Meet Nafisa. She volunteers for CIWA’s One-on-One Counselling Program: Grandma’s Kitchen and is February’s Volunteer of the Month. Nafisa Akhtar is originally from Pakistan, where she earned a Masters in Mass Communication and worked as an IELTS & TOEFL...
Meet Herly. She is an instructor and counsellor with CIWA’s Contract Work: Finding Your Way Project. Herly has been with CIWA for almost 10 years. She has played a big role in curriculum design for several employment training programs at CIWA. Herly was originally...
Meet Jayza. She volunteers for CIWA’s Volunteer Program and is January’s Volunteer of the Month. Jayza LLandado is originally from the Philippines. She, along with her parents and younger sister, relocated to Calgary in 2011. She graduated with honors earning a...
Meet Fiona. She is a Learning Support Specialist at CIWA. Fiona joined CIWA in 2018 through the New Friends and Neighbourhood Groups. She thrives in working with so many remarkable students at CIWA and other agencies. As a Learning Support Specialist, Fiona finds...
Meet Martha. She is a volunteer with CIWA’s Arts and Crafts for Seniors and Seniors Sewing Group and December’s Volunteer of the Month. Martha Velasco along with her adult brothers, sister, and mother came to Canada as refugees in 2008 due to political unrest....
Meet Tusti. She is a Receptionist in the Administration Department at CIWA. Tusti initially contacted CIWA as a client, attending employment training workshops. She then volunteered at the front desk for CIWA’s Tax Clinic and Volunteer Program. Tusti has now been...
