Services
The Afghan Women's Centre offers a variety of classes, services, and educational sessions.
Courses and services for immigrants and refugees in need
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Courses in English and French
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Translation and other assistance in completing government forms
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Basic legal information
Cooking workshops and employment training
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We provide computer skills classes
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Our catering collective provides cooking classes: single-session or 10 weekly sessions, with two dishes per class, usually on Mondays from 1pm to 4pm
Community
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Special events, often on Mother’s Day, New Year’s, and Independence Day, to showcase our work, to exchange with and recognize our donors, and to connect with the people we serve
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Providing basic information and counselling on issues related to family violence to immigrants and refugees in need
New immigrants face the challenge of changes in social and cultural climates, let alone adjusting to a new language. The Afghan Women’s Center recognized the ease and comfort many people feel in the kitchen. The kitchen happens to be the liveliest space in many households. Where families and friends congregate to chat, eat and cook.
Thus the AWC's most successful project has been the Afghan Women's Catering services. The AWCC services brings community members in the communal space of the kitchen. The success of the initiative have been significant, allowing the AWC to develop other activities for members.