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Canadian Women for Women in Afghanistan is a volunteer not-for-profit organization founded in 1996 with over ten chapters across Canada. The goals are to advance education and educational opportunities for Afghan women and their families; and to educate and increase the understanding of Canadians about human rights in Afghanistan. Donor funded projects are implemented and managed in partnership with Afghan non-profit organizations. These projects include a number of community schools, village libraries, an orphanage, as well as teacher training, literacy, English and computer classes. The projects are funded mainly from individual donations from Canadians. Canadian Women for Women in Afghanistan members were honoured with the YMCA Calgary Peace Award in the International category for their long-standing contribution to supporting peace and human rights for Afghan women and their families.

Here is the list of the free and confidential services SASS is offering: - Crisis line: One in French and one in English, which operate 24/7 days per week; - Accompaniment to the police station, hospital, court or anywhere else according to the woman’s need; - Public Education community groups, schools agencies, workplaces in an effort to increase the awareness and prevent sexual violence; - Support in defending the rights by writing letter of support, helping to fill out official paperwork etc; - Counselling one on one to help women understand the effects of sexual violence; - Information/support groups for women and younger women on different topics; - Referral in the community.

Suit Yourself – Wardrobe for Women Association helps low-income, disadvantaged women make transitions into and within the workforce by offering quality business apparel appropriate for job interviews and work opportunities. This clothing is provided free of charge and trained volunteers assist each client individually by providing image consulting and fitting advice appropriate to the type of work environment the client is entering. Women are encouraged to return after obtaining a position so that they may choose additional outfits to wear to their new job. Women are referred to Suit Yourself by more than 40 pre-employment training programs and other organizations assisting low income women in their employment search. These agencies operate throughout the Greater Edmonton region.

Nellie's helps women and children who are in crisis due to violence, poverty and homelessness. This is done through a 36 bed emergency shelter and community support programs that help to save and rebuild the lives of hundreds of women and children every year.

We are a registered non-profit society formed in 1981 to provide safety and support to women who have experienced abuse or violence in the South Okanagan. We provide shelter and outreach services to women and their children who have experienced abuse and/or violence or are at risk of abuse and/or violence.