Occasionally, we proudly amplify the work of grassroots organizations who contribute to improving the lives of women, femmes, non-binary people, and children. In this case, we are excited to support the work of Vancouver Eastside Educational Enrichment Society (VEEES) led by Adaeze Jannette Oputa and Doriane Kaze who are looking for focus group participants that will lead Black immigrant, refugee, and migrant women to financial independence through their Financial Literacy Program for Black Immigrant Women.
This program is the first of its kind in Metro Vancouver, that will offer a range of courses designed specifically to educate and empower Black immigrant, refugee, and migrant women, helping them and their families reap the benefits of being financially confident and savvy.
VEEES will offer an independent and unbiased financial curriculum in an enjoyable and engaging environment. The courses are taught by Black women who have created and simplified the complex financial verbiage into everyday language to help women make better-informed financial decisions.
This program intends to highlight the concepts and significance of financial literacy and how it can contribute to improving socio economic wellbeing, financial sector development, poverty reduction and sustainable growth in black immigrant communities within and beyond BC.
They will be conducting a focus group to understand Black women’s
- level of financial knowledge that already exists in the community;
- needs as a Black immigrant, refugee, and/or migrant woman, so that VEEES can build strong wrap around services to support them
The focus group will be held online, on Thursday, September 17 from 11 am to 1 pm PST. A $20 gift card will be provided for sharing your valuable time with VEEES.
If you:
- Are a Black newcomer woman (immigrant, refugee or migrant) between 20 and 55 years of age
- Live in Metro Vancouver
- Have access to the internet
Please register to join the focus group by filling out the form on their website.
Financial literacy and independence is also important for survivors of gender-based violence, and this program is specific to support the needs of Black immigrant, refugee, and migrant women.
For survivors who look for additional supports, our employment program called AWARE is available to provide one-on-one help in navigating and accessing government, community, and peer supports as well as offering workshops on relevant topics that will set you up for success. If you or anyone you know is seeking employment services or supports, contact us by email claudia@bwss.org or phone 778-628-1867.
