Health & Wellbeing for Immigrant Women Project
The Health and Wellbeing for Immigrant Women in Fredericton Project provides support and guidance for immigrant women to achieve full participation in the economic, social and cultural life in Fredericton. The following goals of this project have been identified:
- To provide support for the staff and volunteers of local agencies serving women on issues that immigrant women face in their new community through providing Cultural Competency training, cultural and linguistic interpretation, etc.
- To facilitate participation of immigrant women in appropriate information sessions, training, educational opportunities, events and organizations in the Fredericton community.
- To provide Canadian work experience and enhance the economic well being and full participation of immigrant women in our community.
Childcare and Transportation services for immigrant women are provided when required. To get more information, participate in current activities, to become an active partner in the project or to comment on the project please contact: MCAF Project Coordinator, Marisa Rojas at 452-0663 or e-mail or MCAF Settlement Coordinator, Ljiljana Kalaba at 452-0652 or e-mail The Health and Wellbeing for Immigrant Women in Fredericton Project is funded by Status of Women Canada.
Programs and Activities for Immigrant Women
- Immigrant Women Support Group Activities
- Information Sessions and Training:
- Cultural Competency Training
- PLAR training
- Self Esteem Course
- Assertiveness Course
- Suicide Prevention Training
- Immigrant Women Fair:
- Introduction to Community Resources
- Health and Well Being Fair
- Field Trips to Service Providing Organizations
- Volunteer Opportunities
- Employment Opportunities
Programs and Services Offered to Partner Organizations
- Cultural Competency Training
- Immigrant Women Fair:
- Introduction to Community Resources
- Health and Well Being Fair
- Women and Islam Workshop
- Looking for interpreter
- Looking for Volunteer Opportunities
- Employment offered by Partner Organizations
Please check the Fredericton Immigrant Women’s Fair presentation (it will take some minutes to download).
Events
Women’s English Conversation Group
Location: MCAF, 123 York Street This group meets on Monday's from 2:15 - 4;00 PM and provides an opportunity
Dates: Jul. 20
Times: 2:15pm - 4:00pm
Contact: Marisa Rojas, (506) 452 0663
Women’s Yoga Group
Location: MCAF, 123 York Street This group meets every Friday from 5:00-6:30PM.
Dates: Aug. 27 to Jan. 25
Times: 5:00-6:30PM
Contact: Marisa Rojas, (506) 452 0660