Childcare is an essential social and economic infrastructure. If given the opportunity, immigrant and refugee women can help shape more inclusive, high-quality, and affordable childcare systems. This spring, Pacific Immigrant … Read more
Pacific Immigrant Resources Society (PIRS), offers a multi-level English program that allows participants to practice and improve their English language skills. However, PIRS staff do more than teach English. Our … 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
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
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