Displaced from the Karen state in Myanmar, Paw Paw and her family fled to a Thai refugee camp,… Read more
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World Refugee Day Special: Noella’s Story
June 19, 2021
From Congo to Canada, Noella Kayitesi, a single mom to a five-year-old boy, is overcoming language barriers to… Read more
World Refugee Day Special: Savan’s Story
June 18, 2021
Coming to Canada as a privately sponsored refugee, Iraqi-born youth Savan Kajo’s journey has just begun. By Taylor… Read more
World Refugee Day Special: Meron’s story
June 18, 2021
DIVERSEcity RISE Program client Meron shares her decade-long journey to Canada and the obstacles she had to overcome… Read more
World Refugee Day Special: Thu Meh’s story
June 17, 2021
A DIVERSEcity RISE Program client, Thu Meh shares her story and struggles she faced with language, facing a… Read more
Supporting Pride Month in a pandemic shows it’s not just an event; it’s a time for healing
June 10, 2021
Raise your flag for Pride Month, says Kristi Pinderi of DIVERSEcity June is Pride Month, and Kristi Pinderi,… Read more
Today is the beginning of BC Youth Week (May 1–7, 2024)! Here are a few snapshots of what our youth participants have been up to! ![]()
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DIVERSEcity Youth Programs empower newcomer and BIPOC youth through various programs, day camps and youth employment programs. We are dedicated to our local youth and to creating safe spaces where they can build skills and make meaningful connections. ![]()
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For more information on youth programs, email youth@dcrs.ca or visit www.dcrs.ca/our-services/youth-programs/
Want to learn about how to stay safe online from an RCMP officer? Join us at DIVERSEcity’s Surrey Community Campus for an in-person digital literacy workshop that will teach empower you to stay safe online. Learn how to avoid frauds, scams and how to protect your personal information online. ![]()
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For more information visit www.dcrs.ca/event-details/digital-literacy-safety-with-royal-canadian-mounted-police/ email ralsaqqa@dcrs.ca or visit dcrs.ca/events.
We are so excited to announce our new Strategic Plan 2024–2029, which will guide our work over the next five years. ![]()
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Crafted through a year-long process with extensive consultations with our staff, management, volunteers, community partners and our Board of Directors, this plan includes our new Vision, Mission, Values and five Strategic Priorities.![]()
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This plan will be our compass as we strive to advance change for an equitable and sustainable world. For people. For communities. ![]()
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Read the full plan here: www.dcrs.ca/about-us/our-strategic-platform/ ![]()
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#surreybc #forpeopleforcommunities #strategicplan
Want to learn about Canadian benefits and credits? ![]()
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Join this online workshop on May 1, 2024, with a guest speaker from the Canadian Revenue Agency and learn about: ![]()
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• Disability tax credit ![]()
• Renter BC Credit ![]()
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Arabic interpretation is available. ![]()
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For more information, call 604-307-4073, email mmekonnen@dcrs.ca or visit www.dcrs.ca/event-details/overview-of-canadian-benefits-and-credits/
DIVERSEcity's Roots of Safety Training explores a culturally safe and respectful approach to safety planning with immigrants and refugees from a trauma-informed lens. ![]()
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Held during Victims and Survivors of Crime Week, this training is a powerful tool for service providers in their empowerment planning with immigrant populations including women, LGBTQ+, youth, adults and seniors. ![]()
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These one-day training workshops (8:30 am – 4:30 pm) will be available May 13 and May 14. ![]()
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Registration is $25 and will include breakfast and lunch. ![]()
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For more information and to register, please visit: ow.ly/O3nr50RpJ5m![]()
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Roots of Safety Training Workshop - DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society
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DIVERSEcity's Roots of Safety Training explores a culturally safe and respectful approach to safety planning with immigrants and refugees.