As a part of our Uprooted Junior Program, FCJ Refugee Centre and Musicbox Children’s Charity are offering a new season of free music classes, open to kids 6-12. Come build musical foundations through fun, educational and engaging activities! Go to the link […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

1/3 Today, September 30, is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada, a time to recognize and commemorate the intergenerational harm that residential schools caused to Indigenous families and communities, and to honour those who have been affected […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

Are you a refugee claimant? You are invited to participate in the IRB-RPD VIRTUAL READY TOURS! This is a great opportunity to meet the RPD (Refugee Protection Division) officers who will explain what is going to happen during your refugee hearing and how to […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

ONLY A FEW MORE DAYS TO GO! What moves you? Join the Ride for Refuge 2025 and help us continue the work we do for refugees and precarious migrants. Join a team, donate, and walk or ride with us on October 4. Visit the link to learn more about how to […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

🎤New 'Borderless Voices' podcast episode! We talk with Çağla Azizoğlu, FCJ Refugee Centre’s Resource Development Manager, about Ride for Refuge, our biggest annual fundraising campaign. Join us on October 4 for the family-friendly bike/walk event that every […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

TODAY, 3 PM: Don't miss the last session of our employment online workshop series! These workshops help refugee job seekers navigate the Canadian job market, understand employer expectations, and take meaningful steps toward building a career and a new life […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

What moves Jovana to participate in the RIDE FOR REFUGE campaign is the extraordinary resiliency of the community members that we support. What about you? WHAT MOVES YOU? Join the Ride for Refuge 2025 and help us continue the work we do for refugees and […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

(Pictures 1/3) We joined today the National Day of Action in Toronto, where thousands of people took to the streets to draw the line and protest the current anti-migrant, anti-Indigenous, and fossil fuel-driven policies, calling for climate and economic […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

1/3 Today, Loly Rico and Cagla Azizoglu, from FCJ Refugee Centre, had the pleasure of visiting Toronto Metropolitan University to speak with students from the Criminology 360: Criminalizing Global Migration course, under the supervision of Dr. John Carlaw […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

ONLY A COUPLE OF WEEKS TO GO! What moves you? Join the Ride for Refuge 2025 and help us continue the work we do for refugees and precarious migrants. Join a team, donate, and walk or ride with us on October 4. Visit the link to learn more about how to […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

Learn how to prepare for a job interview! Join the online workshop "Interview Preparation" THIS TUESDAY at 3:00 PM. It's organized by Jumpstart Refugee Talent, in collaboration with FCJ Refugee Centre, as part of an interactive career readiness workshop […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

A team from the FCJ Refugee Centre's Anti-Human Trafficking program recently joined the Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers (OHCOW) for an outreach event in Prince Edward County with temporary foreign workers. During the evening, we shared information about workers’ rights, the risks […]

WHAT MOVES YOU? Join the Ride for Refuge 2025 and help us continue the work we do for refugees and precarious migrants. Join a team, donate, and walk or ride with us on October 4. Visit the link to learn more about how to participate and get moving for […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

Want to know what we’ve been up to these past few months and what upcoming events you can’t miss? Our 2025 Summer Newsletter is ready! In this issue, you will find all the information about Ride for Refuge, the reasons why we oppose Bill C-2, photo galleries […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

WHAT MOVES YOU? Join the Ride for Refuge 2025 and help us continue the work we do for refugees and precarious migrants. Join a team, donate, and walk or ride with us on October 4. Visit the link to learn more about how to participate and get moving for […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

Building community over mango 🥭🙂

On the fourth anniversary of the passing of our beloved Co-Director Francisco Rico-Martínez, we celebrate his life and continue to honour his legacy. He is always inspiring us and giving us strength to keep working for refugees and precarious migrants.

✔️ Are you between 18 and 30 years old? ✔️ Are you currently studying in Secondary or Post-Secondary school in Ontario? ✔️ Do you want to study, but you're having trouble enrolling? 👍 Then you can participate in our focus groups and help us collect feedback […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

WHAT MOVES YOU? Join the Ride for Refuge 2025 and help us continue the work we do for refugees and precarious migrants. Join a team, donate, and walk or ride with us on October 4. Visit the link to learn more about how to participate and get moving for […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

Family dinners, workshops, movie nights, art classes, advocacy work and outings, discussions about human rights and the challenges that migrant youth face... Join us tomorrow (every Wednesday) for the FCJ Youth Network gathering! Learn more: https://www.fcjrefugeecentre.org/fcj-youth-network/

Are you a refugee claimant? You are invited to participate in the IRB-RPD VIRTUAL READY TOURS! This is a great opportunity to meet the RPD (Refugee Protection Division) officers who will explain what is going to happen during your refugee hearing and how to […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

WHAT MOVES YOU? Join the Ride for Refuge 2025 and help us continue the work we do for refugees and precarious migrants. Join a team, donate, and walk or ride with us on October 4. Visit the link to learn more about how to participate and get moving for […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

NAVIGATING THE PATHWAY TO MEANINGFUL EMPLOYMENT - FREE WORKSHOP SERIES ONLINE Jumpstart Refugee Talent, in collaboration with FCJ Refugee Centre, is organizing an interactive career readiness workshop series online, designed to support, inform, and empower […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

SAVE THE DATES! August 23 & September 6 The Apple-Crang-Hurst community is coming together to organize a two day garage sale that will raise money for the FCJ Youth Network Fall/Winter family dinners and gather, and back to school items for newcomer and […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

Don't miss this great article and video from CBC News about the Refugee Soccer Cup! ➡️ Ontario refugee agencies host soccer tournament to build community and friendship - Event a chance for refugees to connect with one another, share experiences 👉 […]

1/3 FCJ Refugee Centre's Co-Executive Director Diana Gallego, and the Centre's Anti-Human Trafficking – Youth Coordinator, Tenzin Khentse, were on 'CP24Breakfast' talking about the Refugee Soccer Cup, which will be held tomorrow, Saturday, in Toronto.

