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Sign the Pledge: Enough Talk—Time for Action on Child Care 

April 28, 2025April 28, 2025 by pirsdev
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The Childcare Leadership Group (CLG), a community of practice of women from diverse backgrounds and regions across Metro Vancouver, interested in leading positive change in the childcare system and advancing … Read more

Categories CLG, Women's Leadership & Development Tags Childcare Leadership Group, CLG

Cohort 8 of Pathways to Childcare Careers Graduation

April 25, 2025 by pirsdev
PIRS Childcare Career Graduates

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

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Immigrant Women Commemorate International Women’s Day 2025

April 3, 2025 by pirsdev
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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

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Creating a sense of belonging: PIRS responds to the global humanitarian crises

August 16, 2023June 2, 2022 by pirsdev
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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

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Childcare Month in BC: Immigrant and Refugee Women at the Forefront of Change

May 24, 2023June 2, 2022 by pirsdev
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May is Childcare Month in British Columbia! Pacific Immigrant Resources Society (PIRS) would like to acknowledge and honour childcare workers, women, families, and community organisations for their pivotal role in … Read more

Categories News Blog Tags Building a Childcare System that Works for Immigrant and Refugee Women

Volunteer BC Photo Contest 1st Place Winner

February 9, 2023May 12, 2022 by pirsdev

RICHMOND, May 11th, 2022 Released by Volunteer BC Volunteer BC Photo Contest 1st Place Winner: Pacific Immigrant Resources Society – Vancouver The volunteer spirit in BC continues to thrive with … Read more

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A loving young generation: 10-year-old Zach’s donation

February 9, 2023May 6, 2022 by pirsdev
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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

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Pamini’s Story: A Mother and Teacher for Children, A Sister to Many

February 9, 2023May 4, 2022 by pirsdev
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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

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Marissa’s Story: Challenging the Status Quo, Uplifting Newcomers

February 1, 2023April 14, 2022 by pirsdev
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“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

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“Follow What Lifts Your Spirit!” Advice for women in the nonprofit space

February 9, 2023April 5, 2022 by pirsdev
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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

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