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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.

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AWO Open letter (Urgent Action Required to Prevent the Deportation of Afghans with Approved or In-Process Canadian Immigration Applications)

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Calendar of Events

Events in July 2026

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5	6 10:00 am: Basic Computer Classes 10:00 am – 12:00 pm July 6, 2026 Afghan Women's Organization (Mississauga) 3050 Confederation Parkway, Suite 302 Mississauga, ON L5B 3Z6 Canada (905) 279-3679 View Location Map Read more, 10:00 am: Low Impact Exercise 10:00 am – 10:45 am July 6, 2026 – July 8, 2026 Afghan Women's Organization (Mississauga) 3050 Confederation Parkway, Suite 302 Mississauga, ON L5B 3Z6 Canada (905) 279-3679 View Location Map Read more, 11:00 am: English Conversation Circle 11:00 am – 12:30 pm July 6, 2026 – July 8, 2026 Read more, 1:00 pm: Sewing Club 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm July 6, 2026 Afghan Women's Organization (Mississauga) 3050 Confederation Parkway, Suite 302 Mississauga, ON L5B 3Z6 Canada (905) 279-3679 View Location Map Read more	7 10:00 am: Low Impact Exercise 10:00 am – 10:45 am July 6, 2026 – July 8, 2026 Afghan Women's Organization (Mississauga) 3050 Confederation Parkway, Suite 302 Mississauga, ON L5B 3Z6 Canada (905) 279-3679 View Location Map Read more, 11:00 am: English Conversation Circle 11:00 am – 12:30 pm July 6, 2026 – July 8, 2026 Read more, 10:00 am: Brain Health & Memory Tips 10:00 am – 12:00 pm July 7, 2026 Afghan Women's Organization (Mississauga) 3050 Confederation Parkway, Suite 302 Mississauga, ON L5B 3Z6 Canada (905) 279-3679 View Location Map Read more, 11:00 am: Sewing Club 11:00 am – 1:00 pm July 7, 2026 Read more, 3:30 pm: After Hours 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm July 7, 2026 Read more	8 10:00 am: Low Impact Exercise 10:00 am – 10:45 am July 6, 2026 – July 8, 2026 Afghan Women's Organization (Mississauga) 3050 Confederation Parkway, Suite 302 Mississauga, ON L5B 3Z6 Canada (905) 279-3679 View Location Map Read more, 11:00 am: English Conversation Circle 11:00 am – 12:30 pm July 6, 2026 – July 8, 2026 Read more, 10:00 am: Advanced Computer Classes 10:00 am – 12:00 pm July 8, 2026 Afghan Women's Organization (Mississauga) 3050 Confederation Parkway, Suite 302 Mississauga, ON L5B 3Z6 Canada (905) 279-3679 View Location Map Read more, 10:00 am: Crochet for Wellness 10:00 am – 10:45 am July 8, 2026 Afghan Women's Organization (Mississauga) 3050 Confederation Parkway, Suite 302 Mississauga, ON L5B 3Z6 Canada (905) 279-3679 View Location Map Read more, 3:30 pm: Youth Drop-In 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm July 8, 2026 Read more, 6:00 pm: Conversation Cafe 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm July 8, 2026 Afghan Women's Organization (Mississauga) 3050 Confederation Parkway, Suite 302 Mississauga, ON L5B 3Z6 Canada (905) 279-3679 View Location Map Read more	9 9:30 am: Kids Summer Camp 9:30 am – 2:30 pm July 9, 2026 Afghan Women's Organization (Mississauga) 3050 Confederation Parkway, Suite 302 Mississauga, ON L5B 3Z6 Canada (905) 279-3679 View Location Map Read more, 11:00 am: Sewing Club 11:00 am – 1:00 pm July 9, 2026 Afghan Women's Organization (Mississauga) 3050 Confederation Parkway, Suite 302 Mississauga, ON L5B 3Z6 Canada (905) 279-3679 View Location Map Read more	10	11
