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Title:

Trans∕non-binary Newcomer Equity Project

Agreement Number:

SO220211

Agreement Value:

$299,573.00

Agreement Date:

Jan 3, 2023 - Mar 31, 2024

Description:

Through this 15-month project, Alliance for South Asian AIDS Prevention (ASAAP) will develop community-informed initiatives to overcome key issues facing 2SLGBTQ+ communities, with a focus on racialized trans/non-binary/gender non-conforming individuals and, in particular, those who are newcomers, in the Greater Toronto Area. This will be achieved through 1) a community needs assessment; 2) capacity-building skills workshops, peer ambassador trainings and mentorships; 3) one-on-one education and support; 4) community support group; and 5) post-program focus group. By the end of the project, ASAAP will have supported a community-informed project to address key issues facing 2SLGBTQ+ communities and advance equality for 2SLGBTQ+ people, with a focus on racialized trans/non-binary/gender non-conforming individuals.

Organization:

Women and Gender Equality Canada

Expected Results:

Partnerships and collaborations are established and/or strengthened to support the LGBTQ2 movement LGBTQ2 organizations have increased knowledge and capacity to advance equality with respect to sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression.

Location:

Toronto, Ontario, CA M5A 4K2

Reference Number:

001-2022-2023-Q3-00009

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Recipient's Legal Name:

Alliance for South Asian AIDS Prevention

Program:

Equality for Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression Program

Program Purpose:

The purpose of ESSOGIE program is to advance social, political and economic equality with respect to sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.

Advancement towards a greater understanding of the intersection of sex and gender with other identity factors that include race, national and ethnic origin, Indigenous origin or identity, age, sexual orientation, socio-economic condition, place of residence and disability are encouraged under the Program.