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...
Janice was born and raised in Calgary. Prior to retirement she worked in the insurance industry. Janice first learned about CIWA at a craft fair in the lobby of her former office building. She visited CIWA’s Craft table and purchased an apron that quickly became one...
Angela was 17 when her family relocated from the Philippines to Canada. After finishing high school, she pursued and earned a Bachelor of Nursing, subsequently working as a nurse for several years. Currently, she is advancing her education with a Bachelor of General...
Join us on February 15th from 11 AM to 3:00 PM at the Genesis Centre to celebrate the accomplishments, journey and resilience of newcomer immigrant girls and their mentors! Youth Forum is the annual capstone event of CIWA’s Youth Mentorship Program that showcases the...
