Grants and Contributions:
Title:
You Belong Here - UPlifting 2SLGBTQI+ newcomers from across the African Diaspora
Agreement Number:
SO240220
Agreement Value:
$287,059.00
Agreement Date:
Jan 8, 2025 - Mar 31, 2027
Description:
Through this 27-month project, UPlift Black will address the needs and barriers to equality for 2SLGBTQI+ communities. This will be achieved by identifying key needs and barriers, developing trainings and a model of support for 2SLGTBQI+ newcomers and refugees, training community partners and service providers, and carrying out a public awareness campaign.
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:
Barrie, Ontario, CA L4M 1A3
Reference Number:
190-2024-2025-Q4-00028
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Recipient's Legal Name:
UPlift Black
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.