Grants and Contributions:

On Solid Ground: Building our Capacity and Sustainability

WP240045

$535,979.00

Nov 8, 2024 - Mar 31, 2027

Through this 29-month project, Maama Watali will build its capacity to advance gender equality. It will address the lack of culturally appropriate supports for black/racialized women who have experienced GBV and the need for second stage housing for this population. The project will include the development and implementation of governance and financial management training for board and staff; the development of a communications and engagement plan with the community to promote the project and extend partnerships; and the development and beginning the implementation of a 5-year strategic plan. With the Supplemental funds and extension provided in early 2026, Maama Watali will A) Advance YWCA Canada Provisional Membership Development Process; and B) Strengthen Transition Housing Project Development. 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.

Ottawa, Ontario, CA K2L 1E1

190-2024-2025-Q3-00065

Contribution

Grants and Contributions

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Increase of agreement value, Change of end date

May 8, 2026

Maama Watali

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.