Our Work

IWIN’s gender-based violence (GBV) prevention program provides culturally and linguistically appropriate resources tailored to the unique needs of immigrant women and the service providers who support them. Through a survivor-centered and trauma-informed approach, the program addresses the systemic barriers racialized immigrant women face in accessing support. We offer multilingual resources, educational workshops, and community information sessions that raise awareness about rights, available services, and pathways to safety. IWIN also leverages social media and online platforms to reach women discreetly and effectively, ensuring that critical information is both accessible and relevant across diverse communities. By working in close partnership with frontline organizations, we help strengthen service provider capacity and build a coordinated response to GBV within immigrant and newcomer populations.

The health of racialized immigrant women across all age groups is a critical focus for us. Canada’s healthcare system was originally designed to serve the mainstream population, and although it has evolved alongside demographic changes, these shifts have often prioritized the needs of immigrant men. As a result, the unique health concerns of women—particularly older immigrant women—remain underrepresented. At IWIN, we examine health information through the lens of racialized immigrant women, identifying gaps and working to address them. Our health resources are developed by healthcare professionals in collaboration with subject matter experts and are made available in the languages most commonly spoken by the communities we serve.

Providing senior immigrant women with culturally and linguistically relevant information about their mental and physical health—as well as their social and personal safety—empowers them to take control of their well-being and challenge the patriarchal barriers that have often restricted their autonomy. Through initiatives such as Women to Women Direct, IWIN fosters safe, trusted spaces where women can share lived experiences, build supportive peer networks, and access critical health and safety information in their own languages. Our fraud prevention education equips senior women with the tools and awareness needed to protect themselves from financial scams and abuse, which disproportionately affect older immigrant populations. In addition to information-sharing, IWIN offers digital literacy training, assistance in navigating healthcare services, and workshops on elder rights and financial literacy. Together, these supports ensure that senior immigrant women are not only well-informed but also empowered to advocate for themselves, make confident decisions, and live with dignity and independence.

IWIN is committed to supporting young immigrant and refugee girls who have experienced the effects of patriarchal systems that restrict their freedom, autonomy, and opportunities. Many of these girls arrive in Canada from regions where their mobility and access to social spaces are limited, and where the basic rights of women and girls are limited by cultural or political norms. To support their successful resettlement, IWIN runs an empowerment program for girls aged 9 to 15 who come from patriarchal societies and are adjusting to life in a new country. These girls often carry the weight of trauma, cultural transition, and gender-based barriers, which require a survivor-centred, trauma-informed, and culturally safe approach to help them heal and grow. Through workshops, peer learning, and interactive sessions, the program creates safe, inclusive spaces where girls can build confidence, resilience, and a sense of belonging—equipping them to lead empowered and fulfilling lives in Canada