AWCM Newsletter Welcome to our spring newsletter! |
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Stay tuned!
We will keep you posted on our new projects, activities and upcoming events that will take place in 2021 .
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CABM Virtual Gala 2021!
Our President and Founder, Ms. Makai Harif was awarded the Noble price recognizing her as an exceptional volunteer at the Afghan Women Center of Montreal ( AWCM ) Ms Harif had the honor of participating at the Gala ( Les Nobilie 2021 ) a superb & well-organised online event The event was filled with entertainments, awards, shows, dances and it was attended by many other volunteers across the city of Montreal. At the Gala there was a Nobile Award for 6 categories: Outstanding Volunteer, Group Volunteering, Volunteer Manager, Skills Volunteer, Corporate Volunteer Program, Public Volunteer. Makai Harif was a nominee in the category of Outstanding volunteers and was elected the winner of this Category. She expressed immense gratitude upon receiving this award, as it reflects the effort of the centre to assist the afghan women. |
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The Nobile Trophy
The trophy was awarded to the winners at the CABM gala on April 22, 2021. Inspired by the Latin word “nobelis” which has the meaning of someone generous or noble, it gives today a very special meaning to this evening of recognition of volunteer action in Montreal. |
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Makai Harif (President of the AWCM): "I am moved and honoured to be receiving this award today for simply doing what was important to us, on behalf of all the powerful, capable and amazing women we have helped on our journey over the past 20 years. Thank you to all of you". |
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The importance of Sanitary Measures AWCM members have been affected by COVID-19, these last few months with several members and family members becoming infected. One member lost someone due to cancer and immidiately after this the whole family members cought COVID-19. Fortunately, despite these hardship, they all recovered. The importance of respecting social distancing, wearing a mask in public, avoid indoor gatherings, washing hands and the importance of getting vaccinated is crucial, so it can lower the intensity of the symptoms. |
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During April 2021 One of our elderly members suffered from an eye problem and subsequently caught the COVID-19 during her hospital follow up. During her hospitalization of 3 weeks, she had a lot of difficulties understanding the guidance from hospital personnel there. She was accompanied by the AWC services offered and benefitted from one of her children’s interpretation services. She almost lost hope having lung and chest pains. With her daughter’s assistance and treatments, she recovered successfully. |
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Why get the Vaccine? An informative online session about the available Covid-19 Vaccinations appointments by our executive director, Victoria Jahesh |
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Sewing Workshop will go on for 12 weeks during the summer
The workshop is open to all. Come join us at the AWCM to learn more about the sewing Afghan-style at our center in downtown Montreal. |
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The June Michel Bursary was awarded by the Zonta club of Montreal to one of AWC member |
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We sincerely congratulate Wasima Fazeli for being selected as the recipient of the June Michel Bursary Award dedicated for Continuing Education and Training of the amount of $1,000 funded by the Zonta Club Montreal. After reviewing the applications, the award was based on her experience, the nominee’s input on the significant barriers immigrant survivors have to overcome. |
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Volunteering at the AWCM
Chandra Ky, as a member of the Asian immigrant community in Montreal, has volunteered to the cause against female immigrants racialization dear to the AWCM and is helping the Center from time to time with some French translation. |
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Asian Heritage Month 2021 May 18-31
Awareness to ActionBuilding Allyship & Safer Communities Meeting with Honorable Bardish Chagger, Roundtable |
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Awareness to Action
virtual roundtable, took place on Wednesday, May 26, 2021 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. (ET). This event is part of a series of discussions that have taken place over the course of the past month to commemorate Asian Heritage Month in a dedicated effort to shine a spotlight on current issues to reflect the lived experiences of peoples of Asian descent in Canada. |
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This year, Asian Heritage Month holds a unique timeliness as it comes at a crucial moment where anti-Asian racism is on the rise1 and has been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. In alignment with the 2021 Asian Heritage Month theme “Recognition, Resilience & Resolve”, this virtual discussion, moderated by the Honorable Bardish Chagger, will convene members from Asian communities who discussed their bold programs and change initiatives aimed at supporting communities and combatting anti-racism. The AWC representatives were pleased to participate about their lived experiences and shares their concerns. |
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May 21st Asian Heritage Month Meeting with Honorable Bardish Chagger |
