What We Do
Pacific Immigrant Resources Society (PIRS) supports immigrant and refugee women and children to become active participants in Canadian society.
We offer programs and services that help women meet their basic needs, improve their English, gain knowledge and skills needed to thrive, and guide them to become leaders in the community.
We tailor our programs to empower immigrant and refugee women and children: English and food programs, parenting workshops, and education bursaries.
We help newcomer women find employment by providing the skills and training needed to overcome barriers.
Women’s Leadership and Development
We offer leadership development, advocacy training, and personal growth opportunities for immigrant and refugee women to succeed in Canada.
Social Innovation and System Change
We involve immigrant and refugee women in the design and implementation of programs to create meaningful and lasting change.
Trauma-Informed Training for Service Providers
We provide customized workshops, webinars, and resource guides on trauma-informed practice in settlement and social service organizations.
The Shoe Project is a stage performance that brings together immigrant and refugee women to share personal stories on stage.
Building a Childcare System (BCS)
This project is grounded in a strong commitment to leadership development and advocacy. It aims to empower migrant women to advance more inclusive child care policies in BC.
On-demand, on-site childcare services for businesses, non-profits and events.
“It helped me to know myself better and feel more sure about my adaptability to life here. I got inspired about my future from the guest speaker Anna, a social worker, when she said, ‘Be anchored here’..”
– Parenting program participant