Developing and Coaching Peers to Success
Sistering Toronto, Ontario This program provides leadership training to women and Trans peer workers who have lived experiences of trauma, mental health and addictions, and those marginalized by poverty and homelessness. Sistering will research, test, and share documentation of this new leadership program, which is designed to work in a low-barrier environment and support participants […]
Summer STEM for Girls
Women In Resource Development Corporation St. John’s, Newfoundland This project will deliver summer STEM and trades programming to girls living in low-income neighbourhoods who attend the day camps sponsored by an affiliated community centre. Participants aged 9-15 will be able to “try on for size” trades and technology activities in a supportive environment. Activities include […]
Violence Prevention Program
Spence Neighbourhood Association Winnipeg, Manitoba This program raises awareness about why violence against young women and trans youth occurs, and engages participants in working together prevent it. Grounded in the understanding that gender binaries are a colonial social construction, the program will connect participants to learning and teachings from various community facilitators. Youth will learn […]
Establishing Community Partnerships for a Victim Advocate Program for Survivors of Sexual Violence
Sexual Violence New Brunswick Fredericton, New Brunswick This project builds toward establishing a victim advocate program that supports survivors of sexual violence throughout the justice process. It aims to enhance and formalize partnerships with key criminal justice services, such as police, government victim services, and other community agencies. This project will explore similar victim advocate […]