What’s New

November 6, 2025

Kiwassa Neighbourhood House: English Conversation Club

Kiwassa Neighbourhood House is inviting newcomers to join Connections, an English Conversation Club designed to help participants strengthen their English-speaking skills in a supportive and welcoming […]
November 5, 2025

BC Refugee Hub – Webinar: Understanding the Safe Third Country Agreement (STCA) and Refugee Claimant Eligibility

The BC Refugee Hub is hosting a webinar to support organizations working with refugee claimants and asylum seekers who may be found ineligible to be referred […]
November 5, 2025

PIRS: Employment Circles

PIRS invites newcomers to upcoming Employment Circles – a comprehensive online workshop series designed to enhance job readiness and workplace confidence. 🗓 Dates: November 25 – December 26, […]
October 29, 2025

ISSBC – Workshop: Understanding the Refugee Claim Process in Canada

ISSofBC is offering a series of free workshops this November for asylum seekers and refugee claimants living in Vancouver and Burnaby. These sessions are designed to […]
October 28, 2025

BC Refugee Hub Webinar: Addressing Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Among Refugee Claimants and Women with Precarious Status

The BC Refugee Hub is hosting a webinar to support organizations working with refugee claimants and women with precarious immigration status who are at risk of […]
October 27, 2025

ISSBC – Workshop: Renting in BC & BC Housing

ISSofBC is offering a series of free workshops this November to help asylum seekers and refugee claimants in Vancouver and Burnaby navigate the rental process in […]
October 24, 2025

ISSBC – Workshop: Understanding the BC Education System

ISSofBC is hosting a series of free workshops this October to help asylum seekers and refugee claimants in Vancouver and Burnaby learn about the education system […]
October 23, 2025

YWCA: BC Safe Haven Program

YWCA Safe Haven is a free program that supports refugee claimants and asylum seekers in finding immediate accommodation in British Columbia. The program works with vulnerable […]
October 18, 2025

Diversecity Employment Readiness Language Training – Surrey Cohort 2

Registration is now open! This cohort is designed for Refugee Claimant clients with CLB levels 3 to 6 and provides language instruction focused on employability. Participants will […]
October 17, 2025

BC SAFE HAVEN RESOURCE NETWORK: Language Curriculum Guidelines Website

The Curriculum Guidelines website is tailored for BC Safe Haven formal English language training programs, but can be accessed and used by anyone. It provides an […]
September 28, 2025

PIRS: LinkedIn Profile Workshop

PIRS is hosting an online LinkedIn Profile Workshop for refugee claimant women on December 1, 2025, from 3:30–5:00 p.m. (Zoom). Participants will learn how to build a […]
September 25, 2025

PIRS: Employment Insurance (EI) Workshop

PIRS is hosting an Employment Insurance (EI) Workshop for refugee claimant women as part of its Safe Haven Professional program. The online session runs on November […]
September 24, 2025

MOSAIC: Women for Women – Support & Connection

Women for Women: Support & Connection MOSAIC invites refugee claimant women, study permit holders, work permit holders, naturalized citizens, and asylum seekers to join Women for […]
September 24, 2025

BC REFUGEE HUB WEBINAR: Shelters and Temporary Housing Refugee Claimants

The BC Refugee Hub is hosting a webinar for organizations supporting refugee claimants. This webinar brings together sector experts to unpack how the shelter system works […]
September 23, 2025

PIRS: Resume Clinic I & II

PIRS is hosting a two-part Resume Clinic I & II designed for refugee claimant women seeking professional roles. Sessions run online via Zoom on October 6 […]
September 12, 2025

VAST & BC Refugee Hub – E-Learning Course: Empowering Services Providers to Support Refugee Mental Health with Trauma Informed Care 

This E-learning course has been developed in partnership by VAST & BC Refugee Hub, as part of the BC Safe Haven Resource Network, led by AMSSA […]
August 25, 2025

Kamloops Immigrant Services (KIS) – English Chatter Corner

English Chatter Corner is a welcoming, conversational meetup hosted by Kamloops Immigrant Services (KIS). It creates a relaxed and supportive space where newcomers can practice speaking […]
August 19, 2025

Shuswap Immigrant Services Society (SISS) – BC Safe Haven program

Shuswap Immigrant Services Society (SISS) is a welcoming hub for newcomers in Salmon Arm and Revelstoke. As part of the BC Safe Haven Program, SISS provides […]
August 14, 2025

Kamloops Immigrant Services (KIS) – BC Safe Haven Program

Kamloops Immigrant Services (KIS) welcomes and supports refugee claimants through its BC Safe Haven program, offering a safe space for individuals seeking asylum. KIS provides essential […]
August 7, 2025

BC Refugee Hub & VAST: Trauma-Informed Leadership Training for BC NSP and Safe Haven funded Organizations

IN-PERSON MENTAL HEALTH LEADERSHIP TRAINING WORKSHOPS The BC Refugee Hub, in partnership with VAST, are pleased to invite you to an in-person regional training session in […]