Canada is welcoming more newcomers than ever, but how can we go beyond just helping and truly empowering them?
Four inspiring nonprofit leaders are showing the way:
Empowerment, not charity
Joanne Owuor of the Uzima Network reminds us that newcomers bring rich experiences. Real support means recognizing their strengths, not just their needs.
Wraparound care works
At Calgary’s Centre for Newcomers, Shamaila Akram implements holistic case management—addressing housing, mental health, food, employment, and culture, all at once.
Preserve dignity through innovation
Suman Roy’s Feed Scarborough uses a points-based grocery system so families can choose their food with dignity—especially important for immigrants dealing with food insecurity.
Women at the table
Uzma Bhutto’s Coalition of Muslim Women helps racialized women become leaders, entrepreneurs, and advocates—proving that community change starts with empowered women.
At PROSDOMA, we echo these values every day—from connecting newcomers in Alberta to food banks and housing, to providing computer training and supporting African farmers 
Let’s learn from these changemakers and work together to build stronger, more inclusive communities 
Want to support newcomer integration in Alberta or Cameroon? Get involved with PROSDOMA today!
Source: https://thephilanthropist.ca/2024/10/strategies-to-better-support-newcomers-to-canada/
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