In this new episode of Borderless Voices we talk with Elisa Ibarra, the coordinator of our Primary Care Clinic, one of the main services that we provide at the FCJ Refugee Centre. Our clinic, funded by Inner City Health Associates (ICHA), is dedicated to providing transitional primary care and psychiatry services to those without insurance (OHIP, IFH), prioritizing the well-being of uprooted people. Find out how it works, how it started, who it is for, why it is such an essential service for the community we serve, and much more.

In this new episode of Borderless Voices we talk with Tracy Muriithi, the coordinator of the project A Roadmap to Justice, about the amazing Refugee and Im/Migrant Youth Conference, which will take place in Toronto this Friday, February 21. This conference will bring together organizations and youth to showcase projects focused on supporting refugee and migrant youth and minors, and it's a fantastic opportunity to connect, share knowledge, and work toward creating a better system for the youth we serve. Listen to this interview to find out all the details, and why it's such an important event.

Today, January 24th, is the United Nations' proclaimed International Day of Education, this year, with the theme AI and education: Preserving human agency in a world of automation. In this new episode of Borderless Voices, we look a little deeper into the experience of access to education of newcomers in Ontario.

On International Migrants Day (December 18), we talk with Jovana Blagovcanin, Anti-Human Trafficking Manager at FCJ Refugee Centre, about the vital role migrants play in our communities, and the ongoing need for solidarity and advocacy. She also talks about the campaign A Day Without Migrants; and the importance of standing with migrants, especially today.

December 10 is Human Rights Day, a date that marks the signing of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights by the United Nations in 1948, reminding us that every person is entitled to dignity, equality, and freedom. In this new episode of Borderless Voices, we hear from young individuals about why human rights matter to them, and we also speak with Diana Gallego, Co-Executive Director of the FCJ Refugee Centre, about the recent changes in Canada’s immigration regulations and their impact.

November 25 marks the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. This day is more than just a reminder of the violence women and girls face across the globe; it’s a call to action for us all to take a stand against all forms of gender-based violence. In this new episode of Borderless Voices we talk about it with Chiara Rossi, FCJ Refugee Centre's Anti-Human Trafficking – Women Coordinator.

This holiday season, let's come together to make a difference in the lives of families in need. In this new episode of Borderless Voices, Kelly Arevalo, FCJ Refugee Centre's Food Security Coordinator, talks about our annual Holiday Food Drive, which will take place this weekend (November 30 and December 1, from 9 am to 3 pm), in front of the No Frills closest to our location, at 243 Alberta Ave, in Toronto. As Kelly explains, every contribution matters to bring festive meals and a sense of celebration to vulnerable members of our community.

On the occasion of our upcoming Winter Fundraising Party, this new episode of Borderless Voices features an in-depth interview with our Co-Executive Director Tsering Lhamo. She tells us everything about this special event on December 6, and also give us a great insight of the work we do at the Centre, our core programs, the importance of helping refugees, and her own personal experience. Don't miss it!

September 30 is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada. It is 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 by this injustice. A message from Tsering Lhamo, Co-Executive Director of the FCJ Refugee Centre.

We’re happy to announce the launching of a new semester of Uprooted U, a program that targets post-secondary education access for youth and newcomers facing barriers, with a focus on expanding our post-secondary offerings. The program will run four semesters of three months each, starting in October 2024, and covering various topical areas. We tell you everything about it this new episode of Borderless Voices!