Women’s Capacity Building Program
Women’s Capacity Building Program provides essential skills, mentorship, training, workshops, and seminars to women in need, including women residing in shelters.
The workshops and seminars offer valuable skill based training and learning sessions to empower women examples include entrepreneurial skills, career building training provided along with necessary educational resources and materials. The aim of this program is to advance and support equality for women.
We are inviting Partners, and donors to become the program sponsors. You can provide yearly donations to support the programs contribute monthly – your contribution will be used for workshops and purchasing materials. $5,000 – provides for 4 weeks sessions including the material cost .
Programs
Employment Program Employment Readiness Program focused on helping women develop job-search skills and build confidence and transition to economic independence.
HOPE – Program provided training sessions and increased access to employment support, meaningful work opportunities and economic indpendence. The program participants included; women affected by GBV and marginalized women primarily from racialized, newcomer/immigrant groups identify, find and maintain sustainable employment.
Entrepreneurship Program The program focuses on building women’s confidence, financial literacy and community engagement. The participants are provided training sessions and hands on workshops to develop practical entrepreneurial skills for income generating opportunities or to start a small business.
Change Maker Women Program – focused on building financial independence, confidence and entrepreneurial skills.
Agents of Change Program – pilot designed for women navigating trauma, isolation and financial instability.
Physical Fitness and Healthy Living
Water Wise Women – A Swimming Program for senior women to promote healthy Aging by improving mobility, participation in sports, foster social connection and life long physical activity.
Research Project
Rays Of Light – The ongoing research project seeks and identify gaps in existing support services and understand the experiences, challenges, and needs of women affected directly or indirectly by gender-based violence, particularly those from marginalized communities.