In this episode of #LetsTalkPoverty, Celestina Akinkunmi, Manager of CIWA’s Settlement and Integration Department, shares CIWA’s supports and collaborative efforts that make a difference in how newcomers navigate and adjust to life in Canada. Let's Talk Poverty:...
Giving Tuesday Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association (CIWA) has 40 years of experience focusing on gender specific supports through programs and services in all areas of settlement, with equitable and customized supports. CIWA persistently advocates for customized...
Amazon Donates to Immigrant Women and Girls in Need Amazon has donated $50,000 to Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association in support of Food Security and Emergency Housing Support for Immigrant Women and their Families and Girls with Goals initiatives. Calgary...
Help address food security needs With the help of Field Law Community Fund Program, CIWA is addressing the food security needs among immigrant women and families who are struggling to purchase their basic needs supplies due job loss or having to flee abusive...
In line with the recent Government of Alberta’s announcement of new restrictions and guidelines, CIWA has moved all in-person classes, workshops, and one-on-one services to virtual delivery. As of September 20th, all sessions currently held outdoors will remain...
