April Newsletter brings you, Ramadan Activities and Events and much more! Check out some exciting news about the AWCM's upcoming activities and events, and see some of our past activities and events.

Annual General Meeting (AGM): 28th April

IN PERSON:  Our annual General Meeting is fast approaching! Once every year, all AWCM members gather to engage in discourse about important decisions for the upcoming year. During this time, a new Board of Directors (BOD) will be voted. Members can also run for positions in the BOD. Stay tuned for more information!

Time: 6pm- 8pm

Where: 1857 Boul. de Maisonneuve Ouest, 5th Floor

Registration link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSek4vdDXOadsTN6HS3tx0cFVJD62DcBLYL_vwD-ZQK0_J3g6w/viewform?usp=pp_url

Laylat-al-Qadr or Night of Power  – 27th of Ramadan Month/ 16th of April 

The night of Power is the most important of the night of Ramadan month on which our members have red and end all chapters of the Quran, we gather together on the night of Laylat-al-Qadar in a collective prayer session in honour of our members and the lives of their families. We will pray in order to provide our members with support and relief.

Join us on April 17th at 1857 boul. Maisonneuve ouest, 5th floor at 5:30 pm

The Celebration of the Eid/ Eid al-Fitr- April 20th- 21st

IN PERSON: Come celebrate the end of Ramadan Month with the Afghan communities. Eid al-Fitr means "the festival of breaking the fast" and it is celebrated by breaking our month-long fasting and praying. This year the Afghan Communities across the Montreal will host an event with a concert and traditional Afghan foods while being surrounded and supported by friends and family.

Concerts For Eid Celebration: 

The Legend: Haider Salim in Celebration of Eid

When: April 21st, 2023

Where: 661 Boul Cure Label Laval

Get your tickets here: https://allevents.in/laval/the-legend-haider-salim-in-celebration-of-eid/10000549806645477

Collective Kitchen with Food Security Partners. - 27 April
 

N PERSON: This month we are excited to be holding another collective kitchen. This month we will be collaborating with our partners at the Food Security in the Peter McGill district, to raise awareness for the importance of food security.

We will be working in collaboration with Peter McGill, teaching them traditional Afghan meals.

The collective kitchens continue to be a powerful way to provide support to members of our communities as well as this is our way of giving back to our generous teachers and contributors. The collective kitchen highlights our intergenerational activities which foster important bonds between seniors and younger generations.

Time: 10-12 am

When: March 27th

Where: Near 1857 Boul. de Maisonneuve Ouest, Montréal,

WE ARE HIRING!

The AWCM is looking for motivated individuals willing to work as an administrative assistant within our center. Please send your resume to info@awcm.ca

​​Full-time, 30h/week contract.

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE

- Understands copywriting and has the skills to prove it

- Understands social media strategies

- Can develop content written and visual

- Proficient in graphic design

- Will participate in the curation and development of our brand image on all written content

-Has exceptional organizational skills, detail-oriented and capable of managing multiple projects while respecting deadlines

REQUIREMENTS

- Experience working in the non-profit sector an asset

- Experience in office administration is a requirement

- Previous experience in social media (primarily Instagram and Facebook)

- Excellent writing in both languages ( English & French ) and analytical skills

- Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office and computer skills

- Bachelor's Degree in Political Science, Journalism, Gender Studies, International Studies, Communications and/or Marketing

- Speaks perfectly English and French

*Salary based on experience*  

Mothers Day – May 14th

IN PERSON: Every year, the Afghan Women's Centre of Montreal hosts an event for the fierce and resilient mothers of our community. Join us to celebrate these amazing our amazing mothers- the world would not be the same without you.

The second Sunday of May month date and times TBD !
 

Becoming a Member at the AWCM!

For our new member and beloved re-joining members, please do not forget to re-new your annual AWCM membership for access to our services, events and information session!

Stay tuned for registration information.

Interviews for our Upcoming Book Project

IN PERSON: The AWCM is committed to working on a second series of stories from the book “Immigrant Women, Narrative of Pain & Resilience,”  this time the testimonies surrounding both racialized and non-racialized women within Canadian society.

This is a unique way to bring awareness about systemic racism and discrimination and give space to senior women who never had the chance to be heard or understood. Many of these women carry so much inspiring and life-changing history that will have an educational impact on future generations.  We were honoured to interview Mounira Abdul-Samad and write down her moving stories, so they are never lost.

Second Round of Sponsorship Program Opens

The second round of sponsorship applications is opening on May month and will be active until June. Please stay tuned about application information. The AWCM is pleased to participate in this important program that sponsor ten newly arrived families in their journey of resettlement in Montreal Quebec.

Online Classes Schedule during the Ramadan month

To access the courses click the buttons below OR, if you prefer to manually enter in the credentials on Zoom

Zoom ID: 355 835 7628

Passcode: 548129

In Other News

UN Information about Women’s Rights to Education

On March 8, The United Nations (UN) held a meeting where the Security Council emphasized that the Restrictions on Women’s Rights, escalating Hunger, and insecurity is taking a devastating toll in Afghanistan. The Members stressed the urgent need for the Taliban to reverse their current order, a more expeditious response to the humanitarian crisis, as well as the extension of the UN Mission in Afghanistan.

Temporary Public Policy for Sponsorship

This temporary public policy will let you immigrate to Canada if you are extended family members of former language and cultural advisors (LCAs) who

• live in Canada

• are Canadians, citizens or permanent residents

• worked for the Department of National Defence (DND) in Afghanistan between 2001 and 2021

Ramadan – March 22 to April 20

Ramadan Kareem to all our friends and community partners celebrating Ramadan.  We wish this Ramadan will infuse you with courage that will help you be triumphant over the adversities of life.