Food supplies urgently needed for women in the DTES: Donate Now
The Capacity Research Unit and our community research partner – the Inner City Women’s Initiatives Society – are working together to provide essential food services to women in the DTES. Under the leadership of the Society, we are working to prepare and deliver daily meals to women to help them stay safe and well during […]
Strength and Resistance In Spite of Violence and Inequity
Today marks the 26th International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and Girls. We’d like to recognize, however, that violence against women and girls has been a reality for much longer than 26 years. That being said, today is a day of resistance against gendered oppression, of education about systemic inequity, and of […]
Behind the scenes at Capacity with Sunny Jiao
Sunny Jiao is a Graduate Research Assistant at Capacity Research Unit and has been a part of our team since September 2016. She is currently a PhD student at the UBC School of Nursing. Having previously worked as a psychiatric liaison nurse in an emergency room, she saw the need for improved service provision, especially for individuals who experience mental health and substance use challenges.
