Rohingya Centre Of Canada

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The Rohingya Centre of Canada (the Centre), established in 2022 in Waterloo Region, provides resettlement and settlement services, community rebuilding programs, as well as emergency assistance with housing, healthcare and education of Rohingya newcomers and refugees in the region. 

The Centre is the sole provider of programs available in Rohingya to Rohingya in the region. Given the decades-long persecution and disfranchisement of the Rohingya community in Burma, self-isolation has been a prevailing challenge. This is even more pronounced among women. The Centre, serving as a safe space, is pivotal in addressing these issues, providing essential services and fostering a sense of community in the face of adversity. The Rohingya Centre has first-hand knowledge of the challenges faced by the Rohingya newcomers/refugees as they integrate into the Canadian society including the lack of formal education, culturo-linguistic and financial barriers, as well as social isolation due to poor support networks.

We take immense pride in our various programs, including cultural events, community engagement, exhibitions, and sports, all aimed at fostering a sense of identity and positive engagement.

Mission: Through collaboration with our partners and the wider Canadian society, we aim to build initiatives and create opportunities for members of the Rohingya community in Kitchener-Waterloo and beyond. A diverse set of social, economic, and political activities will reduce marginalization and improve the lives of Rohingya refugees and other newcomers.

Vision: A multi-purpose event and meeting place where Canadians of Rohingya descent and members of the wider community can meet to socialize and collaborate to achieve their shared goals.