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We are proud to launch our ‘The MWC Women’ series, whereby we will share with you about the women who are at the core of MWC…the women who inspire us, support us and give us many reasons to passionately work towards our vision of empowering women, families and communities. 

Our MWC Woman of the week is UZMA IRFAN, who is the face of Malton Women Council and has given MWC the wings and the sky to explore the limitless possibilities for our women and families.

As Uzma humbly describes her role in this Universe, “I am a ‘CONNECTOR’ who is being sent into this world to help others realize their dreams and true potential”.

Our MWC Woman of the Week is HAFSA TAQDEES, who is one of our founding members and currently serves on our Board of Directors. A vibrant community leader, Hafsa has contributed towards our vision of empowering women, families and communities through her passion, creativity, spirit of volunteerism and outstanding leadership!

A versatile personality, Hafsa beautifully performs the roles of an amazing Mother; a remarkable Entrepreneur and a dedicated Community Change Agent.

In the words of Hafsa, “I cannot resist three things- service to humanity; a spirit for life-long learning and celebrating life through family, friends, music, parties and selfies”!

Our ‘MWC Woman of the Week’ is SURJEET SANDHU, who is our Board Treasurer and a very committed core group member. A GO GETTER, Surjeet has always boosted the morale of Team MWC, when things seem hard to achieve….. She never hesitates to propose innovative ways to work towards our vision of empowering women, families and communities.

Through her extensive work in the fields of finance, social services and health; Surjeet has helped MWC evolve at so many fronts. 

In the words of Surjeet, “Being a Peer Support allows me to share my life experiences and life lessons with so many other women and create a positive impact in their lives”.

Our MWC Woman of the Week is ‘MEHWISH JAVED’, who is one of our founding members and a dedicated supporter of MWC since 2009. A committed mother of 3, she works as a Human Resources Coordinator at an employment company.

With her positive and warm personality, Mehwish has contributed to MWC in so many amazing ways. Through her journey of self-actualization, Mehwish has not only empowered herself and her family, but has also become an inspiration for so many women around her.

MWC, in the truest sense, has evolved because of the empowering stories of women like Mehwish!!

Our MWC Woman of the Week is ‘ANU RANDHAWA’, who is one of our founding members and an active MWC volunteer since 2008. Anu has played a crucial role in the formation, strengthening and growth of MWC through her passion, creativity, professionalism and leadership.

In the words of Anu, “For me, MWC has always been a medium to discover ‘the Unexplored Possibilities within Myself’. I am ever so grateful to MWC for helping me evolve into my ‘current version’…………..and as a ‘DOT’ on this ‘CIRCLE of MWC’; I strive to create similar opportunities and possibilities for other women who are part of the ‘MWC Community’……….one step at a time…..’DOTS BY DOTS’: Connecting Them All”.

Our MWC Woman of the Week is ‘FAWZIA NOOR’, who is a dedicated core member of Malton Women Council. A Licensed Paralegal and a Conflict Resolution Coach, Fawzia is passionate about improving the quality of life of individuals and families through her legal, humanitarian and philanthropic work in the diverse communities. MWC and community at large have been benefiting from Fawzia’s conflict resolution workshops and paralegal services. 

An amazing mother, Fawzia loves painting, travelling and spending time with her family. In the words of Fawzia, “I believe all women in this world are special and if we look deeply into our hearts and hear our inner voice, we will always find ourselves to know WHO WE TRULY ARE”.

Our MWC Woman of the Week is ‘GULNAZ REHAN’, who is one of our founding members and a supporter of MWC since 2009. 

Gulnaz is a ‘leader without a title’ who ensures every day that her home is a loving and nurturing haven for her children and her family. As a dedicated full-time mother and homemaker, Gulnaz is a testimony to MWC’s philosophy that ‘women are the foundation of strong, healthy and vibrant families and communities’. 

A mother of two, Gulnaz enjoys cooking and baking and volunteers her time to empower individuals and families in her community.

Our MWC Woman of the Week is ‘NIVEDITA SHORI’, who is our ex-Board Vice President and a dedicated volunteer since 2017. Nivedita has played a vital role in helping MWC reach the golden milestone of receiving its first ever funding in 2019. Through her creativity and brilliant writing skills, she is committed towards exploring newer heights and possibilities for MWC and help MWC realize its vision of ‘Empowered Women and Empowered Communities’. A firm believer of equity and social justice, Nivedita has a love affair with books, coffee and rain.

In her own words: “Nivedita is so much more, but she is also so much less than all this-- she's just stardust”

Our MWC Woman of the Week is ‘SAMINA KHAN’ who is one of our founding members and our ‘guiding light’ since 2009. A brave, dynamic and versatile woman, Samina has been supporting MWC’s journey of women empowerment and leadership for more than 10 years. Being our Core/Advisory Group Member and a passionate supporter of MWC, Samina has made several contributions to our vision of ‘Empowered Women, Empowered Communities’. We rely heavily on her expertise in the areas of fundraising, event management and programming. In addition, she continues to play a crucial role in successfully running our South Asian Seniors Wellness Program.

Samina firmly believes that women’s economic, social and emotional well-being play key role in defining the course of her life. Samina’s life is a true reflection of this philosophy and she has mentored and coached many women to ‘take charge of their lives’.

Our MWC Woman of the Week is ‘MOHINI KHOSLA’, popularly known as ‘Mohini Aunty’…..’Mohini Didi’…..and 'Mrs. Mohini' amongst the MWC Community! An active member of MWC, Mrs. Mohini has made several contributions to Malton Community in the last 40 years. She has dedicated her countless numbers of volunteer hours in local schools, seniors’ clubs and various community events. 

Mrs. Mohini continues to live by her values of compassion and giving; as she currently volunteers her time at Malton Village Long Term Care and at MWC’s Seniors Wellness Program.

An inspiration for the MWC Community, Mrs. Mohini bewilders us all with the philosophy she lives by everyday: ‘WHEN THE GOING GETS TOUGH, Mrs. MOHINI GETS SINGING & GOING’!!

Our MWC Woman of the Week is ‘HUNYAH IRFAN’. A young and versatile member of the Council, Hunyah has passionately led and represented our ‘Youth Wing’ since 2012. An ‘out of the box thinker’, Hunyah has contributed to MWC’s vision of ‘Empowered Women, Empowered Communities, through her creative and innovative ideas. An ardent believer of living life to the fullest; Hunyah creatively engages her time in travel and food blogging; writing book reviews and in continuously expanding her horizons. 

Truly an Ambassador of MWC; Hunyah continues to inspire us all with her life philosophy that ‘Limits, like fear, is often an illusion’!

Our MWC Woman of the Week is RACHELLE ALINCY who is a dedicated volunteer and supporter of Malton Women Council. An active Malton resident for last 17 years, Rachelle is a proud Ambassador of MWC’s vision of Empowered Women, Empowered Communities. In addition, she also dedicates her volunteer time as Malton Community Toastmasters’ Club Officer.

A reservoir of positivity and liveliness, Rachelle truly believes in and lives by the philosophy that a ‘community working together towards a common goal can change the course of history’.

Our Woman of the Week is ANUREET who is a dedicated volunteer and supporter of MWC for many years. Through her work in media and communications, Anureet has been very instrumental in spreading MWC’s vision of ‘Empowered Women, Empowered Communities’. A loving mother and an admirer of art and nature; Anureet aspires to live a conscious and purposeful life. In her words, “I want to spread the message of peace, love and humanity through my art of filmmaking”.

Our MWC Woman of the Week is ‘KIRAN YOUSAF’, who is a proud volunteer and supporter of MWC for many years. A dynamic woman and leader, Kiran confidently performs the multiple roles of a mother; an entrepreneur; a business management student; a volunteer and as a community change agent. Kiran has been a long-term supporter of MWC’s vision of Empowered Women, Empowered Communities and is helping us to increase awareness about MWC and to raise funds to support our ongoing program and activities.

Our MWC Woman of the Week is ‘RAMINDER WALIA’, who is a proud volunteer and supporter of MWC. Raminder is an acclaimed and passionate Punjabi Poet who knows the magic of stringing the precious beads of feelings, emotions, imagination, dreams, and hopes into a beautiful necklace of her poetry. A courageous and devoted mother and grandmother with strong religious roots, Raminder enjoys cooking and making new friends. Raminder has played an instrumental role in strengthening MWC’s media presence and in introducing talented and experienced members to the Council. A selfless humanitarian, Raminder finds inner peace in helping those in need. We are proud to have her as part of the MWC CIRCLE!

Our MWC Woman of the Week is ‘MEETA KHANNA’, who is a proud and passionate ‘MWC Ambassador for Positive Change’. An ex-corporate banker, Meeta describes herself both as a public and private person. With her dynamic and vibrant personality, Meeta strives to connect with more and more people, to be able to help them in their spiritual journeys through meditation, yoga, and energy healing. Within a short span of time, Meeta Khanna has become an integral part of ‘the MWC Circle’; as she continues to spread her positivity and love through her singing, writing and guidance on holistic health and well-being.

An epitome of versatility, Meeta lives by the philosophy of ‘LIVING LIFE TO THE FULLEST’

Our MWC Woman of the Week is ‘ANSHU PALIWAL’ who is on our Board of Directors and passionately works towards Council’s vision of ‘Empowered Women, Empowered Communities’. A successful businesswoman, Anshu is full of enthusiasm, compassion, and humility. Her personal experiences have steered her work in the areas of community development and women empowerment. Anshu is highly driven by her inner calling to help immigrant women in creating their niche (at homes and in their work) while they integrate into Canadian society.

Anshu has consistently supported our Care to Share Program through donations and by raising awareness about the initiative. As a Board Member, she continues to provide her expertise and guidance to facilitate MWC's mission of enhancing holistic health and well-being of women. 

We are blessed to have Anshu as part of the ‘MWC Circle’.

Our Woman of the Week is ‘ASMA KHAN’ who is the Vice-President and Secretary of our Board of Directors. A strong and dynamic leader, Asma is deeply passionate about issues affecting women’s health, equality, and socio-economic status. For more than ten years now, Asma has been working in the field of social services, including education and outreach around palliative care; cancer research study and family enhancement projects. Her expertise in the areas of women’s programs; project management and community outreach and awareness have immensely facilitated MWC’s vision of ‘Empowered Women, Empowered Communities’. Currently, Asma is supporting the Council’s work by providing educational sessions on issues affecting women’s health and well-being and by steering our recent initiative called ‘Courageous Conversations’ which aims to raise awareness on issues impacting our communities.

A wonderful human being and an amazing mother; Asma enjoys reading books, watching documentary films, listening to music, and cooking. Her ongoing guidance and mentorship to MWC’s Board, staff and volunteers have enabled the Council’s journey of mentoring, motivating, and mobilizing women and families. We are blessed to have Asma as part of the ‘MWC Circle’.

Our MWC Woman of the Week is ‘RINTU BHATIA’, who is MWC’s dedicated and passionate ‘Ambassador for Positive Change’. Her beautiful smile and melodious voice leave every heart and soul with a long-lasting warmth and an unexplainable peace. A strong and dynamic woman, Rintu is passionate about singing. Her singing talent has been blessed and shaped by some of the very respected Gurus and Academies of India. Rintu is a revered member of many literary associations like Aasees Munch Toronto, Kalman da Kafila, Canadian Sahit Sabha, Hindi Writer’s Guild, Geet,Gazal and Shayari and others.

Rintu volunteers her time with Malton Women Council and Disha, the organizations whose philosophies are deep rooted in women empowerment. In addition, she enjoys cooking, gardening, and creating a beautiful and loving home space for her family and friends. In Rintu’s words, “I believe in love, as love is all that matters”.

Our MWC Woman of the Week is ‘NASREEN KHAN’, also known as Nasreen Aunty and Nasreen Ji in the MWC Community.

A Malton resident for more than 15 years, Nasreen is always ready to extend help to her neighbours and community members. As a dedicated MWC volunteer for several years, Nasreen has supported our programs and events in many ways. She was the first person to support our recently organized food drive for families impacted by COVID-19. Nasreen also supported MWC in the distribution of wellness packages to Malton residents. Her passion and dedication to serve her fellow community members are exemplary. We are blessed to have Nasreen Khan as MWC’s Ambassador for Positive Change!

Our MWC Woman of the Week is “REWA RISHI’. A founding member of the NGO Sanjh Jagori, Chandigarh Chapter, and recently retired Professor of Zoology at Government College for Girls, Chandigarh (India); Rewa has been continuously working to uplift those around her and to create a meaningful change in the community. A lifelong educator, Rewa inspires others to realize their inner calling and potential to become truest versions of themselves. 

MWC leverages Rewa’s extensive knowledge and experience to educate our women (and community at large) in the areas of gender equality and women empowerment. Through her ongoing valuable insights in MWC’s weekly sessions, Rewa continues to nurture our women to help them blossom into their ‘pure being’. A strong woman and a wonderful human being, Rewa enjoys singing, crochet and knitting. We are blessed to have Rewa as part of the ‘MWC CIRCLE’!

Our MWC Woman of the Week is ‘NARENDER KAUR KALSI’, who is MWC’s Ambassador of ‘Empowered Women, Empowered Communities’. A retired School Principal (from India), Ms. Kalsi has worked tirelessly to attain her education and to grow and succeed in her profession as an educator. She is a testimony to the fact that a woman can achieve anything she aspires for, irrespective of her life circumstances. An active member of various cultural and social groups, Narender made tremendous contributions to the education and social services sectors in India. Her passion to serve continues as she actively participates in Malton Women Council activities and writes articles for local and ethnic print media in India and Canada. Narender continues to live her life with full zeal and zest, as she spends her time in writing, painting, knitting, gardening, photography, and by participating in community activities.

We are blessed to have Narender Kaur as part of the ‘MWC Circle’!

Our MWC Woman of the Week is TUSHITA MAJUMDAR, who is a strong supporter of MWC’s vision of ‘Empowered Women, Empowered Communities’. In her exciting and challenging journey, Tushita has adorned several hats - a Life Coach, Transition Facilitator, Counselor, Educator and Entrepreneur. A peoples’ person at core of her heart, she has always been in the human services sector. As a Motivational Speaker, she advocates for women’s cause supporting them transition smoothly from homeplace to workplace. Her clients affectionately call her Transforming Tushita.

Through her training sessions, Tushita has played a pivotal role in advancing MWC’s mission to provide platforms and create opportunities for women to excel in all domains of life. She has helped our women gain knowledge and learn skills in the areas of peer mentorship, financial literacy, and life skills.

A versatile and dynamic woman, Tushita lives by the philosophy- ‘it’s about what you are made of, not the circumstances- same water hardens the egg and softens the potato.’  We are so blessed to have Tushita as part of the MWC Circle!

Our MWC Woman of the Week is SURJIT KAUR, who is known as ‘Rooh Ki Saheli’ (Soul Friend) in the MWC Community. An eminent writer, Surjit has authored several books of poetry, prose and stories that connect South Asian diaspora to their roots. Through her poetry, Surjit gives voice to the agony of the women and hopes to build empowered communities where women blossom to their full potential.

Surjit Kaur played a leading role in the recently organized ‘International Women Punjabi Poetry Festival’ which showcased the prominent women poets from around the world. In addition, Surjit Kaur also volunteers her time with various social and health services organizations such as Disha and Amar Karma.

In the words of Surjit, “I am a seeker who wishes to explore the secrets of Nature and my relationship with it”. We are blessed to have Surjit Kaur as part of the MWC Circle!