Women Focus Canada Inc.

Women Focus Canada hosted a series of programs during the year 1. Launching the second cohort of YCEP. This time we’re taking it a step further — participants from the first cohort are stepping up as leaders guiding and mentoring the next generation of changemakers. Mentorship is now a core component of the curriculum ensuring participants gain valuable guidance while building their confidence and civic leadership skills. 2.WFC hosted a successful virtual International Women’s Day (IWD) event featuring workshops and knowledge exchanges that empowered and connected women from diverse communities. Building on this momentum the 2025 IWD event themed 'Accelerating Economic Opportunities for Women: Building an Inclusive Tomorrow'. 3.Civic engagement program organised for young individuals to feel empowered to advocate for the changes they see necessary in their communities. Women Focus Canada’s Youth Civic Engagement Program (YCEP) is a non-partisan program dedicated to increasing political literacy in youth Launch a 12-week program teaching financial literacy budgeting job readiness and credit management to refugee and newcomer women aged 15–29 Do a 6-week program facilitated by specialists and peer mentors will empower youth with Type 1 diabetes through workshops on: diabetic management meal planning and self-care. The knowledge and connections from the program will build confidence and independence among participants. Launch a 6-month program to train marginalized women in the Peel Region to lead recycling initiatives workshops and sustainability campaigns in promoting community-based waste reduction and sustainable practices WFC in collaboration with a technical partner will design a holistic program supporting underrepresented women including Black youth and Indigenous women in accessing equitable job opportunities through partnerships innovative strategies and skills training.