Breaking the Silence.
Building Safer Communities.
Creating culturally safe spaces where newcomer, immigrant, refugee, and racialized communities can learn, talk, heal, and take action to prevent gender-based violence.
Everyone Has a Role in Creating Safety
Let’s Talk Not Hide is a community education and prevention initiative delivered by the Afghan Women’s Organization Refugee and Immigrant Services.
We support newcomer, immigrant, refugee, and racialized communities with culturally responsive information, practical tools, and trusted opportunities for conversation.
Through education and community connection, we help people recognize warning signs, respond safely, strengthen healthy relationships, and connect with appropriate support.
Our Purpose
To replace silence with knowledge, fear with support, and isolation with strong community connections.
Learn How to Help Safely
Small, informed actions can make a meaningful difference when someone may be experiencing harm.
Recognize
Learn to notice warning signs of abuse, isolation, control, and unhealthy relationships.
Respond
Listen without judgment, respect the person’s choices, and respond in ways that support safety.
Connect
Help people reach trusted community services, culturally appropriate resources, and professional support.
Learning, Sharing and Growing Together
Our activities create welcoming spaces where community members can gain knowledge, share experiences, build confidence, and strengthen connections.
Working Together Under One Umbrella
Our work is aligned with the community-based approach of Neighbours, Friends and Families while reflecting the cultures, languages, strengths, and lived experiences of the communities served by AWO.
Together, We Can Build Safer Communities
Connect with our team about workshops, outreach, partnerships, resources, or general project information.
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