November 25 marks the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. This day is more than just a reminder of the violence women and girls face across the globe; it’s a call to action for us all to take a stand against all forms of gender-based violence. In this new episode of Borderless Voices we talk about it with Chiara Rossi, FCJ Refugee Centre’s Anti-Human Trafficking – Women Coordinator.
This holiday season, let’s come together to make a difference in the lives of families in need. In this new episode of Borderless Voices, Kelly Arevalo, FCJ Refugee Centre’s Food Security Coordinator, talks about our annual Holiday Food Drive, which will take place this weekend (November 30 and December 1, from 9 am to 3 pm), in front of the No Frills closest to our location, at 243 Alberta Ave, in Toronto. As Kelly explains, every contribution matters to bring festive meals and a sense of celebration to vulnerable members of our community.
On the occasion of our upcoming Winter Fundraising Party, this new episode of Borderless Voices features an in-depth interview with our Co-Executive Director Tsering Lhamo. She tells us everything about this special event on December 6, and also give us a great insight of the work we do at the Centre, our core programs, the importance of helping refugees, and her own personal experience. Don’t miss it!
Today, September 30, is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada. It is a time to recognize and commemorate the intergenerational harm that residential schools caused to Indigenous families and communities, and to honour those who have been affected by this injustice. A message from Tsering Lhamo, Co-Executive Director of the FCJ Refugee Centre.
We’re happy to announce the launching of a new semester of Uprooted U, a program that targets post-secondary education access for youth and newcomers facing barriers, with a focus on expanding our post-secondary offerings. The program will run four semesters of three months each, starting in October 2024, and covering various topical areas. We tell you everything about it this new episode of Borderless Voices!
Ride for Refuge is almost here, and Cagla and Viktor tell us all about this great event in this new episode of the Borderless Voices podcast. Join us on Obtober 5 for our biggest annual fundraising campaign and support the FCJ Refugee Centre, in a family-friendly bike/walk event that every year brings the members of our community together.
En este nuevo episodio de Superhéroes sin fronteras conocemos a Eclipse, un superhéroe migrante de México que ahora reside en Canadá. Eclipse nos comparte su inspirador viaje, desde su travesía por el sur de México hasta su nueva vida en Canadá, enfrentando retos y adversidades. Con su superpoder, ha logrado crear una comunidad llena de personas valiosas. Su nombre, Eclipse, refleja su capacidad de ver la vida desde distintos ángulos, mostrando la fuerza de nunca rendirse.
In this new episode of the Borderless Voices podcast, Founder of FCJ Refugee Centre, Loly Rico, talks about the importance and significance of Undocumented Residents Day, which will be officially proclaimed this Tuesday, August 20, by the City of Toronto. The event is hosted by the City of Toronto in partnership with OCASI and FCJ Refugee Centre, and it will include a discussion panel that will explore the realities and contributions of undocumented residents, the need for a broad and inclusive Regularization Program, the rise of anti-immigrant sentiment and the City of Toronto’s Access T.O. policy.
In this new episode of Superheroes Without Borders we meet Mama, a migrant superhero from the Gambia, now residing in Canada. Mama shares her inspiring journey, beginning with her travels from Turkey to Canada in 2022, where she faced numerous challenges, including losing her luggage and dealing with administrative issues. Her chosen superhero name, Mama, honors her mother, whom she considers her superhero.
Today we celebrate World Refugee Day, an international day designated by the United Nations to honour refugees around the globe. It falls each year on 20 June and shines a light on the rights, needs and dreams of those forced to flee. This year, World Refugee Day focuses on solidarity with refugees – for a world where refugees are welcomed.
