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Grant: Women's Program

The Joy Smith Foundation Inc.

$703,705.00

EmpowerHER: Breaking Barriers, Building Economic Futures

FY 2024-25 · 2024-07-05

Summary
With this 33-month national project, the Joy Smith Foundation will engage survivors, women’s organizations, government, and the broader community to address systemic barriers faced by survivors of human trafficking and gender-based violence entering the workplace. Through comprehensive research, and the development and implementation of policies, tools, and awareness training for employers, as well as a mentorship program, the project will contribute to build survivor-friendly workplaces, advancing women’s economic security and prosperity. An external evaluator will measure and assess the impact of the systemic change project.
Program
Women's Program
Location
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Recipient Type
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Type
Grant
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions

As published

Agreement End Date
2027-03-31
Agreement Number
WP230469
Agreement Start Date
2024-07-05
Agreement Title
EmpowerHER: Breaking Barriers, Building Economic Futures
Agreement Title (French)
Outillez-la : Éliminer les obstacles, bâtir l’avenir économique
Agreement Type
Grant
Agreement Value
$703,705.00
Amendment Number
0
Description
With this 33-month national project, the Joy Smith Foundation will engage survivors, women’s organizations, government, and the broader community to address systemic barriers faced by survivors of human trafficking and gender-based violence entering the workplace. Through comprehensive research, and the development and implementation of policies, tools, and awareness training for employers, as well as a mentorship program, the project will contribute to build survivor-friendly workplaces, advancing women’s economic security and prosperity. An external evaluator will measure and assess the impact of the systemic change project.
Description (French)
Dans le cadre de ce projet national de 33 mois, la fondation Joy Smith mobilisera les survivantes, les groupes de femmes, le gouvernement et la collectivité en général pour éliminer les obstacles systémiques auxquels se heurtent les survivantes de la traite des personnes et de la violence fondée sur le sexe qui intègrent le milieu du travail. Grâce à une recherche exhaustive, à l’élaboration et à la mise en œuvre de politiques, d’outils et de formations de sensibilisation à l’intention des employeurs, ainsi qu’à un programme de mentorat, le projet contribuera à créer des milieux de travail accueillants pour les survivantes et à promouvoir la sécurité et la prospérité économiques des femmes. Une évaluatrice ou un évaluateur externe mesurera et analysera 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
Winnipeg
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
The Joy Smith Foundation Inc.
Recipient Postal Code
R2G 1P8
Recipient Province or Territory
MB
Recipient Type
N
Reference Number
001-2024-2025-Q2-00209