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Contribution: Equality for Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression Program

Sher Vancouver LGBTQ Friends Society

$299,129.00

To develop a comprehensive survival guide for 2SLGBTQI+ people in Metro Vancouver and British Columbia

FY 2024-25 · 2024-10-01

Summary
Through this 30-month project, Sher Vancouver LGBTQ Friends Society will address the needs and barriers to equality for 2SLGBTQI+ communities in Metro Vancouver. This will be achieved by developing a comprehensive guide to assist individuals in navigating systems, such as health care, education, and employment, as well as conducting and evaluating workshops on the effective use of the guide.
Program
Equality for Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression Program
Location
Delta, British Columbia, 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
SO240207
Agreement Start Date
2024-10-01
Agreement Title
To develop a comprehensive survival guide for 2SLGBTQI+ people in Metro Vancouver and British Columbia
Agreement Title (French)
Élaborer un guide de survie complet pour les personnes 2SLGBTQI+ du district régional du Grand Vancouver
Agreement Type
Contribution
Agreement Value
$299,129.00
Amendment Number
0
Description
Through this 30-month project, Sher Vancouver LGBTQ Friends Society will address the needs and barriers to equality for 2SLGBTQI+ communities in Metro Vancouver. This will be achieved by developing a comprehensive guide to assist individuals in navigating systems, such as health care, education, and employment, as well as conducting and evaluating workshops on the effective use of the guide.
Description (French)
Dans le cadre de ce projet d’une durée de 30 mois, le Sher Vancouver LGBTQ Friends Society vise à remédier aux besoins et aux obstacles en matière d’égalité pour les communautés 2ELGBTQI+ dans le district régional du Grand Vancouver. Cela sera réalisé par l’élaboration d’un guide complet pour aider les personnes à naviguer dans des systèmes, tels que ceux de la santé, de l’éducation, et de l’emploi, ainsi qu’en organisant et en évaluant des ateliers sur l’utilisation efficace de ce guide.
Expected Results
Partnerships and collaborations are established and/or strengthened to support the LGBTQ2 movement LGBTQ2 organizations have increased knowledge and capacity to advance equality with respect to sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression.
Expected Results (French)
Des partenariats et des collaborations sont mis en place ou améliorés pour appuyer le mouvement de la diversité sexuelle. Les organisations de la diversité sexuelle ont de meilleures connaissances et une capacité accrue pour faire avancer l’égalité en ce qui concerne le sexe, l’orientation sexuelle ainsi que l’identité et l’expression de genre.
Organization Code
wage
Organization
Women and Gender Equality Canada | Femmes et Égalité des genres Canada
Program Name
Equality for Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression Program
Program Name (French)
Programme de promotion de l’égalité des sexes, de l’orientation sexuelle, de l’identité et de l’expression de genre
Program Purpose
The purpose of ESSOGIE program is to advance social, political and economic equality with respect to sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. Advancement towards a greater understanding of the intersection of sex and gender with other identity factors that include race, national and ethnic origin, Indigenous origin or identity, age, sexual orientation, socio-economic condition, place of residence and disability are encouraged under the Program.
Program Purpose (French)
L'objectif du programme ESSOGIE est de faire progresser l'égalité sociale, politique et économique en ce qui concerne le sexe, l'orientation sexuelle, l'identité ou l'expression de genre. Le programme encourage la progression vers une meilleure compréhension de l'intersection du sexe et du genre avec d'autres facteurs identitaires, notamment la race, l'origine nationale et ethnique, l'origine ou l'identité autochtone, l'âge, l'orientation sexuelle, la condition socio-économique, le lieu de résidence et le handicap.
Recipient City
Delta
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
Sher Vancouver LGBTQ Friends Society
Recipient Postal Code
V4C 2M1
Recipient Province or Territory
BC
Recipient Type
N
Reference Number
190-2024-2025-Q3-00086