Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Improved Health and Wellbeing among LGBTI+ Populations
Agreement Number:
7464642 P014782001
Agreement Value:
$5,000,000.00
Agreement Date:
Mar 6, 2025 - Mar 31, 2029
Description:
This project aims to strengthen the protection and promotion of the right to health of LGBTI+ persons and improve access to quality comprehensive health services in Latin America and the Caribbean, with a specific focus in Colombia and Panama. It will cover four areas: 1) research to gather evidence on the specific health needs of LGBTI+ individuals; 2) the representation of LGBTI+ individuals and organizations in the health sector; 3) the availability and quality of health services and resources for these individuals; 4) the capacity of civil society organizations to advocate for LGBTI+ rights. PAHO will provide technical cooperation to Colombia and Panama to strengthen the protection and promotion of the right to health of LGBT+ people and improve access to quality comprehensive rights-based people-centered health services at national and subnational levels. Additional countries and regional entities will also be supported through learning exchanges and actions that strengthen health and rights promotion efforts.
Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Expected Results:
The project’s expected results include: (1) improved access to and utilization of quality comprehensive, rights-based, people-centered health services and resources among LGBTI+ people; (2) enhanced enabling environment for the rights and inclusion of LGBTI+ populations; and (3) strengthened capacity of LGBTI+ organizations and networks to participate in governance and influence health-related decision-making at different levels.?
Location:
WASHINGTON, US 20037
Reference Number:
064-2024-2025-Q4-00114
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
3200000000000
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Recipient's Legal Name:
PAHO - Pan American Health Organization
Federal Riding Name:
Not Coded
Federal Riding Number:
NA
Program:
Grants - Multilateral Programming
Program Purpose:
Subvention Programmation multilatérale