Afghan Association of Ontario, Canada

Application

Apply in person

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Citizens, landed immigrants, Convention refugees, and those intending to apply for landed status

Fees

Vary - contact organization for information

Contacts

Hayat Ahmadzai - Executive Director
Dost Yar - Board Director- Finance Officer

Languages

English ; Dari ; Hindi ; Pashto ; Urdu

Accessibility Note

Fully accessible

Description of Services:

Afghan Women's Support Program -- provides short-term counselling to clients who encounter difficulties in adjusting to life in Canada and assistance in overcoming these challenges
Community Services

needs assessment and information and referral to community and social services
support with finding housing, child care, registering children in school and health care
help filling out government forms including housing and immigration sponsorship forms

Translation and Interpretation Services

professionally trained interpreters with expertise in health, community and social services
translation and revision
immediate over the phone interpretation

Seniors Program

counselling and referral
seniors helping seniors

Volunteer and TV Broadcasting Program Assistance- television broadcasts Friday nights and Saturdays
Youth Empowerment Program

monthly discussion group on issues such as employment, school problems
community collaboration with police and others
information about school choices, postsecondary education, employment
mentorship program