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What's The Biggest Challenge Refugees Face?
Learning English is the biggest challenge refugees face when starting over in Canada, as it forms the foundation for everything from finding a job to securing a home. However, long wait times and overcrowded language classes often leave them without the basics and practice needed to build this essential skill.
By matching with a Haven Language Program student, you can provide the necessary support to help them improve their English—one conversation at a time.
What Sets Haven Apart?
Refugees post requests for help, Canadians post offers to help. You select who, how and when you help. 30 minutes is enough to help a refugee.
It's Safe.
We are a registered Canadian charity (758177547RR0001).
We have verified the IDs of all 4,000+ users on Haven. Verify online or with someone from our team.
It's Easy.
Help as much as you want, however you want, whenever you want.
No commitments. Pause your help and restart whenever.
It's Rewarding.
Get to personally meet refugees and see your impact.
We guarantee that helping on Haven will be one of the most inspiring experiences of your life.
Where Do Canadians Fit Into The Equation?
The Haven Language Program empowers refugees to learn English quickly and effectively, thanks to the support of everyday Canadians like you. Our approach is simple yet powerful—by matching refugees with native speakers for one-on-one practice, we accelerate their language learning.
With your help, refugees learn English three times faster than in traditional government-funded programs.
Your involvement is crucial, offering refugees the personalized support they need to thrive in their new home.
Meet our teachers
We hire highly qualified English teachers, many of whom are newcomers themselves, to offer flexible online classes tailored to refugee students. These teachers bring extensive experience and a deep understanding of the challenges their students face, often speaking the same native language.
Through Haven, we provide meaningful employment opportunities for these educators, allowing them to share their expertise and support others on a similar journey.
Areej Alasadi
Olga Vorobiova
Larysa Sokolovska
Yuliia Shabaranska
Diana Serdiuk
Sofi Galuza
Olga Kasyan
Horia Faizi Sardarzada
All The Ways You Can Support a Refugee
While English practice may be the easiest way to help, it’s not the only one. Haven offers various ways to get involved—find what suits you and make a lasting impact.
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LANGUAGE
Practice English/French through a 30 min chat, in-person or online.
MENTOR
Resume support and hiring to help a refugee secure their first Canadian job.
FURNISH
Donate furniture or other items to refugees.
HOST
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Short-term housing for those arriving in Canada.
The Haven Team
Alongside our teachers, the Haven team is here to support you as needed. We ensure your volunteer experience is straightforward and effective as you help refugees start their new lives in Canada.
If you have any questions about signing up or need assistance along the way, reach out to us at info@findhaven.org.
This program was made possible by the team at Open Arms.
Founded in 2021, Open Arms is a Toronto based organization dedicated to helping people fleeing conflict around the world transition to a new life in Canada. They have raised over $100,000 to support people who are impacted by global conflict to access the necessary resources and community required to start their new lives.
Open Arms is proud to be partnering with Haven to provide support for learning English, one of the biggest barriers to creating a successful life in Canada.