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Title:

At the Root: A Systems Change Approach to Addressing Sexual Harassment in STEM-focused Experiential Learning

Agreement Number:

WP230430

Agreement Value:

$1,026,244.00

Agreement Date:

Dec 24, 2024 - Mar 31, 2026

Description:

Through this 15-month systemic change project, The Courage to Act Foundation will scale “At the Root: A Systems Change Approach to Addressing Sexual Harassment in STEM-focused Experiential Learning” to advance the economic security and prosperity of women and gender-diverse individuals. It will address the urgent but oft-ignored issue of sexual harassment in experiential learning, particularly within STEM contexts. To accomplish this, the project will engage in focused resource creation, education and training, network building, and advocacy. It will scale a successful national research-to-action initiative at three levels: adapting national resources on responding to sexual harassment in experiential learning to address specific needs for STEM-focused programs; expanding learning labs for post-secondary staff and administrators across six provinces; and, tailoring educational activities to advocate for policy and legislative changes that were identified in national research.

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:

Mississauga, Ontario, CA L5R 3K4

Reference Number:

190-2024-2025-Q4-00034

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Recipient's Legal Name:

The Courage to Act Foundation

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.