A deep conversation with Abiha Syed. 

Abiha immigrated to Canada, and Waterloo Region, 28 years ago, and has spent many of those years building connections between the Muslim community and the larger community. She is a co-founder and co-chair of the Muslim Woman of Cambridge and a Community Engagement Coordinator for Immigration Partnership Waterloo Region. Abiha was recently honored by YWCA Cambridge with a Woman of Distinction Award for her efforts supporting vulnerable people during the COVID 19 pandemic. 

The Muslim Women of Cambridge is a group of passionate women whose vision is to inspire and promote a culturally inclusive and respectful community. They strive to empower Muslim Women and are dedicated to making positive changes through community engagement—bridging the gap between the Muslim community and the larger community. 

To learn more about the Muslim Women of Cambridge visit mwcambridge.net. 

Immigration Partnership, where Abiha works,  is a collaborative of over 60 partner organizations working together to empower immigrants and refugees to successfully settle, work and belong in  Waterloo Region. They help build a welcoming, dynamic community through leadership, collaboration, research, engagement, education and advocacy.

To learn more about Immigration Partnership visit immigrationwaterlooregion.ca.

I’d like to thank Immigration Partnership for supporting my efforts with this podcast, and Abiha particularly for allowing me to interview her about her life story.

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