FCJ Refugee Centre Podcasts

In this new episode of Superheroes Without Borders we meet Mama, a migrant superhero from the Gambia, now residing in Canada. Mama shares her inspiring journey, beginning with her travels from Turkey to Canada in 2022, where she faced numerous challenges, including losing her luggage and dealing with administrative issues. Her chosen superhero name, Mama, honors her mother, whom she considers her...

Today we celebrate World Refugee Day, an international day designated by the United Nations to honour refugees around the globe. It falls each year on 20 June and shines a light on the rights, needs and dreams of those forced to flee. This year, World Refugee Day focuses on solidarity with refugees – for a world where refugees are welcomed.

On the last day of this year's Uprooted JR. - Bridging To School Program, families and volunteers share their experiences and tell us what the program has meant for them and for the children who have participated.

In this new episode of Borderless Voices, Junru Huang shares her experience as a York University Placement Student with the Youth & Access To Education Programs at FCJ Refugee Centre.

This new episode of Superheroes Without Borders features an interview with JJ, a superhero migrant who discusses her journey and motivations. She chose the superhero name JJ to be unique and values empowering women and men. Her migrant journey to Canada was not by choice, but she found purpose in helping others, influenced by her upbringing and cultural background. She faced challenges like living...

In this new episode of Borderless Voices, Chloe and Luca share their experiences as volunteer instructors in our MusicBox program, which offers free music classes to children between 6 and 12 years old through fun, educational and engaging activities. The program is offered by the FCJ Refugee Centre and Musicbox Children’s Charity, as a part of our Uprooted Junior Program.

The FCJ Refugee Centre Youth Network, in collaboration with Mary Ward Centre, Sisters of St. Joseph of Toronto and the CCR Youth Network, is immersed in a project to delve deeper into the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), inviting and mobilizing young newcomers and refugees across Canada to advocate for change, using both these UN goals and Canada’s commitment

Refugee Rights Day is celebrated every year in Canada on April 4th, the anniversary of the Supreme Court’s 1985 ruling that stated that refugee claimants are entitled to fundamental rights. On this episode of Borderless Voices we talk about the importance of this day with Loly Rico, FCJ Refugee Centre’s Founder.

In this new episode we meet Super Jolly, a new immigrant to Canada that arrived from Mexico and is full of positive energy and good avice. Super Jolly reveals her superpower ("something that I try to use both for others and for myself," she says) and, among many other things, shares her experience of adapting to a new culture without losing her roots.

Krish Thayaland, Manager of Training and Education at Second Harvest, facilitated a great workshop at the FCJ Refugee Centre about food date labelling. In the workshop, organized by our Food Security Program, Thayaland talked about the difference between "best before" and expiration dates, gave us a lot of useful information, and explained that "best before" doesn't mean "bad after", and how under...

En este nuevo episodio de nuestra serie 'Superhéroes sin fronteras' conocemos a Mujer Maravilla, quien nos cuenta cómo descubrió su superpoder, y cómo su experiencia como migrante ha sido fundamental para desarrollarlo y para aprender a ponerlo en práctica ayudando a los demás. Mujer Maravilla nos habla también de su experiencia desde que llegó a Canadá, así como de los desafíos, y también la ayud...

The federal government is reimposing visa requirements on Mexican nationals visiting Canada, with new rules that started taking effect on February 29. In this episode of Borderless Voices, FCJ Refugee Centre's Executive Director, Loly Rico, talks about the context of this measure, why it is being adopted now, the impact it will have on the most vulnerable people, and the position of the FCJ Refuge...

Loly Rico, FCJ Refugee Centre Executive Director, invites you to join us this Saturday, March 2, for the rally and march that will take place in Toronto on the occasion of International Women’s Day 2024, under the slogan' No one is free until we are all free.' Express your support and solidarity with all oppressed women and with women who live in precarious situations, both in the world and in our...

Estrenamos una nueva temporada de nuestra serie 'Superhéroes sin fronteras' con una participación muy especial: Katnisse. Con ella hablamos de su experiencia como recién llegada, los desafíos a los que ha tenido que hacer frente, el reto de vivir el día a día en un nuevo idioma, lo duro que es a veces estar lejos de la familia... Y sobre todo, ¡de su superpoder! Descúbrelo en este nuevo episodio e...

This holiday season, let’s unite as a community to empower families with the joy of a festive dinner and a heartwarming celebration. Join us this weekend for our Food Drive in front of the No Frills closest to our location, at St. Clair and Robina, in Toronto.

Save the date! We are having an Open House on November 22! Join us, visit our new facilities and learn more about all the work we do and our different programs. This is a special occasion for our new neighbors and friends to get to know us better, and for us to thank everyone for their support. Loly Rico, Executive Director of the FCJ Refugee Centre, tells you everything about it on this episode o...

En este nuevo episodio de la serie 'Superhéroes sin fronteras' tenemos el placer de presentar a Honeymoon, que nos desvelará su superpoder y nos hablará también de los desafíos a los que ha tenido que hacer frente como joven migrante en Canadá, de cómo esos desafíos han ido construyendo su personalidad, de la importancia de contar con una red de apoyo y de muchas cosas más.

On this National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we demand action from our elected officials. We demand that all children are taught the true history of the land upon which we live. We stand in solidarity with and alongside all people across this land in demanding justice, accountability and equity. We are calling for a fair, unbiased justice system which includes reparations from any government...

In this new episode of 'Home is Here' we chat with Lilibeth Rivas, facilitator of our 'Playing to Act' workshop, after the first session of the course. We also hear the thoughts of some of the participants in the program. 'Playing to Act' is a series of 12 sessions where you can learn basic theater knowledge in a fun and supportive environment. It's a great opportunity for young people to explore...

In this new episode of 'Superheroes Without Borders,' we are thrilled to introduce Sakura, a superhero who, among many other things, tells us about the importance of giving people a second chance, reminds us that it's okay to cry when you need it, and shares her experience in Canada, where she arrived from Mexico as a child.

Join us for a new edition of the Ride for Refuge! This is our biggest annual fundraising campaign, bringing together members of our community to support the FCJ Refugee Centre and help our most vulnerable community members and programs.

In this new episode of 'Superheroes Without Borders,' we are thrilled to introduce Lucky Lover, a superhero whose name reflects his inspiring journey.

The city of Toronto had a historic moment last Thursday, with the official proclamation of August 24th as Undocumented Residents Day.

En este nuevo episodio de Superhéroes sin fronteras estamos muy emocionados de presentar a Aurora, una superhéroe que nos habla acerca de los desafíos y las victorias que ha experimentado durante su trayectoria para encontrar su súper poder. Aurora nos cuenta acerca de la importancia de estar rodeados de personas que nos apoyen.

In the upcoming episode of Superheroes Without Borders, we are thrilled to introduce Heaven, a superhero whose name reflects her inspiring journey.