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Pathways to Rizq

English Language Program

What is NZF Canada's English Language Program?

Muslim refugee and immigrant women often face significant barriers when trying to access mainstream ESL services — from cultural considerations and lack of childcare to transportation challenges and programming that does not reflect their lived realities. For single mothers, these barriers are even greater, as they balance sole parenting responsibilities, limited support networks, and financial pressures that make attending traditional classes difficult.

The NZF Canada Pathways to Rizq - English Language Program offers comprehensive English language instruction thoughtfully designed for Muslim single mothers who are refugees or recent immigrants, creating a supportive and accessible space where they can build language skills with dignity and confidence.

How it Works

Culturally-Responsive Curriculum

Bilingual Arabic/Urdu support integrated with English instruction following Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB)

Islamic Values Integration

Program content respects religious practices, prayer times, and cultural sensitivities

Flexible Multi-Model approach

Combination of group classes, individual tutoring, and telephone/virtual support

Practical Life Skills Focus

Settlement topics including healthcare navigation, school system engagement, employment preparation, and digital literacy

How You Can Help

Access Ally

$100

Covers a student’s travel costs for the full three-month term, ensuring she can attend every class.

Care Champion

$300

Funds a mother’s childcare for the term, allowing her to focus on her studies without worry.

Language Guide

$750

Helps fund qualified ESL instruction that empowers refugee and immigrant women to thrive.

Why Our English Language Program?

Empower Muslim single mothers to improve essential English skills for everyday communication and independence.

Provide a safe, culturally appropriate space that respects Islamic values and community norms.

Support family wellbeing by enabling mothers to engage confidently with schools, healthcare, and employment opportunities.

Your donations will be directed to Pathways to Rizq. In the case of necessity, funds will be directed towards supporting eligible beneficiaries as most urgently needed.