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
Sandra Ryan, Director of Community and Partnership Development
Shahrazad Mohamed, Winnipeg Refugee Support Worker
Rob Perry, Emerging Refugee Initiatives
Insaf Safou, Middle East Women's Ministry Leader
Sharon Schmidt, KW Refugee Ministry
Danielle Steenwyk-Rowaan, Open Homes Hamilton Team Leader
Noha Shalabi, Open Homes Hamilton Settlement Coordinator
Alison Witt, Church Engagement/Refugee Housing Initiatives
Melissa Leder, Refugee  Student Program Coordinator

The IAFR Canada
​Board of Directors    

Brian Dawkins, Chair
Helton Achaye
Rev. CY Yan
Karen Hurlburt
Bayode Ayo-Ojo

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