Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Identifying Culturally Appropriate Care Facilities for 2SLGBTQIA+ Older Adults in BC
Agreement Number:
SO240254
Agreement Value:
$200,122.00
Agreement Date:
Jan 2, 2025 - Mar 31, 2027
Description:
Through this 27-month project, Dignity Seniors Society will address the needs and barriers to equality for 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. This will be achieved by conducting outreach and trainings with British Columbia’s Health Authorities to help them understand the challenges and needs of 2SLGBTQIA+ older adults, and create safer, culturally appropriate spaces and services.
Organization:
Women and Gender Equality Canada
Expected Results:
Partnerships and collaborations are established and/or strengthened to support the LGBTQ2 movement LGBTQ2 organizations have increased knowledge and capacity to advance equality with respect to sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression.
Location:
Vancouver, British Columbia, CA V6E 1H5
Reference Number:
190-2024-2025-Q3-00095
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Recipient's Legal Name:
Dignity Seniors Society
Program:
Equality for Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression Program
Program Purpose:
The purpose of ESSOGIE program is to advance social, political and economic equality with respect to sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.
Advancement towards a greater understanding of the intersection of sex and gender with other identity factors that include race, national and ethnic origin, Indigenous origin or identity, age, sexual orientation, socio-economic condition, place of residence and disability are encouraged under the Program.