Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Capacity building to meet the needs of Niagara women
Agreement Number:
WP240083
Agreement Value:
$541,597.00
Agreement Date:
Oct 7, 2024 - Mar 31, 2027
Description:
Through this 30-month project, Solidarité des femmes et familles interconnectées francophones du Niagara (SOFIFRAN) will build its capacity to advance gender equality. It will address emerging issues facing francophone immigrant women in the Niagara region. The project will include research, an external assessment and community consultations to better understand the issues faced by French-speaking immigrant women in the region, and to identify priority actions to address them using a Gender Base Analysis Plus (GBA+) approach. The project will also include the development of a strategic plan, partnerships and training for the SOFIFRAN team in mental health, digital tools and computer software. An evaluation will be carried out to measure the results of the project.
With the Supplemental funds and extension provided in early 2026, SOFIFRAN will carry out the full implementation of an integrated organizational governance system, a structural digital transformation including a data management system and a strategic communication plan, as well as the consolidation of a financial viability plan and a monitoring and evaluation framework. 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:
Welland, Ontario, CA L3B 3E1
Reference Number:
190-2024-2025-Q3-00079
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 10, 2026
Recipient's Legal Name:
Solidarité des femmes et familles interconnectées francophones du Niagara (SOFIFRAN)
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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