The Iranian Women’s Organization of Ontario (IWOO) is a registered, not-for-profit organization established in Toronto, Canada in 1989. IWOO is an association of volunteer women dedicated to improving the lives of the Iranian women and Iranian families.

In 2009, IWOO adopted a new vision and elected a slate of Board of Directors who were committed to a strategic Planning that would be current, transparent and reflective of the needs of the Iranian-Canadian community who have come from diverse backgrounds and mostly as a result of the political upheaval and uncertainties in Iran.

The Board along with other IWOO’s volunteers and staff have successfully established the organization’s presence in the community and through their immeasurable hours of dedicated work developed regular programs and services.

Since 2009, IWOO has worked in collaborations and partnerships established ongoing partnership with many prominent service organizations to implement a service delivery model based on best practices in the sector and deliver quality programs.

Every year, over 50 educational workshops and presentations are offered to the community on weekly schedules. IWOO is also actively engaged in upholding the cultural and national celebrations and participates in many indoors and outdoors festivities on an ongoing basis.

IWOO is committed to assisting Iranian women and their families to overcoming barriers and empowering them to become contributing members to the broader community.