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Title:

Tech Bridge: Connecting Communities, Transforming Lives

Agreement Number:

WP240148

Agreement Value:

$374,380.00

Agreement Date:

Jul 31, 2024 - Mar 31, 2026

Description:

Through this 20-month capacity building project, Central Alberta Immigrant Women's Association aims to advance gender equality by strengthening their capacity at the technological level. The project will include hiring project staff and an Enterprise Systems consultant to analyze the existing IT system; gathering data from system users and key stakeholders to inform system design; designing and developing an enhanced system; and conducting testing, implementation, and training. At the end of these activities, Central Alberta Immigrant Women's Association will have improved their IT systems, knowledge, and efficiencies to support their commitment to the attainment of social, economic and cultural inclusion of immigrant women and their families in Central Alberta.

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:

Red Deer, Alberta, CA T4N 4A3

Reference Number:

001-2024-2025-Q2-00110

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Recipient's Legal Name:

Central Alberta Immigrant Women's Association (CAIWA)

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.