International Association For Refugees CANADA

IAFR was established in response to the need for an international Christian non-profit agency devoted to the mission of helping people survive and recover from forced displacement. We do this in partnership with local churches, refugees churches around the world, and the church-at-large. IAFR Canada operates in partnership with The Peoples Church in Toronto.​

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OUR VALUES

• Refugee Churches

• Local Churches

• Long-Term Relationships

• Reciprocity

• Collaboration

• Respect & Dignity

• Host Country Economy

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• Refugee Churches Across The World

  
• Local Churches

  
• Long-Term Relationships

  
• Reciprocity

  
• Collaboration

  
• Respect and Dignity

  
• Host Country Economy

  

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The IAFR
​Canada Team

 Laura Dobrowolski, Executive Director
Shahrazad Mohamed, Winnipeg Refugee Support Worker
Rob Perry, Director of Operations/Emerging Refugee Initiatives
Insaf Safou, Iraq Women's Ministry Project Leader
Sharon Schmidt, Prayer and Communications Coordinator
Danielle Steenwyk-Rowaan, Open Homes Hamilton Team Leader (on maternity leave)
Noha Shalabi, Open Homes Hamilton Settlement Coordinator
Alison Witt, Church Engagement/Refugee Housing Initiatives
Zareh Zetlian, Middle East Coordinator

The IAFR Canada
​Board of Directors    

Brian Dawkins, Treasurer, acting Chair
Sandra Ryan, Secretary
Helton Achaye
Pauline Gruer-Caulfield
Kevin Pasma
Rev. CY Yan

A precious in-person conversation and prayer time with international partners.

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