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  • A team of workers stand together thinking about the difficult work of collaborating on child soldier issues.
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    Interconnectedness Initiative: Second case conference report

    ByVCST March 27, 2024May 3, 2024

    “Case Conferencing” was identified by stakeholders as an essential tool to address sensitive cases among survivors of torture in the region, and to bring forward the experiences of the project’s stakeholders.

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    Interconnectedness initiative: First case conference report

    ByVCST December 18, 2023March 22, 2025

    The project, funded by the Victoria Foundation, has undertaken a comprehensive approach to address the needs of survivors of torture in our community.

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  • Diaa Kibabi speaks to us from the library about his experience.
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    Syrian men’s experiences of integration and employment in Canada

    ByVCST November 29, 2023November 29, 2023

    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

    ByVCST September 23, 2023March 22, 2025

    The application deadline is October 20, 2023.

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    Interconnectedness Initiative key findings and next steps

    ByVCST June 27, 2023March 22, 2025

    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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  • Close up of many hands in a circle holding pieces of a puzzle.
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    The Interconnectedness Initiative: A collaborative initiative to support survivors of torture

    ByVCST June 27, 2023October 5, 2023

    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

    ByVCST April 6, 2023October 5, 2023

    The VCST pilot phone line is a resource for community members that identify as torture survivors.

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  • After Arrival
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    After Arrival

    ByMuna Zaidalkilani March 13, 2023March 13, 2023

    This film showcases the incredible journey of three LGBTQIA+ refugee claimants who have become leaders in our community.

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    Join us online for the premiere of the film, After Arrival, June 19

    ByMuna Zaidalkilani June 1, 2021April 16, 2025

    We would be thrilled if you joined us for the premiere of the film, After Arrival, a documentary exploring the experiences of three LGBTQIA+ community leaders who arrived to Canada.

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  • Bdoor Albasha is the Dr. Kes Chetty Education Award Winner.
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    Thank you MOSAIC and VAST

    ByMuna Zaidalkilani April 13, 2021April 13, 2021

    Vibrant in Vancouver: 10 days of short virtual wellness sessions for #refugee claimants and members of the wider community.

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  • Muna Zaidalkilani from VCST.
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    VCST and more at Vibrant in Vancouver

    ByVCST April 13, 2021April 13, 2021

    Thank you MOSAIC and VAST (Vancouver Association for Survivors of Torture) for featuring Victoria Coalition for Survivors of Torture.

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  • Jacqueline Sarvini from MOSAIC.
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    Videos from Vibrant in Vancouver

    ByMuna Zaidalkilani April 9, 2021April 13, 2021

    Thank you MOSAIC and VAST (Vancouver Association for Survivors of Torture) for featuring Victoria Coalition for Survivors of Torture.

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  • After Arrival trailer thumbnail of a person walking in Vancouver by the water.
    Updates

    After Arrival, trailer

    ByMuna Zaidalkilani April 5, 2021April 13, 2021

    This film showcases the incredible journey of three LGBTQIA+ refugee claimants who have become leaders in our community. It gives a glimpse into the experience of Dennis Juarez, Kristi Pinderi (he/him), and Norma Lize.

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    Vibrant in Vancouver: 10 days of short virtual wellness sessions

    ByMuna Zaidalkilani February 12, 2021April 16, 2025

    Vibrant in Vancouver is ten days of short virtual wellness sessions including mindfulness, photography, community connection, and yoga. March 1 – 10 10:00am to 10:20am daily Registration and questions To…

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    CCR Spring Consultation

    ByVCST April 17, 2019April 16, 2025

    Please join us for the CCR Spring Consultation May 30 – June 1 in Victoria, BC.

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