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Calgary, 31 May 2023
– The Philippine Consulate General (PCG) in Calgary and the Calgary
Immigrant Women’s Association (CIWA) recently held a Gap Analysis Workshop that
identified issues and challenges faced by the Filipino community in Calgary and
nearby areas.
Twenty-two (22)
leaders from various Filipino community organizations in Calgary and Airdrie
participated in the workshop that was held on 27 May 2023 at CIWA’s
office.
The workshop
discussed the challenges faced by the Filipino community related to their
settlement and integration in Canada, the social services available to them,
and the “gap” in the resources and delivery of these social services.
Suggestions were made on how to enhance the support and social services for the
Filipino community.
The discussion
revolved around four themes, namely: a) mental and physical health; b)
family relationships; c) education and career; and d) resources and support.
“This workshop and
joint activity with CIWA is part of the PCG’s efforts to promote and protect
the welfare and interests of overseas Filipinos as well as advocate for Gender
and Development program within our community” Consul General Zaldy Patron said at
the beginning of the workshop.
With an estimated
216,000 Filipino nationals and Canadians of Filipino descent, Alberta hosts the
second largest Filipino community in Canada, next only to Ontario.
To promote and protect the interests of the Filipinos in the province, Consul General Patron said the PCG had partnered with various non-profit organizations providing a menu of social services for the Filipinos.
Consul General Patron observes the break-out sessions during the Gap Analysis Workshop
CIWA Facilitators
and PCG Officers, led by Consul General Patron, pose for a group photo