Afghan Women's Organization Refugee and Immigrant Services

All offices are open and all settlement workers are available 4 days in person and 1 day online; call at 416-588-3585

Settlement Services for Immigrants and Refugees

• needs assessment, information and referral, advocacy, orientation, translation and interpretation, escort, assistance in finding housing
• sponsorship of refugees
• health workshops, mental health - support groups, counselling, crisis intervention
• heritage language classes
• skills upgrading, adult literacy classes
• seniors program for mutual support and education
• youth program offering services in settlement, counselling, skills development and social events

Employment Related Services - for new immigrants and Convention refugees, legally entitled to work in Canada

• 3 or 4 day job search techniques workshops, covering labour market information, access to trades and professions, resume preparation, networking
• extensive individual assistance

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

Community Development

• Afghan Women's Catering Group, Afghan Sewing Circle, media and overseas projects

• Emergency / Crisis - In-Person Crisis Services
• Employment / Training - Academic Upgrading
• Employment / Training - Adult Literacy
• Employment / Training - Newcomer Employment Programs
• Housing - Help to Find Housing
• Mental Health / Addictions - In-Person Crisis Services
• Newcomers - Immigration / Sponsorship
• Newcomers - Interpretation / Translation
• Newcomers - Newcomer Employment Programs
• Newcomers - Refugees
• Newcomers - Settlement Services