Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Strengthening Capacity for Providing Safety, Shelter and Support to Victims of Gender Based Violence
Agreement Number:
WP240096
Agreement Value:
$124,300.00
Agreement Date:
Aug 15, 2024 - Mar 31, 2026
Description:
Through this 20-month project, South Okanagan Women in Need Society will build its capacity to advance gender equality. It will address capacity gaps to expand and improve best practices in service delivery and governance. The project will include implementing a tactical plan, updating organization’s policies and procedures, training staff in new systems and processes, and creating and developing an asset management system.
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:
Penticton, British Columbia, CA V2A 1L4
Reference Number:
001-2024-2025-Q2-00062
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Recipient's Legal Name:
South Okanagan Women in Need 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.