A short story - Finding home away from home (The power of Community)
When Amina first moved to Canada from Nigeria, everything felt unfamiliar. The cold winters, the quiet streets, and the distance from her family weighed on her. She missed the warmth of home—the laughter, the shared meals, the sense of belonging. Determined to recreate that feeling, she decided to host a small gathering with a few fellow Nigerians she had met.
What started as a simple meetup quickly blossomed into something bigger. Each person invited someone else, and soon, Amina’s living room was filled with a mix of Africans and Black Canadians, all eager to connect. They shared stories of adjusting to life abroad, exchanged career advice, and laughed over shared memories of home. The group began meeting regularly, and before long, they weren't just friends—they had become a community.
Through these gatherings, Amina realized something important: no matter where you are, community is what makes you feel grounded. It’s what turns a new city into a home, what provides a support system when life gets tough, and what reminds you that you’re never truly alone. Some found jobs through connections made in the group, others formed business partnerships, and many simply found the comfort of knowing they had people to turn to.
At Eventpaddy, we believe in the same power of community. Whether it’s a small meetup or a large event, creating spaces for people to come together, share, and grow is at the heart of what we do. After all, it's the connections we build that make life meaningful, no matter how far we are from home.
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Senior SAP SuccessFactors Consultant at EY / SAP SF EC / SAP SF PMGM/ SAP SF ONB 2.0 / SAP SF RCM/ SAP SF Time Management/ SAP SF Solution Designing/Talent Management
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