Who are EdoFriends of BC
We are a non-profit and charity organization in Canada dedicated to better the quality of life for all Canadians. Our founders were a group of immigrants from Edo region of Southern Nigeria. We offer different programs and services based on identified needs of New Immigrants, Refugees, Low-Income Families and Seniors in the communities we serve.
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Children Programs
We bring new immigrant and refugee children and families together to have fun, make friends, learn new parenting skills, share experiences, and for some to recover from trauma they have experienced in refugee camps. This is done once a week.
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Our volunteers provide interpretation and translation services to Immigrants & Refugees around the Lower Mainland and the Fraser Valley. We do this in appointments, filling out forms, In-person’s and phone meetings etc.
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We work with new immigrants and refugees in groups and offer one on one training to increase their chances of being successful in the workplace. We provide counseling, job training, labor market information, referrals and other support services. This is done daily in our office/activities center by trained employment counselors and office staff members.
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