Grants and Contributions:

To “start capacity” by learning about the LGBTQ2 Community - Phase Two

SO21955

$130,000.00

Apr 1, 2022 - Mar 31, 2023

This 12-month project is a phase 2 of the project #20115 will strengthen the capacity and networks of Essie’s Place to advance LGBTQ2 equality. This will be achieved by building organizational capacity to deliver mental health supports, and offer safe, affordable support and resources for who people who identify as gender diverse, transgender, and/or having a DSD intersex, to improve their quality of life in the Shuswap region. At the end of the project, the organization will have strengthened collaboration among organizations to better support LGTOQ2SA+ people in the Shuswap region, advance LGBTQ2 equality with an intersectional approach and will amplify sector capacity at large.

Women and Gender Equality Canada

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.

Sicamous, British Columbia, CA V0E 2V1

001-2022-2023-Q1-00025

Contribution

Grants and Contributions

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Essies Place - a Society for people with diverse genders and sexualities

Equality for Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression Program

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.