Episode 22 - Five lessons from refugee sponsorship

Since 1979, hundreds of thousands of refugees have been sponsored, resettled, and built new lives in communities across Canada. Countless tears of happiness have been shed, countless Canadian flags have been waved, and countless cross-cultural meals have been shared. But, as we'll hear from one sponsorship group, there’s a whole lot more to it than that. If you are interested or have any questions about refugee sponsorship, email refugee@mcco.ca.

Transcription here.

Read "Consider it (re)settled", a rich behind-the-scenes look at how MCC pioneered the world's first private refugee sponsorship program.

Discussion resource can be found at mcco.ca/undercurrents.

Credits:

Sponsored by Kindred Credit Union

Editorial assistance by Christen Kong

Mixed by Francois Goudrealt of Hello Francy Sound and Music

Original music by Brian MacMillan
Artwork by Jesse Bergen