Victoria Coalition for Survivors of Torture (VCST) was formed as a coalition of agencies and individuals responding to the needs of survivors of torture and their families. Their mission is...
Victoria Coalition for Survivors of Torture
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Newcomers, Immigrants and Refugees Articles
Ukrainian Catholic Parish of St Nicholas
Ukrainian Village is a transitional housing initiative that provides free, safe, and supportive housing for Ukrainians fleeing war and starting a life here on Vancouver Island. In...
Vancouver Island Counselling Centre For Immigrants And Refugees Association
VICCIR's mission is to provide specialized counselling and training services to assist refugees and immigrants who suffer from the effects of trauma and torture. They train professional...
Olive Branch Revival Foundation
Olive Branch Revival Foundation (OBRF) provides wrap-around services to newcomers and their families in a variety of ways, building community integration and supporting people going through...
Migrant Workers Centre BC Society
Migrant Workers Centre BC work to promote and advance access to justice for migrant workers by providing legal and support services, advocacy, research, public education and engaging in law...
Inter-Cultural Association of Greater Victoria
The purpose of the Inter-Cultural Association of Greater Victoria (ICA) is to support the full integration of newcomer immigrants and refugees into the social, economic, and civic life of...
Help Ukraine Vancouver Island Society
The Help Ukraine Vancouver Island Society is a volunteer-led organization supporting displaced Ukrainians across Vancouver Island. Together with partner agencies, they direct and assist...
Cowichan Valley Intercultural and Immigrant Aid Society
The Cowichan Intercultural Society is the leading community resource for immigrant settlement services, as well as for education and awareness in developing welcoming and inclusive...
Bayanihan Cultural and Housing Society
The Bayanihan Community Centre provides an affordable and welcoming facility for programs and events for education; support services for youth, seniors, new immigrants, caregivers, and...