Citizenship and Immigration Canada allows Canadian citizens and Permanent Residents to bring refugees into Canada through a sponsorship process called the "Group of 5." 5 people work together to look after the financial, emotional and physical needs of a sponsored refugee for the period of a year.
2. Power to change Moved by the spirit liberation answer the call Peace healing make a difference An invitation to Act COURAGE Open the door FAITH In your hands Life Make the time DREAM Fulfillment Affirming Take up the cause HOPE Empowerment 5 Compassion Transcend
4. Types of Refugee Sponsorship Full Responsibility by Private Groups …to Full Responsibility by Government PRIVATE SPONSORSHIP Group of 5 JOINT ASSISTANCE SPONSORSHIP (JAS) GOVERNMENT ASSISTED
5. 15-20 “ A person who owing to a well founded fear of being persecuted for reasons of race, religion, nationality, membership of a particular social group, or political opinion, is outside the country of his nationality, and is unable or, owing to such fear is unwilling to avail himself of the protection of that country.” 1951 UN Convention relating to the status of refugees million worldwide
6. January 2008 Western Europe South West Asia Middle East Horn of Africa 26% 18.7% 15% 8.3% Dadaab
8. Millions of refugee women and children risk or even in the search for firewood to cook a meal. rape death beatings,
9. Each year Canada resettles refugees. Of that number arrived in Canada through private sponsorships 10-12 thousand 30%
10. Will you open your heart to those without hope for a better future? “ Our loyalties must transcend our race, our tribe, our class, and our nation; and this means we must develop a world perspective.” Martin Luther King Jr .
11. Forming your sponsoring group Submitting your group’s sponsorship application Preparation of the Refugee’s File Overseas The Screening Process Expenses and Loans Visa, Notice of Arrival, Travel and Landing Arrival
