Udaari
What is Udaari?
A lot of young South Asian International students, specifically young women, are arriving into Canada with limited support and knowledge of resources and are therefore, at a high risk of exploitation and mistreatment. Many are struggling alone without a support system and do not know where to turn. This can hinder their success and growth and have detrimental impacts on their personal and professional lives.
Udaari (leap) is a program created to support young women who are international students new in the Greater Toronto Area with their settlement and academic journeys. The program focuses on providing/connecting students with support and resources related to:
Sexual and Mental Health
Settlement and Immigration
Legal Education
Food Security
Professional Development
Laadliyan also offers educational workshops and seminars for international students (in the community and within academic institutions) on important topics that have been identified by students themselves in community consultations.
How You Can Help:
Sign up for our Community WhatsApp Group, where we are constantly posting requests from international students in this group chat and community members can choose to fulfil the requests if they have the capacity. To register, please send an email to community@laadliyan.com
Donate to our International Student Fund - all donations are used to provide students with everyday essentials, medical or academic supports. To donate, please click here
Resources for International Students
Women International Students:
The Invisible Workforce
This comprehensive report aims to bring attention to the key themes that emerged from our extensive consultations with students regarding their employment experiences in Peel. Through this report, we strive to advocate for positive change and create a more inclusive and empowering environment for all women international students in our community
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can international students get support for COVID-19?
How to and where can international students apply for jobs?
What should I do in a health emergency?
Do I need to apply for any document before school finishes?
How long is the process for PR?
What documents do I need to apply for a work permit?