Société Inform'Elles Society

Société Inform'Elles Society is a Canadian nonprofit organization and registered charity (Business Number: 859139925RR0001) dedicated to supporting francophone women in British Columbia who are experiencing violence or social exclusion. The society provides a helpline offering support, information, and referral services exclusively in French to women facing situations of violence, isolation, or crisis. It is committed to helping these women and their children regain control of their lives in a safe and healthy manner.

Mission and Activities

The core mission of Société Inform'Elles Society is to promote access to information, awareness, and support services for French-speaking women in British Columbia dealing with violence and related challenges. It emphasizes empowerment and provides resources to help women recover their personal power and well-being.

The society organizes workshops and events to foster self-confidence and resilience, such as the "Retrouvez votre puissance intérieure" (Find Your Inner Strength) workshop and sessions like "Savoir dire NON !" (Knowing How to Say NO), which align with broader initiatives like the International Women's Day and the Spring of Francophonie celebrations.

Services

Société Inform'Elles Society operates a support helpline from Monday to Friday, 10 am to 6 pm, delivering active listening, emotional support, practical information, and referrals to appropriate services. These offerings are tailored to the needs of francophone women specifically, addressing the unique barriers they may face in accessing help.

Funding and Recognition

The society is funded by provincial and federal government programs, as well as by foundations such as the Canadian Women's Foundation and the Fondation des Francophones de la Colombie-Britannique. It is recognized by the Canada Revenue Agency as a registered charity and complies fully with its regulations.

Cultural and Community Context

The organization acknowledges that it operates on the unceded traditional territories of Indigenous peoples across British Columbia, recognizing the importance of this context in its work and outreach.

Société Inform'Elles Society continues to be a vital resource for francophone women in British Columbia, addressing gaps in support services by providing culturally and linguistically appropriate assistance to those in need.

[1] https://informelles.ca [2] https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/societe-informelles-society/ [3] https://bc.211.ca/agency-details/societe-informelles-society-9488873/ [4] https://www.charitydata.ca/charity/societe-informelles-society/859139925RR0001/ [5] https://informelles.ca/en-ca/about-us/