Grants and Contributions:

Technological Bridges for Citizen Engagement

7375611 P001477001

$2,841,864.00

Jul 21, 2017 - Jul 31, 2021

This project seeks to address the political, social, and economic exclusion of youth, particularly young women, youth living with disabilities, and other marginalized youth in the Middle East and North Africa region, particularly Jordan, Tunisia, Morocco and Egypt. The aim is to equip civil society organizations (CSOs) and youth leaders with the tools and know-how to effectively use technology to broaden the spaces available to engage in the democratic processes that promote transparency and human rights, as well as hold public officials accountable. The project makes use of accessible technology (e.g. mobile phones, short message services-SMS, and social media) and seeks to develop the digital literacy skills required to understand and manage online information and tools. These new skills provide civil society organizations and youth leaders with the ability to create digital content, and influence decision-makers. Project activities include: (1) delivering training and online support on how to implement collective actions to address socio-economic issues, through the use of technology; (2) developing and piloting an online interactive toolkit to promote and support increased participation in the democratic decision-making process; (3) designing and delivering training sessions on learning modules to equip intermediaries with the necessary strategies and tactics to effectively influence existing or new socio-economic programs and policies; (4) providing coaching to beneficiaries on implementing community actions to influence program and policy development process, through the use of technology; and (5) disseminating innovative approaches and good practices for advancing participation in democratic processes and influencing programs and policy developed during the project.

Global Affairs Canada

The expected intermediate outcomes for this project include: (1) enhanced equitable and inclusive participation in democratic decision-making, especially by women and marginalized groups, through the use of technology; (2) increased use of technology by people, especially women and marginalized groups, to hold their governments to account.

Montreal, Quebec, CA H3A 1E7

GC-2018-Q2-00016

Contribution

Grants and Contributions

118833292

Not-for-profit organization or charity

The end date is postponed to July 31, 2021.

Mar 29, 2021

Equitas - International Centre for Human Rights Education

Ville-Marie--Le Sud-Ouest--Île-des-Soeurs

24077

International Development Assistance Program

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.