Grants and Contributions:

The Unheard Voices of Migrant Women Farm Workers

ON21033

$296,145.00

Oct 4, 2021 - Mar 31, 2024

This 30-month project will support a feminist response and recovery from the current impacts of COVID-19, through systemic change. The Active Care Response Team will achieve this by identifying key issues and barriers which prevent migrant women farm workers (MWFW) from fully participating in decision-making and leadership roles. Through research of current legislation, policies and practices, as well as stakeholder input, the organization will make recommendations for change and develop an action plan to address these issues. Throughout the process the organization will monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the action plan relying on community partners and stakeholders (MWFW and farmers) to advance systemic change and endorse policy and recommendations to increase migrant women and girl’s participation in decision-making. At the end of the project, the organization will have contributed to addressing the systemic barriers by advancing inclusive policies and practices and increasing networks and collaboration to accelerate systemic change to support women’s equality. This project will work with partners, including the Global Resources Centre, Justica, Health Unit, Ministry of Labour, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, St. Clair College, the University of Windsor, Ontario Vegetable Growers' Association, Migrant Worker Community Program, and various farm owners to improve collaboration amongst likeminded organizations in the region and lead the dissemination of key recommendations for policy and programs towards a recovery from the impacts of COVID-19.

Women and Gender Equality Canada

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

Windsor, Ontario, CA N9A 6Y6

001-2021-2022-Q3-00110

Contribution

Grants and Contributions

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Active Care Response Team (ACRT)

Women's Program

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.