Guest Post by Felix Gilliland In my early 20s, I volunteered at WAVAW on their crisis line. I loved the work – the intensive training shaped my budding feminism and the phone line offered...
Reflections on WAVAW’s Inclusion Project
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WAVAW’s colouring book is now available!
We have something special to share with you. In 2017, WAVAW staff worked hard brainstorming, writing, and sketching, with the end goal of creating a free colouring and activity book to share with...
The Importance of Solidarity in our Anti-Violence Movements
WAVAW+BLM guest post By Daniella Barreto and Nicolle Wayara In advance of Sunday’s March on Pride, guest blogger and WAVAW volunteer Nicolle Wayara and her close friend and ally Daniella Barreto,...
Why I’m Running for WAVAW this Sunday
Post by Tanzin Bhuiyan, WAVAW Board Director I am running for and supporting WAVAW Rape Crisis Centre at this year’s Scotiabank Half Marathon and 5K because even in 2017 gender inequality and its...
Our Favourite Children’s Books
At WAVAW we understand how difficult it can be to navigate media and technology these days, especially when it comes to little ones. With so much information and messaging circulating around us all...
Fun and Funds!
Post by Natti Schmid, WAVAW Office Manager Does the idea of reaching out to individuals to ask for donations make you uncomfortable? I understand that - no matter how much you care about a cause,...
When you vote, vote with women in mind
Post by Nic Wayara, WAVAW Volunteer This election has to be one of the most politically electric one in decades of BC history. I implore you: When you vote, vote with women in mind. We need to use...
Does that still happen?
To our amazing community,We know that you already understand the importance of the work that WAVAW does. You might be shocked to hear that some people are surprised that Vancouver needs our...
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