Community Impact: The Employment Training and Support for New Immigrant Men Project targets the prevalent lack of essential skills hindering new immigrant men from navigating the job market and securing employment. By providing computer literacy training, job application assistance, and fostering economic independence, the program addresses key barriers to successful integration, contributing to community well-being and cohesion.

Project Activities and Timelines:

• Computer Classes: June 3 – July 15, 2024
• Arts & Crafts Sewing Classes: July 22 – August 26, 2024
• Cooking Class: September 2 – December 31, 2024
• Men’s Awareness: June 3 – September 23, 2024

Beneficiaries: The program aims to benefit new immigrant men within the community by empowering them with essential skills, fostering economic independence, and facilitating cultural adjustment. The inclusive design ensures accessibility for men from diverse ethnic backgrounds, contributing to healthier family dynamics and community participation.

Timeline: June 3, 2024 – December 31, 2024

From simple tips and tricks to advanced techniques, learn all about cooking at Urji Women Support Association of Edmonton. We have new initiative to enpower newcomers with cooking skills.

The Urji Women Support Association will implement the “Empowering Communities Through Anti-Racism Education and Dialogue” project, running from May 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025.

This initiative will provide targeted anti-racism workshops, mentorship programs, and community dialogues focusing on the experiences of Black women and other racialized groups in Alberta. The project will increase awareness and understanding of racism’s impacts while equipping participants with tools to identify and address discriminatory practices. Activities will include

• interactive workshops
• storytelling sessions
• resource sharing to foster open conversations about racism and microaggressions.

Additionally, the project will build organizational capacity by training community leaders to continue advocacy and education efforts. This initiative aims to empower racialized communities to participate fully and promote a culture of inclusivity in Alberta.

Project Goals for “Empowering Communities Through Anti-Racism Education and Dialogue”:

1. Increase Awareness and Understanding:
   Enhance knowledge about the impacts of racism, systemic discrimination, and microaggressions, particularly as they affect Black women and other racialized groups.
2. Foster Open Dialogue:
   Create safe spaces for community members to share experiences, discuss challenges, and engage in meaningful conversations about anti-racism and inclusivity.
3. Empower Racialized Communities:
   Equip participants with practical tools and resources to identify, challenge, and address discriminatory practices in their personal and professional lives.
4. Build Leadership Capacity:
   Train community leaders and advocates to continue anti-racism education and promote long-term change within their communities.
5. Strengthen Community Connections:
   Foster partnerships and collaboration among diverse groups to build an inclusive and supportive community network that promotes anti-racism and social equity.
6. Promote Sustainable Change:
   Establish frameworks and resources that ensure ongoing anti-racism advocacy, education, and dialogue beyond the project’s duration.

Find more information here

We are very grateful for the support from the government of Alberta.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, our organization received a grant from the Government of Canada Emergency Community Support Fund led by Employment and Social Development Canada and the Canadian Red Cross Society (“CRCS”). This financial support allowed the Urji Women Support Association of Edmonton to support the community of the most vulnerable to health, social and economic impacts that COVID-19 created in their lives.

We are very grateful for their support!