FCJ Refugee Centre at Farmworkers’ Appreciation Day

As part of the FCJ Refugee Centre’s Migrant Workers Mobile Program, two members of our Anti-Human Trafficking team (Manager Jovana Blagovcanin, and Migrant Case Coordinator Diana Caipa) traveled to Simcoe, Ontario, on Thursday, August 29, to participate in the Farmworkers’ Appreciation Day, organized by The Huron Farmworker Ministry.

Around 200 migrant workers participated in the activity, which included games, prizes, and a BBQ. They also visited stands from different organizations that offered free support.

FCJ Refugee Centre was present with a stand, where we had the opportunity to share information about rights, laws, policies, and available community support, and offer our support in cases of abuse and exploitation at work.

This visit not only allowed migrant workers to have a great time in a different setting, but it also gave us the chance to work on our mission of preventing labor exploitation among migrant workers by equipping them with information and resources.