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A five year research project by VLMFSS, funded by Public Safety Canada.
Focus Group registration: https://ewm4y.ca/focus-group-registration/

CALLING FOR FOCUS GROUP PARTICIPANTS! We want to CALLING FOR FOCUS GROUP PARTICIPANTS!

We want to hear from you!

Help us develop an app to improve support and safety for immigrant communities experiencing violence or abuse!

Who: Immigrant women (adults) or youth (19-25)from Chinese-speaking, Eastern European, Filipino, Persian/Afghani, South Asian or Hispanic communities.

Participants will receive thank you gift cards for sharing your time with us.

To find out more or register, go to: www.ewm4y.ca

Questions?
Contact us at 604-655-4760 or research.m4y@vlmfss.ca

We look forward to hearing from you!!

[ research study, government funded, immigrant society, community support, gender based violence, volunteers, focus group]

#victoria #VictoriaBC #supportsurvivors #endgenderbasedviolence #yourvoicematters
We’re so grateful to have been part of the FEM-EXP We’re so grateful to have been part of the FEM-EXPO at UVic! Thank you @uvicgem for hosting such an amazing event.  And for supporting our outreach efforts! 

[ research study, government funded, immigrant society, community support, gender based violence, volunteers, focus group]

#UVic #communitysupport #diversityandinclusion #strongertogether endgenderbasedviolencel
CALLING FOR FOCUS GROUP PARTICIPANTS! We want to CALLING FOR FOCUS GROUP PARTICIPANTS!

We want to hear from you!

Help us develop an app to improve support and safety for immigrant communities experiencing violence or abuse!

Who: Immigrant women (adults) or youth (19-25)from Chinese-speaking, Eastern European, Filipino, Persian/Afghani, South Asian or Hispanic communities.

Participants will receive thank you gift cards for sharing your time with us.

To find out more or register, go to: www.ewm4y.ca

Questions?
Contact us at 604-655-4760 or research.m4y@vlmfss.ca

We look forward to hearing from you!!

#UVic #VictoriaBC #supportsurvivors #endgenderbasedviolence #yourvoicematters
We are proud to share that the Executive Director We are proud to share that the Executive Director of VLMFSS Dr.Harjit Kaur is presenting a poster on the Enhancing Wellness - M4Y Project at The 28th Metropolis Canada Conference in Halifax! 🌟

On behalf of the M4Y team, we extend our heartfelt thanks and appreciation for representing this important work on a national platform. Your leadership and dedication continue to amplify the voices, experiences, and needs of newcomer youth and communities.

This presentation highlights the impact of the EW-M4Y Project and the collaborative efforts that make this work meaningful and transformative. We are grateful for your commitment to sharing our collective vision and advancing conversations that support stronger, more inclusive communities.
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In picture (3): Dr. Kaur with Ana Maria Bustamante, Manager-BITP, Burnaby Family Life, British Columbia.

#M4Y #MetropolisConference #CommunityImpact #ResearchInAction #ewm4y #m4y #M4Y #halifax #canada
CALLING FOR ONLINE FOCUS GROUP PARTICIPANTS, YOUTH CALLING FOR ONLINE FOCUS GROUP PARTICIPANTS, YOUTH 19 - 25!

Do you live in the South Vancouver Island? we want to hear from you!

Help us develop an app to improve support and safety for immigrant communities experiencing violence or abuse!

Who: Youth (19-25) from Chinese-speaking, Eastern European, Filipino, Persian/Afghani, South Asian or Hispanic communities.

Participants will receive thank you gift cards for sharing your time with us.

To find out more or register, go to: www.ewm4y.ca

Questions?
Contact us at 604-655-4760 or research.m4y@vlmfss.ca

We look forward to hearing from you!

#enahncingwellness #m4y #focusgroup #callingforfocusgroup #immigrantwomen #immigrantyouth #britishcolumbia #canadá
We are pleased to share that M4Y is currently part We are pleased to share that M4Y is currently participating in a poster presentation at the 28th Annual Metropolis Canada Conference in Halifax. 
Our poster highlights the progress, key activities, and emerging outcomes of our project, providing an opportunity to present our objectives, methodology, and preliminary insights with conference attendees.

This session allows us to engage with researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and community partners in a collaborative setting. The conversations and feedback we are receiving are invaluable and contribute to strengthening the impact and future direction of our work.

We appreciate the thoughtful engagement from participants who have taken the time to learn about our project and share their perspectives. We also extend our thanks to the organizers of the 28th Annual Metropolis Canada Conference for hosting an engaging and well-coordinated event that fosters meaningful knowledge exchange and collaboration.

#28thmetropoliscanadaconference #metropoliscanadaconference #EWM4Y #researchproject #enhancingwellnessm4y #m4y #halifaxthistime #halifax #canada
We had an amazing time celebrating International W We had an amazing time celebrating International Women’s Day at Hilton Vancouver on 9th March 2026. 💜

The event was filled with inspiration, connection, and meaningful conversations. 
Attendees enjoyed informative presentations on safety, exciting updates about the M4Y app prototype walk through, and some fun games that brought lots of laughter and energy to the room.

Alongside the learning and celebration, everyone also enjoyed great food and a peaceful, welcoming ambience that made the gathering even more special.

It was truly wonderful to come together to celebrate women, share knowledge, and support one another. Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the event such a memorable celebration! ✨

#InternationalWomensDay #WomenSupportingWomen #Community #M4Y #HiltonVancouver #IWD2026 #ewm4y #enhancingwellness
Today, on International Women’s Day, we celebrate Today, on International Women’s Day, we celebrate the strength, resilience, and leadership of women and girls everywhere. 💜

From community leaders and caregivers to innovators and advocates, women continue to shape a more just, compassionate, and equitable world. Yet, the journey toward true equality is not finished.

We remain committed to uplifting women’s voices, expanding opportunities, and working alongside communities to break down the barriers that still exist.

Let’s continue to support, empower, and stand with women — today and every day.

#InternationalWomensDay #EmpowerWomen #GenderEquality #CommunityImpact #ewm4y
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5-year research initiative • A project of Vancouver & Lower Mainland Multicultural Family Support Services • Funded by Public Safety Canada

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For more information please email m4y@vlmfss.ca or call us at 604.436.1025 ext. 140
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