Welcome to CIWA

Calgary Immigrant Women's Association (CIWA) was established in 1982 as a non-profit organization to address the needs and concerns of immigrant and refugee women, youth, children and families.

CIWA has developed a reputation for its innovative and unique approaches to providing essential services to immigrant and refugee women. The demand for our services increases with each passing year as Calgary receives the fourth largest intake of newcomers to Canada.

We are the only immigrant serving agency in Calgary offering all-female programs and services. CIWA's Mission, Vision and Values guide staff and volunteers in our commitment to provide programs and services designed to empower women for the benefit of their entire family and our community.

Over the years, CIWA has been honoured to receive recognition for our commitment to immigrant women and their families by the community. Please click HERE to see CIWA's awards and achievements.

For a list of CIWA services please click on the link below.

CIWA Brochure

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New at CIWA

CIWA Summer 2010 Grapevine

CIWA's 2009/2010 Annual Report

CIWA is growing and we now offer the following new programs and services:

• Office Administration Program for Immigrant Women - Funded by Citizenship and Immigration Canada
• HIPPY Canada - Funded by Citizenship and Immigration Canada
• Enhancing Volunteer Capacity - Funded by FCSS (City of Calgary)
• Essential Skills Curriculum Project - Funded by Human Resources and Skills Development Canada
• Childcare Training for Low Literacy Immigrant Women Project- Funded by the Government of Alberta

Volunteer of the Month

Every year, CIWA volunteers tirelessly provide thousands of hours of support for immigrant women and their families in Calgary. Without their support and contribution, CIWA would not be able to run the day to day activities of the organization.

CIWA recognizes the hard work and outstanding efforts that our volunteers contribute every day to our programs and services through our Volunteer of the Month Initiative.  

We would like to congratulate Nina Djebbari for being the September 2010 Volunteer of the Month!   September 2010 VOTM

Support CIWA

If you are looking for a way to help immigrant women and their families, look no further. You can now purchase learning kits, care packages, culturally sensitive food hampers, bus passes and furniture for immigrant women and families in need by purchasing the Perfect Gift.

The Arts & Crafts Market has prepared packages of 10 beautiful handmade all-occasion cards for just $30, view cards here. Proceeds support all CIWA's programs and services. To order your cards today, please contact us by phone at: 403-517-8830 or by email at reception@ciwa-online.com.

 

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