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Experiences of Homeland, Conflict and Forced Migration


To help you understand refugees' experience better, Toronto Initiative For Iranian Studies in collaboration with Initiative For Iranian Studies, and Iran Namag is organizing a forum.

Participants will have the opportunity to have a conversation with afghan professionals and activists.

Date: Friday, 15th of May, 2019

Time: 4:00 P.M TO 6:00 P.M

Location: Toronto Initiative For Iranian Studies

For more information or to register for this event, please click here


Posted: 03/07/2019 - 15:07

Dinner Around Displaced People

Women in refugee camps are extremely vulnerable to violence as they are left out of basic decision making.

To highlight this issue, the Oxfam Canada is organizing “What She Knows Matters: Conversation On Women Refugees”.

The aim is to engage participants in an informal dialogue on the circumstances facing women refugees.

Live music and food are also on the agenda.  

Date: Friday, 15th of March, 2019

Time: 7:00 p.m to 9:30 p.m

Location: Centre for Social Innovation - Annex, 720 Bathurst Street, Toronto

To register for this event or for more information, please click here


Posted: 03/07/2019 - 15:02

Breaking The Glass Ceiling: Stories of Success And Challenge From Refugee Women

To mark the international Women’s day, the Intercultural Dialogue Institute is organizing a dinner.

The theme of the night is Breaking The Glass Ceiling: Stories Of Success And Challenge From Refugee Women.

The event will consist of:

  • Dinner/reception

  • Welcome speeches

  • Keynote speech

  • Women in leadership award presentation

  • Panel discussion

  • Question and answer

Date: Wednesday, 13th of March, 2019

Time: 6:00 p.m to 8:45 p.m

Location: Multi-faith Centre

To register from this event or for more information, please click here


Posted: 03/07/2019 - 14:33

Bridging Borders

The students Offering Welcome (SOW) in collaboration with World University Service of Canada (WUSC) is organizing a panel of discussion around Bridging Borders.

The event aims to raise awareness around the refugee crisis.

Bridging Borders will feature experts who will share their various experiences and knowledge on the international refugee crisis.

The conversation will revolve around the experiences of refugees, the challenges and opportunities associated with their settlement.

The objective is to engage and educate community members in regards to refugee experience all while also raising funds for the Student Refugee Program and the Bikes For Refugees Program.

Date: Wednesday, 6th of March, 2019

Time: 6:30 p.m to 8:30 p.m

Location: 10 C Community Room, 42 Carden Street, Guelph

To register for this event or for more information, please click here


Posted: 02/26/2019 - 11:33

Refugee Awareness Week

The University Of Toronto African Alumni Association is organizing a Refugee Awareness Week (RAW).

The aim is to have events that are geared toward educating the community about refugee issues and resettlement in Canada.

The event will be culminated by a RAW discussion panel.

The event will also include simulation camps in three libraries.

Date: Wednesday, 27th of February, 2019

Time: 5:00 p.m to 7:00 p.m

Location: Massey College, 4 Devonshire Place, Toronto


For more information or to register for this event, please click here


Posted: 02/25/2019 - 18:07

How To Address The Needs Of Refugee Students

The experiences of refugees often involve trauma, loss, and personal stress that can impact on the settlement and sense of well-being.

Supporting refugees can help them settle in their new environment more easily.

To help community workers support refugees, the CERIC Foundation House is organizing a presentation on findings drawn from a three year research program that examined best practices to support refugee student integration in schools and communities.

The presentation will involve a model that aims to create trauma-sensitive schools and recommendations.

The aim is to provide culturally responsive pedagogies and inclusive strategies to meet the needs of vulnerable youth.

Date: Thursday, 7th of March 2019

Time: 5:30 p.m to 8:30 p.m

To register for this event or for more information, please click here


Posted: 02/25/2019 - 10:50

Wellness Fair For Private Sponsors

Helping refugees resettle in Canada can be stressful.

To help private sponsors take care of their wellness, the Refugee Sponsorship Training Program (RSTP) is organizing a wellness fair.

Participants will be to connect with health practitioners and wellness professionals.

They will provide information and and answers to your answers.

They will also help participants connect make connections in the following areas:

  • Yoga

  • Tai Chi

  • Massage

  • Meditation

  • Aromatherapy

  • Holistic nutrition

  • Iridology

  • Reflexology

  • Taekwondo

  • Acupuncture

  • Hypnotherapy

  • Reiki

  • Physiotherapy

Date: Saturday, 2nd of March, 2019

Time: 10:00 a.m to 1:00 p.m

Location: 4557 Hurontario Street, #B11/12, Mississauga ON L4Z 3M2

To RSVP to this event, please email psr@list.rstp.ca and ihamid@rstp.ca


Posted: 02/25/2019 - 10:45

PSR: Managing Expectations

Unrealistic expectations from the private sponsor and the sponsored refugee can lead to a sponsorship breakdown.

That is why it is important to manage the expectations of both parties right from the beginning.

The Refugee Sponsorship Training Program is organizing a webinar to help you manage your expectations.

Date: Thursday, 28th of February, 2019

Time: 2:00 p.m tp 3:00 p.m

To register for the event or for more information, please click here

Posted: 02/22/2019 - 17:09

PSR: Gearing Up For The Visa Office Interview

The interview with the Canadian visa offices (VO) abroad is a turning point in the private sponsorship process.

After all, it entails that the refugee you are sponsoring is one step away from being granted permanent residence.

To help you prepare the refugee before he goes for the interview, the Refugee Sponsorship Training Program (RSTP) is organizing a webinar.

The following topics will be covered:

  • How to prepare when invited for the interview

  • What helps the refugee tell their story during the interview

  • Duties of the refugee during the interview

  • What to expect during the interview

  • How can sponsors help

  • Notes from visa offices

  • What are the common challenges

  • What are the main reasons behind refusal

Date: Thursday, 28th February, 2019

Time: 2:00 to 4:00 p.m

To register for this event or for more information, please click here

Posted: 02/22/2019 - 15:24

Syrian Refugee Entrepreneur Workshop -

Are you a syrian refugee who is seeking someone to invest in your business?

Refugee Career Jumpstart Project in collaboration with Angel Investors Ontario are organizing a Syrian Refugee Entrepreneurs workshop.

This workshop aims to empower and support refugee entrepreneurs.

The refugees with innovative businesses or business ideas will be able to enhance their knowledge in entrepreneurship, have a chance to attend workshops, get access to resources, and be mentored by angel investors.

The following topics will be covered:

  • Ideation and idea validation

  • Startup communities to join

  • Creating a financial plan

  • How to pitch and where to pitch

  • Structuring your pitch

Date: Friday. 1st March, 2019

Location: Angel Investors Ontario, 325 Front Street West, Toronto

Time: 10:00 a.m to 4:00 p.m

To register for this event or for more information, please click here

Posted: 02/22/2019 - 15:01

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