Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Leapfrogging Opportunities for Reducing the Gender Gap: Equipping BWOW Board and Volunteers for sustainability
Agreement Number:
WP240152
Agreement Value:
$94,063.00
Agreement Date:
Jul 22, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025
Description:
Through this 11-month capacity project B-Women on Wings International Canada (BWOW) aims to advance gender equality by strengthening the capacity of the board and volunteers to advocate for gender equality, community sensitization and empowerment across generations. The project will improve digital literacy, leadership and financial acumen through strategic training, consultations and mentorship in Leadership and Skills Development as well as Information Technology and Communications, Data Management and Financial Management. This vital uplift and comprehensive approach will strengthen BWOW’s ability to deliver impactful services which strive to transcend barriers that hinder Black women and girls from realizing their full potential and that promote gender equality and inclusivity in the community.
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:
Calgary, Alberta, CA T2X 0E8
Reference Number:
001-2024-2025-Q2-00133
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Recipient's Legal Name:
B-Women on Wings Canada International
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.