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Feb 9

STORIES OF OUR YOUTH NETWORK MEMBERS

Omobolanle Adesiyan is one our Youth Network members. She is sharing about her journey and experiences and a fashion designer for her clothing line @qweenfecyclothing. …

Empowerment

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STORIES OF OUR YOUTH NETWORK MEMBERS
STORIES OF OUR YOUTH NETWORK MEMBERS

Jul 29, 2019

Canada must not be complicit in the U.S. assault on Central American refugees

U.S. President Donald Trump regularly asserts that the United States is under attack by foreign invaders and that he is the only one willing to stop them. Who are these invaders? Central American asylum seekers, mostly from Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador. Amnesty International calls this region “one of the…

Refugees

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Canada must not be complicit in the U.S. assault on Central American refugees
Canada must not be complicit in the U.S. assault on Central American refugees

Jul 9, 2019

In our view, housing is a human right, a hugely important factor in the settlement process and a…

In our view, housing is a human right, a hugely important factor in the settlement process and a key prerequisite for the enjoyment of health, employment, and a life of quality. …

Refugees

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In our view, housing is a human right, a hugely important factor in the settlement process and a…
In our view, housing is a human right, a hugely important factor in the settlement process and a…

Jun 24, 2019

CO-DIRECTORS MESSAGE

CO-DIRECTORS MESSAGE We are very grateful to all our supporters for helping us to keep walking with refugees and other precarious populations during 2018. …

Refugees

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CO-DIRECTORS MESSAGE
CO-DIRECTORS MESSAGE

Jun 21, 2019

“I really loved my time at FCJ”: Sally Rylett

This past year, I spent 8 months as a placement student at FCJ Refugee Centre. What I really loved about my time there is the mix of a busy, fast paced environment with the vast amount of love and passion that everyone there brings. I worked on a team led…

Refugeeswelcome

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Mar 18, 2019

Sharing stories of FCJ Refugee Centre volunteers:

Sharing stories of FCJ Refugee Centre volunteers: My name is J.P. and I am a 1st year law student at the University of Toronto Volunteering at FCJ was undoubtedly one of the highlights of my first semester. I can truly say that I’ve never been in a place where so…

Law

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Sharing stories of FCJ Refugee Centre  volunteers:
Sharing stories of FCJ Refugee Centre  volunteers:

Dec 12, 2018

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A READY TOUR STORY I am from Uganda and in 2016 I was a newcomer and refugee claimant in Toronto Canada, I had a hard time sourcing for information to help me prepare for my hearing. …

Refugees

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Dec 12, 2018

The shoes’ story

On a Monday morning in the middle of November, a man donated twelve formal, high quality shoes to the clients of FCJ Refugee Centre. For Fabian, who came to Canada as a refugee fourteen years ago, nice shoes represent an important part of creating a new life here. …

Immigration

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The shoes’ story
The shoes’ story

Oct 9, 2018

How Monsignor Romero’s philosophy is still relevant to the defense of human rights and today’s reality in Central America and elsewhere?

We are working with other communities in Toronto organizing a series of events across GTA . To check the calendar of the event click here: http://www.fcjrefugeecentre.org/2018/10/canonization-of-first-human-rights-ombudsman-in-el-salvador-monsignor-oscar-romero/ Join us on October 25 Thursday October 25th at 6:00 PM Church of the Holy Trinity, 19 Trinity Square (Yonge and Dundas) DISPOSSESSION AND…

Refugees

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Sep 12, 2018

“Diversity is Canada’s Strength” FCJ Refugee Centre and its partners celebrates unity in diversity on the street

Toronto Canada, July 14, 2018- Nowadays, there are millions of people on the move around the world — they fled their country of origin in search of a better life. …

Refugees

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“Diversity is Canada’s Strength” FCJ Refugee Centre and its partners celebrates unity in diversity…
“Diversity is Canada’s Strength” FCJ Refugee Centre and its partners celebrates unity in diversity…
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