This session explores how culture shapes our perspectives and communication styles. We'll compare the direct, individualistic communication common in Western societies with the relationship-focused, collectivist communication found in many other cultures. You'll gain practical insights to help reduce misunderstandings and better support newcomers as they settle into their new communities.
This hands-on webinar by the Refugee Sponsorship Training Program (RSTP) is for new and experienced sponsors who want to learn about the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program. Join us to review or learn about sponsors’ settlement responsibilities when sponsoring refugees under the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) and Blended Visa Office-Referred (BVOR) programs We will go over the […]
This webinar is for: All refuge sponsorship groups (SAHs & their Constituent Groups and Co-Sponsors, Groups of Five, Community Sponsors) participating in the PSR and/or BVOR (or JAS) programs. Lawyers Refugee applicants abroad (PSR program) When a sponsored refugee moves away from your community (the intended community of settlement where the sponsors live), it […]
This is the third and final workshop in a 3-part autumn info series: • The first session of the series was on Tuesday, October 13 2026 and covered the PSR Post Arrival Responsibilities that sponsorship groups must fulfill. • The second session of the series was on Tuesday, October 20 2026 and covered information […]
This webinar provides an in-depth look at what is commonly called 'Month 13' of a sponsorship - this is the first month that the sponsored newcomers are on their own without the official support of the sponsors. Find out when sponsors should start preparing for the transition to Month 13; get access to resources that […]
