Gradual Rising of Women (G.R.O.W.) Foundation

Published purpose

Through this 33-month systemic change project, Gradual Rising of Women (G.R.O.W.) Foundation will help advance women’s representation in leadership and decision-making roles through systemic change. Specifically, the project will address systemic barriers by establishing a partnership network, developing workshop coaching materials on hiring practices and workplace culture, implementing a series of workshop trainings for businesses in the 4 provinces of BC, AB, MB, ON and by hosting microevents to employers and women in the city of Edmonton to elevate awareness and education on workplace rights and advocacy. They will also organize a summit and job fair, where employers and women professionals can come together to share experiences and ideas and promote inclusive hiring practices. The organization will partner collaboratively with several stakeholders including Buy Social Canada, Women Economic Council, and other members in the community to develop public awareness campaigns to keep members aware and engaged throughout the lifecycle of the project. An external evaluator will measure and assess the project’s impact and effectiveness of the project.