The Refugee Sponsorship Training Program
@rstpcanada.bsky.social
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
🙌 Funded by IRCC, housed/administered by CCS
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
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
October 7, 2025 at 2:17 PM
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
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
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...
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...
bit.ly
September 24, 2025 at 3:41 PM
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...
𝗪𝗵𝗼: For PSR sponsors & refugee applicants.
𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻: Sept. 29 @ 2 PM EDT
𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: Online bit.ly/preparingfor...
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
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
September 22, 2025 at 3:53 PM
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
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
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
Visit bit.ly/solidaritywithrefugees to move from words to actions, for myth busting infographics & printable window signs.
#WRD2025
June 20, 2025 at 7:11 PM
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
Visit bit.ly/solidaritywithrefugees to move from words to actions, for myth busting infographics & printable window signs.
#WRD2025
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
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...
www.rstp.ca
May 30, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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
June 17th @ 1 pm Eastern. Register:
www.rstp.ca/en/event/dentalcare
#cdcp
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
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
May 27, 2025 at 7:31 PM
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
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
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
You'll find clickable links to key resources, the IOM's O-Canada App + more!
More info + download @ bit.ly/RSTPorientation
#refugeeswelcome #PSR
May 23, 2025 at 2:32 PM
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
You'll find clickable links to key resources, the IOM's O-Canada App + more!
More info + download @ bit.ly/RSTPorientation
#refugeeswelcome #PSR
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
🌍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
May 15, 2025 at 7:13 PM
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
🌍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
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
#RefugeeRightsDay #RefugeeProtection #refugeeswelcome #refugeeswelcomehere #CanPoli
April 4, 2025 at 7:52 PM
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
#RefugeeRightsDay #RefugeeProtection #refugeeswelcome #refugeeswelcomehere #CanPoli
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
#StopBullying #withrefugees #refugeeswelcome #pinkshirtday
February 26, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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
#StopBullying #withrefugees #refugeeswelcome #pinkshirtday
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
Registration: bit.ly/askmeanythingPSR
#refugeeswelcome #refugeesponsorship
February 26, 2025 at 5:57 PM
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
Registration: bit.ly/askmeanythingPSR
#refugeeswelcome #refugeesponsorship
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
Learn how you can protect & welcome refugees to Canada.
More Info www.rstp.ca/en/bvor/info/
#RefugeesWelcome #refugees #SignalBoost #Canada #welcomingcommunities #volunteer
February 20, 2025 at 7:26 PM
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
Learn how you can protect & welcome refugees to Canada.
More Info www.rstp.ca/en/bvor/info/
#RefugeesWelcome #refugees #SignalBoost #Canada #welcomingcommunities #volunteer
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
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
February 19, 2025 at 5:41 PM
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
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
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
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!
sponsorarefugee.eventbrite.ca
February 14, 2025 at 5:57 PM
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
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