Join us this Saturday for a day of games and community building! Our Refugee Soccer Tournament is around the corner. The event is organized by the Ontario Coalition of Service Providers for Refugee Claimants, and is celebrating its fifth year. This edition is […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

Movie nights, family dinners, workshops, art classes, advocacy work and outings, discussions about human rights and the challenges that migrant youth face... Join us every Wednesday for the FCJ Youth Network gathering! Learn more: https://www.fcjrefugeecentre.org/fcj-youth-network/

This weekend we were at Lush Cosmetics in the Toronto Eaton Centre, supporting the campaign for a just and fair immigration system in Canada. Thank you everyone for taking action! 🔗 Tell your politicians: We want a just and fair immigration system that is as […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

These refugees came to Canada looking for a lifeline. They found it in a sport that reminds them ‘you’re not alone’. Greater Toronto refugee houses will host the Refugee Soccer Cup Tournament for clients, staff and supporters on July 19 in North York. By Nicholas Keung in 'The Toronto Star' […]

Are you a refugee claimant? You are invited to participate in the IRB-RPD VIRTUAL READY TOURS! This is a great opportunity to meet the RPD (Refugee Protection Division) officers who will explain what is going to happen during your refugee hearing and how to […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

Join us again this year for Ride for Refuge, a fun and meaningful way to support the work we do! Rally your friends, form a team, and ride, walk, or donate in support of refugees and precarious migrants. 👉 You can join or support our Ride for Refuge campaign […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

Are you between 18 and 30 years old and currently enrolled in or facing challenges in accessing Secondary or Post-Secondary education in Ontario? We are conducting a series of focus groups to collect precarious or non-status individuals feedback.. ➡️ Next […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

Tell your politicians: We want a just and fair immigration system that is as welcoming as Canadians are. Learn more and send your message 👇 https://lush.quorum.us/campaign/neighboursen/ #refugeeswelcome #canada #refugees #immigration

Are you 18+ and currently enrolled in or facing challenges in accessing Secondary or Post-Secondary education in Ontario? We are conducting a series of focus groups to collect precarious or non-status individuals feedback. ➡️ Next one: Thursday, July 10, 2025 […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

FCJ Refugee Centre has joined over 300 organizations from across Canada to demand complete withdrawal of Bill C-2, the so-called “Strong Borders Act”, an initiative by the federal government that threatens human rights, refugee and migrant rights, and privacy […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

Our Street Party was a wonderful day of community building and celebration of our diversity. Check out the highlights in this video! https://youtu.be/yJvkg5T6lcc

1/4 Our Annual General Meeting, just a few days ago, was a great event where we had the opportunity to welcome the new members of the Board of Directors, and also recognize what we have achieved, review the Center's activity, and prepare for the challenges ahead.

The FCJ Refugee Centre Street Party was, one more year, a wonderful day of community building and celebration of our diversity. We enjoyed a wide variety of excellent and diverse artists and performers, great food, fun games… Check out this gallery with the best pictures, and stay tuned for the […]

On this World Refugee Day, we stand united with other over 300 organizations from across the country to demand complete withdrawal of Bill C-2. The so-called "Strong Borders Act" threatens human rights, refugee and migrant rights, and privacy of all […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

Have a taste of the soulful music and technical excellence of multi-instrumentalist, composer and producer Krisorg, live at the FCJ Refugee Centre Street Party! Join us this Saturday for this family event, where you’ll also find many other live performances […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

Experience all the glamour, heartfelt storytelling and fearless advocacy of glam queen Fleur Fantasie at the FCJ Refugee Centre Street Party! Join us this Saturday for this family event, where you’ll also find many other live performances, activities for […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

We have been participating in the National and Provincial Summit on Migrant Workers’ Services Delivery Models and Road Map, bringing together frontline organizations, community leaders, service providers, and policymakers working with migrant and temporary […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

Enjoy an unforgettable selection of Arabic songs with Rula and Moe Kuidir at the FCJ Refugee Centre Street Party! Join us this Saturday for this family event, where you’ll also find many other live performances, activities for children, games, food, music […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

Celebrate the amazing cultural heritage of the Andes with Wiñay Sikuris at the FCJ Refugee Centre Street Party!! Join us this Saturday for this family event, where you’ll also find many other live performances, activities for children, games, food, music […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

Enjoy the best Brazilian Samba energy with Fantástica Bateria at the FCJ Refugee Centre Street Party!! Join us this Saturday for this family event, where you’ll also find many other live performances, activities for children, games, food, music, piñatas, and […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

Join us this Saturday for a free #salsa class at the FCJ Refugee Centre Street Party! Come and enjoy this family event, where you’ll also find many live performances, activities for children, games, food, music, piñatas, and much more. Let’s get together and […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

Don’t miss the extraordinary voice of Canadian-Nigerian gospel artist Derby Kay, live at the FCJ Refugee Centre Street Party! Join us for this family event, where you’ll also find many other live performances, activities for children, games, food, music […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

Tashi Shopa (“Lucky dance”) is the oldest dance form in Tibet. See it live this Saturday at the FCJ Refugee Centre Street Party! Join us for this family event, where you’ll also find many other live performances, activities for children, games, food, music […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

Are You Ready? Our Street Party Is Coming! Let’s get together and build community! The FCJ Refugee Centre’s annual 'Diverse Residents, One Community' Street Party is coming up! Join us for this family event, where you’ll find activities for children, games […] [Original post on mastodon.social]