Empowering Women, Strengthening Communities Event

Women That Give(WTG) hosted Empowering Women, Strengthening Communities event on Aug 27th 2026 at Opal Palace, Oakville.

This special event was organized in collaboration with the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in Canada, bringing together women, community leaders, partners, and distinguished guests for an afternoon centred on empowerment, connection, and community impact,  highlighting WTG’s ongoing commitment to supporting women facing social and economic barriers through the programs that build confidence, skills, independence and pathways to greater opportunity and economic security.

Through this partnership, Women That Give and the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in Canada, came together around a shared commitment to advancing women’s empowerment and strengthening communities through partnership, dialogue, and collective action.  Read more HERE

Change Maker Women’s Program Cohort 1 Showcase and Demo

Showcase Demo Event Cohort 1

Change Maker Women’s Program Cohort 1 Showcase and Demo Day

The program created opportunities for participants to apply their learning beyond the classroom, culminating in a community showcase celebration where women displayed handmade accessories and products they created through the program’s hands-on resin workshops.

The program fostered a supportive, inclusive, and accessible environment where participants learnt, connected with others, practiced new skills, and explored small steps towards future opportunities. Designed as a community-based learning and skill-building initiative, the program helps women build confidence, practical skills, income readiness, and stronger community ties.

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Showcase Demo Event Cohort 1
Showcase Demo Event Cohort 1

EWB Platform Day

EWB Platform Day, Greater Toronto Area.

Women That Give was a proud Community Partner at this amazing women in business event hosted by DragonFly. The event had a brilliant mix of entrepreneurs, policymakers, academics, community leaders, and esteemed dignitaries created an atmosphere of true innovation. Powerful conversations and speakers.  Our CEO spoke about the positive impact WTG is making in the lives of our fellow women over the past 10 years. And how are our programs are driving change through business skills, employment and educational programs, helping improve mental and physical health of the marginalized women, women affected by GBV directly or indirectly. How philanthropy and charitable organizations are key to the development of the community.

Entrepreneurship Program -AOC

Agents Of Change program completes successfully.  An entrepreneurship program designed for women navigating trauma, isolation and financial instability.

WTG empowered 68 women through structured business training sessions and hands-on manufacturing workshops.  Participants developed practical entrepreneurship skills from business registration, branding, and bookkeeping to product creation and packaging.

Many thanks to our funding partner Waterloo Region Community Foundation – TD Canada Trust Merv Lahn Community Development Fund ( Racial Equity Grant)

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