About Us
About Hum-We
Women’s hub to support victims of domestic violence in South Asian communities
Our mission, commitment and history
Mission
To address and prevent specific problems faced by women who have been emotionally and physically abused or traumatized by domestic violence by providing counselling, workshops, seminars and other supportive services.
Commitment
To undertake activities ancillary and incidental to support the victim of domestic violence and
abuse.
Values
Hum-WE is
- A Woman’s Hub, where a woman can connect to get assistance from the resources available in the community.
- Offering various programs to assist and support social, emotional and financial well-being
- Providing a platform where women can interact and share their personal experiences with confidentiality.
Hum- WE and its associated members are always seeking partnership opportunities and support local organizations/networks that support and assist to the wellbeing of victims from diverse communities.Throughout the planning process, members are identifying and linking resources available and increase the impact of its efforts across Halton.
History
Hum-WE was established in January of 2017 and received charitable status in January of 2021.
Initially starting off as an advocacy group, Hum-We has made efforts to address and prevent specific problems faced by South Asian women who have been emotionally and physically abused or traumatized by domestic violence.
In 2021, Hum-WE initialized a three-day emergency shelter providing temporary stay to women escaping immediate threat and violence. In 2023, Hum-WE opened its very first transitional home facility in Milton. This transitional home is currently functional and provides shelter to over 10 women and children. In the first 6 months in 2025, the shelter has facilitated 35 women requiring assistance in various capacities.
Board Members
Sadia Khalid
Sameera Ali
Orooba Siddiqui
Naeem Khiyani
Khalid Qureishi
Management Team
Management Team
Sadia Khalid Executive Director sadia.khalid@hum-we.ca
Khalid Qureishi Secretary & Finance info@hum-we.ca
Maria Gohar Executive Assistant maria.gohar@hum-we.ca
Ayesha Izhar Case Work Manager ayesha_izhar@hum-we.ca
Sadia Khalid
A well-known local entrepreneur and social activist. She is a very vocal advocate of women’s issues. Passionate about her work, Sadia is a motherly figure for the victims and Hum-WE staff.
Sameera Ali
Sameera Ali is the Regional Councillor for Ward 4 in Milton and a social activist. Sameera champions the women’s cause and focuses on diversity, inclusion, youth, affordable housing, and seniors.
Orooba Siddiqui
Orooba is one of the founding members and has been with Hum-WE since the beginning.
Naeem Khiyani
A known Milton personality. Naeem is a well-known community activist, organizes sporting events in Milton, and regularly hosts media programs.
Khalid Qureishi
Having diverse corporate experience, Khalid manages Hum-WE finances and acts as Company Secretary