Posts by Prah Deedar

Leah Siwajibu’s story is proof of the resilience and determination of refugee mothers. After arriving in Canada from Malawi in October 2023 with her six children, Leah faced numerous challenges,…

Matliuba Yusupova arrived in Canada as a refugee from Ukraine in December 2023, determined to rebuild her life. Drawing on her background in psychology and community support, she now uses…

Elizabeth Obeng Nkrumah’s journey is indeed a story of empowerment and resilience. As a Registered Nurse with Nova Scotia Health, holder of a master’s degree from Dalhousie University, and President…

Carmen Celina Moncayo, a dedicated advocate for marginalized communities and promoter of empowering support programs, currently Supervisor for specialised settlement programs at ISANS. Her journey from Colombia to Canada in 1999…

Prah Deedar As Nova Scotia continues to welcome newcomers, a reality persists: many immigrants often face significant health equity challenges. The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted these inequities, showing how systemic…