On February 10th, AHC staff and clients attended the 2018 Women’s Symposium event, organized by Women's Initiative Edmonton and sponsored by the City of Edmonton. City Councillor Bev Esslinger and Honourable Stephanie McLean, Minister of the Status of Women joined several guest speakers to share knowledge on how we can impact and influence our society as a women. In addition, the full-day event was packed with several breakout sessions which allowed the women to experience more target sessions led by various female leaders in the community. The event was hosted at the Westin Hotel. View images from the event below.

On Wednesday, February 14th, Lawyer Janan Jarrah facilitated a legal information session for the Syrian newcomer where she discussed:

•  Law and regulations applied with Family Violence, consequences of divorce, and spousal support regulations
• Tenants’ rights and responsibilities
• Business relations and ethics in the professional work field and community services relations highlighting “bordering sexual harassment”
• Money loaning and regulations applied to pertaining your rights as well as the law behind child care benefit money
• Travel regulations aboard with legal rights of Canadian Citizens transporting and money handling

View images of the session below.

On Saturday, February 16, AHC's Youth Soccer team had a friendly soccer game with the Ethiopian community soccer team at Commonwealth Stadium. The youth had the opportunity to meet new friends and have a fun time. For more information on AHC's Youth Soccer Club or other Youth Club Activities click here!

On Monday, February 6, 2023, a 7.8 magnitude earthquake, left significant damage in Turkey and Syria. Several thousand individuals have lost their lives, and millions more have been displaced or are still missing, affecting an area already confronting a cholera outbreak and harsh winter weather.

Action For Healthy Communities Society of Alberta would like to express our deepest sympathies and concern for our community members from Turkey and Syria, suffering from the disastrous earthquake. In this region, millions rely on humanitarian aid and support.

We need to stand up with the affectees and help them in whatever ways we can. Consider supporting the relief efforts on the ground in the critical days following this devastating event. Every dollar amount helps!

The following list contains details on organizations involved in the relief efforts and how your donations can support the relief efforts.

Ways to Donate

• • • Canadian Red Cross the Federal Government of Canada will match up to $10 million in donations to the Canadian Red Cross for earthquake relief efforts in Turkey and Syria. Donate here.

  
  

  • • Turkish Red Crescent is accepting donations and providing nutritional and other non-food items to people in need amid harsh weather conditions. Donate here.

  
  

  • • Syrian American Medical Society is providing urgent medical care. Many hospitals in the region were already stretched thin, and the earthquakes damaged others. You can donate here.

  
  

  • • UNICEF is on the ground in Turkey and Syria, helping children and families in the aftermath of two devastating earthquakes. You can donate here.

  
  

  • • The White Helmets (@SyriaCivilDef on Twitter) The White Helmets team is on the ground in Northwest Syria, searching for survivors and removing the dead from the rubble. Donate here.

  
  

  • Humanity & Inclusion provides mental health and rehabilitation services and will deploy some rehab specialists to aid emergency care victims. It is accepting donations here.

You can also support the relief efforts by sharing this information with your network, friends and family!

Donate through AHC