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 6, 2024
Resilience the message at MAPH International Women’s Day event
Saif Mustaf couldn’t think of a more deserving person than his mom to speak at the Multicultural Association of Perth-Huron’s International Women’s Day event.
February 2, 2024
Ukrainians can stay in Perth County, Multicultural association, government say
The organization responsible for helping newcomers settle in the region is reaching out to Ukrainians worried they will soon have to return to the war-ravaged country.
January 19, 2024
Multicultural association making life easier for vulnerable residents this winter
Roman Kotvyrskyi, left, Hira Dhariwal, right, and MAPH president Geza Wordofa shovel a path in front of the Falstaff Centre, where the MAPH office is located. Cory Smith/Beacon Herald
December 21, 2023
Multicultural association launches holiday program to feed Stratford homeless
The local multicultural association is partnering with two Stratford restaurants to cook and deliver hot meals to those in need this Saturday.