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Disclosure of Grant and Contribution Awards

Recipient Name: Canadian Council of Muslim Women - Edmonton Chapter
Location: Edmonton, Alberta
Date: 2012-10-03
Value: $168,840.00
Type: Contribution
Purpose: This 24 month project aims to increase leadership opportunities for South Asian girls and young women aged 17-22 years in Edmonton. The project will provide a culturally-sensitive platform for girls to investigate the barriers to their engagement in decision-making fora and explore appropriate strategies to address the cultural and religious pressures they may face that affect their ability to become leaders within the community.
Comments: Multi-year project