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Contribution: International Development Assistance program

Fondation Paul Gérin-Lajoie

$4,000,000.00

FLAMBEAU - Renewed Women's Voice and Leadership- Benin

FY 2025-26 · 2026-03-04

Summary
The FLAMBEAU project is the renewed phase of the Women's Voice and Leadership (WVL) in Benin, which supports local and regional women’s organizations and networks working to promote the rights of women and girls, strengthen their empowerment, and advance gender equality in developing countries. Recognizing women’s rights organizations and feminist movements as key agents of change, the project aims to strengthen their institutional capacities, support their advocacy efforts, and foster the creation of sustainable networks and alliances, while addressing the chronic funding gaps these organizations face. This project is implemented by the Paul Gérin-Lajoie Foundation, in partnership with local organizations. It seeks to strengthen the capacity of feminist organizations and vulnerable groups in Benin to promote gender equality, defend the rights of women and girls, and influence public policies, particularly for the benefit of the most marginalized women and girls.
Program
International Development Assistance program
Location
MONTREAL, Quebec, Canada
Recipient Type
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Type
Contribution
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions

As published

Agreement End Date
2031-06-30
Agreement Number
7474557 P015789001
Agreement Start Date
2026-03-04
Agreement Title
FLAMBEAU - Renewed Women's Voice and Leadership- Benin
Agreement Title (French)
FLAMBEAU – Voix et Leadership des Femmes Renouvelé - Bénin
Agreement Type
Contribution
Agreement Value
$4,000,000.00
Amendment Number
0
Description
The FLAMBEAU project is the renewed phase of the Women's Voice and Leadership (WVL) in Benin, which supports local and regional women’s organizations and networks working to promote the rights of women and girls, strengthen their empowerment, and advance gender equality in developing countries. Recognizing women’s rights organizations and feminist movements as key agents of change, the project aims to strengthen their institutional capacities, support their advocacy efforts, and foster the creation of sustainable networks and alliances, while addressing the chronic funding gaps these organizations face. This project is implemented by the Paul Gérin-Lajoie Foundation, in partnership with local organizations. It seeks to strengthen the capacity of feminist organizations and vulnerable groups in Benin to promote gender equality, defend the rights of women and girls, and influence public policies, particularly for the benefit of the most marginalized women and girls.
Description (French)
Le projet FLAMBEAU est la phase renouvelée de l’initiative Voix et Leadership des Femmes (VLF) au Bénin qui appuie les organisations et réseaux locaux et régionaux de femmes œuvrant à la promotion des droits des femmes et des filles, au renforcement de leur pouvoir et à l’égalité de genre dans les pays en développement. Reconnaissant les organisations de défense des droits des femmes et les mouvements féministes comme des agentes clés du changement, le projet vise à renforcer leurs capacités institutionnelles, à soutenir leurs actions de plaidoyer et à favoriser la création de réseaux et d’alliances durables, tout en répondant au manque chronique de financement auquel ces organisations font face. Ce projet est mis en œuvre par la Fondation Paul Gérin-Lajoie, en partenariat avec des organisations locales. Il vise à renforcer la capacité des organisations féministes et groupes vulnérables au Bénin à promouvoir l’égalité de genre, à défendre les droits des femmes et des filles et à influencer les politiques publiques, en particulier au bénéfice des femmes et des filles les plus marginalisées.
Expected Results
The expected results of this project include: 1) the strengthening of the organizational viability of women’s rights organizations (ODDFs) and vulnerable groups so that they can sustainably fulfill their gender equality mandate in a safe environment that promotes well-being; 2) the strengthening of programming and advocacy by ODDFs and vulnerable groups to advance gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls, particularly those at the intersection of multiple systems of oppression (IMSO); 3) the increased effectiveness of infranational, national, regional, and global platforms, networks, and alliances defending the rights of women and girls to influence political, legal, and social change, with a particular focus on those at the IMSO.
Expected Results (French)
Les résultats escomptés de ce projet comprennent : 1) le renforcement de la viabilité organisationnelle des organisations de défense des droits des femmes (ODDFs) et groupes vulnérables afin qu’ils puissent remplir durablement leur mandat en matière d’égalité des genres dans un environnement sûr favorisant le bien-être ; 2) le renforcement de la programmation et du plaidoyer des ODDFs et groupes vulnérables pour faire progresser l’égalité des genres et l’autonomisation des femmes et des filles, en particulier celles situées à l’intersection de multiples systèmes d’oppression (IMSO) ; 3) l’accroissement de l’efficacité des plateformes, réseaux et alliances infranationales, nationales, régionales et globales de défense des droits des femmes et filles pour influer sur les changements politiques, juridiques et sociaux, avec un accent particulier sur celles situées à l’IMSO.
Organization Code
dfatd-maecd
Organization
Global Affairs Canada | Affaires mondiales Canada
Program Name
International Development Assistance program
Program Name (French)
Programme d'aide au développement international
Program Purpose
The main purpose on the International Development Assistance Program is to reduce poverty for those living in countries where Global Affairs Canada engages in international development.
Program Purpose (French)
L’objectif princial du programme d’aide au développement international du Ministère est de réduire la pauvreté pour les populations qui vivent dans les pays où Affaires mondiales Canada se livre au développement international.
Recipient City
MONTREAL
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
Fondation Paul Gérin-Lajoie
Recipient Province or Territory
QC
Recipient Type
N
Reference Number
064-2025-2026-Q4-0141
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