Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Relationship Building and Community Development towards Combatting GBV through a Multi-Cultural Lens
Agreement Number:
WP240072
Agreement Value:
$441,425.00
Agreement Date:
Aug 12, 2024 - Mar 31, 2027
Description:
Through this 32-month project, African Women Alliance of Waterloo Region will build its capacity to advance gender equality and address the multi-cultural and culturally sensitive gaps in communication among stakeholders such as mainstream organizations, the Waterloo Region Police Service, African cultural associations, volunteers, the government and the community. The project will include needs assessment, development and implementation of the multi-cultural strategy, developing a system for collecting and managing data for better decision-making, and design and dissemination of resources to address GBV within the African Community in Waterloo Region
With the Supplemental funds and extension provided in early 2026, the African Women Alliance of Waterloo Region will begin implementing the GBV strategy developed during Phase 1 by 1) strengthening internal trauma informed systems and staff wellness capacity, 2) enhancing understanding of emerging GBV trends through youth and family engagement, and 3) expanding community engagement through empowerment tools, an online resource hub, and ambassador training. 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:
Kitchener, Ontario, CA N2C 1X3
Reference Number:
001-2024-2025-Q2-00072
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:
African Women's Alliance of Waterloo Region
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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