Collège Boréal va soutenir les réfugiés francophones
Kitchener, ON – Reception House Waterloo Region (RHWR) est ravie d’annoncer le lancement de son projet Bienvenue, financé par le Programme de subventions pour les communautés francophones de l’Ontario, ainsi que de son nouveau partenariat avec le Collège Boréal. Ces deux initiatives visent à améliorer les services pour les réfugiés et nouveaux arrivants francophones, facilitant leur intégration dans la région de Waterloo.
Fondé sur plus de 30 ans d’expérience de RHWR avec les réfugiés parrainés par le gouvernement, le projet Bienvenue adaptera les programmes pour mieux répondre aux besoins des clients francophones. Les principaux éléments du projet comprennent la création d’un groupe consultatif avec des organisations francophones régionales, ainsi que la création, la traduction et l’adaptation des ressources spécifiques aux nouveaux arrivants francophones.
En collaboration avec le Collège Boréal, des cours de français CLIC sont désormais offerts tous les mardis et jeudis, accompagnés de services d’établissement fournis par un travailleur d’établissement du Collège Boréal chaque mardi dans les nouveaux locaux de RHWR.
« Nous sommes ravis de renforcer notre capacité à soutenir les réfugiés francophones grâce au projet Bienvenue », a déclaré Babur Mawladin, PDG de RHWR. « Ce financement nous permet de répondre aux besoins uniques des nouveaux arrivants francophones et de les aider à se sentir chez eux dans la région de Waterloo. »
Reception House Waterloo Region Launches Bienvenue Project in Partnership with Collège Boréal to Support Francophone Refugees
Kitchener, ON – Reception House Waterloo Region (RHWR) is excited to announce the launch of its Bienvenue Project, funded by Ontario’s Francophone Community Grants Program, as well as our new partnership with Collège Boréal. Both initiatives aim to enhance services for Francophone refugees and newcomers, supporting their integration into the Waterloo Region.
Building on RHWR’s 30+ years of experience with government-assisted refugees, the Bienvenue Project will adapt programs to better serve French-speaking clients. Key components include the establishment of an advisory group with regional Francophone organizations, and the creation, translation, and adaptation of resources tailored to Francophone newcomers.
In collaboration with Collège Boréal, CLIC French classes are now offered every Tuesday and Thursday, along with settlement services provided by a Collège Boréal settlement worker on Tuesdays at RHWR’s new location.
“We’re thrilled to strengthen our capacity to support Francophone refugees through the Bienvenue Project,” said Babur Mawladin, CEO of RHWR. “This funding allows us to meet the unique needs of Francophone newcomers and help them feel at home in Waterloo Region.”
Reception House Partnership with Collège Boréal to Deliver French Language Services to Newly Arrived Francophone Refugees
January, 2024 – Waterloo
Reception House Waterloo Region and Collège Boréal signed a Memorandum of Understanding to deliver French language services to newly arrived Francophone refugees. Collaboration between the two organizations enhances existing services such as needs assessment, orientation and information sharing, case management and employment services. Both organizations acknowledge the financial support of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada.
“This marks a significant milestone in Reception House’s long history of providing services to Government Assisted Refugees. Today, we are taking a further step in becoming a bilingual organization. As we continue to welcome refugees into our community, we aim to ensure that all our resettlement and settlement services are available in both official languages. Together, we are building an inclusive, diverse, and welcoming community,” said Babur Mawladin, CEO of Reception House Waterloo Region.
Collège Boréal’s immigration program was expanded to Waterloo Region in 2020 to help fill a gap in services for immigrants, particularly French-speaking newcomers. Since then, Collège Boréal has provided settlement services to Francophone newcomers and offered French language training (CLIC) to interested refugees and permanent residents.
Abdoulaye Sako, Regional Manager of Collège Boréal stated that they are pleased to formalize this partnership. “The spirit of this agreement is to enable both parties to fulfill their respective mandates as agencies serving newcomer refugees in the Waterloo Region. The common goal is for French-speaking refugees newly arrived in Waterloo Region to have a sense of belonging to their new community.”
“Reception House is pleased to enter this agreement with Collège Boréal as it will allow us to better serve French-speaking newcomers and provide all newcomer refugees with a greater ability to resettle in French, should they choose,” said Emma Jennings, Manager of Resettlement and Housing.
Bashir Shahbaz, Manager of Settlement, and Integration Programs adds that, “This vital partnership will provide both organizations with the opportunity to work collaboratively, share best practices and deliver quality settlement support to Francophone refugees.”
For those interested in settling in French-speaking communities in Canada, we encourage you to explore the resources available on the IRCC website, including information about immigrating to Francophone communities outside Quebec. For more information kindly check IRCC website: Immigrating to a Francophone Community Outside Quebec – Canada.ca. You can also check College Boreal website: https://collegeboreal.ca/en/service/immigration-and-integration-services/
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