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Title:

The Sling Shot Approach: Transitioning High A High Risk Undervalued Workforce Into Being Well Resourced.

Agreement Number:

BC21060

Agreement Value:

$88,340.00

Agreement Date:

Dec 15, 2021 - Dec 14, 2022

Description:

This 13-month project will support a feminist response and recovery from the current impacts of COVID-19, through systemic change. Amata Transition House Society will achieve this by researching the disparity and unequitable work environment for transition house staff and providing policy recommendations on adequate resources, training, remuneration and safe and supported staffing models. Consulting with new and existing community partnerships and front-line staff will lead the direction of the research. At the end of the project, the organization will have contributed to addressing systemic barriers by increasing networks and collaboration to accelerate systemic change and supporting positive distribution of authority, voices to support women’s equality.

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:

Quesnel, British Columbia, CA V2J 2P7

Reference Number:

001-2021-2022-Q4-00007

Agreement Type:

Grant

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Recipient's Legal Name:

Amata Transition House Society

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.