Women & Gender Dev.
Economic Empowerment and Livelihood Support – Providing vocational training, financial literacy, and microenterprise support to enhance women’s economic independence and access to sustainable livelihoods.
Gender-Based Violence Prevention and Response – Offering safe spaces, counseling, legal aid, and protection services for survivors of gender-based violence (GBV), along with awareness campaigns to prevent violence.
Leadership and Political Participation – Conducting training and mentorship programs to encourage women’s leadership in community decision-making and political participation.
Health and Reproductive Rights – Implementing programs on maternal health, reproductive rights, and family planning to ensure women have access to essential health services.
Education and Literacy Programs for Women and Girls – Promoting education initiatives aimed at increasing literacy rates, academic achievement, and skills training for women and girls.
Capacity Building for Gender Equality Advocacy – Training local leaders and organizations to advocate for gender equality, raise awareness, and influence policies that support women’s rights.
Social Norms and Behavior Change Initiatives – Running community-based campaigns to shift cultural attitudes and eliminate harmful gender stereotypes and practices.
Women’s Rights and Legal Empowerment – Providing legal literacy programs to educate women about their rights, as well as supporting them in navigating legal systems.
Gender-Responsive Disaster Relief and Resilience – Ensuring disaster relief and recovery programs address the unique needs of women and promote their involvement in resilience-building activities.
Support for Women Entrepreneurs and Cooperatives – Facilitating the establishment and growth of women-led businesses and cooperatives, particularly in underserved communities.
Sexual and Reproductive Health Education – Offering comprehensive education on sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) to empower women and girls to make informed decisions.
Advocacy for Gender-Sensitive Policy Development – Collaborating with governments and NGOs to design and implement policies that foster gender equality and protect women’s rights
Canvas Dev Leads (CDL) actively engages in combating climate change by promoting sustainable practices, resilience-building, and awareness initiatives in vulnerable communities. CDL’s climate change programs aim to mitigate environmental impact and empower communities to adapt to climate challenges effectively.