Exciting news: CIWA is now accredited! We are thrilled to announce that CIWA has been accredited by the prestigious Canadian Accreditation Council! This accreditation marks a significant milestone in our commitment to maintaining the highest standards of settlement...
Natalia was born and raised in Moldova, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in medicine and pharmacy and worked several years in social services. Natalia and her husband moved to Canada in 2013. She and her family were living in Saskatchewan when they took a...
During our 42nd Annual General Meeting, we were honored to share our past year’s impact stories with our friends, partners, funders and supporters, who have collectively contributed to empowering immigrant women and their families. The event gave us an opportunity to...
Jiayan was born and raised in China. With a master’s degree in education and experience as a Project Analyst, she moved to Canada in 2022 eager to expand her horizons and make a meaningful impact in her new community. Since 2023, Jiayan has been a dedicated volunteer...
Maria was a young child when her family moved to Calgary from Pakistan. She holds a Bachelor of Science and is a researcher at one of Calgary’s hospitals. Maria was motivated to volunteer and support immigrant youth as she remembered her personal immigration...