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About Us

Who We Are

Founded in 2010, the Centre for Mutual Wellbeing (formerly The Coalition of Muslim Women of Kitchener-Waterloo) was built on the strength and leadership of Muslim women determined to stand up against hate, discrimination, Islamophobia, and gender-based violence. What began as a grassroots movement has grown into a dynamic organization serving diverse racialized communities across the Waterloo Region. Guided by our commitment to upstream, preventative work, we deliver innovative and culturally responsive programs that address systemic barriers to social and economic inclusion. With a focus on housing, gender-based violence, anti-hate initiatives, and public education, we continue to work toward our vision of a just, harmonious, and equitable community for all. 

Mandate

CMW’s mandate is to empower racialized Muslim women and girls to be leaders and changemakers by bridge building between Muslim women and youth and the larger community.

How We Do It

The Coalition actively addresses gender-based violence, racism, discrimination, Islamophobia, and xenophobia (anti-immigrant sentiment) through culturally appropriate support services, diverse outreach, advocacy, and bridge-building programs. We provide racialized Muslim women and youth opportunities for personal and professional growth, and leadership development. Over the years, we have worked from the ground up to generate avenues for strengthening social connectedness, providing culturally relevant support, cultural integration with an aim to increase self-worth and self-esteem among Muslim women and youth. Our programming provides newcomer women and youth not only professional development but also social enhancement and integration in the community as they deal with isolation caused by language barriers and an unfamiliar environment. A core aspect of our programming is to increase social and emotional skills among Muslim women and youth to boost positive mental health, confidence, and self-assurance. Our work involves community partners and organizations that can help open a variety of opportunities for racialized women.

Vision

  • A just, harmonious, and equitable community.

Mission

  • With an unwavering commitment for upstream work, CMW thoughtfully responds to emerging needs with innovative and culturally responsive programs and services for members of racialized communities - including Muslim Women - that address barriers to social and economic inclusion.

Values

Proactive

We develop innovative solutions in response to emergent needs.

Courageous

We lead boldly, delivering practical solutions that truly matter for the people we serve.

Diversity & Inclusion

We celebrate the diversity within the radicalized communities – including Muslim women – and work towards inclusion.

Calling In

We invite dialogue so we can build bridges between people of diverse backgrounds and with diverse viewpoints.

Safety

We strive to create physically and psychologically safe and brave spaces for the spaces we serve.

Outreach & Collaboration

We actively seek partnerships and invite community members and organizations to join us in building a just, inclusive, and equitable community.

Strategic Directions

Community & Collaboration

Sustainability & Capacity Building

Service Excellence