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Putting Community Support for Refugees into Action

The scale of global refugee crises need not immobilize individuals from acting to make a difference

Putting Community Support for Refugees into Action

The scale of global refugee crises need not immobilize individuals from acting to make a difference

The scale of global refugee crises need not immobilize individuals from acting to make a difference

OCRA's Afghan Refugee Sponsorships – Donations Needed!

This frightened girl and boy had just fled...

OCRA's Afghan Refugee Sponsorships – Donations Needed!

This frightened girl and boy had just fled...

This frightened girl and boy had just fled Afghanistan to escape an arrest warrant issued because of the girl's attendance at an underground...

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Refugee Families Settled by OCRA

118

Refugees Brought to Canada

5

Sponsorships Awaiting government approval

6

Sponsorship Application in Preparation

News and Views

Commentary and perspective on events and issues related to refugees and sponsorship

OCRA Receives Award for Refugee Work

OCRA has been awarded the prestigious 2024 Alfonso Garcia Robles...

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Thanks to Lynn Miles for Stepping Up for Afghan Refugees!

OCRA was thrilled to work with Ottawa singer/songwriter Lynn Miles...

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OCRA's Afghan Refugee Sponsorships – Donations Needed!

This frightened girl and boy had just fled Afghanistan to...

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