ANiW
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About Us

Alberta Network of Immigrant Women undertakes research on issues that impact the settlement process of immigrant and visible minority women in Alberta and follows through with the recommendations made in the findings. ANIW undertakes capacity building projects to ensure those most affected by the issues gain the capacity to address the issues as well.

Board of Directors 

Executive Committee:
Linda Thomson       Past President            Calgary
Cindy Tong             President                   Calgary
Papiya Das             Vice president            Edmonton
Minh Le                  Treasurer                   Calgary
Secretary                Vacant


Directors:
Jagjeet Bhardwaj  Indo 
   Canadian Women Association - Edmonton

Jehan Wassef        
  Changing Together: A Centre for Immigrant Women -  Edmonton 

Halima Ali        
  Central Alberta Immigrant Women's Association  
  -
Red Deer

Beba Svigir        
  Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association  - Calgary

Pilar Silva         
  Worlds of Women Together - Medicine Hat

Elaine Lupul                   
  Making Changes  Employment Association of Alberta  -  Calgary

Tseden Dhogonpa          
  Tibetan Women’s Foundation  - Calgary

Ajike Oladoyin                
  Calgary

Barbara Smith         
  Calgary

Hina Thaker         
  Calgary


Organizational Structure

The organization’s functions are carried out through five standing committees...

a. Program Committee
b. Personnel Committee
c. Nomination Committee
d. Finance and Fund Development Committee
e. Communications Committee

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