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Contribution: Women's Program

Maama Watali

$535,979.00

On Solid Ground: Building our Capacity and Sustainability

FY 2024-25 · 2024-11-08

Summary
Through this 29-month project, Maama Watali will build its capacity to advance gender equality. It will address the lack of culturally appropriate supports for black/racialized women who have experienced GBV and the need for second stage housing for this population. The project will include the development and implementation of governance and financial management training for board and staff; the development of a communications and engagement plan with the community to promote the project and extend partnerships; and the development and beginning the implementation of a 5-year strategic plan. With the Supplemental funds and extension provided in early 2026, Maama Watali will A) Advance YWCA Canada Provisional Membership Development Process; and B) Strengthen Transition Housing Project Development. Through this they will further advance Gender Equality.
Program
Women's Program
Recipient
Location
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Recipient Type
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Type
Contribution
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions

Amendments

Each version of the agreement as published, oldest first, with its total as of that version. The amount above is the latest.

AmendmentDateFiscal YearTotal
02024-11-082024-25$373,280.00
12024-11-082024-25$535,979.00

As published

Additional Information
Increase of agreement value, Change of end date
Additional Information (French)
Augmentation de la valeur de l'accord, changement de la date de fin
Agreement End Date
2027-03-31
Agreement Number
WP240045
Agreement Start Date
2024-11-08
Agreement Title
On Solid Ground: Building our Capacity and Sustainability
Agreement Title (French)
Une base solide : renforcer notre capacité et durabilité
Agreement Type
Contribution
Agreement Value
$535,979.00
Amendment Date
2026-05-08
Amendment Number
1
Description
Through this 29-month project, Maama Watali will build its capacity to advance gender equality. It will address the lack of culturally appropriate supports for black/racialized women who have experienced GBV and the need for second stage housing for this population. The project will include the development and implementation of governance and financial management training for board and staff; the development of a communications and engagement plan with the community to promote the project and extend partnerships; and the development and beginning the implementation of a 5-year strategic plan. With the Supplemental funds and extension provided in early 2026, Maama Watali will A) Advance YWCA Canada Provisional Membership Development Process; and B) Strengthen Transition Housing Project Development. Through this they will further advance Gender Equality.
Description (French)
Grâce à ce projet d’une durée de 29 mois, Maama Watali renforcera sa capacité à faire progresser l’égalité des genres. L’organisme cernera les lacunes dans les mesures de soutien culturellement adaptées aux femmes noires et racisées qui ont été victimes de VFS et le besoin pour des logements de deuxième étape pour ces personnes. Le projet comprendra l’élaboration et la livraison de formations sur la gouvernance et la gestion financière aux membres du conseil et au personnel; la conception d’un plan de communication et de mobilisation communautaire pour promouvoir le projet et élargir les partenariats; et le développement et la mise en œuvre d’un plan stratégique quinquennal. Grâce aux fonds supplémentaires et à la prolongation accordés au début de 2026, Maama Watali : A) fera progresser le processus de développement de l’adhésion provisoire auprès de la YWCA Canada; B) renforcera la conception du projet de logements de transition. Ce faisant, l’organisme contribuera davantage à l’avancement de l’égalité des genres.
Expected Results
Women and stakeholders have access to supports to address issues relating to equality between women and men.
Expected Results (French)
Les femmes et les parties prenantes peuvent obtenir de l’aide pour traiter des enjeux liés à l’égalité entre les femmes et les hommes.
Organization Code
wage
Organization
Women and Gender Equality Canada | Femmes et Égalité des genres Canada
Program Name
Women's Program
Program Name (French)
Programme de promotions de la femme
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.
Program Purpose (French)
Le Programme de promotion de la femme a pour but de promouvoir l’égalité entre les sexes au Canada et il travaille pour ce faire à réduire ou éliminer les obstacles systémiques qui freinent le progrès des femmes. Le Programme soutient la visée du gouvernement du Canada de promouvoir l’égalité entre les sexes au Canada. Il cadre avec les priorités du gouvernement du Canada en matière de prospérité économique et ses engagements internationaux en matière d’égalité entre les sexes.
Recipient City
Ottawa
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
Maama Watali
Recipient Postal Code
K2L 1E1
Recipient Province or Territory
ON
Recipient Type
N
Reference Number
190-2024-2025-Q3-00065