Grants and Contributions:
Title:
ACWS Building Collective Capacity
Agreement Number:
AB18633
Agreement Value:
$850,000.00
Agreement Date:
Jul 15, 2019 - Mar 31, 2024
Description:
This 56-month project will address organizational capacity needs to allow the organization to continue promoting social and systemic change towards gender equality. Organizational capacity will be enhanced through the following activities: data collection, action-based research and developing gender-based violence prevention strategies. This organization will strengthen capacity for members by identifying and addressing their needs and maintaining a woman-centered approach.
The additional funds will be used to build capacity through advocating for shelter needs in relation with the National Action Plan, evaluate needs, and provide training related to advocacy. They will also develop strategies to foster relationship building with Indigenous partners and communities.
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:
Edmonton, Alberta, CA T5J 2W4
Reference Number:
GC-2019-2020-Q2-054
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Aboriginal recipient
Additional Information:
Increase of agreement value & change of end date
Amendment Date
Mar 1, 2024
Recipient's Legal Name:
Alberta Council of Women's Shelters
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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