Grants and Contributions:

Strengthen UACWA organization’s capacity and network to enhance its informal referral and support system

WP240013

$346,326.00

Oct 1, 2024 - Mar 31, 2027

Through this 30-month project, The United African Canadian Women Association (UACWA) will strengthen its capacity to advance gender equality. It will address UACWA's capacity and enable it to continue to build a strong, sustainable structure and network. The project will include the development of a comprehensive 5-year strategic plan, through board leadership development and the development of meaningful partnerships. With the supplemental funds and extension provided in early 2026, the UACWA will activate and embed a new governance framework and policies across all programs and deliver new targeted board leadership training on governance and policy activation and best practices. They will also strengthen capacity by building, expanding, and sustaining strategic and collaborative partnerships to reduce service gaps and duplication, and ensure that UACWA’s programs and services remain responsive to the evolving needs of the community. Through this they will 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.

Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, CA B3A 4S5

190-2024-2025-Q3-00004

Contribution

Grants and Contributions

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Increase of agreement value, Change of end date

May 20, 2026

The United African Canadian Women Association of Nova Scotia

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.