Canadian Muslim Women’s Institute empowering women

Women need care, especially when they are in a country other than their country of origin. Immigrant women to Canada face many challenges and difficulties in their new life. These women need help and support from Specialized centres to overcome these challenges.

The Canadian Muslim Women's Institute, CMWI, welcomes immigrant Women with their families to help them with the English language, raise their children in Canada, and Provide nutritional and clothing support. CMWI teaches the basics of starting their new life successfully here in Winnipeg.

Yasmin Ali, President, Canadian Muslim Women's Institute, CMWI, speaks about the program's history, activities, and workshops. Ali also added that the program does not provide its service to Muslim women only but to all women and families who need help.

The program's services are broader than its name. Over the years, Ali has formed a team of immigrants who went through the same experiences, applying their knowledge and skills to help those who arrive in Canada today. Zuher spoke with employees, volunteers, and clients, who talked about their experience, their role in the program's success and how they do their best to help women and their families adapt and integrate as quickly as possible into Canadian society.

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The project is funded by the Department of Canadian Heritage and administered by the Canadian Association of Community Television Users and Stations (CACTUS).