12	13 10:00 am: Basic Computer Classes 10:00 am – 12:00 pm July 13, 2026 Afghan Women's Organization (Mississauga) 3050 Confederation Parkway, Suite 302 Mississauga, ON L5B 3Z6 Canada (905) 279-3679 View Location Map Read more, 10:00 am: Low Impact Exercise 10:00 am – 10:45 am July 13, 2026 – July 15, 2026 Afghan Women's Organization (Mississauga) 3050 Confederation Parkway, Suite 302 Mississauga, ON L5B 3Z6 Canada (905) 279-3679 View Location Map Read more, 11:00 am: English Conversation Circle 11:00 am – 12:30 pm July 13, 2026 – July 15, 2026 Read more, 1:00 pm: Sewing Club 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm July 13, 2026 Afghan Women's Organization (Mississauga) 3050 Confederation Parkway, Suite 302 Mississauga, ON L5B 3Z6 Canada (905) 279-3679 View Location Map Read more, 6:00 pm: Conversation Cafe 6:00 pm – 7:56 pm July 13, 2026 Afghan Women's Organization (Mississauga) 3050 Confederation Parkway, Suite 302 Mississauga, ON L5B 3Z6 Canada (905) 279-3679 View Location Map Read more	14 10:00 am: Low Impact Exercise 10:00 am – 10:45 am July 13, 2026 – July 15, 2026 Afghan Women's Organization (Mississauga) 3050 Confederation Parkway, Suite 302 Mississauga, ON L5B 3Z6 Canada (905) 279-3679 View Location Map Read more, 11:00 am: English Conversation Circle 11:00 am – 12:30 pm July 13, 2026 – July 15, 2026 Read more, 9:30 am: Kids Summer Camp 9:30 am – 2:30 pm July 14, 2026 Afghan Women's Organization (Mississauga) 3050 Confederation Parkway, Suite 302 Mississauga, ON L5B 3Z6 Canada (905) 279-3679 View Location Map Read more, 10:00 am: Prioritizing Yourself Without Guilt 10:00 am – 12:00 pm July 14, 2026 Afghan Women's Organization (Mississauga) 3050 Confederation Parkway, Suite 302 Mississauga, ON L5B 3Z6 Canada (905) 279-3679 View Location Map Read more, 11:00 am: Sewing Club 11:00 am – 1:00 pm July 14, 2026 Read more, 3:30 pm: After Hours 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm July 14, 2026 Read more	15 10:00 am: Low Impact Exercise 10:00 am – 10:45 am July 13, 2026 – July 15, 2026 Afghan Women's Organization (Mississauga) 3050 Confederation Parkway, Suite 302 Mississauga, ON L5B 3Z6 Canada (905) 279-3679 View Location Map Read more, 11:00 am: English Conversation Circle 11:00 am – 12:30 pm July 13, 2026 – July 15, 2026 Read more, 10:00 am: Advanced Computer Classes 10:00 am – 12:00 pm July 15, 2026 Afghan Women's Organization (Mississauga) 3050 Confederation Parkway, Suite 302 Mississauga, ON L5B 3Z6 Canada (905) 279-3679 View Location Map Read more, 10:00 am: Crochet for Wellness 10:00 am – 10:45 am July 15, 2026 Afghan Women's Organization (Mississauga) 3050 Confederation Parkway, Suite 302 Mississauga, ON L5B 3Z6 Canada (905) 279-3679 View Location Map Read more, 10:00 am: Service Canada 10:00 am – 2:00 pm July 15, 2026 Afghan Women's Organization (Mississauga) 3050 Confederation Parkway, Suite 302 Mississauga, ON L5B 3Z6 Canada (905) 279-3679 View Location Map Read more, 3:30 pm: Youth Drop-In 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm July 15, 2026 Read more, 6:00 pm: Conversation Cafe 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm July 15, 2026 Afghan Women's Organization (Mississauga) 3050 Confederation Parkway, Suite 302 Mississauga, ON L5B 3Z6 Canada (905) 279-3679 View Location Map Read more	16 9:30 am: Kids Summer Camp 9:30 am – 2:30 pm July 16, 2026 Afghan Women's Organization (Mississauga) 3050 Confederation Parkway, Suite 302 Mississauga, ON L5B 3Z6 Canada (905) 279-3679 View Location Map Read more, 11:00 am: Sewing Club 11:00 am – 1:00 pm July 16, 2026 Afghan Women's Organization (Mississauga) 3050 Confederation Parkway, Suite 302 Mississauga, ON L5B 3Z6 Canada (905) 279-3679 View Location Map Read more	17	18
