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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
The Rewards of Volunteering
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OCRA’s Afghan Refugee Sponsorships – Donations Needed!
In August 2021, the...
Escape from Eritrea
In the midst of a pandemic and a civil war, OCRA took on the challenge of bringing a young man to Canada.
Thanks to Lynn Miles for Stepping Up for Afghan Refugees!
OCRA was thrilled to work with Ottawa singer/songwriter Lynn Miles...
OCRA’s Afghan Refugee Sponsorships – Donations Needed!
In August 2021, the government promised to settle 40,000 Afghan...
Assisting Refugees detained in Australia
Along with other Canadian refugee organizations, OCRA is working to sponsor refugees who have been shut out of Australia.