New possibilities nurtured here

A sense of belonging. The knowledge and skills to participate fully in the community. An opportunity to learn and grow and fulfill potential. These are the hopes and dreams of newcomers to Canada, and many others who live in Regent Park, Moss Park and St. Jamestown, as well as other neighbourhoods across Toronto. The Centre for Community Learning & Development helps members of these communities make a strong, new start. Our training helps individuals get established and engaged. And we connect them with opportunities to build stronger communities.

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Click Here to view our Theory of Change for 2013-2018

Our Theory of Change for 2013-2018 illustrates how we are committed to building individual and community capacity through our adult education, leadership development and technical assistance programs and partnerships.

IWIP changed Virginia’s life in Canada

Virginia was born and raised in El Salvador and came to Canada about 5 years ago with her husban

Sabina Ali received the 2014 Jane Jacobs Prize

IWIP came to me at the right time and helped me in achieving my goal...

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I greatly appreciate being given the opportunity to work amongst you all, learn from you, exhibit my skills, gain new skills, and hopefully make a difference in the lives of the trainees. I will never forget this experience.
Sara Abdulhussain, Intern from the University of Toronto
I came to TCCL&D as an empty vessel...the vessel contained so much when I left. "The most important weapon for the oppressor is the minds of the oppressed" Steve Biko said, "Well I say, educate the minds of the oppressed, and the oppressor will have fits."
Ted Mwakiwiwi, Academic Skills Upgrading Graduate
"IWIP gave us a way to work on getting into the Canadian workplace. I really learned a lot about workplace ethics and networking skills in agencies."
Sabitra Thapa, IWIP Graduate
I wanted to improve my reading and writing skills because I wasn't in school for a while. So I studied in the Academic Skills Upgrading Program at CCL&D. I l learned a lot, and it improved my reading and writing. The experience also helped me improve my computer skills.
Gizman Mohamed, Academic Skills Upgrading Graduate
Volunteering at CCL&D has been the most enjoyable and encouraging experience I have ever had the pleasure of having. The people are all wholeheartedly welcoming! The second you step through the door, you enter into an environment of acceptance. It has been a great joy to be a part of a class that's so willing to learn and have fun while doing so! I hope that I have been able to make a difference for the students I have been fortunate enough to tutor. They have certainly made a difference in my life!
Nimara Dias, Volunteer Tutor
One thing I learned in the Immigrant Women Integration Program (IWIP) was how to be comfortable with public speaking. Also we needed to become more technical, which I didn’t know about before. This training makes me feel more confidence, and now I know I can handle these things”
Fahmida Hossain, IWIP Graduate
I would urge people to seek higher knowledge and have a positive outlook in life so that your future in this world and the world to come would be much brighter. At CCL&D you can increase your knowledge in so many different fields. Take the opportunity and join their programs and make a meaningful contribution to yourself and your society."
Gideon Buntyng, Academic Upgrading Graduate / Board Member

New possibilities nurtured here

IWIP changed Virginia’s life in Canada

Sabina Ali received the 2014 Jane Jacobs Prize

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