Serving Southwestern Ontario

Helping Newcomers to Build A Life

Each year our region receives hundreds of immigrants from nations all over the world. Our mission is to help them assimilate into Canadian culture and enrich all of our lives as we strive to be a multicultural society. Your donation can make a pronounced difference in a newly arrived family’s lives.

Helping Refugees

Canada has a proud tradition of helping refugees that are fleeing violence, disaster and religious or political persecution. The lives of refugees are hugely disrupted, and we do everything we can to help make the transition to our region as smooth as possible.

You can help the process by donationg towards refugee resettelment

Multicultural Association of Perth Huron

Settlement and support services for immigrants, refugees, women, youth, and seniors. We provide orientation about Canadian culture and other topics such as Education, Employment, Health Care and etc. We also Help immigrants with documents and processes, referrals and resources to access available services, Language improvement program and much more.

We're currently helping newcomers in Bruce, Grey, Huron, Middlesex Oxford, Perth, and Wellington counties.  

A Message From Our Founder

Newcomers to Huron and Perth Counties enrich their communities by teaching us about the world we live in, and reminding us that even though we may be different, we are all the same.” – Dr. Gezahgn Wordofa, founder and President, the Multicultural Association of Perth-Huron Helping newcomers feel at home is what the Multicultural Association of Perth-Huron is all about. Immigrants to Canada, newcomers from other provinces, and isolated foreign and Canadian migrants will all find a warm welcome, information, and support at the Multicultural Association office in Stratford, Ontario. Founded in 2011 Sep 20 by Dr. Gezahgn Wordofa, the Multicultural Association of Perth-Huron (MAPH) assists newcomers in Southwestern Ontario to adjust to life in their new communities by providing services throughout the region.

Thank you so much.
-Dr. Gezahgn Wordofa
Geza Wordofa Founder of the Multicultural Association of Perth Huron

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Our mission is to help newcomers and refugees find the services they need to successfully integrate in Canada.

MAPH In The News

September 30, 2023

Multicultural association raises alarm over lack of housing in Stratford area for refugees

The local multicultural association is struggling to find adequate housing in Stratford and the surrounding region for Ukrainian and other refugees.

From The Beacon Herald

June 26, 2023

Multicultural association celebrates 11 years in Stratford

The Multicultural Association of Perth Huron (MAPH) is celebrating over 11 years of operating out of Stratford and the thousands of people finding new homes in the Festival City and beyond

From Stratford Today
Stratford-area multicultural association looks to help Sudanese refugees

May 8, 2023

Stratford-area multicultural association looks to help Sudanese refugees

The Multicultural Association of Perth Huron has stepped in to offer support to locals hoping to help their family members who have fled the ongoing violence in Sudan resettle in Stratford and the surrounding region.

From The Beacon Herald

April 15, 2023

Multicultural Association of Perth Huron offering Earthquake relief and immigration support in Turkey

From The Beacon Herald