About
The BC Refugee Hub supports frontline workers and organizations with timely, reliable information on refugees, with an emphasis on refugee claimants, in British Columbia. Our goal is to build capacity, share resources, and strengthen collaboration across the sector.
Our Purpose
The BC Refugee Hub was created to support those working with refugees and refugee claimants across British Columbia. Our purpose is to centralize information, highlight emerging needs, and promote knowledge sharing to improve service delivery. By providing practical tools, training, and up-to-date resources, we aim to strengthen the capacity of individuals and organizations supporting displaced populations.
Our History
The BC Refugee Hub, formerly the ISSofBC Refugee Readiness Hub (RRH), was originally created in 2015 to support British Columbia’s share of the 25,000 Syrian refugees resettled to Canada in 2016. Funded through the Province of British Columbia’s Refugee Readiness Fund, the RRH initially focused on those sponsoring and supporting Syrian refugee resettlement efforts.
Over time, this mandate expanded. Now known as the BC Refugee Hub, the platform has evolved to include information and resources relevant to refugees, with an emphasis on refugee claimants. The Hub remains committed to strengthening the refugee settlement sector by supporting frontline workers with accessible tools, timely updates, and sector-wide coordination.
How to Use the Hub
The BC Refugee Hub is designed as a one-stop platform for frontline workers and organizations seeking information and resources to better support refugees, with an emphasis on refugee claimants, in British Columbia. The site offers easy navigation and access to a wide range of tools, programs, and publications related to refugee support across the province.
Users can explore the Resource Centre through three main sections: Training, Tools & Resources, Partner Resources, and Events. The Training, Tools & Resources section includes original materials developed by the BC Refugee Hub to support frontline work and build sector capacity. The Partner Resources section features programs, services, and training opportunities offered by organizations across the sector. The Events section highlights upcoming workshops, webinars, and conferences relevant to refugees and refugee claimants support in B.C. Content is added and reviewed regularly to ensure the Hub remains a reliable and current resource for service providers.
