Trinity Song, Guest Contributor Domestic violence is a learned behaviour whereby psychological and physical coercion are used to assert and maintain control over an intimate partner. Domestic violence does not discriminate – anyone can be a victim regardless of race, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation or economic status. It is a pervasive problem that [...]
It’s Financial Literacy Month in Canada! An excellent time to focus our attention on gaining insights and skills to improve our financial health and wellbeing, particularly before the holiday season! My name is Albiona, and I am an Economic Empowerment Coordinator with YW Calgary Women’s Economic Prosperity team. I support women with moving towards [...]
We are lucky. Supporters of YW Calgary are thoughtful individuals, who share a concern for women and families experiencing poverty, homelessness, domestic violence and mental health challenges and are committed to building a better future. Often people think about contributing to the causes they care about with monthly donations or volunteering time, but [...]
September 9-16 is Welcoming Week in Canada. In this post, Zandile Moyo, Supervisor of YW Calgary's Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC), shares her personal experience. Immigration has historically been a defining characteristic of Canada, and it is often referred to as one of the country’s most significant economic advantages. According to [...]
