World Refugee Day – a time to practice empathy
Many of our new neighbours have untold stories, have endured heartbreak and loss, and yet their very presence in our communities is a testament to human resilience…
Reflecting on Minka 2017 – #host2home
On October 27th and 28th, we partnered with St.Jerome’s University to host a community dialogue on refugee resettlement. Through story sharing, discussion and hands-on activities we explored the journey of settlement in Waterloo Region and got a deeper understanding...
An act of Kindness for Walid Ali #RAKday
Today is Random Act of Kindness Day #RAKday. The message is simple; do something nice for someone and ask nothing in return other than they do something nice for someone else. Although Walid Ali (pictured centre) has been in Canada for less than a month, he has found...