Measuring what matters — the lives touched, communities strengthened, and futures shaped by SAWA Foundation.
Newcomers supported since 2015
Housing & settlement assistance
Employment program graduates
In Community Cohesion Programs
Community supporters
Every number represents a person whose life changed because of this community.
Ahmed arrived from Syria with an engineering degree. Through our employment and digital literacy programs, he secured a developer role at an Ottawa tech firm.
At 74, Fatima learned to video-call her grandchildren overseas. "I did not think I could learn this," she said. "Now I do it every Sunday."
Marcus joined SAWA youth program at 15. Today at 22, he runs monthly workshops for teens in the same neighborhood where he grew up.
Behind every statistic is a human story. A mother who found safe housing for her children in their first week in Canada. A father who landed his first Canadian job after attending our employment workshop. A teenager who discovered her leadership potential at our youth camp and went on to mentor others.
At SAWA Foundation, we measure success not just in numbers, but in the lasting transformations we witness every day. These are not just statistics — they are lives changed, families stabilized, and futures unlocked.
Thank you to every donor, volunteer, partner, and staff member who makes this work possible. Together, we are building a more welcoming Canada.
Immigration, Refugees & Citizenship Canada
City of Edmonton
Your time, skills, or donation directly fuels these numbers. Every contribution adds to the next milestone.
