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Neelam Sahota named a Woman of the Year by BC Business

June 1, 2022

BC Business magazine announced its third annual Women of the Year Awards, and DIVERSEcity’s chief executive officer Neelam… Read more

Celebrating credentialing success stories with Coast Capital

June 1, 2022

DIVERSEcity, sponsor Coast Capital and alumnae from our Express Grant for Foreign Credentials program came together to celebrate… Read more

Celebrating Family Caregivers

June 1, 2022

DIVERSEcity’s Newcomer Family and Friend Caregiver Support Program Family members and friends devote countless hours to providing care… Read more

Supporting youth at risk of gang violence

May 19, 2022

Victims and Survivors of Crime Week (May 15–21, 2022): Discussing issues facing diverse victims of crimes and culturally… Read more

Supporting intercultural women survivors of violence with a culturally safe framework

May 17, 2022

Victims and Survivors of Crime Week (May 15–21, 2022): Discussing issues facing diverse victims of crimes and culturally… Read more

Supporting women survivors of violence

May 16, 2022

Victims and Survivors of Crime Week (May 15–21, 2022): Discussing issues facing diverse victims of crimes and culturally… Read more

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DIVERSEcity's Roots of Safety Training explores a culturally safe and respectful approach to safety planning with immigrants and refugees from a trauma-informed lens. This training is a powerful tool for service providers in their empowerment planning with immigrant populations including women, LGBTQ+, youth, adults and seniors. Held during Victims and Survivors of Crime Week, these one-day training workshops (8:30 am – 4:30 pm) will be available May 13 and May 14. Registration is $25 and will include breakfast and lunch. For more information and to register, please visit: ow.ly/pWwV50Rs#VictimsandSurvivorsofCrimeWeekeNewToBCwBC Society of Transition HousesoUmoja Operation Compassion Society of British ColumbiauNepali Canadian Women's Society of British ColumbiahMothers Matter CentretNisa FoundationFoundation ... See MoreSee Less
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Thank you again, Parliamentary Secretary Parmar, for taking the time to visit our Surrey Community Campus, listen to our clients' stories and participate in the critical conversation around credentials. ... See MoreSee Less
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Today is the beginning of BC Youth Week (May 1–7, 2024)! Here are a few snapshots of what our youth participants have been up to! DIVERSEcity Youth Programs empower newcomer and BIPOC youth through various programs, day camps and youth employment programs. We are dedicated to our local youth and to creating safe spaces where they can build skills and make meaningful connections. For more information on youth programs, email youth@dcrs.ca or visit www.dcrs.ca/our-services/youth-programs/ ... See MoreSee Less
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Want to learn about how to stay safe online from an RCMP officer? Join us at DIVERSEcity’s Surrey Community Campus for an in-person digital literacy workshop that will teach empower you to stay safe online. Learn how to avoid frauds, scams and how to protect your personal information online. For more information visit www.dcrs.ca/event-details/digital-literacy-safety-with-royal-canadian-mounted-police/ email ralsaqqa@dcrs.ca or visit dcrs.ca/events. ... See MoreSee Less
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We are so excited to announce our new Strategic Plan 2024–2029, which will guide our work over the next five years. Crafted through a year-long process with extensive consultations with our staff, management, volunteers, community partners and our Board of Directors, this plan includes our new Vision, Mission, Values and five Strategic Priorities.This plan will be our compass as we strive to advance change for an equitable and sustainable world. For people. For communities. Read the full plan here: www.dcrs.ca/about-us/our-strategic-platform/ #surreybc #forpeopleforcommunities #strategicplan ... See MoreSee Less
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