Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Building readiness through inclusive development, growth and empowerment
Agreement Number:
7474262 P017277001
Agreement Value:
$86,291.00
Agreement Date:
Feb 10, 2026 - Mar 31, 2027
Description:
This project aims to create a safer, more inclusive Saint Lucia by empowering young people who are blind, visually impaired, or face additional barriers with the skills, confidence, and independence needed to participate fully in school, work, and community life. By reducing social exclusion and vulnerability, key risk factors for exploitation, abuse, and unsafe environments, the project strengthens crime prevention systems and enhances long term social protection for at risk youth. Project activities include: (1) providing life skills, digital literacy, orientation and mobility training, and daily living skills to 30 youth aged 13 to 35 who are blind, visually impaired, or living with other barriers; (2) engaging 5 employers through awareness sessions, accessibility assessments, and job shadowing placements to promote inclusive hiring and safe workplace environments; (3) procuring and installing assistive technology, such as braille embossers, screen readers, laptops, tablets, and accessibility software, to support participants’ digital access, communication, and learning; and (4) conducting outreach campaigns using schools, youth centers, communities, radio, and social media to reduce stigma, encourage safe participation, and strengthen awareness of disability inclusion.
Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Expected Results:
The expected outcomes of this project include: (1) increased independence and reduced vulnerability for young people in Saint Lucia who are blind, visually impaired or face additional barriers; (2) increased confidence of participants in using digital technologies; (3) increased willingness by employers to support vulnerable youths; (4) increased ability of employers to apply practical tools that improve workplace inclusivity; and (5) reduced unemployment among vulnerable youths.
Location:
Castries, LC
Reference Number:
064-2025-2026-Q4-0047
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Recipient's Legal Name:
St Lucia Blind Welfare 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.