CMWI is a not for profit organization that was founded in 2006. We work towards empowering women to become healthy and contributing members of the Canadian Society. This is done, …
Mask-maker matchmaker – Connecting those who make face masks with those who need them
The Free Press has created a new service to connect those looking for homemade face masks with those who are able to make them. Scroll down to see what’s on …
New Success Story from CMWI
The Canadian Muslim Women’s Institute (CMWI) is just one of the many non-profit organizations that has received computers from Computers for Schools Manitoba. CMWI’s aim is to help refugees and …
Government of Canada announces funding for women’s organizations in Manitoba
Eleven organizations across Manitoba are receiving funding to ensure women’s and Indigenous organizations can continue providing essential supports to women and their families OTTAWA, April 18, 2019 /CNW/ – Women’s …
Common ground found over potluck
Members of the Women’s Institute in Woodmore, Man. discover how much they have in common with new-found friends with the Canadian Muslim Women’s Institute It was out of sheer curiosity …
Sister to Sister Building bridges
WINNIPEG – On Saturday, April 8, 2017, a group of women from two different cultures met for the first time to plan an event that could create a lasting relationship …
Helping refugees in Canada through sport
CWB National Leasing’s GenNext pod teamed up with 25 refugees from Somalia, Ghana and Syria this past weekend to show them a warm Winnipeg welcome over a game of soccer. …
Muslim Women’s Institute assists newcomers, refugees – Group of women works to ease cultural differences between refugees and Canadian
With the recent influx of asylum-seekers crossing the border on foot, the Canadian Muslim Women’s Institute has been busier than ever — working to assist the newcomers, most of whom …
Situation ‘critical,’ says Muslim Women’s Institute, seeking donations for newly arrived refugees
Organization banding together for rare holiday opening in hopes of getting winter gear for needy. As more asylum-seekers continue to make their way into Manitoba, the Canadian Muslim Women’s Institute …
Muslim women’s group prepares food hampers for families finishing Ramadan fast
$10K worth of food purchased this year using donations from community, president says Members of the Canadian Muslim Women’s Institute spent the better part of Saturday preparing dozens of food …