Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Bolstering Reconstruction in Iraq through Development, Growth and Employment (BRIDGE)
Agreement Number:
7375460 P002007001
Agreement Value:
$17,000,000.00
Agreement Date:
Aug 2, 2017 - Mar 31, 2023
Description:
The project aims to recognize the urgent need for short-term stabilization in Iraq by supporting the transition into new livelihoods for conflict-affected male and female youth and adult women. Thus, the project focuses on improving their technical and vocational trade skills. Project activities include: (1) facilitating models of effective technical and vocational education training (TVET) practice, by supporting up to 16 vocational training centres (VTCs) to deliver market-relevant, competency-based, gender-responsive vocational training to up to 3,000 youth and women; (2) providing flexible technical assistance and capacity development support to the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs, the Governorates, VTCs and other key stakeholders to implement stronger vocational training and services for students, such as career and guidance counselling; (3) strengthening linkages with the private sector to ensure that training programs are relevant to labor market needs, and to provide internships and employment opportunities for youth and women graduates.
Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Expected Results:
The expected outcomes for this project include: (1) enhanced provision of gender equitable and market relevant TVET by key government stakeholders in selected locations in Iraq; and (2) improved participation of targeted female and male youth and adult women in local economy in selected locations in Iraq.
Location:
Ottawa, Ontario, CA K1Y 4M8
Reference Number:
GC-2018-Q2-00013
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
119304848
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Additional Information:
The end date is changed to 2023-03-31.
Amendment Date
Feb 23, 2022
Recipient's Legal Name:
WUSC - World University Service of Canada
Federal Riding Name:
Ottawa Centre
Federal Riding Number:
35075
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.
Amendments: