Families driven from their homes in Syria and other embattled countries
can find a chance at a new life in the North Okanagan with our help.
TOGETHER, LET’S MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Sponsoring a refugee is a big responsibility. Sharing our resources and working together will help more people efficiently.
The North Okanagan Refugee Committee is a group of individuals and organizations working together to sponsor refugees in our region and ensure that they are welcomed, supported and empowered to rebuild their lives. We are here to provide information on how you can get involved and make an impact in the lives of refugees: find out more about the sponsorship process, consider donating funds to established sponsorship groups or volunteer your time helping refugees to settle in the North Okanagan. There are many ways to help – please explore our website to find resources, ideas and contact information.
THE REFUGEE PROCESS IN CANADA
The refugee process in Canada can seem complicated and overwhelming. We'll share what we've learned so you can better understand it and how Canada is going to help.
HOW TO HELP LOCALLY
Are you motivated to help but not sure where to start, or what you can do? There are many ways you can contribute to our collective effort to help welcome refugees to our region.
ABOUT THE COMMITTEE
This committee was formed by North Okanagan citizens motivated to help bring international refugees to our region. We know that together we can provide a stronger local response to the refugee crisis.