International Development Grant

Women entrepreneurship support III - LEAF Jamaica

Project Number: CA-3-P013498001

Status: Terminating

Country/Region:

Jamaica 100.00%

Maximum Contribution: $50,223.00

Start Date: December 20, 2023

End Date: February 28, 2025

Duration: 1.2 years

Project Description

This project aims to promote the economic inclusion of women with disabilities in 4 parishes in Jamaica by providing them with the necessary tools skills and support to become successful entrepreneurs. Project activities include: (1) delivering business management training entrepreneurship workshops and skills development programs tailored to the needs of women with disabilities; (2) providing entrepreneurial grants to women with disabilities; and (3) developing a mentorship program to pair experienced entrepreneurs with women with disabilities to provide guidance support and encouragement through their entrepreneurial journey.

Expected Results

The expected outcomes of this project include: (1) increased economic participation of women with disabilities in Jamaica; and (2) improved social inclusion of women with disabilities in Jamaica.

Key Information

Executing Agency:
Bureau of Gender Affairs

Reporting Organization:
Global Affairs Canada

Program:
NGM Americas

Last Modified:
September 19, 2025

Development Classifications

DAC Sector:

Vocational training 50%
Human rights 50%

Aid Type: Project-type interventions

Collaboration: Bilateral

Finance Type: Aid grant excluding debt reorganisation

Selection Mechanism:
Call for Proposals

Policy Markers
Level 1 Gender equality
Level 1 Youth Issues
Level 1 Indigenous Issues
Level 1 Disability
Budget Breakdown
2023-04-01 to 2024-03-31 $50,223 CAD
Geographic Information
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Reference ID: 112