Welcome to Edo Friends
We are a non-profit charity organization dedicated to better quality of life for all Canadians. Our founders were a group immigrants from the Edo region in Southern Nigeria, hence our name Edo Friends of BC.
The purposes of the Association are:
The purposes of the Association are:
To promote sound intercultural relationships to all Canadians
To promote the integration and orientation of new immigrants & Refugees
To enhance unity amongst all Canadians.
To promote the economic, social, and emotional well of all
To create a common forum for public discussions.
To provide Education, counseling and other support services for immigrants and refugees in need including language instruction, employment training,
job search program, Language Interpretation & translation services and Information programs in the Canadian society.
To encourage and support the activities of other organizations that engage in the promotion of equality and human rights both in and outside Canada.
To advocate and support social equality for disadvantaged person(s)/communities.
To promote African and Canadian Cultures to all Canadians.
We able to provide these services through our network of volunteers, dynamic administrator and part-time staff member.
Finally, we invite you to learn more about our services and activities here on our website. You can contact us through any of the methods available on our contact page.
Finally, we invite you to learn more about our services and activities here on our website. You can contact us through any of the methods available on our contact page.
Covid 19 Support Services
To our Immigrant and Refugee Communities, we are here for you. Please call us at 604-802-0116 or email at edofriendsofbc1@gmail.com for all your family needs (Food, Hygiene, wellness, Family and Children Issues, and other Services). Know that we are here to support you and in it together.
Due to the COVID 19 pandemic, the 2020 cultural festival has been cancelled.
