Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Project Vision Forward
Agreement Number:
WP240087
Agreement Value:
$84,942.00
Agreement Date:
Jul 15, 2024 - Mar 31, 2026
Description:
Through this 21-month project, the London Abused Women’s Centre (LAWC) will build its capacity to advance gender equality. It will address the need to fulfill the organizational mission and effectively support staff while increasing in size through the addition of a residential facility to support young women who have been sexually exploited and/or trafficked. The project will include 1) the development and implementation of a strategic plan to guide the organization throughout its expansion over the next five fiscal years; and 2) the focus on staff well-being, development and retention by building organizational capacity and related in-house resources through professional development and trainings.
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:
London, Ontario, CA N5W 6A8
Reference Number:
001-2024-2025-Q2-00162
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Recipient's Legal Name:
London Abused Women's Centre
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.