Meet Heba

Meet Heba

Heba currently volunteers with CIWA’s reception team and the Everyday English for Seniors Program. Born in Egypt, Heba spent part of her childhood in Australia before returning to her home country. She holds a Master of Arts in Elementary Education and brings more...
Ron Ghitter CM Scholarship Fund Recipients 2025

Ron Ghitter CM Scholarship Fund Recipients 2025

We are proud to celebrate 18 outstanding women who have been selected as this year’s Ron Ghitter CM Scholarship Fund. Each recipient will receive a $2,500 scholarship to support their education and career goals. These extraordinary women whose journeys span...
Meet Lida

Meet Lida

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...
Join Our RESP Sign-Up Event

Join Our RESP Sign-Up Event

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...

Friends of CIWA Spotlight: Little Rock Printing

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...