Immigrant Women's Alliance at York University

09/27/2017

York University Festival Village!

08/29/2017

Hi everyone!
York Festival Village is coming up on the 27th of September at York University, Keele campus! We need volunteers to help us carry out the activities in the festival! Contact us at [email protected] for volunteering opportunities on that day!

08/01/2017

A Nigerian woman earned her PHD degree in "Engineering" in Canada! Her story is very impressing🎓🎓🎓🎓🎓
"I was born in Mokola, Ibadan, Nigeria in 1985 to a mother who was a farmer and a father who had little. As the fifth child of five, life wasn't easy growing up. I helped my mom make money to support us as early as age 10 by hawking pepper on the streets of Mokola.
No one imagined this future for me growing up, and in fact, it was impossible to think of it. I attended Nigerian public primary and secondary schools, and there was little to no resources; therefore, several girls got pregnant and dropped out. My family made me realize that it was either "I Go Hard or I Go Home” and there will be no in-betweens. My parents and siblings were disciplined yet loving, and they continually encouraged me, prayed with me, and celebrated my little victories.
Nothing in life came to me easy; therefore, I learned to put in a good fight at every step of the way. In the fourth year of my Ph.D., I started the job hunt for a company that could offer me my long-awaited career. I graduated at time when engineering jobs were scarce and recent engineering graduates found it hard to secure appropriate jobs. Most of the advertised jobs required minimum of five years related work experience, and I was often told that I was overqualified because I have a PhD. As a result, I decided to “go hard”, and at least 3,000 employment applications went out from my desk and the agents (whom I paid to help me with the search) before I secured my current employment.
Currently, I am the Lead Material / Metallurgical Engineer at Burloak Technologies (a Division of Samuel, Son & Co., Limited) located in Hamilton, Ontario."

07/06/2017

Hi all!
We are in the beginning of the academic year, and I wish everyone a successful academic year! That being said, we just made some important changes to our club's name and constitution. The new name was officially approved by York Federation of Students today. For any further information about our events will be announced in due course!!

Regards!
President
Nekpen Obasogie!

10/27/2016

http://immigrantwomenalliance.blogspot.ca/2016/10/founders-statement.html?m=1

Objectives The Immigrant Women’s Alliance (IWA) was founded to inform and empower women, especially immigrant women arriving...

10/27/2016

http://immigrantwomenalliance.blogspot.ca

The Immigrant Women’s Alliance at York University (IWA) is an organization founded to educate and empower women, especially immigrant women, in pursuing education and fulfilling their potential.

09/23/2016

January 2nd, 2016 marks one year since I implemented this organization "Immigrant Women's Alliance at York University". Facebook was the first place I published and promoted the idea of this organization. However, when I was creating this profile a year ago I never knew this organization will grow to this height within few months. As a leader, I have gained a great deal of valuable experience in the area of community organizations and leadership roles. I'm very grateful for all we have accomplished so far. And I will like to thank all the people and members of Immigrant Women's Alliance for supporting and believing in me all these months. Thanks to York University for approving this organization for us!
I wish you all happy new year!

President
Nekpen Obasogie

09/22/2016

Hi all!
We are in the beginning of the academic year, and I wish everyone a successful academic year! That being said, we just made some important changes to our club's name and constitution. The new name was officially approved by York Federation of Students today. For any further information about our events will be announced in due course!!

Regards!
President
Nekpen Obasogie!

02/29/2016

Our Young Presenters!

02/29/2016

02/29/2016

Black History Month