Who We Are
About CAMWA
Dedicated to fostering cultural pride, individual dignity, and social equity for African and Muslim women across Manitoba.
OUR GUIDING PRINCIPLE
Our Vision
CAMWA members envision a city of Winnipeg where newcomer and Canadian-born women collaborate, share, and jointly work toward conditions where all women access the opportunities and resources needed to better their lives while actively building their local community.
OUR PURPOSE IN ACTION
Our Mission
Working collaboratively with partner organizations, we enable Muslim and newcomer women to access skills training, recreational fitness and swimming, English language instruction, and Canadian life skills. We work to break cycles of social isolation, elevate employability, and support women in moving sustainably into the active workforce.
SERVING WITH COMPASSION
Our Community
We dedicate our work to serving Muslim women from Sub-Saharan Africa as well as the broader Muslim community in Manitoba. Many of these women have endured historical oppression and displacement conflict in their home regions, facing complex systemic hurdles and single-parent responsibilities as they settle and establish roots in Canada.
DEDICATED ADVOCATES
Our Team & Leadership
Driven by lived experience, community dedication, and a shared mission to empower women and youth across Winnipeg.
EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP
Amira Khalifa
Co-Founder & Board President
Leading CAMWA with a steadfast focus on equity, dignity, and inclusive pathways for newcomer families throughout Winnipeg and Manitoba.
GOVERNANCE
CAMWA Board
- Amira KhalifaPresident
- Munira MohamedBoard Member
- Veronika ShafikBoard Secretary
- Zara MahamatTreasurer
- Dina HamidYouth Volunteer Coordinator
- Sara MohamedPrograms Coordinator
- Mohamad MustafaConsultation Advisor
- BusharaFinance & Fundraising Coordinator
- Ihassan MansourBoard Member
OPERATIONS
Staff Members
- Siham AltaherPrograms Coordinator
- BusharaOperations Support
COMMUNITY FORCE
Volunteers
- SaidiaCommunity Outreach
- Mohamed MohamedTechnical Adviser
- Fatima BerkediCommunity Volunteer
- KhadijaCommunity Volunteer
COLLABORATION & TRUST
Our Partners & Funders
Our impactful community initiatives are made possible through the generous support and collaboration of our civic and community partners.
Manitoba Women For Women of South Sudan Inc.
Knox United Church
African Communities of Manitoba Inc. (ACOMI)
Employment & Social Development Canada
The Winnipeg Foundation
SEED Winnipeg Inc.
Healthy Muslim Families
PROVINCIAL INITIATIVE
Urban / Hometown GREEN TEAM
Supporting youth employment & community greening.
Canadian African Muslim Women’s Association Inc.