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Title:

Building Capacity through Technology Advancement

Agreement Number:

ON18881

Agreement Value:

$247,606.00

Agreement Date:

May 15, 2019 - Mar 31, 2023

Description:

This 46-month project will address organizational capacity needs to allow Women's Enterprise Skills Training of Windsor Inc. (WEST) to continue promoting social and systemic change towards gender equality. Organizational capacity will be enhanced, utilizing technology to strengthen organizational infrastructure and processes and enhance program delivery, as well as building the technical capacity of staff in managing these new platforms. This will be achieved through a transition to a computer-based case management system, along with the creation of an enhanced communications strategy and language training to improve overall accessibility, and with the development of recreational opportunities for newcomer children to use technology when learning through play.

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:

Windsor, Ontario, CA N9A 4J4

Reference Number:

GC-2019-2020-Q1-142

Agreement Type:

Grant

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Recipient's Legal Name:

Women's Enterprise Skills Training of Windsor Inc.

Program:

Department for Women and Gender Equality

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.