Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Immigrant MOtIVAtE (Mothers On Initiating the Vote And Equality) Project
Agreement Number:
WP230565
Agreement Value:
$573,441.00
Agreement Date:
Aug 23, 2024 - Sep 11, 2026
Description:
Through this 25-month systemic change project, CultureLink Settlement and Community Services will help advance women’s representation in leadership and decision-making roles through systemic change. Specifically, the project will address systemic barriers within the Toronto District School Board (TDSB): by 1) identifying barriers for immigrant mothers to influence decision-making policies and/or practices at the TDSB using a gender-based analysis; 2) identifying actionable recommendations to remove those barriers; 3) developing and implementing a community mobilization strategy; 4) advocating for the adoption of policy and/or practice recommendations at the TDSB; and 5) disseminating project learnings through filming and documentation. 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 M6P 4A9
Reference Number:
001-2024-2025-Q2-00064
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Recipient's Legal Name:
CultureLink Settlement and Community Services (O/A CultureLink)
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.