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Title:

Creating Inclusive Financial Access for Racialized GBV Survivors

Agreement Number:

WP230474

Agreement Value:

$532,342.00

Agreement Date:

Jun 7, 2024 - Mar 31, 2027

Description:

Through this 34-month systemic change project, the South Asian Women’s Centre will help advance women’s economic security and prosperity through systemic change. Specifically, the project will address systemic barriers faced by racialized women who are survivors of gender-based violence by researching the main barriers (through focus groups with survivors, a needs assessment, and consultations with like-minded organizations) and then developing a toolkit for Advocacy on Economic Empowerment, and training affected women on how to use it. 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:

Toronto, Ontario, CA M6H 4K3

Reference Number:

001-2024-2025-Q1-00048

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Recipient's Legal Name:

South Asian Women's Centre

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.