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Helping Newcomers Settle with Confidence<\/h2>

Guidance, resources, and personalized support to help refugees and newcomers navigate life in Canada and feel at home.<\/p>\n

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Learn About Settlement Support<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n
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A Supportive Space for Women<\/h2>

Our Women\u2019s Circle brings women together to share experiences, build friendships, and find guidance for everyday challenges, including support for single mothers.<\/p>\n

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Join the Women\u2019s Circle<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n
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Supporting Youth Leadership<\/h2>

Workshops, mentorship, and activities that help young people build confidence, develop skills, and stay connected to their community.<\/p>\n

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Explore Youth Programs<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n
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Helping Children Learn and Thrive<\/h2>

Safe and engaging programs that support learning, social development, and emotional wellbeing for children and their families.<\/p>\n

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Discover Children\u2019s Programs<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n
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Caring for Your Mental Wellbeing<\/h2>

Confidential, culturally sensitive support to help individuals and families manage stress, trauma, and life transitions.<\/p>\n

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Access Mental Health Support<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n
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Free Tax Help for Eligible Individuals<\/h2>

Our community tax clinic helps individuals and families file their taxes accurately and access the benefits and credits they deserve.<\/p>\n

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Book a Tax Appointment<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Settlement Supports<\/span><\/strong><\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n
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Children & Youth Programs<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n
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Mental Health Supports<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n
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Women\u2019s Circle<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n
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Virtual Tutoring\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n
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Land Acknowledgement\u00a0<\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n
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We respectfully acknowledge that our work takes place on the unceded, unsurrendered Territory of the Anishinaabe Algonquin Nation, whose presence here dates back to time immemorial. We recognize and honour all First Nations, Inuit, and M\u00e9tis peoples for their past and present contributions to this land.<\/span><\/p>\n

At the Mehari Centre, we believe that true community-building includes reconciliation with the First Peoples of this land. Our commitment to solidarity means working in relation with Indigenous communities and acknowledging the shared history of displacement, resilience, and systemic barriers faced by both Indigenous and newcomer communities.<\/span><\/p>\n

We stand in allyship, recognizing that the path forward must be grounded in truth, respect, and collective action.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Who We Are<\/span><\/h2>\n

Established in 2022, the Mehari Centre is dedicated to empowering Eritrean newcomers in Ottawa. We provide culturally sensitive support and resources to help individuals and families navigate their new lives in Canada. Our mission is to bridge service gaps and create a welcoming environment for all. Through community-driven initiatives, we ensure everyone feels valued and supported. Explore our programs and join us in making a positive impact.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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The Genesis of Mehari Centre<\/span><\/h2>\n

The Mehari Centre was born out of a pressing need to support the Eritrean community in Ottawa. Over the past decade, Eritreans have become one of the largest groups of resettled refugees in Canada, with more than 60,000 individuals seeking new beginnings since 2015. Despite this significant presence, culturally and linguistically relevant settlement programs are scarce, leaving many without the necessary support to thrive in their new environment.<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Mission<\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

Our Mission<\/span><\/h3>\n

Mehari Centre\u2019s mission is to\u00a0<\/span>promote and improve the wellbeing of Eritreans living in Ottawa through culturally and linguistically anchored programs and services that are grounded in evidence and community<\/span>. Mehari Centre provides a safe and welcoming environment where Eritreans will be affirmed, equipped with needed information and resources, provided with space to heal and to connect with each other and the greater community.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Our Vision<\/h3>\n

The Mehari Centre\u2019s vision is a\u00a0holistic, healthy, flourishing, and harmonious Eritrean community in Ottawa.\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Support Our Community<\/h3><\/div><\/div>\n\n

Your donations are vital in providing essential settle supports to the Eritrean community in Ottawa. Contributions directly sustain our programs, providing essential resources and services that help newcomers integrate and thrive. With your support, we can continue to offer settlement services, educational workshops, and community initiatives that foster growth and resilience.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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