Empower the Future: Seeking mentors for immigrant youth

Empower the Future: Seeking mentors for immigrant youth

As a mentor, you have the opportunity to share your wisdom and instill confidence in young individuals as they navigate new challenges. Elevate your leadership skills, create a lasting impact on their lives, and play a pivotal role in guiding them on their path to...
Meet Lei

Meet Lei

Lei along with her husband and son moved to Prince Edward Island in 2009, then moved to Calgary a year later in 2010. Since then, they had two more children. She has a diploma in Education and worked as a teacher in China. Currently she teaches Mandarin to high school...
Meet Mehrnoosh

Meet Mehrnoosh

Mehrnoosh, accompanied by her husband and young daughter, embarked on a journey from Iran to Calgary in late 2022. Armed with a Master’s Degree in Information Technology (IT) and a background in Graphic Design, she quickly established herself in her field,...
Meet Gina

Meet Gina

Gina is from the Philippines and came to Canada in 2022 to reunite with her mother and sister, who had moved several years ago. Prior to relocating to Calgary, she worked as a Micro-Insurance Coordinator, in the healthcare industry, and as a wedding gown designer....
Meet Aarzo

Meet Aarzo

Meet Aarzo. She currently volunteers for CIWA’s Youth Mentorship Program. Aarzo recently completed her third year of Kinesiology at University of Calgary and aspires to study medicine or physiotherapy in the future.   Volunteering has the power to transform not only...