Consul General Ramin Manawi, visited South Vancouver Neighbourhood House (SVNH) for a meeting and tour of the organization
Consul General Ramin Manawi, visited South Vancouver Neighbourhood House (SVNH) on October 6, 2026, accompanied by colleagues, for a meeting and tour of the organization’s facilities and community programs.
Upon arrival, the delegation received a warm welcome from Chris Wilson, a member of the Haisla Nation, who performed a traditional First Nations drum solo in honour of the visit. The Consul General was also presented with a ceremonial, handwoven Indigenous blanket by Mimi Rennie, Executive Director of SVNH, as a gesture of welcome and friendship.
The visit continued with a meeting with members of the Settlement Team, including Mimi Rennie, Executive Director; Huda Bolbolan, Manager of Family and Settlement Programs; Paul Riley, Director of Operations; Humaira Imtiaz, Settlement Counsellor; Abdullah Abid, Multicultural Settlement Counsellor; and Fahim Hamidi, Multicultural Settlement Counsellor.
During the meeting, the team delivered presentations highlighting SVNH’s settlement services and community support programs. These include assistance with refugee claims and immigration-related matters, housing and employment support, individual tax preparation, and guidance in accessing government services and agencies.
Consul General Manawi expressed his appreciation for SVNH’s continued efforts to support refugees, newcomers, and diverse communities. Discussions also explored the organization’s range of programs and opportunities to strengthen cooperation in supporting Afghan-Canadians and members of the diaspora across the region. The Settlement Team expressed its willingness to assist and support the community through its available services and programs.
The delegation subsequently toured the organization’s facilities, gaining an overview of its wide-ranging community services. The tour included outdoor childcare facilities, settlement offices, youth program planning spaces, the preschool and after-school centres, the employment centre, seniors’ facilities, and programs supporting individuals experiencing homelessness within the organization’s service area.
The visit provided a valuable opportunity to learn more about SVNH’s community-based approach to settlement, inclusion, and social support, as well as the important role it plays in helping individuals and families build stable and fulfilling lives in Canada.
The Consulate General of Afghanistan extends its sincere appreciation to South Vancouver Neighbourhood House, its leadership, and its dedicated team for their warm welcome, generous hospitality, and informative presentations. The Consulate General looks forward to maintaining contact and exploring opportunities for future collaboration.
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