Support for an Afghan Refugee Family
live music, delectable desserts, conversation, meet the family (online)
Where:
James Bay United Church Lower Hall (enter around back)
511 Michigan St. Victoria
When:
Saturday, September 27, 7:00–9:00 PM
Please join us to meet the family online, hear their story, and support their journey. Your contributions will help cover both pre-arrival needs and settlement support once they reach Canada. Together, we can help make their dreams a reality.
To donate, click here or scan the QR code below. All donations are eligible for tax receipts under CRA rules.
Important background information:
James Bay United Church Sponsorship Committee is working urgently to bring an Afghan refugee family to safety in Canada. This remarkable family was forced to flee Afghanistan in 2022 after the father—who founded seven schools for Afghan girls and championed women’s right to education and self-determination—was targeted for his advocacy.
Now stranded in Pakistan, they face daily threats of eviction, deportation, and detention. Unable to work legally and with their savings exhausted, they are left vulnerable and dependent on outside support just to survive.
Thanks to generous donors, funds are already in place to support them once they arrive in Canada. But right now, they need our help to cover the basics—food, shelter, and daily necessities—while the Canadian High Commission processes their case.
This family has shown extraordinary courage and resilience. With your support, we can ensure their safety and dignity today, and give them the chance to rebuild their lives and continue their inspiring work for education and equality once they reach Canada.
Note: If more money is raised than is required, the Board of James Bay United Church has authority over the funds and will reallocate the donated funds as it deems appropriate.
Check out our latest Refugee Sponsorship Update (September 15).