Box #9, Nuport Building, 44 Torbay Road, St. John’s, NL A1A 2G4
Tel: (709) 726-0321 Website: www.mwonl.org/ Facebook: @MWONL.WOW
Fax: (709) 726-0322 Email: kaberi.debnath@gmail.com
Email: multicultural.mwonl@gmail.com
Mandate: To deliver specialized services that facilitate the integration and full participation of newcomer, immigrant women and families from diverse background in the community. Women from diverse immigrant backgrounds are empowered to achieve their goals of advancing towards equality and becoming contributing members of our Canadian society. This gender-based organization delivers culturally appropriate services for the women and families who are culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD).
Target population: Newcomer, Immigrant women and their families, seniors, International students and others who get benefitted from our programs.
Highlight of Programs / Services Offered:
MWONL provides professional, gender-based, culturally competent, comprehensive services to meet the diverse needs of immigrant women and their families. Programs and services are easily accessible and are offered by skilled and dedicated staff supported by committed board members and volunteers. Programs and services include:
- Violence Prevention
- Information and Awareness Sessions
- Social Empowerment Programs
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Seniors’ Programs
- Children and Youth Programs
- Social Programs (Art, Craft, Cooking, Movie and more)
- Community Partnership
- Career Development and Employment Support
- Trans-Cultural Competency & Awareness (TCAA) Training
- Leadership and Skills Development
- Professional Social Work Counseling and Support
- Volunteer Development Programs
- Resource Directory (a listing of interpreters)