Impact Stories

Addisu Bayisa: Still Learning

Addisu Bayisa is an excellent example that you are never too old to be a student. At 29 years old,...
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Ruth Nkemjika Onyeajam: A passion for healthcare

After taking part in ISANS’s Bridge to Work: Long-Term Care Aide pilot program, Ruth is now pursuing her Continuing Care...
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Helping to build a welcoming and inclusive province: Roshanak Sadeghi-Zadeh

Mentors played a huge role in helping Roshanak Sadeghi-Zadeh settle in Canada, and now she is assisting others by being...
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Helping to build a welcoming & inclusive province: John Deans

John Deans was lying on the couch one day in 2015 when he heard an appeal on the radio for...

Gokul Baniya: Making a New Life

Being a new arrival without English skills is enough of a challenge for most, but Gokul Baniya is also visually...

Daysi Carolina Peraza: Immigrating and the Language Barrier

We wanted to find a better future for the family, especially my son.  But the decision about moving to another...

Janna Mercado: My Destiny Brought Me Here

The English in the Workplace program proved to be a lifesaver for Janna Mercado, creating a positive impact on her...

Abdul Kadar Sadieh: Chef to a Prince

It’s a long way from being personal chef to a Prince, to operating a Halifax restaurant. But that’s the path...
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Hossein Safari: As Far As I Can Go

Canada has provided a safe haven for Hossein Safari and his family from Afghanistan — his wife Nazir, and two...