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Title:

Securing Niagra Women

Agreement Number:

ON17048

Agreement Value:

$53,000.00

Agreement Date:

Apr 3, 2018 - Apr 2, 2021

Description:

This 36-month project aims to reduce barriers to employment for Francophone immigrant women with young children. To do so, the project will develop a practical and comprehensive childcare model, addressing issues around supervised and secure services for children before and after school hours, as well as gaps in transportation services in Ontario’s semi-rural south-east region, to improve their economic security. Due to school closures and changes in health and safety standards related to the COVID-19 health crisis, the organization will have to adjust its response to child care and transportation issues in its region. Additional funding is provided for this purpose.

Organization:

Women and Gender Equality Canada

Expected Results:

Women and stakeholders have access to supports to address issues relating to equality between women and men.

Location:

Welland, Ontario, CA L3B 3Z7

Reference Number:

001-2020-2021-Q3-00068

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Amendment Date

Dec 9, 2020

Recipient's Legal Name:

Solidarité des femmes et familles immigrantes francophone de Niagara (SOFIFRAN)

Program:

Women's Program

Program Purpose:

The purpose of the Women’s Program is to advance equality for women in Canada by working to address or remove systemic barriers impeding women’s progress and advancement. The WP supports the Government of Canada’s goal of advancing gender equality in Canada. It is consistent with Government of Canada priorities related to economic prosperity, and supports Canada’s international commitments related to gender equality.

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