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In response to ongoing global humanitarian crises, PIRS established the Crisis Fund in March to support those displaced from Ukraine, Afghanistan, and elsewhere. During times of upheaval, the services we … Read more

Yesterday, 10-year-old Zach and his mom, Annie, visited our office to donate four soccer balls and a pair of cleats. Our hearts are so warmed by Zach’s donation, his passion … Read more

In June of 1997, Pamini arrived in Canada from Sri Lanka, giving birth to her second child in August. She remembers, “I was teaching in a convent [in Sri Lanka], … Read more

“Can you define the Canadian experience?” This is how a newcomer from the Philippines answered the well-known job interview question about her Canadian work experience just two weeks into her … Read more

PIRS’ Executive Director, Mariam Bouchoutrouch shared some beautiful insights for women in the nonprofit sector, about the importance of commitment and self-compassion. What is one piece of advice you would … Read more

Despite her background in marketing from her home country, India, Sweety Rajpal did not immediately find work in her field when she immigrated to Canada in May of 2018. However, … Read more

When Carla Carvalho decided to immigrate to Canada with her family, she didn’t anticipate having major job search problems. Originally from Brazil, Carla and her husband were confident that this … Read more