Community Development Halton Blog

“…come in and see the joy in the schools where through nutrition community is built”   By Aliya Khawari I’m the lead of a mighty team of five. Being a mother and being somebody who comes from a very persecuted background—people who look like me get killed in my native country for being a minority in every sense of the word—I don’t take the privilege of this work for granted. That’s what makes this organization so important to me. What I love most about our work is that we don

How local volunteers are connecting newcomers and long-time residents through learning, nature, and shared community pride.     By Kai Liu     I’m an immigrant, but I’ve been living in Canada for over 25 years. Although Oakville is a mature community, it continues to attract more newcomers and individuals relocating to one of the most livable cities in Canada.  We want to connect people, share information, and help one another. That’s the purpose of our organization.  We are

Building belonging, cultural exchange, and unity through arts, education, and community celebration.   By Jean Assamoa   “Akwaba” means welcome. When you go to the African coast, people say Akwaba — very welcome. It tells you; we accept your visit, we accept that you come to our country, our place . For me, Akwaba is more than a project. It is a commitment to fostering positive change and community building.  When I came to Canada on July 15, 2008, my main idea was to get in