The immigration experience can shake self-confidence. Building Bridges helps immigrant and refugee women discover themselves. In a safe and inclusive environment, women work in a group setting through collaboration, discovery, … Read more
The Learning Fair is a multi-stakeholder space to hear from immigrant women and service providers about the difficulties immigrant women face in their settlement journeys towards economic participation and to … Read more
A blog by Mariam Bouchoutrouch, PIRS Executive Director Pacific Immigrant Resources Society recently received the Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Award in the category of Breaking Barriers. And in typical fashion, I … Read more
Since 1975, Pacific Immigrant Resources Society (PIRS) has been helping immigrant and refugee women integrate and grow into Canadian society. We are a caring community dedicated to creating programs that … Read more
From April to May 2020, PIRS conducted a needs assessment survey. Our staff reached out to 350 participants by phone and online. Here is what they told us… To help … Read more
This June, your donation can go so much further! Because the more you give, the more chances PIRS has to receive an additional $20,000 through the Great Canadian Giving Challenge: … Read more
At a time when everyone is concerned about childcare and possible shortages as people start going back to work, PIRS’ Mobile Childcare and Training Program has been featured in the … Read more
The COVID-19 crisis has changed the way we think about, “business as usual”. We now talk about “the new normal”, “post-pandemic”. We’ve all been affected in one way or another, … Read more
Sharing with you now a drawing made by Edith (9 years old), from our EAL Parenting Program. She made this drawing at home, inspired by the COVID 19 crisis. She … Read more
PIRS is a proud partner of The Shoe Project, which takes place this weekend (January 11th and 12th), in Vancouver at the BMO Theatre Centre. The Arts Club (non-profit) is … Read more