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The Refugee Sponsorship Training Program

@rstpcanada.bsky.social

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Empowering refugee sponsors in Canada/Turtle Island through education and free sponsorship training. We also match BVOR program refugees w/ sponsors in the community - reach out to get matched! 🙌 Funded by IRCC, housed/administered by CCS

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The Refugee Sponsorship Training Program @rstpcanada.bsky.social · 18d

Do you know Canada's iconic BVOR Program? A community-based refugee sponsorship model that has been emulated worldwide.

BVOR allows regular people (like you!) to partner w/ the gov't to resettle MORE refugees to Canada each year.

INFO SESSION OCTOBER 9 @ 12 PM EDT

Register @ bit.ly/readysetmatch1

The Refugee Sponsorship Training Program @rstpcanada.bsky.social · Sep 24

Our "𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄" webinar is designed to build your skills & confidence - improve your chance of a positive decision!

𝗪𝗵𝗼: For PSR sponsors & refugee applicants.

𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻: Sept. 29 @ 2 PM EDT

𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: Online bit.ly/preparingfor...

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Preparing for the Interview (For the Private Sponsorship of Refugees / PSR program). After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining ...

Empower yourself to better support the sponsored refugees through the interview process. This session will provide you with the essential tools to prepare the sponsored refugees for their crucial vis...

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The Refugee Sponsorship Training Program @rstpcanada.bsky.social · Sep 22

We're coming to you St. John's!

Join our local trainer, Tim, for an Introduction to Canada's Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program. Anyone interested in sponsoring a refugee who is known to them, is welcome.

📍148 Elizabeth Avenue, October 2 @ 6 pm NDT

Register bit.ly/introtopsrNL

The Refugee Sponsorship Training Program @rstpcanada.bsky.social · Jun 20

Honouring this year's #WorldRefugeeDay theme, 'Solidarity with Refugees' - we compiled a list of solidarity practices for members of host communities, like you!

Visit bit.ly/solidaritywithrefugees to move from words to actions, for myth busting infographics & printable window signs.

#WRD2025

The Refugee Sponsorship Training Program @rstpcanada.bsky.social · May 30

Not sure if the refugees you've sponsored are eligible for the Canadian Dental Care Plan? Sponsors & sponsored newcomers are invited to join this virtual info session with guest presenters from @servicecanada.bsky.social

June 17th @ 1 pm Eastern. Register:
www.rstp.ca/en/event/dentalcare

#cdcp

Info Session about the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) with Service Canada - Refugee Sponsorship Training Program (RSTP)

This 1-hour info session hosted by the Refugee Sponsorship Training Program (RSTP) with guest presenters from Service Canada is open to all refugee sponsors (all programs) and sponsored refugee newcom...

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The Refugee Sponsorship Training Program @rstpcanada.bsky.social · May 27

Join the BVOR movement & help spread the word about this incredible program.

Participants can match with a refugee to welcome & support in Canada in just four weeks.

🔗 bit.ly/readysetmatch1

Local action 🌎 global impact.

#welcomingcommunities #refugeeswelcome #refugeesponsorship #forcedtoflee

The Refugee Sponsorship Training Program @rstpcanada.bsky.social · May 23

Download this handy booklet on providing orientation upon the arrival of sponsored newcomers in the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program.

You'll find clickable links to key resources, the IOM's O-Canada App + more!

More info + download @ bit.ly/RSTPorientation

#refugeeswelcome #PSR

The Refugee Sponsorship Training Program @rstpcanada.bsky.social · May 15

Want to join the global movement & welcome #refugees to your neighbourhood?

🌍We're looking for 𝐀𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐜, 𝐇𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐚, 𝐒𝐰𝐚𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢, 𝐄𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐚, 𝐓𝐚𝐦𝐚, 𝐃𝐚𝐫𝐢, 𝐏𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐭𝐨 or 𝐒𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐡 speakers.

You could make a great sponsor to these BVOR refugees needing sponsors by May 27th.

𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨: bit.ly/bvornews14may2025

Did you know that it isn’t solely up to governments to welcome & support refugee newcomers?
Since the start of the Global Refugee Sponsorship Initiative in 2017, millions of sponsors around the world have welcomed over 1 million refugee newcomers as their new neighbours.

The Refugee Sponsorship Training Program @rstpcanada.bsky.social · Apr 4

Today is the 40th anniversary of Refugee Rights Day in Canada. Recognizing a pivotal moment in our country's refugee protection history. Find out more about this day and why it is important.

#RefugeeRightsDay #RefugeeProtection #refugeeswelcome #refugeeswelcomehere #CanPoli

Alt text: Refugee Rights Day: Today marks the 40th anniversary of the landmark Supreme Court ruling known as the "Singh Decision" - establishing that refugee claimants in Canada have the right to an oral hearing and other fundamental rights, ensuring a fair process for determining their refugee claims.

The Refugee Sponsorship Training Program @rstpcanada.bsky.social · Feb 26

Today is #PinkShirtDay - a day where people across the country stand up to stop bullying and stand up for cultivating a community of kindness. All children deserve to feel safe and protected - including refugee children everywhere.

#StopBullying #withrefugees #refugeeswelcome #pinkshirtday

An illustration of a pink shirt with a heart on it, on a blue background. The text overlay on the tshirt reads "all children deserve to feel safe and protected - no matter where they're from."

The Refugee Sponsorship Training Program @rstpcanada.bsky.social · Feb 26

Hello #victoriabc - we'll be there to answer your questions about the Private Sponsorship of Refugees Program on March 7th - 6 PM (Pacific) at the Inter-cultural Association of Greater Victoria @icavictoria.bsky.social

Registration: bit.ly/askmeanythingPSR

#refugeeswelcome #refugeesponsorship

Illustration of person looking at a computer with a magnifying glass, the computer screen shows an image of a person with the letters "PSR" written on it.

Text description: "Ask me anything about the private sponsorship of refugees program"

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The Refugee Sponsorship Training Program @rstpcanada.bsky.social · Feb 20

Refugees get a bad rap. Thank you for spreading kindness & facts at a time when people who are forced-to-flee need it most.

Learn how you can protect & welcome refugees to Canada.

More Info www.rstp.ca/en/bvor/info/

#RefugeesWelcome #refugees #SignalBoost #Canada #welcomingcommunities #volunteer

The Refugee Sponsorship Training Program @rstpcanada.bsky.social · Feb 19

Although Canada is known as a leader in refugee resettlement, we host only a small portion of the World's refugee population. Surprising?

Learn more @ our Info Session on Feb 25 - find out how you can help bring more refugees to safety.

▶️Register: bit.ly/RefugeesWelc...

#refugeeswelcome #refugees

(Graphic text – Slide 1): "Of the almost 44 million refugees forced to flee their home countries to seek safety, Canada hosts LESS than 1%. "

(Graphic text – Slide 2): "An overwhelming majority of refugees (69%) live in countries that neighbour their countries of origin."

The Refugee Sponsorship Training Program @rstpcanada.bsky.social · Feb 14

This Valentine's Day, we want to send a heartfelt thank-you to those who continue to defend human rights everywhere.

To the people who stand against hate & keep hope alive in their ❤️ despite the toll of witnessing global crisis after crisis, we see & appreciate you!

▶️ bit.ly/RefugeesWelcomeHere

The Global Refugee Crisis: You CAN Make a Difference

Join our info session to learn how you can become a refugee sponsor and help bring families to safety. Take action and make an impact!

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