19	20 10:00 am: Basic Computer Classes 10:00 am – 12:00 pm July 20, 2026 Afghan Women's Organization (Mississauga) 3050 Confederation Parkway, Suite 302 Mississauga, ON L5B 3Z6 Canada (905) 279-3679 View Location Map Read more, 10:00 am: Low Impact Exercise 10:00 am – 10:45 am July 20, 2026 – July 22, 2026 Afghan Women's Organization (Mississauga) 3050 Confederation Parkway, Suite 302 Mississauga, ON L5B 3Z6 Canada (905) 279-3679 View Location Map Read more, 11:00 am: English Conversation Circle 11:00 am – 12:30 pm July 20, 2026 – July 22, 2026 Read more, 1:00 pm: Sewing Club 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm July 20, 2026 Afghan Women's Organization (Mississauga) 3050 Confederation Parkway, Suite 302 Mississauga, ON L5B 3Z6 Canada (905) 279-3679 View Location Map Read more, 6:00 pm: Conversation Cafe 6:00 pm – 7:56 pm July 20, 2026 Afghan Women's Organization (Mississauga) 3050 Confederation Parkway, Suite 302 Mississauga, ON L5B 3Z6 Canada (905) 279-3679 View Location Map Read more	21 10:00 am: Low Impact Exercise 10:00 am – 10:45 am July 20, 2026 – July 22, 2026 Afghan Women's Organization (Mississauga) 3050 Confederation Parkway, Suite 302 Mississauga, ON L5B 3Z6 Canada (905) 279-3679 View Location Map Read more, 11:00 am: English Conversation Circle 11:00 am – 12:30 pm July 20, 2026 – July 22, 2026 Read more, 9:30 am: Kids Summer Camp 9:30 am – 2:30 pm July 21, 2026 Afghan Women's Organization (Mississauga) 3050 Confederation Parkway, Suite 302 Mississauga, ON L5B 3Z6 Canada (905) 279-3679 View Location Map Read more, 10:00 am: How to Make a Will & Power of Attorney 10:00 am – 12:00 pm July 21, 2026 Afghan Women's Organization (Mississauga) 3050 Confederation Parkway, Suite 302 Mississauga, ON L5B 3Z6 Canada (905) 279-3679 View Location Map Read more, 11:00 am: Sewing Club 11:00 am – 1:00 pm July 21, 2026 Read more, 3:30 pm: After Hours 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm July 21, 2026 Read more	22 10:00 am: Low Impact Exercise 10:00 am – 10:45 am July 20, 2026 – July 22, 2026 Afghan Women's Organization (Mississauga) 3050 Confederation Parkway, Suite 302 Mississauga, ON L5B 3Z6 Canada (905) 279-3679 View Location Map Read more, 11:00 am: English Conversation Circle 11:00 am – 12:30 pm July 20, 2026 – July 22, 2026 Read more, 10:00 am: Advanced Computer Classes 10:00 am – 12:00 pm July 22, 2026 Afghan Women's Organization (Mississauga) 3050 Confederation Parkway, Suite 302 Mississauga, ON L5B 3Z6 Canada (905) 279-3679 View Location Map Read more, 10:00 am: Crochet for Wellness 10:00 am – 10:45 am July 22, 2026 Afghan Women's Organization (Mississauga) 3050 Confederation Parkway, Suite 302 Mississauga, ON L5B 3Z6 Canada (905) 279-3679 View Location Map Read more, 3:30 pm: Youth Drop-In 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm July 22, 2026 Read more, 6:00 pm: Conversation Cafe 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm July 22, 2026 Afghan Women's Organization (Mississauga) 3050 Confederation Parkway, Suite 302 Mississauga, ON L5B 3Z6 Canada (905) 279-3679 View Location Map Read more	23 9:30 am: Kids Summer Camp 9:30 am – 2:30 pm July 23, 2026 Afghan Women's Organization (Mississauga) 3050 Confederation Parkway, Suite 302 Mississauga, ON L5B 3Z6 Canada (905) 279-3679 View Location Map Read more, 11:00 am: Sewing Club 11:00 am – 1:00 pm July 23, 2026 Afghan Women's Organization (Mississauga) 3050 Confederation Parkway, Suite 302 Mississauga, ON L5B 3Z6 Canada (905) 279-3679 View Location Map Read more	24	25
