About

My name is Andy Chand, and I am the proud founder of the Canadian Empowered Women of Fiji Foundation (CEWFF), established alongside Mehazafin Chand and Anita Reddy.

From the beginning, our shared vision has been simple: to serve our community, support people in need, and make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.

Our journey began in 2018, through small fundraising initiatives, volunteer activities, and community programs supporting people in our local communities. Over the years, our commitment continued to grow as we saw firsthand the difference that individuals working together can make.

In November 2021, we formally registered CEWFF as an organization. That same month, British Columbia experienced devastating floods caused by excessive rainfall throughout Southwest BC.

Seeing families lose their homes, belongings, and basic necessities deeply affected us. We wanted to do something meaningful to help. Our immediate goal was to raise funds for people affected by the floods and help provide them with basic necessities as they worked to get back on their feet. That first major fundraising initiative became the beginning of what has grown into an ongoing commitment to charitable service.

As of January 1, 2026, CEWFF is officially a registered Canadian charity, recognized by the Government of Canada.

Our Community Service

Over the years, our collective team has participated in and supported numerous community initiatives, including:

• Volunteering with the Surrey RCMP
• Supporting the Fiji Disaster Relief Society
• Participating in Local radio stations community food drives and fundraising initiatives
• Distributing grocery hampers to individuals and families in need in 2019 and 2020
• Working with local community partners to raise funds for people and families facing hardship
• Participating in Kiean’s Toy Drive
• Supporting children and families through charitable fundraising
• Supporting cancer research and patient care
• Supporting humanitarian and disaster-relief initiatives
• Supporting food-security programs and vulnerable members of our community
• Donating 210 toys to children and families in December 2022
• Donating 210 toys to children and families in December 2023
• Donating 215 toys to children and families in December 2024

Our philosophy has always been straightforward: 
When our community needs help, we should do whatever we can to be there.

How do we raise money?
CEWFF raises funds by connecting with community members through various media platforms, fundraising campaigns, community events, food drives, and direct outreach.

We believe that everyone has the ability to make a difference. Sometimes that contribution is financial, while other times it is volunteering, donating food or toys, sharing a fundraising campaign, or simply encouraging someone else to help.

Every contribution matters.

How are funds distributed?

Funds raised through our campaigns are directed toward the charitable organization or cause identified for each initiative.

Our fundraising efforts have supported organizations and causes focused on disaster relief, humanitarian assistance, children’s health, cancer research and patient care, cardiovascular health, kidney care, food security, and other important community needs.

We are proud to work alongside established charitable organizations and community partners to ensure that our fundraising efforts have a meaningful impact.

Recent Fundraise:

• Nov 2021: CEWFF presents the $5,175.25 cheque to the Canadian Red Cross Society. The Canadian Federal and Provincial Governments will match this amount, for a total of $15,525.75, towards the BC Flood Relief funds.
• May 2022: CEWFF presents the $4581.53 cheque to the Canadian Red Cross Society for Humanitarian Relief funds for Ukraine. The Canadian Federal Government matched the amount, for a total of $9,163.06.
• Dec 2022: BC Children’s Hospital Donation event raises $1525.25.
• Feb 2023: Heart and Stroke Foundation of BC. Amount Raised $10,050.50 (Matched and Double $5025.25)
• May 2023: Donated $7001.25 to BC Cancer Foundation
• Dec 2023:  We proudly raised $2,001.25 for BC Children’s Hospital, and through matching contributions, the total impact reached $4,002.50 in support of children’s health and specialized care.
• May 2024: BC Cancer Foundation $10,001.25
• Dec 2024: In addition to donating toys during the holiday season, we were grateful to receive a generous donation that allowed us to contribute an additional $500 to BC Children’s Hospital. Together, these contributions helped support children and families receiving care through the hospital’s programs and services.
• May 2025: Donated $500.00 to Progressive Intercultural Community Services (PICS) to support programs that strengthen and assist diverse communities across British Columbia.
• May 2025: We proudly raised and donated $12,101.25 to the BC Cancer Foundation through our Mother’s Day Fundraiser, supporting cancer research and patient care across British Columbia.
• July 2025: Donated $1,500.00 to The Kidney Hub Specialty Hospital, Fiji, helping support specialized kidney care and treatment services for patients in need.
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• Dec 2025: We proudly raised and donated $7,501.25 to Ronald McDonald House Charities. Through the generosity of CG Health Management, this contribution was matched dollar for dollar, bringing the total donation to $15,002.50 in support of families with seriously ill children.
• Dec 2025: We also donated $500.00 to the Surrey Food Bank to help support individuals and families facing food insecurity in our local community.
• Jul 2026: CEWFF successfully hosted a Food Drive Fundraiser, raising $6,000 to support the organization’s ongoing operations and community initiatives.