She shares her time and talents with CIWA’s Seniors Sewing and Craft Groups, stitching creativity, friendship, and community into every project. Lida and her spouse relocated to Calgary in 2024 from Iran, joining their daughter, who had settled in Canada several years...
CIWA is excited to host a FREE RESP Sign-Up Event designed to help families access government benefits and learn how to save for their child(ren)’s post-secondary education. We’ve invited major Canadian banks to support families in opening a no-cost Registered...
At CIWA, our work is made stronger through the generosity of community-minded businesses who believe in supporting immigrant women and their families. We are grateful to recognize Little Rock Printing as one of our valued Friends of CIWA. Little Rock Printing has...
Carmen’s journey is one of resilience, compassion, and a deep commitment to community. Born and raised in Cuba, she built a strong foundation in civic service with a Bachelor’s Degree in Economic Sciences and a Diploma in Foreign Trade. In 2021, Carmen and her family...
Since 2023, Calgary has been home to Kafayat Tijani, who originally hails from Nigeria. Her journey has taken her across the globe, with time spent living and working in the United Arab Emirates and Scotland. With a background in both teaching and healthcare, Kafayat...
