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Title:

Empower and transform youth in Vieux Fort to continue building resilience

Agreement Number:

7465870 P015314001

Agreement Value:

$49,979.00

Agreement Date:

Feb 25, 2025 - Aug 31, 2026

Description:

This project aims to further address the ongoing impact of gun violence on youth in Vieux Fort in Saint Lucia facing challenges such as trauma, grief, and disrupted education due to violence-related losses. The project aims to restore their emotional and academic well-being, rebuild confidence, and empower them with practical skills for long-term resilience, creating a lasting positive impact on the community. It provides trauma-informed mental health support, remedial education to bridge academic gaps, and after-school programs to develop life skills and resilience.

Organization:

Global Affairs Canada

Expected Results:

The expected outcomes for this project include: (1) improved youth emotional resilience and better coping mechanisms, reintegrating successfully into schools and communities; (2) improved academic performance reduces dropout rates and enhances long-term educational outcomes; (3) enhanced decision-making and life skills prepare youth for positive community engagement and future employment; and (4) strengthened community networks to become more cohesive, fostering long-term support for youth development and crime prevention.

Location:

Castries, LC

Reference Number:

064-2024-2025-Q4-00012

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

-3

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Recipient's Legal Name:

Raise Your Voice Saint Lucia Inc

Federal Riding Name:

Not Coded

Federal Riding Number:

Program:

Contributions - Bilateral Programming

Program Purpose:

Contribution Programmation bilatérale