May 23, 2023
Founded in 2018, The Eyeglasses Project provides eyecare services free of charge for marginalized individuals. With eye exams and prescription glasses free of charge, The Eyeglasses […]
May 18, 2023
The United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) are assisting those who are seeking safety from Sudan. The fighting in Sudan is predicted to result further displacement for […]
May 16, 2023
During the month of April, Canada reached a significant milestone welcoming over 30,000 vulnerable Afghans to Canada. “The safe and dignified resettlement of refugees globally has […]
May 11, 2023
During April, the Canadian government announced new immigration measures to support Sudanese temporary residents in Canada who are unable to return home due to the escalating […]
May 9, 2023
In Canada, 1/5 of the population are made up of individuals with disabilities. With 5000,000 newcomers expected to arrive in Canada each year, settlement services can […]
April 14, 2023
As of April 1, 2023, BC PharmaCare covers the full cost of many contraceptives for B.C. residents: Oral contraceptives (“the pill”) Hormonal intrauterine devices (IUDs) Copper […]
April 5, 2023
This infographic has been released by the Canadian Council for Refugees (CCR) in March 2023. Front-end processes for refugee claimants are rapidly changing as applications are […]
April 3, 2023
Rainbow Coalition 4 Refuge – LGBTQI Refugees’ settlement: challenges, strategies and recommendations
On April 28, 2023, the Rainbow Coalition 4 Refuge is hosting a webinar on Refugees’ settlement: challenges, strategies and recommendations. The Rainbow Coalition 4 Refuge (soon […]