Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Building the capacity of Uzima to address gender equality needs of Black women in Toronto
Agreement Number:
WP240067
Agreement Value:
$324,900.00
Agreement Date:
Apr 15, 2025 - Mar 31, 2027
Description:
Through this 24-month project, Uzima Women Relief Group International will build its capacity to advance gender equality for Black women in Toronto. It will address the need to ensure long-term financial health by strengthening financial management structures and skills, improving financial and activity reporting and increasing fundraising capacity. The project will include (1) the creation of a 3-year financial plan for the organization as well as (2) the creation of tools, resources, and processes to improve financial and activity reporting through training, workshops, seminars, in addition to (3) the development of a repository of project fundraising resources and the organization of two strategic retreats to improve and strengthen financial sustainability.
With the Supplemental funds and extension provided in early 2026, Uzima Women Relief Group International will 1) improve gender responsive practice by completing an internal application plan; 2) build advocacy readiness by drafting an advocacy strategy framework and creating internal advocacy guidelines; 3) expand research and evaluation capacity by producing a comprehensive needs assessment report; 4) strengthen partnerships by developing a partnership engagement strategy; and 5) enhance digital systems by producing internal digital use guidelines and optimizing project tracking tools. 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:
Toronto, Ontario, CA M1H 3E3
Reference Number:
190-2025-2026-Q1-00008
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
May 11, 2026
Recipient's Legal Name:
Uzima Women Relief Group International
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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