Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Boardroom Bound: Elevating Women to Governance Excellence
Agreement Number:
WP230576
Agreement Value:
$350,000.00
Agreement Date:
Oct 22, 2024 - Mar 31, 2027
Description:
Through this 30-month project, the African Canadian Civic Engagement Council will help advance women’s representation in leadership and decision-making roles through systemic change. Specifically, the project will address systemic barriers for racialized women and women of African descent within governance roles. This will be achieved through education and training, mentorship, outreach and policy advocacy, and partnership development. An external evaluator will measure and assess the impact of the 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:
Edmonton, Alberta, CA T5K 1Z8
Reference Number:
190-2024-2025-Q3-00036
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Recipient's Legal Name:
African Canadian Civic Engagement Council
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.