Youth-led Hamilton-based Non-Profit missINFORMED Receives Funding from Women and Gender Equality Canada to Strengthen its Health Equity Work
Summary
Through their Clinic Finder database for gynecological care and Abortion Communications Campaign, missINFORMED is helping young people access the health information and resources they need. The funding will allow missINFORMED to identify key communities to serve, prioritize critical health education and access issues such as contraception and abortion, and ensure that the organization remains sustainable and continues to grow. "We are incredibly grateful to Women and Gender Equality Canada for their support," says project coordinator and research lead, Roma Dhamanaskar. "This funding will help us refine our vision and continue our work to ensure that young people have access to the health resources and education they need to thrive. Through education, advocacy, and community-based initiatives, missINFORMED strives to equip young people with the resources they need to make informed decisions about their health and navigate Canadas healthcare system.