Canadian Council of Muslim Women
Site: Waterloo Wellington Chapter
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: GCL1090 | Last Modified: 26 Nov 2020 | Last Full Update: 26 Nov 2020 |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Alternate Name | CCMW Waterloo Wellington Chapter |
| Office Phone | Guelph 519-830-4819 ; Toronto 416-999-6059 |
| info@ccmw.com | |
| Website | www.ccmw.com |
| Primary Contact | Falahat Sheikh, President; Email: sheikhfalahat@gmail.com |
| Description (Site) | Mailing address only |
| Located In Community | Guelph |
| Mailing Address | PO Box 73509 RPO Wychwood Toronto, ON M6C 4A7 |
| Physical Access | Partially Accessible - events are wheelchair accessible unless otherwise stated |
| Description & Services | |
| Description (Agency) | Promotes mutual understanding between Canadian Muslim women and women of other faiths and assists Muslim women to participate effectively in Canadian society. |
| Description (Service) | Initiatives and activities include: * conferences and workshops * conducting studies / publishing information * collaboration with all levels of government and other Muslim organizations * work with local communities through chapters Members of the Canadian Council of Muslim Women, Waterloo Wellington Chapter, are volunteering with the Muslim Society of Guelph to assist with Syrian Refugee sponsorship and settlement, facilitating refugees and sponsorship groups. For more information, visit Refugee Life Line |
| Hours | Hours not specified * periodic national board meetings and conferences |
| Areas Served | Waterloo Region ; Wellington County |
| Eligibility | Ages: 19 year(s) and up for membership |
| Application | Call for information. To contact other local chapters of Canadian Council of Muslim Women, e-mail info@ccmw.com |
| Languages | English ; French ; written materials in multiple languages |
| Fees | Membership |
| Other Details | |
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
| Established | 1982; Waterloo Wellington Chapter established in 2008 |
| Funding | Federal ; Donations |
| Print Material | Newletters, pamphlets, and e-mail lists. “Violence Against Women: Health and Justice for Canadian Muslim Women” by Pamela Cross (JD/LLB) |
| Subjects | |
| Service Categories | Cultural Heritage Groups ~ Muslim Community ; Ethnocultural Advocacy Groups ~ Muslim Community |
