Grants and Contributions:
Title:
EmpowerHER: Breaking Barriers, Building Economic Futures
Agreement Number:
WP230469
Agreement Value:
$703,705.00
Agreement Date:
Jul 5, 2024 - Mar 31, 2027
Description:
With this 33-month national project, the Joy Smith Foundation will engage survivors, women’s organizations, government, and the broader community to address systemic barriers faced by survivors of human trafficking and gender-based violence entering the workplace. Through comprehensive research, and the development and implementation of policies, tools, and awareness training for employers, as well as a mentorship program, the project will contribute to build survivor-friendly workplaces, advancing women’s economic security and prosperity. 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:
Winnipeg, Manitoba, CA R2G 1P8
Reference Number:
001-2024-2025-Q2-00209
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Recipient's Legal Name:
The Joy Smith Foundation Inc.
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.