You can stay.

Those three powerful words change the trajectory of lives.

They change the lives of babies, children, youth and adults who have fled their homelands and arrived seeking refuge in our province.

Many have survived unimaginable injustices and traumas, yet they show tremendous courage, resilience, and hope. They come due to civil war, or due to political or religious persecution, or because they are escaping forced marriages. They come because of who they love, who they are and what they believe in.

We receive no government core funding; we are privately funded and generate most of our operating revenue from ordinary people who believe in our work.

Our office was generously donated to us, and having a low overhead means we can invest dollars where they are most needed: improving the lives of refugees and advocating for a more inclusive and vibrant Nova Scotia. With your help, we can say “yes” each time we are asked to help. Your contribution directly supports people seeking protection in Nova Scotia so that they can stay and rebuild their lives here.