Grants and Contributions:
Title:
To develop a comprehensive survival guide for 2SLGBTQI+ people in Metro Vancouver and British Columbia
Agreement Number:
SO240207
Agreement Value:
$299,129.00
Agreement Date:
Oct 1, 2024 - Mar 31, 2027
Description:
Through this 30-month project, Sher Vancouver LGBTQ Friends Society will address the needs and barriers to equality for 2SLGBTQI+ communities in Metro Vancouver. This will be achieved by developing a comprehensive guide to assist individuals in navigating systems, such as health care, education, and employment, as well as conducting and evaluating workshops on the effective use of the guide.
Organization:
Women and Gender Equality Canada
Expected Results:
Partnerships and collaborations are established and/or strengthened to support the LGBTQ2 movement LGBTQ2 organizations have increased knowledge and capacity to advance equality with respect to sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression.
Location:
Delta, British Columbia, CA V4C 2M1
Reference Number:
190-2024-2025-Q3-00086
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Recipient's Legal Name:
Sher Vancouver LGBTQ Friends Society
Program:
Equality for Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression Program
Program Purpose:
The purpose of ESSOGIE program is to advance social, political and economic equality with respect to sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.
Advancement towards a greater understanding of the intersection of sex and gender with other identity factors that include race, national and ethnic origin, Indigenous origin or identity, age, sexual orientation, socio-economic condition, place of residence and disability are encouraged under the Program.