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On March 28, 2025, we celebrated the graduation ceremony of the eighth cohort of our Pathways to Childcare Careers program. The event recognized the hard work, dedication and achievements of … Read more

This year’s International Women’s Day, participants of PIRS’ Childcare Leadership Group gathered in Surrey, BC, to Accelerate Action for gender equality. The theme Accelerate Action emphasizes the importance of taking … Read more

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