June 10, 2019 – BC Refugee Hub has officially launched #RefugeeSuccessStory—a campaign that aims to empower refugees to share their stories; celebrate the dynamic refugees who are making a difference to their families; and reposition common misperceptions.

We would like ask settlement organizations and stakeholders for your help in supporting this message through your social media channels.

Below you’ll find a series of social media graphics we would love for you to share, alongside your own #RefugeeSuccessStory. Alternatively, you can repost our own daily content @BCRefugeeHub.

You can also discover three remarkable stories on our YouTube channel.

We would also be thrilled to hear of any refugees outside of the Lower Mainland whose success stories you would like to share, to discuss how we could best support this.

With unprecedented levels of global displacement, more refugees are settling in British Columbia. It’s more important than ever to dispel misperceptions about newcomers. By profiling individuals creating success for their neighbourhoods and BC’s economy, we hope to demonstrate refugees’ contribution to the economy and our communities.

Click here to download our Press Release for this campaign.

Interested in supporting #refugeesuccessstory?

Use these social posts, or create your own. The posts below are appropriate for Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. 

Refugees to British Columbia are expected to contribute $563 million to our province’s economy in the next 20 years. It’s time to change the perception of newcomers to BC. It’s time for #RefugeeSuccessStory.

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72 percent of refugees have pursued education beyond high school; 61 percent had university or graduate degrees. 76 percent report having intermediate or advanced English.  As more refugees build their home in Canada, celebrating their #RefugeeSuccessStory is even more important.

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Check out the #RefugeeSuccessStory series from @BCRefugeeHub, sharing incredible stories of fortitude from right here in our province: https://bit.ly/2KG2v9V

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Unprecedented levels of global displacement—68.5 million annually—continue. As more refugees settle in BC, it’s never been more important to celebrate their contribution to the economy and our communities. #RefugeeSuccessStory

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Inspired to hear the may #RefugeeSuccessStory from across British Columbia. “It’s not where you’re from, it’s where you’re going.”

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