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Title:

Empowering Community-Based Anti-Violence Workers: A Comprehensive Strategy for Economic Security

Agreement Number:

WP240183

Agreement Value:

$500,000.00

Agreement Date:

Oct 8, 2024 - Aug 31, 2026

Description:

Through this 23-month project, the Ending Violence Association of Canada (EVA Canada) will create and pilot a workforce strategy to improve economic security for low-income women, senior women, and women with disabilities engaged in community-based anti-violence work. Project activities include building a sectoral profile of the workforce with a focus on economic barriers affecting low-income, senior, and disabled workers; leveraging the existing national Gender-Based Violence Worker Wellness Network and formalizing new relationships with other relevant experts; and utilizing an established framework (Roadmap to a Strong Community-Based Anti-Violence Workforce) to guide strategy development. A pan-Canadian communications campaign about the strategy will inform and engage community-based anti-violence leaders. This project aims to establish new sector standards, influence societal and policy changes, and create customized programs and resources to enhance economic security. Anticipated systemic changes include increased national awareness of the community-based anti-violence sector, improved economic empowerment and professional development, greater economic stability, and enhanced workforce retention.

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 K1P 5G4

Reference Number:

190-2024-2025-Q3-00084

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Recipient's Legal Name:

Ending Violence Association of Canada

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.