March 8 is International Women’s Day, a global celebration of the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women and girls. It’s also a time to highlight the progress made in advancing women’s rights and the ongoing efforts needed to...
February marks Black History Month, a time to reflect on the rich legacy and remarkable leadership that has shaped Canadian history. This year’s theme, “Black Legacy and Leadership: Celebrating Canadian History and Uplifting Future Generations,”...
Let’s celebrate the achievements, resilience, and leadership of newcomer immigrant girls and their mentors at this year’s Youth Forum! 📅 Date: Thursday, February 13, 2025 ⏰ Time: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM 📍 Location: Genesis Centre This event highlights the remarkable...
Unprecedented Community Support CIWA’s Adopt a Family initiative has achieved remarkable success this year, thanks to the overwhelming generosity of our community. The impact of your contributions is truly astounding! Total Donations: An impressive $140,296.00 Cash...
Exciting opportunity! Are you passionate about empowering immigrant women through innovative social enterprises? Do you have experience in business development and cultural sensitivity? We want to hear from you! Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association (CIWA) is...
The Yvonne Nhan Scholarship for Young Immigrant Mothers is made possible by a donation from James Mitchell and is named after his mother-in-law, Yvonne, who immigrated to Canada from Vietnam in 1976. Yvonne learned to speak English and went on to open many successful...
