Our Women and Senior's Care program offers dignity and practical help to those facing the hardest seasons. From grief and economic hardship to harmful traditional rites abroad, we stand with women and seniors, providing care, advocacy, and a path toward stability.
Grief, poverty, and oppressive traditions can leave women and seniors feeling forgotten. We ensure they are seen, supported, and surrounded by community.
Through support groups, emergency aid, micro-grants, and international advocacy, we protect the dignity of every woman and senior we serve, in Canada and across our branches.
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Women supported
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Countries served
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Emergency aid packages
Key activities and services
Women Support Groups
Regular gatherings offering emotional support, friendship, and shared strength.
Emergency Food & Rental Aid
Practical assistance for families facing immediate housing or food insecurity.
Micro-Grants for Micro-Businesses
Small grants that help women start or sustain income-generating activities.
Advocacy Against Harmful Rites
International work defending women facing dehumanizing traditional practices.
Who we serve
- Women facing grief or loss
- Seniors experiencing isolation
- Families in economic hardship
- Women affected by harmful traditional rites
Program highlights
- Women support groups
- Emergency food & rental aid
- Micro-grants for micro-businesses
- Advocacy against harmful rites
How you can take part
Join a support group
Find community and care in one of our women or seniors support circles.
Volunteer with seniors
Offer companionship and practical help to seniors in our community.
Give to emergency aid
Your gift provides food, rent relief, and dignity to a family in crisis.
Ready to make a difference?
Your support powers this program and helps CAVIWO reach more women, families, and children in need across Canada and internationally.
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Entrepreneurship Training
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