Sheila, who worked at the Centre for Equality for Peace and Democracy in Kabul, had fled Afghanistan after the Taliban takeover. Azin Ghaffari/Postmedia Sheila Qayumi hugs her son Edris Qayumi after he arrives at Calgary International Airport with his family on May 2. Azin Ghaffari/Postmedia Siblings Tamana and Najiullah Sadiq sort through their belongings in their new home on March 1. Azin Ghaffari/Postmedia Najiullah Sadiq sorts through belongings as he and family members move into their new home in northeast Calgary on March 1 after arriving from Kabul. Azin Ghaffari/Postmedia Ali Zahid Nikpey, 6, celebrates his family’s moving day by jumping on the bed as his mom Maria sorts their luggage in their first home in Calgary on March 4. Azin Ghaffari/Postmedia Avesta Nikpey, 4, poses for a photo as her family moves to their first home in Calgary on March 4. Azin Ghaffari/Postmedia With help by Calgary Catholic Immigration Society, more than 300 Afghan refugees are processed at the airport. Azin Ghaffari/Postmedia Hasana, 6, and her family arrive at Calgary International Airport. Geordie Simpson assists the newly arrived refugees at Calgary International Airport.

More than 300 Afghan refugees were welcomed by Calgary Catholic Immigration Society staff and volunteers.

Azin Ghaffari/Postmedia Farzana, 4, Farzam Kabir and their parents arrive at Calgary International Airport after a flight from Afghanistan on Feb. The two women, along with their family, are newly arrived refugees from Afghanistan. Azin Ghaffari/Postmedia Tamana and her sister-in-law Mawlooda look at some traditional Afghan dresses in a shop in northeast Calgary on March 1. Here are some of the photos she captured.Īfghan children, new to Canada, try out skating during a tour of Village Square Leisure Centre on March 15, 2022. Postmedia Calgary visual journalist Azin Ghaffari spent time over the last several months with these new Calgarians to document their early lives in Calgary. Hundreds have arrived in our city, with the Calgary Catholic Immigration Society providing support and direction to the new arrivals. Refugees became newcomers in countries very foreign to them, including Canada. The ousting of that country’s government, and reinstatement of oppressive rule, led to thousands of refugees fleeing the country with many, rightfully, fearing for their lives. Manage Print Subscription / Tax Receipt.

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