Grants and Contributions:

Building a Strong Foundation for Greater Impact

WP240139

$429,241.00

Jul 29, 2024 - Mar 31, 2027

Through this 32-month project, Hope Restored Canada aims to advance gender equality by strengthening their capacity to support programing and safe housing for women and those identifying as women exiting a life of being sexually trafficked. The project will include the creation of a strategic plan, development an operational plan to address strategic priorities as well as development of an operational framework on policy and human resources. Engagement will occur with survivors and partnering agencies such as Prairie Harm Reduction, Sagesse Domestic Violence Prevention Society, Sexual Assault Services of Saskatchewan, and North Sask. Victim Services. These organizations provide supports, referrals, education tools and awareness and communication tools and will participate in the project to inform strategic priorities. By the end of the project Hope Restored will have enhanced their capacity and sustainability to provide safe housing, multi-faceted education/trauma-informed healing programs, cultural education and skill building opportunities that make a measurable impact, transform, and support the lives of sexually exploited and trafficked women and youth in Saskatchewan. With the Supplemental funds and extension provided in early 2026, Hope Restored Canada will develop and implement a Fund Development Strategy and a Community Engagement, Visibility and Brand Strategy to improve long-term financial stability and strengthen the recognition and public trust of the organization. Through this they will build their capacity and further advance Gender Equality.

Women and Gender Equality Canada

Women and stakeholders have access to supports to address issues relating to equality between women and men.

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, CA S7K 4A7

001-2024-2025-Q2-00109

Contribution

Grants and Contributions

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Increase of agreement value, Change of end date

May 20, 2026

Hope Restored Canada

Women's Program

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.