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Power of Connection in Facing Challenge

Power of Connection in Facing Challenge

I recently heard about a fascinating study in which researchers were investigating human perception of challenge. One of their findings was that when a person stands at the base of a hill that they are about to climb, they perceive the hill to be 10 to 20% larger than...

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SWOVA in the News!

SWOVA in the News!

We were thrilled to see that SWOVA was featured in the current issue of Victoria's Vital Signs! Thank you to The Victoria Foundation for your support! And a huge thank you to Kate Nash and family for making the photo shoot happen over the summer!  Read Full Report We...

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Spring Brings Simple Generosity

We are delighted and honoured to have been chosen as the first beneficiary of a new charitable program called Simple Generosity!  Initiated by Island Savings/First West Credit Union, the program celebrates Canada’s upcoming 150th birthday celebration by applauding...

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Blog Archives

Top 6 Benefits of Social–Emotional Learning in the Classroom

COVID-19 Impact on Social–Emotional Learning The COVID-19 pandemic has not only affected students’ academic performance, but it has also significantly impacted their social–emotional learning. Research shows that students are experiencing an increased lack of...

Be More Than A Bystander

What does the BC Lions Football Club have to do with gender-based violence? The BC Lions Football Club and the Ending Violence Association of British Columbia (EVA BC) created the "Be More Than A Bystander" program. It's a groundbreaking initiative aimed at increasing...

Power of Connection in Facing Challenge

I recently heard about a fascinating study in which researchers were investigating human perception of challenge. One of their findings was that when a person stands at the base of a hill that they are about to climb, they perceive the hill to be 10 to 20% larger than...

Pass It On Boys has Two New Facilitators

We welcome to Alex and Albert to our facilitation team! We're thrilled to have Alex King-Harris and Albert Strasser join the team of facilitators here at The Circle. Each of them brings an incredible skill set to their work in the Pass It On Boys program, for boys...

Mentor Middle & High School Boys: After-School Job, 3 Hours a Week

Agency/Program Description SWOVA Community Development and Research Society has worked for more than two decades to address discrimination/violence based on gender, race, sexual orientation, age, and ability. Vision Statement We envision inclusive and gender-equitable...

SWOVA’s Programs Go Online

Given the realities of the "new normal" and physical distancing, SWOVA is taking advantage of the benefits of online learning to continue to support children and youth with their social and emotional well-being. Pass-It-On Girls is currently being offered by Zoom...

Announcing the ShowYourTruth Youth Video Contest

SWOVA is thrilled to announce the ShowYourTruth Youth Video Contest! We're inviting youth in three age categories to send us a video about what matters to them. We want to hear about issues that youth face, whether it's bullying, peer pressure, assumptions, body...

Thankful & Still Elated

All of us SWOVA — board, staff, and facilitators — were delighted with and very grateful for the generosity and support that 100+ Women Who Care showed SWOVA Community Development and Research Society at its February 24 meeting. As the number of nominations grow in...

We’re Rebranding!

SWOVA is rebranding! Since 1996, our organization’s full name has been “SWOVA Community Development and Research Society.” We continue firmly rooted in the original purposes reflected in our 1996 Constitution, but in mid-2020, we hope to announce a new name for our...

She Sheds Wanted!

In late June 2020, SWOVA is once again hosting a She Shed Tour as its biennial fundraiser. She Sheds are a woman’s backyard oasis. It’s a space where women create, find sanctuary, or work on a variety of projects, pursuits, hobbies, and so on. In 2018, SWOVA’s She...

A Change in Executive Director

In May 2019, Ms. Kiran Dhingra, Executive Director of SWOVA, who had been on parental leave for the previous seven months, decided not to return to her work with SWOVA, and she has resigned her position. The members of the Board are very appreciative of Kiran’s hard...

2018-2019 Program Highlights

2018-2019 Program highlights. SWOVA: Empowering youth for a better tomorrow. Our Programs have engaged 400 children and youth.

SWOVA Welcomes Acting Executive Director

Introducing SWOVA's Acting Executive Director We are delighted to announce SWOVA's Acting Executive Director, Janine Fernandes-Hayden.  She will be stepping in for Kiran Dhingra who will be taking a 10-month parental leave until August 2019. Janine holds a Master's...

Top 6 Benefits of Social–Emotional Learning in the Classroom

COVID-19 Impact on Social–Emotional Learning The COVID-19 pandemic has not only affected students’ academic performance, but it has also significantly impacted their social–emotional learning. Research shows that students are experiencing an increased lack of...

Be More Than A Bystander

What does the BC Lions Football Club have to do with gender-based violence? The BC Lions Football Club and the Ending Violence Association of British Columbia (EVA BC) created the "Be More Than A Bystander" program. It's a groundbreaking initiative aimed at increasing...

Power of Connection in Facing Challenge

I recently heard about a fascinating study in which researchers were investigating human perception of challenge. One of their findings was that when a person stands at the base of a hill that they are about to climb, they perceive the hill to be 10 to 20% larger than...

Pass It On Boys has Two New Facilitators

We welcome to Alex and Albert to our facilitation team! We're thrilled to have Alex King-Harris and Albert Strasser join the team of facilitators here at The Circle. Each of them brings an incredible skill set to their work in the Pass It On Boys program, for boys...

Mentor Middle & High School Boys: After-School Job, 3 Hours a Week

Agency/Program Description SWOVA Community Development and Research Society has worked for more than two decades to address discrimination/violence based on gender, race, sexual orientation, age, and ability. Vision Statement We envision inclusive and gender-equitable...

SWOVA’s Programs Go Online

Given the realities of the "new normal" and physical distancing, SWOVA is taking advantage of the benefits of online learning to continue to support children and youth with their social and emotional well-being. Pass-It-On Girls is currently being offered by Zoom...

Announcing the ShowYourTruth Youth Video Contest

SWOVA is thrilled to announce the ShowYourTruth Youth Video Contest! We're inviting youth in three age categories to send us a video about what matters to them. We want to hear about issues that youth face, whether it's bullying, peer pressure, assumptions, body...

Thankful & Still Elated

All of us SWOVA — board, staff, and facilitators — were delighted with and very grateful for the generosity and support that 100+ Women Who Care showed SWOVA Community Development and Research Society at its February 24 meeting. As the number of nominations grow in...

We’re Rebranding!

SWOVA is rebranding! Since 1996, our organization’s full name has been “SWOVA Community Development and Research Society.” We continue firmly rooted in the original purposes reflected in our 1996 Constitution, but in mid-2020, we hope to announce a new name for our...

She Sheds Wanted!

In late June 2020, SWOVA is once again hosting a She Shed Tour as its biennial fundraiser. She Sheds are a woman’s backyard oasis. It’s a space where women create, find sanctuary, or work on a variety of projects, pursuits, hobbies, and so on. In 2018, SWOVA’s She...

A Change in Executive Director

In May 2019, Ms. Kiran Dhingra, Executive Director of SWOVA, who had been on parental leave for the previous seven months, decided not to return to her work with SWOVA, and she has resigned her position. The members of the Board are very appreciative of Kiran’s hard...

2018-2019 Program Highlights

2018-2019 Program highlights. SWOVA: Empowering youth for a better tomorrow. Our Programs have engaged 400 children and youth.

SWOVA Welcomes Acting Executive Director

Introducing SWOVA's Acting Executive Director We are delighted to announce SWOVA's Acting Executive Director, Janine Fernandes-Hayden.  She will be stepping in for Kiran Dhingra who will be taking a 10-month parental leave until August 2019. Janine holds a Master's...

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