I came to Victoria in 2018 from Turkey with my three children while my husband, who was in Germany arrived here in 2019. We were separated for almost 4 years after we fled... read more →
Since 2015, ICA has worked closely with individuals and community groups to bring eligible refugees to Canada. To date, ICA has worked with nearly 700 community members through sponsorship groups... read more →
Join our featured speaker, Jean-Nicolas Beuze, UNHCR’s representative in Canada for an informative and inspiring evening on the global refugee crisis and how Canadians can help. This is a rare... read more →
Special initiative brings together sponsors & funders to resettle UNHCR referred refugees to Canada OTTAWA, ONTARIO, 7 August 2018 - The University of Ottawa Refugee Hub and the Shapiro Foundation,... read more →
A Syrian woman holds her baby after their arrival on a small boat from the Turkish coast on the northeastern Greek island of Lesbos Monday, Nov.... read more →
The We Speak Translate project is gaining international recognition and was accepted to be presented at the 2018 World Community Development Conference and the 2018 International Metropolis Conference. The We... read more →
ICA has produced several infographics highlighting resettled refugee statistics and programs. (more…)
The Inter-Cultural Association of Greater Victoria (ICA) and Camosun College Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) program are hosting the second annual free dental screening and teeth cleaning services for resettled refugee children... read more →
Victoria, British Columbia, February 21, 2018– Finding a family physician in Greater Victoria is a challenge for many families and individuals. Now imagine that you are a Government Assisted Refugee... read more →
Submitted by Sabine Lehr, Private Sponsorship of Refugees Manager In the wake of large numbers of refugees that have arrived in Germany over the last two years to seek protection, Germany... read more →