in gender-based violence responses and support and how to build trust between police and vulnerable communities; (4) launching a public education campaign to raise awareness about gender-based violence and promote gender equality; and (5) establishing safe spaces and support centers for survivors of gender-based violence and providing aid and psychological support services. This project benefits youth in the remote Wayana Indigenous territory of Suriname, specifically the villages of Kawemhakan, Apetina, and Palumeu, and is implemented by Stichting Mulokot.

Organization:

Global Affairs Canada

Expected Results:

The expected outcomes of this project include: (1) increased understanding of the needs of the youth in the Wayana Community; (2) supported sustainable economic development within the Wayana community through high entrepreneurial activities, job readiness, and employability training and support; (3) improved long-term mental health and well-being of youth; (4) provided sustainable high-quality support services for survivors of gender-based violence in the Wayana community; (5) established best practices for gender-based violence response by healthcare and social workers; (6) supported greater awareness and proactive stances on gender-based violence and gender equality; and (7) increased public engagement and support for gender-based violence prevention initiatives and gender equality efforts.

Location:

Paramaribo, SR

Reference Number:

064-2024-2025-Q3-00061

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Recipient's Legal Name:

Stitchting Mulokot

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.