Torontonians gather with Barenaked Ladies to embrace refugees
Together Project brought together Torontonians in Jim Creeggan’s studio to celebrate and share stories of refugees on a cold Friday night.
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‘Women’s Day’ gives Myanmar refugees in camps stigma-free health care
Almost two years following The Canadian Red Cross’ initial intervention in Myanmar, the organization has been focused on helping displaced women feel comfortable accessing contraceptives and health products through their “Women’s Day” initiative.
Private sponsors gives refugees a new life
Canada has committed to settling 45,000 refugees in 2019, including 19,000 through its Private Sponsorship of Refugees Program.
Syrian refugees find a place of their own on the Danforth
It was September and the image of Alan Kurdi, the three-year-old boy who drowned trying to flee Syria with his family, was making global headlines. The image became a symbol for the millions of Syrians who…
The system behind refugee arrivals
The sheer number of refugees Canada is expected to process has resulted in 500 temporary visa officers being deployed to two visa offices in Lebanon and Jordan. Both of the offices are solely for processing refugees destined for Canada. Once a refugee has responded to a text message regarding a potential application, they go to these offices, and then through extensive security and medical testing.
5 ways to help Syrian refugees, starting this week
Looking for a way to help Syrian refugees? Here are a few suggestions for steps you can take now. 1. Go to a performance The East End Friends Syrian Refugee Resettlement Project is hosting Rock for Syria on Nov. 27, but alas, it’s…
Canada and refugees: an interactive timeline
Video: Why Toronto still needs the Red Door Family Shelter
Red Door serves mothers and children who are fleeing abusive relationships