Meet Alma

Meet Alma

Alma Francisco moved to Calgary from the Philippines in 2019 with a Bachelor of Computer Science degree and experience working as an election assistant for the local government. She likes taking on challenges and learning about the lives of others, especially being in...
Meet Rana

Meet Rana

Rana has been serving immigrant women and their families through various roles at CIWA since 2016. She started as a Home Visitor with the Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY) program, where she offered weekly home visitations and provided...
New at CIWA: Click to learn more

New at CIWA: Click to learn more

In partnership with Alberta Mindfulness Association, this new project – Social Recovery for Immigrant Women – brings a mindfulness approach to help immigrant women dealing with gender-based violence and/or mental health concerns that arise from challenges...
Meet Aashima

Meet Aashima

Aashima was born in India. Her parents moved to Calgary when she was a child with the hopes of having a better life for their small family. She recently completed a degree in Biological Sciences and to become a physician. Her memories of the various challenges her...

Win up to $10,000!

50/50 Raffle Fundraiser   Win the jackpot prize of up to $10,000! Buy your tickets now at www.ciwa-online.com/gala *Eligible to Alberta residents ages 18 years and older Click here to review the raffle...