Grants and Contributions:
Title:
He for She: Fostering Positive Masculinity Across Cultures
Agreement Number:
WP230503
Agreement Value:
$563,300.00
Agreement Date:
Jun 17, 2024 - Mar 31, 2027
Description:
Through this 33-month systemic change project, the Inter-Cultural Association of Greater Victoria will help advance women’s economic security and prosperity through systemic change. Specifically, the project will address systemic barriers within the androcentric structures of settlement and integration services offered by settlement agencies throughout British Columbia by offering a train-the-trainer program whereby immigrant, newcomer and refugee (INR) men adopt positive masculinity practices and reduce the presence of harmful gender stereotypes that inhibit INR women from participating in family unit decision-making roles. An external evaluator will measure and assess the impact of the systemic change project.
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:
Victoria, British Columbia, CA V8W 2B6
Reference Number:
001-2024-2025-Q1-00025
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Recipient's Legal Name:
Inter-Cultural Association of Greater Victoria
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.