In 1982, a small circle of immigrant women gathered in a Calgary school basement with children in arms, dreams in motion, and courage running the show. They came seeking connection, and they sparked a movement. Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association was born from a...
CIWA is excited to host a FREE RESP Sign-Up Event designed to help families access government benefits and learn how to save for their child(ren)’s post-secondary education. We’ve invited major Canadian banks to support families in opening a no-cost Registered...
When you give or fundraise You’re not just supporting a program.You’re showing up for a girl who’s ready to lead.You’re telling her: I see you. I believe in you. I’m here for you. I want to be Here For Her Roli Adetula is a 20-year-old political science student at the...
At CIWA, our volunteers are more than helpers — they’re you are heart builders, changemakers, and champions of community, To every volunteer who shares your time, talent, and heart to empower immigrant women and their families — thank you. Your compassion, dedication,...
When you give or fundraise You’re not just supporting a program.You’re showing up for a girl who’s ready to lead.You’re telling her: I see you. I believe in you. I’m here for you. I want to be Here For Her When Cecilia Xu moved from China to Canada at just nine years...
Introducing SMILES Childcare Centre: Empowering Families, Supporting Immigrant Women, and Nurturing Young Minds For over four decades, the Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association (CIWA) has been a pillar of support for immigrant women and their families, helping them...
