Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Ensure the continuity of and access to services for Action ontarienne and its members
Agreement Number:
WP240060
Agreement Value:
$374,915.00
Agreement Date:
Jul 17, 2024 - Mar 31, 2026
Description:
Through this 21-month project, Action ontarienne contre la violence faite aux femmes will build its capacity and that of its member organizations to advance gender equality. It will address the need to ensure the sustainability of services so that Francophone women and non-binary people in Ontario can obtain quality services in French. The project will include: 1- the implementation of fund diversification strategies to secure additional funding; 2- the implementation of a peer support and workplace wellness system to assist the integration of new employees and limit the risk of burnout; 3- the creation of a development plan for a provincial psychotherapy program for service users and workers in the sector; and 4- the development of resources and tools for the inclusion of trans and non-binary women in violence against women services in Ontario.
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:
Ottawa, Ontario, CA K1N 7E6
Reference Number:
001-2024-2025-Q2-00145
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Recipient's Legal Name:
Action ontarienne contre la violence faite aux femmes (AOcVF)
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.