Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Empower to Power - Building funding capacity to advance women's equality and address barriers women face
Agreement Number:
WP240036
Agreement Value:
$482,838.00
Agreement Date:
Aug 29, 2024 - Sep 30, 2026
Description:
Through this 25-month project, Refugee Women's Network will build it's capacity to with two objectives to increase funding to ensure the sustainability of the projects after the two year plan and to advance gender equality. The project will address the barriers to equality refugee women face and understand what impacts these barrier to equality have on their way of life. The project will include researching the needs of refugee women, the impact of cultural diversity it plays against barriers to equality, and implementing programs and counselling to help them overcome the challenges they face. The project will also address how education and knowledge creates a more pluralistic society, especially in their workplace and how it improves their quality of life.
With the supplemental funds and extension provided in early 2026, the Refugee Women’s Network will enhance its capacity to seek and apply for funding opportunities which will support the organization in strengthening current program offerings as well as develop new programs. Through this they will further advance Gender Equality.
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:
Richmond Hill, Ontario, CA L4B 2P4
Reference Number:
001-2024-2025-Q2-00030
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 17, 2026
Recipient's Legal Name:
Refugee Women's Network
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.
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