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 providing programs and services designed to empower women for the benefit of their entire family and our community.
New at CIWA
"The Grapevine" - CIWA's Newsletter, March 2008
Volunteers from the Arts & Crafts Market has prepared packages of 10 beautiful handmade all-occasion cards (click HERE to see samples of the cards). Proceeds support all CIWA's programs and services which contribute to the integration of immigrant women and their families in the community. To order your cards today, please contact us by phone at: 403-517-8830 or by email at reception@ciwa-online.com.
CIWA's services are expanding tremendously. We are now offering the following new programs and projects:
- Safe Haven - Funded by the Status of Women Canada
- Guide to Success - Funded by Citizenship and Immigration Canada
- Bridging the Gap for Foreign Trained Accountants - Funded by Alberta Employment and Immigration and Citizenship and Immigration Canada
- Childcare Training for Low Literacy Immigrant Women - Funded by Alberta Advanced Education and Technology Access to the Future Fund
- Computer Training for Immigrant Women - An ISP funded program
- Filipino Community Development - Funded by FCSS
- Breast Health Awareness Project - Funded by the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation
Sign-up now for CIWA's Youth Program Summer Camp! The program is open to immigrant and refugee girls between the ages of 10-17.
Settlement and Integration has an upcoming workshop for families to find funding for sport specific camps for the children May 26 from 10:30-11:30 am. Click HERE to see the flyer.
Free English and Childcare Worker Training. Click HERE for more information.
Employment Skills Services Winter Program Schedule
Accounting Training, May 12 to May 26
2007-2008 New Friends and Neighbourhood Group locations, please click HERE
Upcoming Cross-Cultural Parenting Workshops:
