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Title:

Brave Youth: empower girls through SRHR

Agreement Number:

7464809 P014290001

Agreement Value:

$7,000,000.00

Agreement Date:

Feb 20, 2025 - Mar 31, 2030

Description:

This project aims to reduce gender-based violence (GBV) against girls, adolescents, and young women aged 11 to 28 in 4 regions of Colombia including Medellín, Cali, Uribia, and Dibulla. Project activities include: (1) deconstructing the harmful norms and practices that underpin GBV; (2) empowering women and girls through comprehensive education and skills-building; and (3) strengthening communities and institutions to better prevent and respond to GBV.

Organization:

Global Affairs Canada

Expected Results:

The expected outcomes of this project include: (1) reduced harmful gender-related socio-cultural norms and practices that perpetuate violence against girls, adolescents and young women in Uribia, Dibulla, Medellín and Cali; (2) increased autonomy and empowerment of girls, adolescents and young women to achieve their personal life projects in Uribia, Dibulla, Medellín and Cali; and (3) improved access to sexual and reproductive health services (SRH). This includes GBV prevention, detection, and psychosocial support by girls, adolescents and young women in Uribia, Dibulla, Medellín and Cali.

Location:

Bogota, CO

Reference Number:

064-2024-2025-Q4-0234

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Additional Information:

Belated reporting.

Recipient's Legal Name:

Asociacion Probienestar de la Familia Colombiana - Profamilia

Program:

Contributions - Bilateral Programming

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.