Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Immigrant Women’s Economic Security and Prosperity: Toward Gender Equality
Agreement Number:
WP230515
Agreement Value:
$287,639.00
Agreement Date:
Nov 15, 2024 - Aug 31, 2026
Description:
Through this 24-month project, the Fédération des communautés culturelles de l’Estrie will help advance women’s economic security and prosperity through systemic change. In particular, the project will address systemic barriers within Estrie organizations operating in the economic sphere, whether in education, career counselling, entrepreneurship, advocacy, or budget counselling. This will be achieved through creating partnerships, establishing an advisory committee, conducting a needs analysis among immigrant women, analyzing partner organizations’ client reception and services, and implementing strategies for adapting services in the area and sharing lessons learned. A Gender-Based Analysis Plus consultant will take part in various stages of the project, and an external evaluation will measure and assess the impact of this 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:
Sherbrooke, Quebec, CA J1H 1S2
Reference Number:
190-2024-2025-Q3-00018
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Recipient's Legal Name:
Fédération des Communautés Culturelles de l'Estrie
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.