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Title:

Authentically Addressing the Needs of our Community: New 3-Year Strategic Plan

Agreement Number:

WP240106

Agreement Value:

$99,294.00

Agreement Date:

Oct 3, 2024 - Mar 31, 2026

Description:

Through this 18-month project, Cowichan Women Against Violence Society will build its capacity to advance gender equality. It will address the organization's need for a new strategic direction that will creatively support the equity, health, safety and security of its clients. The project will include trauma-informed community consultations which will inform the development of a strategic plan, creation of the draft strategic plan, and review and revision of the plan based on stakeholder feedback. The project will also use data from community consultations to develop strategic goals and objectives.

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:

Duncan, British Columbia, CA V9L 1P8

Reference Number:

001-2024-2025-Q2-00258

Agreement Type:

Grant

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Recipient's Legal Name:

Cowichan Women Against Violence Society

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.