Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Afghanistan Women's Empowerment Program
Agreement Number:
5007062368 P000993001
Agreement Value:
$10,533,873.00
Agreement Date:
Mar 30, 2016 - Jun 30, 2021
Description:
This project aims to improve women’s economic empowerment by increasing social and economic participation of women in 36 districts of Takhar, Baghlan and Bamiyan provinces of Afghanistan. The project increases awareness to gain support of communities for gender equality by improving the capacity of community and government institutions. Activities include: (1) training women in market-driven vocational skills, business management and entrepreneurship; (2) establishing and training Community Based Savings Groups; (3) holding literacy classes for women and establishing libraries; (4) conducting gender-sensitive governance training for District Governors’ offices; and (5) training employees of the Department of Women’s Affairs in the promotion of women’s empowerment, gender equality and project management.
Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Expected Results:
The expected outcomes for this project include: (1) increased participation of women in public life; and (2) increased integration of women into the economy.
Location:
Ottawa, Ontario, CA K1N 1K6
Reference Number:
GC-2016-Q4-0006
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
100072586
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Additional Information:
Belated reporting that should have been included in the 2018-2019 4th Quarter report: The end date is postponed to June 30, 2021.
Amendment Date
Mar 20, 2019
Recipient's Legal Name:
Aga Khan Foundation Canada
Federal Riding Name:
Ottawa--Vanier
Federal Riding Number:
35078
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: