Women’s empowerment means giving women equal rights, opportunities, and confidence to make their own choices. It helps create stronger families, communities, and societies.
Provides programs and services that support seniors’ health, independence, and quality of life through wellness resources, social activities, counseling, and daily living support.
Connecting communities through vibrant social and cultural experiences that celebrate diversity and togetherness.
A friendly session for newcomers to meet the community, connect with others, and get introduced to local groups.
Guiding community members on actionable steps to grow, contribute, and make a positive impact.
Bringing communities together through meetings and collaboration to build stronger connections.
Paywand Social and Cultural Network (Paywand) is a non-profit organization based in Scarborough, Toronto. It was officially established in 2025 after several years of active community work. Paywand was created by a group of community members who wanted to help newcomers especially those from diverse cultural backgrounds settle and feel at home in Canada.
The organization works to bring people together, provide support, and create opportunities for learning, wellbeing, and cultural connection. Paywand believes in diversity, respect, and inclusion, and it works with government, community groups, and families to make Canadian society more welcoming and supportive for everyone.
To carry out its mission, Paywand has six active committees at the moment:
supports learning, personal growth, and mental wellness programs.
promotes Afghan and multicultural arts, music, and traditions to build cultural pride and exchange.
manages outreach, community engagement, and communication with members and partners.
oversees fundraising, financial planning, and resources to ensure the organization’s sustainability.
supports women through programs that build confidence, skills, and leadership in the community.
focuses on the needs of older adults, offering social support, activities, and connections to keep them active and included.
