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Title:

FLAMBEAU - Renewed Women's Voice and Leadership- Benin

Agreement Number:

7474557 P015789001

Agreement Value:

$4,000,000.00

Agreement Date:

Mar 4, 2026 - Jun 30, 2031

Description:

The FLAMBEAU project is the renewed phase of the Women's Voice and Leadership (WVL) in Benin, which supports local and regional women’s organizations and networks working to promote the rights of women and girls, strengthen their empowerment, and advance gender equality in developing countries. Recognizing women’s rights organizations and feminist movements as key agents of change, the project aims to strengthen their institutional capacities, support their advocacy efforts, and foster the creation of sustainable networks and alliances, while addressing the chronic funding gaps these organizations face. This project is implemented by the Paul Gérin-Lajoie Foundation, in partnership with local organizations. It seeks to strengthen the capacity of feminist organizations and vulnerable groups in Benin to promote gender equality, defend the rights of women and girls, and influence public policies, particularly for the benefit of the most marginalized women and girls.

Organization:

Global Affairs Canada

Expected Results:

The expected results of this project include: 1) the strengthening of the organizational viability of women’s rights organizations (ODDFs) and vulnerable groups so that they can sustainably fulfill their gender equality mandate in a safe environment that promotes well-being; 2) the strengthening of programming and advocacy by ODDFs and vulnerable groups to advance gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls, particularly those at the intersection of multiple systems of oppression (IMSO); 3) the increased effectiveness of infranational, national, regional, and global platforms, networks, and alliances defending the rights of women and girls to influence political, legal, and social change, with a particular focus on those at the IMSO.

Location:

MONTREAL, Quebec, CA

Reference Number:

064-2025-2026-Q4-0141

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Recipient's Legal Name:

Fondation Paul Gérin-Lajoie

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.