Settlement organizations play an important role in refugee resettlement. Also of importance, is the growing role of the private sponsor. This webinar will discuss best practices of how settlement serving organizations can better connect and support private sponsor groups to address the following:

• Provide examples of how frontline workers can support privately sponsored refugees during their initial settlement in BC
• Clarify the role of sponsors and the roles of settlement organizations to have a better understanding of how to support refugees during their initial settlement in BC
• How settlement organizations can best connect to private sponsor groups
• A mutual understanding between settlement organizations and private sponsors on roles and responsibilities, managing expectations, cultural awareness, and ethical considerations

This webinar is designed to equip managers, instructors of LINC and frontline staff with information on how to support privately sponsored refugees and how to work collaboratively with the sponsoring group.

Event Details & Registration

• Date: Wednesday, May 24, 2017
• Time: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm (PDT)
• Location: Online
• Register by Tuesday, May 23, 2017

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Presenters

Brian Dyck
Migration and Resettlement Program Coordinator, MCC Canada

Ekaterina Pak
Regional Manager, Refugee Sponsorship Training Program (RSTP), administered by Catholic Crosscultural Services

Saleem Spindari
Manager of Refugee Settlement Support Projects, MOSAIC