PIRS is proud to offer an educational bursary for immigrant and refugee women looking to enhance their skills and improve their employment prospects through education or professional development training. We are delighted to introduce this year’s recipients! We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Patsy and Crissy George, and the Amy Dalgleish Memorial Fund, for their … Read more
Did you know that 51% of people who menstruate in BC struggle to purchase menstrual supplies and 26% have no access to menstrual supplies when needed? BC is making history as the first place worldwide to create a dedicated Task Force to tackle this pressing issue. PIRS is proud to contribute to this groundbreaking effort … Read more
On November 14th, we gathered for the 48th Annual General Meeting to celebrate our successes and share the invaluable lessons learned through the past year. The room buzzed with excitement as donors, funders, and community partners came together. The evening was made even more special by the presence of multiple generations of PIRS, including some … Read more
This summer marked the successful culmination of an exciting and important research partnership between PIRS and the Institute for Sustainable Food Systems (ISFS) at Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU). With funding from the Vancouver Foundation and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC), we embarked on a groundbreaking project that focused on local … Read more
In 2022 Wazhma arrived in Canada, and would begin her journey with PIRS. However, her story does not start there. Wazhma was born and raised in Afghanistan. She achieved impressive academic milestones, earning a doctor of medicine degree and studying dentistry. She worked as a dentist while also serving full-time as a Public Health Expert … Read more
xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and sel̓íl̓witulh (Tsleil-Waututh) territories/Vancouver, B.C VANCOUVER, July 17, 2023 – Pacific Immigrant Resources Society (PIRS) is excited to announce the launch of the School’s Out Summer Camp program designed to meet the needs of newcomer, immigrant, and refugee children and their families. The Summer Camp will promote children’s well-being and equip … Read more
In today’s world, where access to menstrual products should be recognized as a basic right, many individuals still face an often overlooked challenge: period poverty. This pervasive issue refers to the lack of access to menstrual products, insufficient education on their proper use, and inadequate sanitation facilities [1]. It affects over 500 million people worldwide [2], with … Read more
Picture a world where childcare is universally accessible, inclusive, and affordable. This Childcare Month, we’re taking a step closer to that vision by presenting an insightful video series that navigates through the often-unseen obstacles within the childcare system. This series is brought to you by the passionate and inspiring members of the Childcare Leadership Group (CLG). … Read more
xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and sel̓íl̓witulh (Tsleil-Waututh) territories/Vancouver, B.C VANCOUVER, April 24, 2023 – Pacific Immigrant Resources Society (PIRS) is pleased to announce the receipt of a $15,000 grant from the United Way British Columbia United for Ukraine Fund. United Way BC is a charitable organization helping British Columbians tackle critical social issues, through local … Read more
Last month, as spring began emerging across the Lower Mainland, we facilitated nature-based field trips for our Community English Classes participants and families from the Food Skills program, thanks to the 25×25 Initiative by the BC Parks Foundation. Prior to the field trips, we delivered four educational workshops to familiarize families with the vocabulary, signs, and things to look for in the … Read more