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Apr 06, 2023 3 min. read
What is Refugee Rights Day?
Learn moreRefugee Rights Day is celebrated each year in Canada on April 4th.
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Feb 21, 2023 2 min. read
Government of Canada increases sponsorship opportunities for Sponsorship Agreement Holders
Learn moreThe Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship announced an increase in the number of refugees that Sponsorship Agreement Holders (SAHs) can sponsor, to 13,500 by 2023.
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Feb 17, 2023 2 min. read
U.S. Launch of Welcome Corps- Private Sponsorship of Refugees
Learn moreLast January 2023, U.S. Secretary of State, Antony J. Blinken, announced the launch of a new private sponsorship of refugees program, Welcome Corps.
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Aug 31, 2022 2 min. read
The Daniel Schickedanz Scholarship Award Program
Learn moreDaniel Schickedanz’s belief in youth is rooted in his own experience that if given opportunity & support, youth can excel in their education and contribute to a positive social change in societ
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Aug 17, 2022 1 min. read
UNHCR Projected Global Resettlement Needs Assessment for 2023
On June 21th, the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) released their Projected Global Resettlement Needs Assessment for 2023.Learn more -
Apr 08, 2022 1 min. read
New digital messaging service for Dari and Pashto speakers
Refugee 613 Information for life in Canada is a national Telegram group to give Afghan newcomers complete and accurate information about life, events, opportunities and settlement services in Canada.Learn more -
Feb 16, 2022 3 min. read
Afghan human rights defenders arrive in Canada
The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced the arrival in Canada of over 250 Afghan refugees, including 170 human rights defenders, as government-assisted refugees.Learn more -
Jan 14, 2022 1 min. read
Where can I donate gently used items?
If you wish to donate furniture, clothing, or other gently used items, you can contact 211 Ontario.Learn more -
Dec 03, 2021 2 min. read
First charter flight of privately sponsored Afghan refugees arrives in Canada
The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship announced the arrival of the first charter flight of privately sponsored Afghan refugees.Learn more -
Oct 13, 2021 2 min. read
RAP (Resettlement Assistance Program) Rates
The Resettlement Assistance Program (RAP) has increased its income support levels in order to ensure RAP continues to align basic monthly income support amounts with provincial social assistance rates and that RAP rates continue to respond to financial needs of resettled refugees.Learn more -
Oct 13, 2021 3 min. read
How can I help Afghan Refugees arriving in Canada?
Canadian citizens and residents can help Afghan Refugees arriving in Canada in different ways.Learn more