Summer 2018: Seeking new members to join; developing a selection process
June 2018: IAR activities at Community Citizenship Ceremony at City Hall
June 2018:Interview with the Source newspaper: sharing our journey
Jan - Sept 2018: Conducting community consultations/survey on newcomers & civic engagement in Surrey
March 2018:Presenting at the 2018 Surrey LIP Stakeholder Forum
February 2018:Participating in Inclusive City Cafe, "How can we get more involved? Learn about Neighbourhood Small Grants"
January 2018:Moderating Inclusive City Cafe, "What do you mean by civic engagement?"
2017-present:Advising PeaceGeeks on a new app for immigrants
May 2017: Surrey IAR Workshop at C2U Expo Conference
May 2017: Organizing Newcomer Welcoming event: Everyone in Surrey Belongs! at the Fleetwood Community Centre. Attended by 100 local residents.
April 2017: As a part of the Community Committee, organizing a special Citizenship Ceremony at City Hall attended by 200 people.
April 2017: Participating in the Surrey LIP meeting with Minister Hussen
Spring 2017: Delivering donations from City staff to refugee families in Surrey.
Spring 2017: Participating in Business Sector Dialogues.
Fall 2016: Four Inclusive City Philosopher Cafe moderated by IAR members.
July 20, 2016: Hosting activities at Surrey Welcomes Refugees event attended by 500 residents. IAR led the Human Library activity.
March-May 2016:Training sessions to City staff. IAR member presented on the Middle East culture. Attended by 110 City staff members.
April 2016: Neighbours Helping Neighbours: info session for Arabic-speaking newcomers. 40 attended
September 25, 2015: Organizing and hosting a Surrey Centre Block Party at City Hall Plaza. Attended by 200 local residents and engaging 15 community partners.
June 15, 2015: Hosting a petition booth at City Hall on Refugee Day.
2015: Participating and promoting Surrey LIP community consultation activities aimed to inform the development of Surrey Immigrant/Refugee Integration Strategies