Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Improving menstrual health education for women and girls in Méhé - Cameroon
Agreement Number:
7458477 P010926001
Agreement Value:
$705,975.00
Agreement Date:
Jun 21, 2024 - Jun 30, 2027
Description:
This project seeks to improve menstrual health and hygiene for women and girls living in Méhé village in the far north region of Cameroon. This intervention aims to provide solutions that enable their full participation with dignity in the educational, cultural, civic and economic life of their community. The project focuses on increasing individual and community knowledge of menstrual health and hygiene to break down the stigma surrounding menstruation. Project activities include: (1) training and running awareness sessions for women, girls, men and boys on menstrual health and hygiene, gender equality and gender norms; (2) training women on the production of reusable sanitary pads and soap; (3) constructing a small facility where women can produce sanitary pads and soap; (4) constructing 6 wells and 3 safe and accessible toilets; and (5) developing maintenance plans for the new wells and toilets to support the participation of women and girls in decision-making.
Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Expected Results:
The expected outcomes of this project include: (1) reduced experience of stigma and taboos related to menstrual health and hygiene (MHH) and civic participation by women and girls in Méhé village of township of Meme in Mayo-Sava Division; and (2) improved access and control over hardware solutions for MHH by women and girls in Méhé village of township of Meme in Mayo-Sava division.
Location:
Scarborough, Ontario, CA M1B 2W1
Reference Number:
064-2024-2025-Q2-00342
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Additional Information:
Belated reporting that should have been included in the 2024-2025 1st Quarter report.
Recipient's Operating Name:
Good Neighbors Canada
Recipient's Legal Name:
Good Neighbours Canada
Federal Riding Name:
Scarborough North
Federal Riding Number:
35096
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.