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Many immigrant women and their families need assistance in establishing their new lives in Ontario. IWOO assists, educates, and empowers newcomers of all ages in their settlement, adjustment, and integration through free and confidential services such as, health, language, education, housing, legal, interpretation, and more. Settlement services provided by Macy Tatari, in partnership with SAFSS.
For further info, check our calendar at the bottom of this page.
The objective of our Settlement and Newcomers service is to provide Farsi speaking families with the services and opportunities they need to thrive in a new country.
o establish a personalized plan and determine eligibility for different services, a formal needs assessment will take place. This assessment will cover a range of topics including, but not limited to, settlement, language, employment, health, and housing, thus ensuring all clients have access to said topics.
Some available services include:
Services are available to:
*Immigration documents are required for access to free services.
Immigrating to a new country comes with a list of worries, difficulties, and culture shocks. Counsellors will support and listen to the needs of newcomers and connect them to resources that help them deal with their issues.
Referring newcomers to resources and organisations that provide information about certification, academic credential assessments, and employment. Information sessions are also included to illustrate life in Canada through volunteer and community engagement initiatives.
Refer newcomers to community services and resources that they may need and provide them with information on day-to-day life.
Refer newcomers to classes to learn the English language and also connect them to helpful resources.
IWOO also provides English Conversation classes (basic and intermediate levels) and classes where participants can connect to their environment with words and better communicate.
Provide aid in completing government forms and applications, such as, PR card, child benefit, GST, OW, and ODSP forms.
IWOO, in partnership with the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program, hosts annual free tax clinics through the CRA during tax season where eligible people can have their tax returns filed by volunteers. (You may be eligible if you have a modest income and a simple tax situation, for more information please contact us).
Provide referrals for newcomers to obtain the necessary training and education required for their desired path.
Provide resources and referrals so newcomers of all economic backgrounds can search for temporary or permanent housing.
Connect clients to resources and organisations that will help them in best preparing for the citizenship tests.
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Dr. Noushin Khasteganan is a Certified Canadian Addiction Counsellor and graduated from McMaster University. She has a Medical Doctorate earned in Iran in 1996. With her extensive background as an experienced Medical Doctor in the mental health care field, she brings a wealth of knowledge to her practice and employs a variety of therapeutic models to support the community.
Leyly has a bachelor in French language and language & civilization diploma Aix -en provence faculty, Event management diploma from CDI college ,Peer leadership certificate from Family service Toronto,Early development (Mother craft college),Child care assistant from TDSB.
Saharnaz has Bachelor of Art and two Master’s Degree in Psychology and research of Art from Iran. She has also studied “Addiction Recovery Support “in Canada. She was a consultant of Psychology in a Psychiatry clinic in Iran and has experience of providing help and relief for addiction, mental disorders and child care here in Canada. She is currently work as a direct support worker full time job at Community Living Toronto with mental health and disabilities residents. Also doing counselling under supervision of Ms.Akerman at Karma cares community in Toronto. Saharnaz joined IWOO as a volunteer in 2017 and has been a member of mental health committee from 2020. She has dedicated herself for educating and helping women and girls to their maximum capacity enabling them overcome barriers. Saharnaz would like to support Farsi speaking women and girls in Iranian- Canadian community.
Yasmin Fouladvand holds a Master of Finance degree from the Schulich School of Business. Through her experience in the banking sector, Yasmin stands out for her expertise in financial analysis and investment strategy development. Her unwavering passion lies in fostering fairness and promoting community growth by overcoming challenges and making a positive impact. Yasmin is passionately focused on meeting the specific needs of women and fostering opportunities for gender equity and meaningful progress.
Amin Azad is pursuing his Ph.D. at the University of Toronto at the intersection of engineering and entrepreneurship, with the goal of identifying educational tools to promote opportunity identification for venture creation. Amin has previously been a business mentor and educator in this space and has put together various courses and workshops with the purpose of helping entrepreneurial teams identify a need in the market and build a business around it.
Presently, he manages a consultancy service and is committed to supporting IWOO by leveraging his expertise in organizing workshops and encouraging community engagement within the entrepreneurship domain.
Guita Movallali, PhD in Psychology and BSc & MSc in Audiology, brings over two decades of diverse experience to her role. A retired Associate Professor at USWR University, she has made significant contributions to academia and nonprofit organizations. Her expertise spans research, education, and leadership, with a focus on supporting the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community.
As CEO and Founder of the Faranak Clinic for Deaf children and Program & Development Manager at VOICE for deaf kids, Guita has championed family support initiatives. She has organized national and international conferences, conducted social media marketing for nonprofits, and initiated Parent-Child programs. Guita’s commitment to positive change is evident in her pivotal role in fostering the Parent-Child Mother Goose program in Canada. With a passion for community empowerment, Guita continues to drive impactful initiatives.
Amir works at a Toronto-based Private Investment Office to manage assets on behalf of Canadian family offices. Previously Amir worked at a Financial Communication firm, supporting NASDAQ, NYSE, TSX and other Stock Exchanges. Amir has a Bachelor of Business Administration from Concordia University of Edmonton, and a Master of International Business from Queen’s University with a focus on Investments. Amir‘s professional background includes Venture Capital, Private Equity, Investments, and sustainable finance. Amir is the Director of Funding & Grants Committee at IWOO, and he overlooks the grants and fundraising efforts. Amir also has a Golden Retriever named Simba in which he enjoys hiking with.
Hengameh Saberi teaches at Osgoode Hall Law School. Outside academia, she has served on various nonprofit board of directors, worked as a consultant with a number of human rights institutions and brings to IWOO multi-jurisdictional experiences of organizational design and planning.