Afghan Women's Organization Refugee and immigrant Services known as AWO
Record #:
MAL0079
Last Modified:
26 Jul 2023
Last Full Update:
26 Jul 2023
Record Details
| Social Media | Website: afghanwomen.org/ |
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Description & Services
| Alternate Name | AWO |
| Description | Afghan women's group * offers LINC (Language Instructor to Newcomers to Canada) classes for women (Literacy to Level 5) * settlement services (ISAP) * literacy classes for women * Heritage Language Classes (Dari) * Afghan Senior's Group * youth and family workers * child minding services available to program participants * day or evening classes Immigrant Settlement and Adaptation Program -- needs assessment * information and referral * advocacy * orientation * sponsorship of refugees * translation and interpretation * escort * assistance in finding housing * health workshops * heritage language classes * skills training and upgrading * seniors program for mutual support and education * youth program offering services in settlement, counselling, skills development and social events * Homework Club with individual assistance and group work * citizenship test preparation classes Community Connections Mentorship Program-- group activities for newly arrived immigrants and refugees of all ages to help orient them to their new community and establish social and professional networks Trained and experienced volunteer mentors assist with focus on citizenship and civic engagement or skills and career development |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 9:00am - 5:00pm |
| Areas Served | Peel Region |
| Eligibility | Newcomers with a focus on women, their families, refugees and people who have experienced war or persecution |
| Fees | None |
| Languages | English ; Arabic ; Dari ; Farsi (Persian) - Urdu; Hindi; Arabic ; Hindi ; Pashto ; Urdu |
Contact Information
| Address & Map | 3050 Unit 302 Confederation Pkwy N, Mezzanine 1 Mississauga, ON L5B 3Z6 |
| Intersection | N off Dundas St W, W of Hurontario St (Hwy 10) |
| Accessibility | Fully Accessible |
| Office Phone | 905-279-3679 Toronto 416-588-3585 |
| Fax | 905-279-4691 Toronto 416-588-4552 |
| ageneral@afghanwomen.org | |
| Website | https://afghanwomen.org/ |
| Primary Contact | Fauzia Khan, Manager Settlement, Mississauga; Phone: 905-279-3679 |
| Primary Executive | Adeena Niazi, Executive Director; Phone: 416-588-3585; Email: aniazi@afghanwomen.org |
| Volunteer Coordinator | Email: aniazi@afghanwomen.org |
Other Details
| Funding | Federal |
| Service Level | (50) Non Profit |
Subjects
| Subjects | Afghan community ; Counselling ; Employment ; English as a second language ; First language literacy programs ; Immigrants ; Job search training ; Language instruction ; Literacy ; Settlement services ; Women |