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Title:

Employment and sustainable income for Venezuelan migrants and refugees in Peru

Agreement Number:

7464354 P013688001

Agreement Value:

$6,000,000.00

Agreement Date:

Dec 23, 2024 - Mar 31, 2031

Description:

This project aims to increase the inclusive, sustainable, and gender-sensitive socio-economic well-being of Venezuelan migrants and refugees and vulnerable members of host communities, especially women, while emphasizing LGBTQI+ individuals' inclusion and Indigenous groups. Project activities include: (1) providing legal and financial support services to Venezuelan migrants and refugees to regularize their migration status; (2) training participants on soft and technical skills to enable them to access employment opportunities; (3) working with private sector companies to address barriers to decent work; and (4) supporting government capacity strengthening to ensure inclusive, equitable, and gender-sensitive livelihoods programming.

Organization:

Global Affairs Canada

Expected Results:

The expected outcomes of this project include: (1) increased participation in sustainable, gender-sensitive formal jobs and self-employment income generating activities by Venezuelan migrants and refugees and host community members, including women, LGBTQI+ individuals, and Indigenous people; and (2) improved safe, inclusive, gender-responsive and environmentally fair practices in government and private sector. This will contribute to gender equality and promote inclusive and equitable economic integration of Venezuelan migrants and refugees and host community members, especially women, LGBTQI+ individuals and Indigenous people in Arequipa, Ica, Lima/Callao, and Piura, Peru.

Location:

Ottawa, Ontario, CA K1R 6S4

Reference Number:

064-2024-2025-Q3-00160

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

3203811116813

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Recipient's Legal Name:

Cuso International - VSO

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.