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An inspiring story of a mother and her child facing disability
In 2016, Sofia came to Quebec with the dream of settling in a new country and getting her equivalency in dental medicine. But her plans didn’t turn out as she expected, as this woman who left Colombia to reshape her future says that her dream quickly faded when she arrived. At first, she had to...
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Social exclusion
Some population groups are more at risk of social exclusion than others. They may experience this exclusion Due to their:...
Finding a new purpose in life
After growing up and studying in Montreal, Potisa returned to Greece in the early 90s. She had several interesting jobs...
LGBTQIA2S+ communities at greater risk of discrimination and marginalization
While Quebec and Canada enjoy a good reputation on the international stage for their position on the rights and freedoms...
Leaving Honduras for a Better Life
Sometime in 2017, Wendy Raudales and her husband were in Honduras working at the business they had started a few...
Food Integration Baskets
Food as a way to integrate newcomers A big change that newcomers often face is at the grocery store. When...
CIVA’s Digital Transition
Adapted services just a click away Despite all the effort and change management involved, the Centre d’intégration à la vie...
Refugees and asylum seekers: An unprecedented surge
Every day around the world, people leave their homes and countries with the hope of finding a better and safer...
The hidden face of homelessness
We’ve been talking about homelessness more and more in recent years, as the phenomenon is not only getting worse in...
Five questions for Brett Pineau, Executive Director of the Native Frienship Centre of Montreal
On September 30, Canada will mark National Day of Truth and Reconciliation to recognize the tragic impacts of residential schools...
There’s still a lot to do to support LGBTQIA2S+ communities
Did you know that members of LGBTQIA2S+ communities are more likely to experience social isolation, food insecurity and homelessness? Moreover,...
Break the social isolation of family caregivers
A vibrant, effervescent woman, Ginette has been retired for 11 years. However, for the past four years, she has been...
Supporting people with intellectual disabilities to build a more inclusive society
Centraide of Greater Montreal works tirelessly to make the most important social issues such as poverty and exclusion unignorable and...