Southern Alberta groups receive grants from federal Feminist Response and Recovery Fund
LETHBRIDGE, AB – Two local organizations are being recognized by the federal government for their work on issues of gender equality.
A total of $100-million is being given out through the Feminist Response and Recovery Fund to 237 different projects.
Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Rural Economic Development Maryam Monsef says these initiatives will address systemic issues that vulnerable and underrepresented women face and will ensure an inclusive recovery from the social and economic impacts of the pandemic.
“These caring professionals will support women’s economic security and improve health and safety. Representation matters. That’s why we are supporting 237 organizations, including with $35 million of dollars allocated directly to increase the representation of more diverse women, including Indigenous women, Black women and women of colour, and women who are members of LGBTQ2 communities in leadership positions”