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
January 27, 2021
PPE donations help multicultural association volunteers deliver food and supplies to area residents with COVID-19
Thanks to a recent donation of surgical gowns and face shields from two London-based companies, volunteers with the Multicultural Association of Perth Huron can now safely deliver groceries and supplies to area residents who have tested positive for COVID-19.
November 27, 2020
Multicultural association calls for more government support in helping newcomers navigate COVID-19 testing
The Multicultural Association of Perth Huron is calling for more government support in helping area newcomers navigate and understand the region’s COVID-19 testing system.
April 8, 2020
Multicultural association offering around-the-clock support services for newcomers during pandemic
Dr. Gezaghn Wordofa, founder of the Multicultural Association of Perth Huron, recently returned from his hometown in Ethiopia where he opened a library for students and the community at his former primary school.
December 30, 2019
Multicultural association founder opens school library in Ethiopian hometown
Dr. Gezaghn Wordofa, founder of the Multicultural Association of Perth Huron, recently returned from his hometown in Ethiopia where he opened a library for students and the community at his …