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September 28, 2026
Afghan Women's Organization (Mississauga)
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.
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.
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.
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.
We are open for business onsite and online!
All our programs and services are free of charge.
Please call for an appointment.
Please call for an appointment.
Support Us
AWO Open Letter (Urgent Action Required to Prevent the Deportation of Afghans with Approved or In-Process Canadian Immigration Applications)
For the French version, please click here
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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.
Pour obtenir des informations ou des services en français, veuillez visiter le site Web du gouvernement du Canada :
Pour la communauté francophone près de chez vous cliquez:
- Centre francophone du Grand Toronto
- FCJ Refugee Centre
- Rexdale Women’s Centre – Rexdale Community Hub, Newcomer / Immigrant Settlement and Orientation Services
- Collège Boréal – Immigrant Services – Toronto
- Centre francophone du Grand Toronto – Newcomers services, Centerpoint Mall
- L’immigration francophone au Canada
Calendar of Events
Week of Sep 27th
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September 28, 2026(5 events)
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Our Impact
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7690 Newcomer Clients Served
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1120 Attended women-only LINC Classes
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2463 Accessed Translation & Interpretation Services
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207 Received Crisis Counselling
Our Funders
