Refugee Athlete Stream

On this exciting occasion, we caught up with Paulo Amotun Lokoro, athlete, recent graduate in social work from Sheridan College, and alum of the Student Refugee Program.

Life Lessons from Paulo: Embracing Opportunity and Going Further Together

The world is watching: the 2024 Paris Olympics are starting this week. On this exciting occasion, we caught up with Paulo Amotun Lokoro, athlete, recent graduate in social work from Sheridan College, and alum of the Student Refugee Program. Paulo is a track and field athlete who has competed in many elite sporting events as…
July 25, 2024 | News | Canada,  Durable Solutions for Refugees,  Refugee Athlete Stream,  Student Refugee Program

WUSC Celebrates 2021 Fall Arrivals

Every year in August and September, members from the WUSC community across the country prepare to welcome a new cohort of refugee youth to Canada. Through our various sponsorship programs, these youth are given the opportunity to continue their studies at Canadian universities, colleges, and CEGEPs, and now expanded to Canadian workplaces.  In total, WUSC…
August 24, 2021 | Success Stories | Durable Solutions for Refugees,  Economic Opportunities,  Education,  HIRES,  Refugee Athlete Stream,  Student Refugee Program

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