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Welcome to AWO

The AWO provides inclusive settlement and integration services to all newcomers and refugees.

VISION

Refugees and immigrants, especially those who have experienced wars and persecution, leading self-sufficient and dignified lives in a socially inclusive society.

MISSION

AWO works with refugees and immigrants, particularly those who have experienced wars and persecution, with a special focus on women and their families. Its mission is to improve their quality of life and to promote their social and economic inclusion in order to enable them to become contributing members of society and to live in dignity.

VALUES

Access and equity, dignity and respect, social inclusion, and collaboration.

Governor General of Canada’s Meritorious Service Award

It is AWO’s honour and privilege to serve the community under our founder and executive director, Adeena Niazi’s impeccable leadership. Our heartfelt felicitations to Adeena Niazi on being recognized by the Honourable Louise Arbour, with the Governor General of Canada’s Meritorious Service Award. This distinguished honour is a well-deserved recognition for Adeena’s unwavering dedication and outstanding accomplishments.

Découvrez les communautés francophones à travers le Canada

Les Services aux réfugiés et aux immigrants de l’Organisation des femmes afghanes n’offrent aucun service en français.

Calendar of Events

Week of Oct 18th

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

10:00 am: Basic Computer Classes

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October 19, 2026

Basic Computer Classes

10:00 am: Low Impact Exercise

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October 19, 2026 – October 21, 2026

Low Impact Exercise

11:00 am: English Conversation Circle

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October 19, 2026 – October 21, 2026

English Conversation Circle

1:00 pm: Sewing Club

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October 19, 2026

Sewing Club

10:00 am: Low Impact Exercise

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October 19, 2026 – October 21, 2026

Low Impact Exercise

11:00 am: English Conversation Circle

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October 19, 2026 – October 21, 2026

English Conversation Circle

11:00 am: Sewing Club

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October 20, 2026

Sewing Club

3:30 pm: After Hours

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October 20, 2026

After Hours

10:00 am: Low Impact Exercise

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October 19, 2026 – October 21, 2026

Low Impact Exercise

11:00 am: English Conversation Circle

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October 19, 2026 – October 21, 2026

English Conversation Circle

10:00 am: Advanced Computer Classes

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October 21, 2026

Advanced Computer Classes

10:00 am: Crochet for Wellness

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October 21, 2026

Crochet for Wellness

3:30 pm: Youth Drop-In

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October 21, 2026

Youth Drop-In

11:00 am: Sewing Club

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October 22, 2026

Sewing Club
October 23, 2026

 

Our Impact

  • 7690 Newcomer Clients Served

  • 1120 Attended women-only LINC Classes

  • 2463 Accessed Translation & Interpretation Services

  • 207 Received Crisis Counselling

Our Funders