Grants and Contributions:

Everyone Gains - Making Governance more Inclusive and Participatory in Northern Lebanon

5007063484 P002445001

$4,150,414.60

Mar 31, 2017 - Jul 31, 2022

This project aims to contribute to more inclusive and participatory governance in the municipalities of Wadi Khaled, in Northern Lebanon. The goal is to help local leaders and community members (Lebanese residents and Syrian refugees) to develop respectful relationships with one another, and collaborate more effectively to promote social stability. The project is inspired by the concept of a “Diwan” (An Arabic word symbolizing an audience hall or tent, where community members gather to socialize and resolve conflicts). This project targets women and youth, who have traditionally been left out of local decision-making processes, as well as various local leaders and governance actors. Project activities include: (1) providing training workshops; (2) organizing community roundtable discussions; (3) planning community projects; (4) supporting youth community centers; and (5) encouraging cross-municipality collaboration. This project involves 480 direct beneficiaries and 5,000 indirect beneficiaries.

Global Affairs Canada

The expected outcomes for this project include: (1) improved collaboration between local leaders and the local population in addressing their concerns; and (2) increased representation of marginalized groups, including women and youth, both Lebanese residents and Syrian refugees, in addressing local needs.

Bamako, ML

GC-2017-Q4-0166

Contribution

Grants and Contributions

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Belated reporting that should have been included in the 2019-2020 2nd Quarter report: The value is increased by $2,365,159 CAD.

Jul 31, 2019

Search for Common Ground

Peace and Stabilization Operations

The Peace and Stabilization Operations Program (PSOPs) is an integral component of the Government of Canada’s toolbox to prevent and respond to conflicts and crises abroad. It supports rapid, effective, whole-of-government coordinated responses to a wide range of challenges and serves as a valuable instrument for supporting stability in conflict-affected regions. PSOPs provides visible and concrete assistance in response to conflicts and crises abroad through targeted programming, the deployment of Canadian police officers (in partnership with Public Safety Canada and the RCMP) and civilian personnel, and direct support to the UN and multilateral peace operations, conflict prevention, mediation, and peacebuilding efforts.