Title:
System and Capacity Growth and Enhancement for the African Centre for Refugees in Ontario Canada
Agreement Number:
SO230206
Agreement Value:
$150,933.00
Agreement Date:
Jan 8, 2024 - Mar 31, 2027
Description:
Through this 39-month project, African Centre for Refugees in Ontario Canada will build stronger capacity of 2SLGBTQI+ community organizations and networks to advance 2SLGBTQI+ equality. It will address existing internal capacity gaps to serve the needs of LGBTQI+ African Refugees and Newcomers. The project will include developing an Organizational Capacity Development plan, including updating governance documents; developing financial management guidelines and procuring financial management and donor management/branding software; creating a Human Resource manual, Volunteer Engagement policy, and related templates; and developing a Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning plan.
With the supplemental funds and extension provided in early 2026, the African Centre for Refugees in Ontario-Canada will develop internal policies related to anti oppression and racism, code of conduct for staff, and equity and inclusion. They will also develop training and materials for advisory committee members, board members and staff on anti-racism and inclusion, fundraising strategies, trauma informed care, and partnership and collaboration strategies with marginalized communities. Through this, they will further advance Gender Equality.
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:
Toronto, Ontario, CA M4Y 2G9
Reference Number:
001-2023-2024-Q4-00043
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Additional Information:
Increase of agreement value, Change of end date
Amendment Date
Apr 20, 2026
Recipient's Legal Name:
The African Centre for Refugees in Ontario Canada
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.