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.
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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
March 3, 2023
Stratford family asking for help to resettle family members displaced by Syrian earthquake
From The Beacon Herald
March 2, 2022
Multicultural association requests community support for incoming Ukrainian refugees
The Multicultural Association of Perth Huron is asking for community support as it prepares to welcome Ukrainian refugees to the Huron-Perth region who have been displaced by the ongoing Russian invasion of their country.
February 20, 2022
Multicultural association receives designation as registered charity
Volunteers and board members with the Multicultural Association of Perth Huron are celebrating the organization’s recent designation as a registered charity.
February 2, 2022
Multicultural association launches computer program for newcomers, people in need
Stratford and area newcomers and people in need can now access online information and services and computer-skills training at the Multicultural Association of Perth Huron’s Stratford office in the Falstaff Family Centre.