From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n The Canadian government is devoted to resettling at least 40,000 Afghan nationals swiftly and safely. As of now, 12,160 Afghan refugees have found a new home in Canada, with more arriving every week.<\/p>\n During National Volunteer Week<\/a>, we highlight the significant contributions of volunteers in supporting newcomers. This year’s theme, “Volunteering is Empathy in Action,” showcases the empathy Canadians demonstrate daily by welcoming refugees through various donations and initiatives:<\/p>\n These community-driven efforts strengthen social ties and foster a shared purpose. For more visual insights, media can access photos of Afghan arrivals via Dropbox<\/a>. Stay updated on Canada\u2019s refugee resettlement progress<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u201cSupporting Afghan refugees is vital as they settle in new communities. It’s uplifting to witness individuals and businesses contribute through time, talent, and resources. I commend Canadian communities for their involvement and the inspiring impact of volunteers.\u201d<\/p>\n \u2013The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Media Contacts Only<\/strong><\/p>\n Aidan Strickland<\/strong> Media Relations<\/strong> Canadians can volunteer, donate essentials, or offer financial support through various charities and local initiatives.<\/p>\n Volunteers assist with integration by providing resources, emotional support, and fostering community connections.<\/p>\n Canada has successfully resettled over 12,160 Afghan refugees, with ongoing efforts to reach 40,000.<\/p>\n Organizations like the Association for New Canadians, Polycultural Immigrant and Community Services, and CCIS are actively involved.<\/p>\n You can monitor the progress through official government updates and online resources<\/a>.<\/p>\n Reach out today to learn how you can make a difference in the lives of Afghan refugees.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The Government of Canada is working hard to resettle at least 40,000 Afghan nationals as quickly and safely as possible. Canada has now welcomed a total of 12,160 Afghan refugees, with more arriving every week. … <\/i>Read More<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":4981,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[89],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4983","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-immigration"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4983","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4983"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4983\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4981"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4983"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4983"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4983"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Current Efforts in Resettling Afghan Refugees<\/h2>\n
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Heartfelt Words from Leaders<\/h2>\n
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Important Information<\/h2>\n
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Contact Information<\/h2>\n
Press Secretary
Minister\u2019s Office
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
Aidan.Strickland@cic.gc.ca<\/a><\/p>\n
Communications Branch
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
613-952-1650
IRCC.COMMMediaRelations-RelationsmediasCOMM.IRCC@cic.gc.ca<\/a><\/p>\nFAQs About Supporting Afghan Refugees in Canada<\/h2>\n
How can Canadians support Afghan refugees?<\/h3>\n
What role do volunteers play in refugee resettlement?<\/h3>\n
How many Afghan refugees has Canada resettled?<\/h3>\n
What organizations are involved in aiding Afghan refugees?<\/h3>\n
How can I stay informed about Afghan refugee resettlement?<\/h3>\n