Empowering women to navigate life in Canada
Welcome to PIRS
Since 1975, the Pacific Immigrant Resources Society (PIRS) provides unique and essential programming for newcomer women and their young children. We are more than just an immigrant and refugee services agency. We are a supportive community dedicated to empowering women to rise out of isolation and build a vibrant and fulfilling life in Canada.
PIRS Educational Bursary
The PIRS Educational Bursary assists immigrant and refugee women in pursuing education or training to enhance their skills and employability. Many of the women we support face financial barriers that limit their educational opportunities.
Contribute to the PIRS Educational Bursary
To donate, select “Educational Bursary” from the drop-down menu on the right-hand side of this page. For exceptional support and name recognition, please contact us at ed@pirs.bc.ca
Pop-Up Child Care provides on-demand, on-site, child care services by trained caregivers. This PIRS program provides immigrant and refugee women with child care training and employment and addresses the national childcare shortage.
Learn English
Community English Classes
Get Support
One-on-One Support
Adapt to Life in Canada
Kids Have Stress Too
Get Training & Build Leadership
Pathways to Childcare Careers
What We Do
We help immigrant and refugee women take charge of their lives
PIRS supports immigrant and refugee women and children to become active participants in Canadian society. We have programs that help women improve their English, gain knowledge and skills needed to thrive, and guide them to become leaders in our community.
“I appreciate you all in PIRS highly for your support, encouragement and assistance in all things! Today was my first day of my first job in BC, Canada! … I definitely recommend others to join at PIRS as it is a valuable and prestigious organisation and was strongly helpful for me! My PIRS certificates shine in my resume!”
– Childcare Leadership Group Program participant
WHO WE ARE
We are a women-led non-profit working with the community to break barriers
PIRS is driven by a community of compassionate women of diverse views and backgrounds. Together, we bring new, innovative ways to respond to community needs.
