IFSSA - Support Groups

Last verified July 2022, may be out of date

In short

Support groups require registration and committed participation. offers skill-based sewing, embroidery and business training to refugee women.

Who it is for: Youth, Adults, Newcomers and immigrants, Refugees; Youth, Newcomer (arrived within 5 years), Immigrant (arrived over 5 years ago), Refugee claimant, Convention refugee, Youth (13-24)
What it helps with: Learning and school, Knowing where to go, Skills for work, Someone who has been through it, Making my own choices
Where: 10205 111 St NW, Edmonton, AB T5K 0C6
How to reach: Contact through Islamic Family & Social Services Association (IFSSA): (780) 430-9220 · info@ifssa.ca · Website
Last verified: July 2022, by the organization

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About this service

Support groups require registration and committed participation.

Groups include:

Sisters Serenity: a therapeutic support group for Muslim immigrant and refugee women with experiences of family violence in Edmonton.
Global Stitches: offers skill-based sewing, embroidery and business training to refugee women. This capacity-building program equips refugee women with the means of improving their skills, and the ability to sell their products and start their own small businesses. T
Crossing Bridges: a new support initiative for Syrian refugee men. The Crossing Bridges group will meet for ten weeks and will be led by an Arabic-speaking facilitator. The group will gather over snacks to discuss self-care, fatherhood, and healthy relationships.
The Leadership Team is a year-long program for youth (ages 16-24) to cultivate their minds and nurture their hearts towards building a healthy community.

How do I get in touch?

Call (780) 430-9220, email info@ifssa.ca, or use the website.

Listed in Edmonton, Alberta.

10205 111 St NW, Edmonton, AB T5K 0C6

10205 111 St NW, Edmonton, AB T5K 0C6Edmonton, Alberta