Jade’s story: Finding a job and a plan with Breaking Ground
Breaking Ground was essential for me to meet people, make friends, and have fun in the meantime. It also helped me understand how the Canadian job market works and how […]
Hanh’s story: Holistic settlement services to meet every need
My name is Hanh Le. I am a client of the Global Gathering Place and a former student. I am glad to say big thanks to all teachers, staff, and […]
Sanaa’s story: Citizenship and document support at GGP
I would like to thank you for always being there for us. I want to thank Muna for assisting me and my family with the application for travel documents and also submitting our citizenship applications. I applied last year […]
San’s Story: Employment success with GGP’s help
As a newcomer to Saskatoon everything here is new to me. and I have to start everything from scratch. I came to know GGP from my friend’s introduction during my […]
Kavitha’s Story: GGP Transforms the Lives of Newcomers to Canada
I came to Saskatoon, Canada from India on September 8th 2020. I was welcomed with the greens turning to orange and yellow hues and for some time I forgot all […]
Volunteer Ahmad: Teacher, Student, and Asset to Saskatoon
Ahmad came from Iran to study at USask and, lucky for us, he brought his passion for volunteering to GGP. A teacher in Iran, Ahmad has been a major asset to GGP English classes, and also offers interpretation support.
Volunteer Eilish: Entrepreneur and IT professional finds community at GGP
Since knocking on our door after relocating from Toronto, Eilish got to know Saskatoon alongside our clients. For four years, she’s helped with several GGP programs and been a sounding board for newcomers’ ideas, plans, and pivots.
Volunteer Debbie: Building trust and sharing life with newcomers
Debbie came to GGP two years ago after assisting a newcomer family at her church. Since then, Debbie has become a mentor and friend to several clients. With Debbie’s help, clients prep for IELTS and Canadian citizenship exams, do ESL homework, and navigate bureaucracy
Working at Global Gathering Place: An Interview with Founder and Executive Director Belma Podrug
Hear from GGP’s founder and Executive Director Belma Podrug on how GGP has maintained a close-knit staff for over two decades.
Teacher Highlight: Silvia Beschin brings her own immigrant experience to class
Silvia Beschin, an English teacher at GGP, came to Canada from Italy to study linguistics. Learn about her journey to GGP and what she’s learned along the way.