Cultural Health Navigators bridge gaps at the doctor’s office, and beyond
GGP’s Cultural Health Navigators program assist refugees in accessing the health services they need. Hear from two CHNs about their roles.
The Power of Mentoring: Connecting through Weekly Phone Calls During COVID-19
30 volunteers are helping clients practise English and get social interaction during COVID-19 through weekly mentoring calls. We hear from 3 pairs in this story.
Spotlight on volunteer and newcomer Jane
After arriving to Saskatoon from Taiwan, Jane came to GGP and immediately jumped in to volunteering in a number of capacities.
Volunteer John helps client Mustafa learn ASL
While working with John Moffatt, Mustafa has learned many new signs and started to develop his writing skills.
Alumni Abe Eazadi: The Canadian dream is alive in Saskatchewan
Abe has always had an entrepreneurial spirit. In Iran, he was a mechanical engineer and business owner, as was his brother-in-law Abbas. Together with their families, they decided to emigrate […]
Client Maryam: artist, optimist, refugee
Maryam’s story speaks to the dreams and struggles of being a refugee, and the power of social connection in feeling more at home in a vastly different place.
Volunteer Highlight: Mohamed
Volunteer highlight: Meet Mohamed! A civil engineer, he brings a love of tech and a helpful spirit to our Computers Level 1 and Level 3 classes. Mohamed, his wife Maha, and their children arrived from Egypt six months ago and already love Saskatoon. Learn why Mohamed decided to volunteer, and more in this blog post.