At the Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association (CIWA), we are honored to work alongside remarkable individuals like Hema, whose journey embodies the transformative power of volunteering and community spirit. Born and raised in India, Hema holds a Bachelor’s Degree in...
Meet Himan, CIWA’s Pebbles in the Sand Program Coordinator: The Face of CIWA for the month of February. “Himan is a dedicated and passionate team member who goes above and beyond to support CIWA’s clients. Her commitment to empowering newcomers, creating...
Zeba was born and raised in Pakistan. She has a Masters in Genetics and was a science teacher for over 9 years when she resided in Saudi Arabia. She, along with her husband and young children, moved to Calgary in 2006 and continued to learn and earn other certificates...
Meet Abiodun, Team Lead of the Family Resource Network – Home Visitation Spoke: The Face of CIWA for the month of January. “Abi has always been a great colleague, mentor, and leader. She embodies the values of CIWA in her work with clients as well as with...
Duaa was born and raised in Palestine, where she worked as a translator with United Nations. She later moved to the US and earned her Master’s in TESOL and Linguistics. After completing her studies, she returned to Palestine to teach at a local university. In 2014,...
Meet Myla, CIWA’s Food Service Training Coordinator: The Face of CIWA for the month of December. “Myla consistently goes above and beyond to support others with a positive attitude and a willingness to help. Myla’s commitment and contributions make her an essential...
