Whether you have sponsored a refugee before or not, it is an important commitment to consider. Our Refugee Sponsors category offers guidance on preparing yourself for sponsorship, supporting refugees once they arrive, and navigating the sponsorship system.
Refugee Sponsors
Refugees are mothers, fathers, sisters, brothers, children, with the same hopes and ambitions as us—except that a twist of fate has bound their lives to a global refugee crisis on an unprecedented scale.
Khaled Hosseini
Preparing Yourself for Sponsorship
Unconscious Biases and How to Overcome Them
Unconscious biases will fade as you put yourself in different situations and meet different people.
Diversity and Inclusion Training and Strategy
As most communities are home to diverse populations, it is important that leadership represent everyone, value diversity, and place importance on inclusivity.
Navigating Cultural and Language Differences
With a bit of self-awareness, you can ensure communication goes smoothly with anybody, regardless of cultural background.
Supporting Refugees
Learning and Connection Circle – Local Mentorship Network for Newcomers
The Learning and Connection Circle is a local mentorship network facilitated by Local Immigration Partnership – Lanark & Renfrew for newcomers.
Transportation and Road Safety Basics
Once a refugee is in Canada, they do have several transportation options.
POPULAR RESOURCES
