Former Syrian wrestling champion ready for second round
After establishing a successful training program in a refugee camp, a star wrestler from Syria is now changing lives in Canada. The Al Karad family (from left) Mohammed, Asmaa, Tajaldeen, Jameeleh, Mansoor and Taim pose for a portrait with their Canadian sponsor,...Unifor Social Justice Fund donates $50,000 to UNHCR for Rohingya refugees
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TORONTO – UNHCR Canada, the UN Refugee Agency, has received CAD $50,000 from Unifor Social Justice Fund to provide emergency aid to Rohingya refugees. Since late August, more than 580,000 Rohingya refugees have fled to Bangladesh to escape...
Mexican shelter provides safe space for Central Americans
Since 2011, Friar Tomás González Castillo has welcomed those fleeing violence and persecution in northern Central America. TENOSIQUE, Mexico – At a shelter near the Guatemalan border, a Mexican friar provides protection and humanitarian assistance to people fleeing...