Grants and Contributions:

At the Root: A Systems Change Approach to Addressing Sexual Harassment in STEM-focused Experiential Learning

WP230430

$1,712,740.00

Dec 24, 2024 - Mar 31, 2027

Through this 27-month systemic change project, The Courage to Act Foundation will scale “At the Root: A Systems Change Approach to Addressing Sexual Harassment in STEM-focused Experiential Learning” to advance the economic security and prosperity of women and gender-diverse individuals. It will address the urgent but oft-ignored issue of sexual harassment in experiential learning, particularly within STEM contexts. To accomplish this, the project will engage in focused resource creation, education and training, network building, and advocacy. It will scale a successful national research-to-action initiative at three levels: adapting national resources on responding to sexual harassment in experiential learning to address specific needs for STEM-focused programs; expanding learning labs for post-secondary staff and administrators across six provinces; and, tailoring educational activities to advocate for policy and legislative changes that were identified in national research. With the Supplemental funds and extension provided in early 2026, the Courage to Act Foundation will launch a STEM Students’ National Advisory Council, conduct National Research on addressing and preventing sexual harassment in STEM experiential learning, and host a 3-day bilingual, hybrid National Forum on creating Safer STEM Experiential Learning. Through this, the Foundation will engage post-secondary students, faculty and staff, practitioners, and policy makers in developing solutions to systemic barriers to women and gender diverse people’s equality, participation, and economic security within STEM fields.

Women and Gender Equality Canada

Women and stakeholders have access to supports to address issues relating to equality between women and men.

Mississauga, Ontario, CA L5L 3M1

190-2024-2025-Q4-00034

Contribution

Grants and Contributions

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Increase of agreement value, Change of end date

May 5, 2026

The Courage to Act Foundation

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.