Women of the World

Date/Hours of Operation:
Thursday, 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Thursday, 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Friday, 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Saturday, 10:00am to 12:00pm

Eligibility:
Drop In, Open to All

Location:

In Community

For:
Community, Children & Youth, Drop In Groups, Families, Health Promotion & Education, Newcomer & Refugee Supports, Peer Support

Women of the World (WOW) supports immigrant and newcomer women in building social connections, navigating life in London, and promoting their own health and well-being. The program focuses on:

Reducing barriers to integration
Increasing experiences of inclusion and community support
Building leadership capacity among immigrant women

Support Groups

Led by trained peer leaders, WOW support groups provide a welcoming space for women to:
Promote mental and physical well-being
Build friendships and community
Share lived experiences
Learn about Canadian culture
Access resources for education, employment, or entrepreneurship

Group Schedule

Group	Location	Schedule
Afghan Women’s Group	Medway Community Centre	2nd & 4th Thursday, 5:00 – 7:00 PM
Arabic Women’s Group	South London Community Centre	1st & 3rd Thursday, 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Yazidi/Kurmanji Women’s Group	Louise Arbour French Immersion Public School	1st & 3rd Friday, 6:30 – 8:30 PM
Multicultural Group	Central Public Library	2nd & 4th Saturday, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

To register or to learn more, please contact Selma Tobah at stobah@lihc.on.ca.

“I have had a wonderful and positive experience in our multicultural group. We grow up and enrich each other.”

Client (Anonymous), 2024 Client Experience Survey

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