Contribution: Women's Program
Women's Multicultural Resource and Counselling Centre of Durham (WMRCC)
$455,871.00
HER Power: Creating Leadership Opportunities for Women Living with Disabilities
FY 2024-25 · 2024-07-15
Summary
Through this 33-month systemic change project, Women’s Multicultural Resource and Counselling Centre of Durham (WMRCC) will help advance women’s economic security and prosperity through systemic change. Specifically, the project will increase leadership and economic advancement opportunities for women living with disabilities by improving employers’ understanding and implementation of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion policies and practices. The project will 1) conduct needs assessments and gather data on the barriers faced by women with disabilities in Durham and the GTA; 2) implement a networking and mentorship program designed to advance leadership opportunities for women with disabilities; 3) establish a network of male allies through community dialogues and consultations; and 4) deliver DEI training informed by a feminist disability perspective to organizations in Durham and the GTA. An external evaluator will measure and assess the impact of the systemic change project.
Department
Program
Women's Program
Location
Pickering, Ontario, Canada
Recipient Type
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Type
Contribution
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions
As published
Agreement End Date
2027-03-31
Agreement Number
WP230570
Agreement Start Date
2024-07-15
Agreement Title
HER Power: Creating Leadership Opportunities for Women Living with Disabilities
Agreement Title (French)
SON Pouvoir : Créer des opportunités de leadership pour les femmes en situation de handicap
Agreement Type
Contribution
Agreement Value
$455,871.00
Amendment Number
0
Description
Through this 33-month systemic change project, Women’s Multicultural Resource and Counselling Centre of Durham (WMRCC) will help advance women’s economic security and prosperity through systemic change. Specifically, the project will increase leadership and economic advancement opportunities for women living with disabilities by improving employers’ understanding and implementation of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion policies and practices. The project will 1) conduct needs assessments and gather data on the barriers faced by women with disabilities in Durham and the GTA; 2) implement a networking and mentorship program designed to advance leadership opportunities for women with disabilities; 3) establish a network of male allies through community dialogues and consultations; and 4) deliver DEI training informed by a feminist disability perspective to organizations in Durham and the GTA. An external evaluator will measure and assess the impact of the systemic change project.
Description (French)
Grâce à ce projet de changement systémique de 33 mois, Women’s Multicultural Resource and Counselling Centre of Durham (WMRCC) contribuera à faire progresser la sécurité économique et la prospérité des femmes par le biais d’un changement systémique. Plus précisément, le projet augmentera les opportunités de leadership et de progression économique pour les femmes en situation de handicap en améliorant la compréhension et la mise en œuvre de politiques et pratiques touchant à la diversité, l'équité et l'inclusion chez les employeurs. Le projet 1) évaluera les besoins et recueillera des données sur les obstacles rencontrés par les femmes en situation de handicap à Durham et dans la région du Grand Toronto ; 2) mettra en œuvre un programme de réseautage et de mentorat conçu pour améliorer les possibilités de leadership des femmes en situation de handicap ; 3) établira un réseau d'alliés hommes par le biais de dialogues et de consultations communautaires ; et 4) offrira aux organisations de Durham et de la région du Grand Toronto une formation sur la diversité, l'équité et l'inclusion (DEI) fondée sur une perspective féministe du handicap. Un évaluateur externe mesurera et évaluera l'impact du projet de changement systémique.
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
Pickering
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
Women's Multicultural Resource and Counselling Centre of Durham (WMRCC)
Recipient Postal Code
L1V 6P7
Recipient Province or Territory
ON
Recipient Type
N
Reference Number
001-2024-2025-Q2-00167