2009-2011 Promising Practice Resource
– Coming soon!
This promising practice resource, which shares successes,
challenges and learnings from CAAWS’ Ontario Newcomer
On the Move project, has been developed to support other
communities in developing and implementing healthy living
programs for newcomer girls and young women. It is designed
for program leaders and decision-makers with an interest
in promoting healthy living for newcomer girls and young
women. It is valuable for individuals working and volunteering
with settlement agencies, municipal recreation departments,
health units, schools, youth organizations, and others
serving the newcomer community. Stay Tuned!
Program Evaluation Approach and Tools
CAAWS believes community-based evaluation is a useful
approach that allows organizations an opportunity to
create and share information regarding successful programs
that work in their communities. Inclusive evaluation
ensures tools, processes and products that are relevant
and useable for and by stakeholders. As active participants
in the evaluation process and as meaningful contributors
to evaluation products, community stakeholders are quickly
able to learn what is and isn’t working, and can
share this input among partner organizations. Supportive
learning environments ensure space for program participants
and leaders to provide feedback that will be used to
improve future program development, implementation and
management. Download
pdf (285 KB)
Opportunities
to be Involved
Call for Community Program
Hosts- Deadline passed Application Deadline: September 30, 2011
At this time CAAWS is seeking opportunities to collaborate
with a minimum of five new communities: two in Ontario,
and three out of province. Non-profit organizations
or community coalitions with an interest in promoting
healthy living for newcomer girls and young women are
encouraged to apply. Applicants committed to a community-development
approach will be prioritized; interested organizations
are encouraged to speak with community partners prior
to submitting their application.
Host a Newcomer On the Move
workshop- Deadline passed Application Deadline: September 30, 2011
Newcomer On the Move workshops are interactive, issue-based
sessions that provide an overview of the project, share
best practices, and provide “how-to” tips
to increase the participation of newcomer girls and
young women (those living in Canada for five years or
less). Appropriate for everyone from practitioners to
policy makers, the workshops also provide an opportunity
for participants to network and discuss collaboration
and local action to make a difference in the lives of
newcomer girls and young women in their community. Information
and resources on CAAWS’ other initiatives are
provided as needed.
CAAWS is currently accepting applications from interested
communities. Deadline passed
Sydney Millar
National Program Director Canadian Association for the Advancement of
Women and Sport and Physical Activity
N202-801 King Edward Avenue
Ottawa ON K1N 6N5
Tel: 613 - 562 - 5667
Fax: 613 - 562 - 5668
