Aïcha Guendafa

Under her leadership, the Centre d'accueil et de référence sociale et économique pour immigrants de St-Laurent (the CARI St-Laurent immigrant assistance centre) has become one of the most important service organizations for immigrants in the greater metropolitan area. Her dedication and leadership have enabled this organization to become a major player in the Montréal community by providing services adapted to the immigrants’ experience and the host society. She is also a founding member of several Montréal community organizations.