Uncovering Promising Futures: Engaging Men and Boys
Program Description
Uncovering Promising Futures is a project funded by Women and Gender Equality Canada and led by the Canadian Immigrant Women’s Association (CIWA).
The project engages immigrant and refugee men and boys in preventing gender-based violence, promoting allyship, supporting healthy relationships, and helping build safer, more inclusive communities.
Building on previous research, CIWA is also developing and evaluating culturally responsive approaches, assessment tools, and practical resources for organizations serving newcomer communities.
What We Offer
Advisory Committe for Engagin Men and Boys
An advisory committee provides guidance and oversight throughout the project and helps strengthen the implementation and evaluation of promising practices.
Promising Practices Pilot
Interactive, culturally responsive sessions engage immigrant and refugee men and boys in conversations about:
- Gender-based violence prevention
- Allyship and gender equality
- Healthy and respectful relationships
- Positive roles for men and boys in creating safer communities
Assessment Tool Development and Validation
CIWA is working with researchers from the University of Calgary to develop and validate culturally responsive assessment tools and practical guidelines for service providers.
Project Resources
The project will develop:
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- A literature review and environmental scan
- Validated assessment and practice tools
- Practice guidelines for service providers
- A final evaluation report
- A community report and knowledge-sharing event
Who Can Participate
Immigrant and refugee men and boys aged 15 and older living in Alberta.
Project Dates
April 2026 to March 2027
Learn More or Participate
Interested in joining an upcoming session or learning more about the project?
Email: promisingfutures@ciwa.org
Phone: 403-263-4414, ext. 289
Funded by:
