Community Engagement

The purpose of ESSOGIE program is to advance social, political and economic equality with respect to sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. Advancement towards a greater understanding of the intersection of sex and gender with other identity factors that include race, national and ethnic origin, Indigenous origin or identity, age, sexual orientation, socio-economic condition, place of residence and disability are encouraged under the Program. This 15-month project will strengthen the capacity and networks of Calgary Outlink to advance LGBTQ2 equality. This will be achieved by building managerial capacity through the development of a program logic model, strategic and advocacy plans; enhancing technical expertise through research and a two-phased environmental scan; and building collective capacity and strengthening collaboration and partnerships among organizations to share knowledge and identify barriers and resource gaps for sustainability. At the end of the project, the organization will increased knowledge and capacity to advance equality with respect to sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression.

Eligibility

Partnerships and collaborations are established and/or strengthened to support the LGBTQ2 movement LGBTQ2 organizations have increased knowledge and capacity to advance equality with respect to sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression.