Interconnectedness initiative: First case conference report
The project, funded by the Victoria Foundation, has undertaken a comprehensive approach to address the needs of survivors of torture in our community.
Author: VCST
Nobody knows how many survivors and family members that are living with histories of torture and trauma live in our community. We do know that many people have fled their home countries during time of unrest and violence to seek asylum here. Please contact us if you’d like more information or would like to get involved in our work.
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Syrian men’s experiences of integration and employment in Canada
This 12-minute video presents the experiences of three Syrian men, and their struggle for not having their professional degrees and work experience recognized in Canada. In November 2023, the Government of…
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Interconnectedness Initiative Project Manager – contract position
The application deadline is October 20, 2023.
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Interconnectedness Initiative key findings and next steps
Eight mental health and settlement agencies in Metro Vancouver and Vancouver Island are joining forces to support survivors of torture and their communities.
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The Interconnectedness Initiative: A collaborative initiative to support survivors of torture
Through the collective efforts of the VCST, stakeholders, supporters, and funders, these ten identified actions will be fulfilled to support survivors of torture, their families, and their communities.
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Announcing our phone line for community members
The VCST pilot phone line is a resource for community members that identify as torture survivors.
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VCST and more at Vibrant in Vancouver
Thank you MOSAIC and VAST (Vancouver Association for Survivors of Torture) for featuring Victoria Coalition for Survivors of Torture.
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CCR Spring Consultation
Please join us for the CCR Spring Consultation May 30 – June 1 in Victoria, BC.
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World Refugee Day
Every year on June 20th, World Refugee Day (WRD) commemorates the strength, courage, and perseverance of millions of refugees worldwide. VCST co-founded WRD Victoria in 2013, with the aim of…
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Resettlement and Resilience – An Evening with Mohammed Alsaleh & Sari Alesh
Wednesday, November 28On November 28th, VCST partnered with Disaster Aid Canada to present internationally recognized, Syrian-Canadian speaker Mohammed Alsaleh shared some of his stories while together we explore the topic…
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Remembering Peter Golden
We are profoundly saddened by the passing of Peter Golden, a co-founder and long-time board member of Victoria Coalition for Survivors of Torture. For over thirty years, Peter served as…
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Chasing Asylum – Documentary film screening
Presented with: University of Victoria Social Justice Studies Monday, March.19th 7:00pm-9:30pm University of Victoria – David Strong Building C122This powerful documentary explores Australia’s controversial Pacific Solution Policy as it relates to…
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Constance on the Edge film screening and AGM
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 25th, 2017Greater Victoria Public Library Central Branch, Community Meeting Room VCST proudly presented Constance on the Edge, a film that follows a Sudanese Family for 10 years from refugee…
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Let’s Talk About Torture at the Canadian Bioethics Society Conference
We’ve been accepted to deliver our workshop called “Let’s Talk About Torture…
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Excited to Support World Refugee Day!
How can we change the conversation about refugees and others seeking protection? Explore, be curious, learn and celebrate with us on World Refugee Day, June 20th. We are working with…