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The Honorable Bardish Chagger, Minister of Diversity and Inclusion and Youth, is pleased to having a virtual "round table" session to discuss the challenges and issues faced by the different Quebec Asian communities along with Marc Miller PC MP - Member of Parliament - Members of Parliament - House of Commons of Canada As part of Asian Heritage Month |
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May 9-13 on the occasion of 27th of Ramadan, "Laylat ul-Qadr" & Mother's day celebration |
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The holy month of Ramadan is a time for reflection, prayer and absolving oneself of sin. While the focus of Ramadan is on fasting during the hours from sunrise to sunset. The entire month is an especially prominent time for Muslims, however, there is one night that holds extra meaning, and that night is Laylat-al-Qadr and this the reason why the AWC organized this special day to its members |
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The AWCM Montreal delivered food for Iftar time to more than 45 families who live all over the greater Montreal, Longueuil, Brossard and Laval. It is considered the night when the first verses of the Holy Quran were revealed to the Prophet Muhammad SAW "A night worth more than 1000 months for Islam" |
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Friday May 7th 2021 interview on CBC News Montreal of our Executive Director Victoria Jahesh by Sudha Krishnan ! On May 7th at 6pm CBC news, Victoria Jahesh had an interview about the AWC’s activities and an event that was organized by the AWCM members about the Holy Quran reading recitation (Khatm-et-Quran) on the occasion of the Power of Night held on the 27th of Ramadan which fell the same day of Mothers day's celebration. CBC News Montreal journalist Sudha Krishnan broadcast live questions to Victoria, the Center’s Executive Director, about the special meaning of this event and celebration of the Mothers Day on May 9th as well as other events and services offered by our Center. |
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Cooperation between the Center and the Embassy of Afghanistan in Ottawa The Center works for human rights and legal pluralism and for Women living under Muslim laws along with the official services for the regularization of legal documents only issued by the Embassy of Afghanistan in Ottawa. |
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Women and minorities who feel they live in fear in ignorance or lack of recognition of their needs and education regarding regularization about their documentation are given the opportunity to submit questions to us in the framework of the cooperation between the Center and the Embassy to help with the various personal issues raised. | | |
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The AWCM has joined the RIOCM and CABM since April!
It is our pleasure to inform all our partners and members that
the AWCM has become a new member of the RIOCM and CABM, both community organizations for social services in health, families,
immigrants and the protection of rights and or volunteering services. |
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May 18th - An Interactive Dialogue with the Honourable Karina Gould and The Honourable Maryam Monsef |
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The Honourable Karina Gould, Minister of International Development and the Honourable Maryam Monsef, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Rural Economic Development, on Canada’s Engagement in the Generation Equality Forum! |
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The representatives of AWCM were pleased to join the meeting held on May 18th from 10am to 5pm |
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A glimpse of the Afghan Cuisine: Amazing Afghan dumplings (Ashak) made by one of our talented and gorgeous members Zohal accompanied by her 4 year old daughter and sister. Follow us in our YouTube channel !!! | | |
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We are pleased to welcome Amina Wahid who wishes to contribute positively to our mission by volunteering and leading the French course to our members. The first course was an introductory class with the participants and the class will continue for a duration of 12 weeks once a week. |
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Reach out to us if you want to join these beneficial online courses happening at the Centre by email or phone: info@awcm.ca / 514-321-2194 |
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Persian New Year 1400 (Nawruz)
The Persian New Year was celebrated virtually on March 27, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Featured on the program: music, poetry, games and cultural performances which, at the beginning of spring, offer an opportunity to celebrate the feeling of belonging between the Afghan & Iranian communities. In the event we were glad to host the Minister of Gender Equality, Maryam Monsef, with so many other great leaders of different communities. Despite the pandemic, the talents of our members have been showcased in English, French & Farsi. |
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Computer Online Class
The launch of online basic computer literacy on the first week of June with our members |
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We’re hiring ! We’re looking to fill out the position of bilingual Administrative Assistant/Communication Agent. We offer a 6 to 7-month contract beginning immediately with the possibility for contract renewal. This is a full time position (30 hours/week and for the time being remote work is required). |
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