International Development Grant
Unity Rising: empowering LGBT persons and organizations towards equality
Project Number: CA-3-P013446001
Status: Terminating
Country/Region:
Maximum Contribution: $39,252.00
Start Date: October 10, 2023
End Date: September 30, 2024
Duration: 1.0 years
Project Description
This project aims to promote inclusivity equality and social justice for Lesbian Gay Bisexual and Trans (LGBT) people in Suriname. It seeks to increase awareness about LGBT persons and their rights providing legal assistance and building organizational capacity.?Project activities include: (1) developing campaigns to raise awareness and increase the social acceptance of LGBT persons in Suriname; (2) organizing a Pride Walk; (3) supporting access to health mental health and social services for LGBT persons; (4) providing capacity building to LGBT organizations; and (5) partnering with legal organizations and experts to support and advise in legal cases.
Expected Results
The expected outcomes of this project include: (1) increased acceptance of LGBT persons in Suriname; and (2) enhanced performance of organizations in Suriname to advocate for and provide services to LGBT persons.
Key Information
Executing Agency:
LGBT Platform Suriname
Reporting Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Program:
NGM Americas
Last Modified:
September 19, 2025
Development Classifications
DAC Sector:
Aid Type: Project-type interventions
Collaboration: Bilateral
Finance Type: Aid grant excluding debt reorganisation
Selection Mechanism:
Call for Proposals