26	27 10:00 am: Basic Computer Classes 10:00 am – 12:00 pm July 27, 2026 Afghan Women's Organization (Mississauga) 3050 Confederation Parkway, Suite 302 Mississauga, ON L5B 3Z6 Canada (905) 279-3679 View Location Map Read more, 10:00 am: Healthy Snacking 10:00 am – 12:00 pm July 27, 2026 Afghan Women's Organization (Mississauga) 3050 Confederation Parkway, Suite 302 Mississauga, ON L5B 3Z6 Canada (905) 279-3679 View Location Map Read more, 10:00 am: Low Impact Exercise 10:00 am – 10:45 am July 27, 2026 – July 29, 2026 Afghan Women's Organization (Mississauga) 3050 Confederation Parkway, Suite 302 Mississauga, ON L5B 3Z6 Canada (905) 279-3679 View Location Map Read more, 11:00 am: English Conversation Circle 11:00 am – 12:30 pm July 27, 2026 – July 29, 2026 Read more, 1:00 pm: Sewing Club 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm July 27, 2026 Afghan Women's Organization (Mississauga) 3050 Confederation Parkway, Suite 302 Mississauga, ON L5B 3Z6 Canada (905) 279-3679 View Location Map Read more, 6:00 pm: Conversation Cafe 6:00 pm – 7:56 pm July 27, 2026 Afghan Women's Organization (Mississauga) 3050 Confederation Parkway, Suite 302 Mississauga, ON L5B 3Z6 Canada (905) 279-3679 View Location Map Read more	28 10:00 am: Low Impact Exercise 10:00 am – 10:45 am July 27, 2026 – July 29, 2026 Afghan Women's Organization (Mississauga) 3050 Confederation Parkway, Suite 302 Mississauga, ON L5B 3Z6 Canada (905) 279-3679 View Location Map Read more, 11:00 am: English Conversation Circle 11:00 am – 12:30 pm July 27, 2026 – July 29, 2026 Read more, 9:30 am: Kids Summer Camp 9:30 am – 2:30 pm July 28, 2026 Afghan Women's Organization (Mississauga) 3050 Confederation Parkway, Suite 302 Mississauga, ON L5B 3Z6 Canada (905) 279-3679 View Location Map Read more, 10:00 am: Emergency Preparedness for Newcomers & Families 10:00 am – 12:00 pm July 28, 2026 Afghan Women's Organization (Mississauga) 3050 Confederation Parkway, Suite 302 Mississauga, ON L5B 3Z6 Canada (905) 279-3679 View Location Map Read more, 11:00 am: Sewing Club 11:00 am – 1:00 pm July 28, 2026 Read more, 3:30 pm: After Hours 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm July 28, 2026 Read more	29 10:00 am: Low Impact Exercise 10:00 am – 10:45 am July 27, 2026 – July 29, 2026 Afghan Women's Organization (Mississauga) 3050 Confederation Parkway, Suite 302 Mississauga, ON L5B 3Z6 Canada (905) 279-3679 View Location Map Read more, 11:00 am: English Conversation Circle 11:00 am – 12:30 pm July 27, 2026 – July 29, 2026 Read more, 10:00 am: Advanced Computer Classes 10:00 am – 12:00 pm July 29, 2026 Afghan Women's Organization (Mississauga) 3050 Confederation Parkway, Suite 302 Mississauga, ON L5B 3Z6 Canada (905) 279-3679 View Location Map Read more, 10:00 am: Crochet for Wellness 10:00 am – 10:45 am July 29, 2026 Afghan Women's Organization (Mississauga) 3050 Confederation Parkway, Suite 302 Mississauga, ON L5B 3Z6 Canada (905) 279-3679 View Location Map Read more, 10:00 am: Staying Informed Before, During, & After Emergency 10:00 am – 12:00 pm July 29, 2026 Afghan Women's Organization (Mississauga) 3050 Confederation Parkway, Suite 302 Mississauga, ON L5B 3Z6 Canada (905) 279-3679 View Location Map Read more, 3:30 pm: Youth Drop-In 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm July 29, 2026 Read more, 6:00 pm: Conversation Cafe 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm July 29, 2026 Afghan Women's Organization (Mississauga) 3050 Confederation Parkway, Suite 302 Mississauga, ON L5B 3Z6 Canada (905) 279-3679 View Location Map Read more	30 9:30 am: Kids Summer Camp 9:30 am – 2:30 pm July 30, 2026 Afghan Women's Organization (Mississauga) 3050 Confederation Parkway, Suite 302 Mississauga, ON L5B 3Z6 Canada (905) 279-3679 View Location Map Read more, 11:00 am: Sewing Club 11:00 am – 1:00 pm July 30, 2026 Afghan Women's Organization (Mississauga) 3050 Confederation Parkway, Suite 302 Mississauga, ON L5B 3Z6 Canada (905) 279-3679 View Location Map Read more	31

Our Impact

7690 Newcomer Clients Served
1120 Attended women-only LINC Classes
2463 Accessed Translation & Interpretation Services
207 Received Crisis Counselling

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