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# FOCAS Canada

Family Oriented Community Advancement Support

## Sitemaps

- [XML Sitemap](https://focascanada.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website.

## Pages

- [Home](https://focascanada.org/) - FOCAS Canada | ORO-CANADIAN ART AND CULTURAL | Center for Newcomers | Oromian Culture | Newcomers Information Centre | New Immigrant Services
- [Donate](https://focascanada.org/donate-new/donate-2/) - Building Bridges. Empowering Futures. Support FOCAS Canada’s mission to support families. FOCAS Canada was born from lived experience: founded by immigrants for immigrants. We understand the journey because we’ve walked it ourselves. A Child’s Journey Imagine being caught between two worlds. At home, you speak your mother tongue and follow your family’s traditions. At school,
- [Donate](https://focascanada.org/donate-new/donate/) - Support FOCAS Canada's work by making a donation today, because every family, parent and child deserves to thrive. Your support makes this possible.
- [Donate](https://focascanada.org/donate/)
- [About Us](https://focascanada.org/about-us/) - Discover a welcoming center for newcomers in Edmonton. Get essential information and settlement services tailored to new immigrants. Visit us today!
- [Our Mandate](https://focascanada.org/about-us/our-mandate/)
- [Contact](https://focascanada.org/contact/)
- [Membership](https://focascanada.org/membership/)
- [Partner & Funders](https://focascanada.org/about-us/partner-funders/)
- [Resources](https://focascanada.org/resources/)
- [Donate](https://focascanada.org/donate-new/)
- [Gallery](https://focascanada.org/gallery/)
- [Projects & Programs](https://focascanada.org/programs-services/)
- [Terms Of Use](https://focascanada.org/terms-of-use/)
- [Privacy Policy](https://focascanada.org/privacy-policy/)
- [Donor Dashboard](https://focascanada.org/donate-new/donor-dashboard/)
- [Donation Failed](https://focascanada.org/donate-new/donation-failed/) - We're sorry, your donation failed to process. Please try again or contact site support.
- [Donation Confirmation](https://focascanada.org/donate-new/donation-confirmation/) - [give_receipt]
- [Volunteer](https://focascanada.org/volunteer/)

## Products

- [Membership Renewal](https://focascanada.org/FOCAS/focas-membership-renewal/)
- [New Membership](https://focascanada.org/FOCAS/focas-new-membership/)
- [Fees](https://focascanada.org/FOCAS/fees/) - Here is the service description at the top.
- [Administration fee](https://focascanada.org/FOCAS/administration-fee/)

## Popup More

- [Name Change](https://focascanada.org/1/popup/name-change/) - Name CHange Announcement

## Programs

- [Sponsorship and Settlement](https://focascanada.org/1/programs/sponsorship-and-settlement/) - FOCAS Canada is a federally approved Sponsorship Agreement Holder (SAH) that supports families with strong ties to Edmonton in privately sponsoring refugees. Through our program, we guide private sponsors through every stage of the application process, ensuring they have the knowledge and tools needed to help refugees transition successfully to their new home in Canada.
- [Sponsorship](https://focascanada.org/1/programs/sponsorship/) - As Sponsorship Agreement Holders (SAH) we are able to extend support and advocacy to refugees most in need. We are able to provide pathways through private sponsorship and resettlement programs. In the last four years we have sponsored more than 675 refugees and more than 200 have arrived in Canada. The service will continue with
- [Women and Youth Employment](https://focascanada.org/1/programs/women-and-youth-employment/) - FOCAS is connecting qualified employees from diverse backgrounds with employers. According to Canada’s official poverty line, “poverty is intrinsically a question of social consensus, at a given point in time and in the context of a given country. Someone acceptably well off in terms of the standards in a developing country might well be considered
- [Youth Training & Employment](https://focascanada.org/1/programs/youth-training-employment/) - Most of the young immigrants from East Africa came to Canada as refugees. Almost all of these immigrant children/youth lived in refugee camps and were subjected to a lot of hardships and traumas. Separating from, and/or losing parents or other family members, was a common occurrence during the migration and resettlement process. These experiences may
- [Senior Services](https://focascanada.org/1/programs/senior-services/) - Seniors’ Program Our seniors are the most affectead part of the immigrant community members. They are the ones who lost all their wealth and family, relatives, and friends when they fled their home country. As a result, most of them have stress issues, depression, and mental health concerns. Some of them lost their loved ones
- [Employment Connection](https://focascanada.org/1/programs/employment-connection/) - FOCAS is connecting qualified employees from diverse backgrounds with employers. According to Canada’s official poverty line, “poverty is intrinsically a question of social consensus, at a given point in time and in the context of a given country. Someone acceptably well off in terms of the standards in a developing country might well be considered
- [Computer Literacy](https://focascanada.org/1/programs/computer-literacy-program/) - Most of the members of the communities we serve did not speak English in their original countries. Even where English was/is taught, graduates often do not properly speak the language even after completing university. Many newcomer adults did not attend school at all and are unable to read and write in their own language. Some
- [English Language Proficiency](https://focascanada.org/1/programs/english-language-proficiency-program/) - Many members of the communities we serve come from countries where English is not widely spoken. Even in places where English is part of the education system, graduates often lack practical proficiency in the language, even after completing university. Additionally, many newcomer adults have had little or no formal education and are unable to read
- [Oro-Canadian Art & Cultural Remaking](https://focascanada.org/1/programs/oro-canadian-art-cultural-remaking/) - Partnership and collaboration are essential to community services, and FOCAS relies heavily on volunteers and partners who contribute in many meaningful ways. Our local and national funders are crucial to the ongoing existence of FOCAS and the quality of the services we provide. Key local funders and partners include the Edmonton Community Foundation, the City
- [Mental Health](https://focascanada.org/1/programs/mental-health/) - Within African communities, mental health issues are often viewed as taboo, and there is a strong stigma attached to them. A common saying is, "A person affected by mental health can only temporarily improve, but is never truly cured." This belief makes it difficult for our members to openly acknowledge their mental health struggles or
- [Application & Translation](https://focascanada.org/1/programs/application-translation/) - FOCAS provides assistance with a variety of applications and services to meet the daily needs of newcomers who may face language barriers or lack familiarity with Canadian systems. Some of the key application services we offer include support with passport renewals, Permanent Residence (PR) card applications, business incorporation, job applications, and completing online forms. To
- [Community Media Studio](https://focascanada.org/1/programs/community-media-studio/) - One of the key challenges facing our community is a lack of accessible information about how to integrate into the new communities where they have settled. Due to low literacy levels and language barriers, many newcomers from East Africa tend to rely on familiar networks and remain within their comfort zones. While bonding with others
- [Tackling Food Insecurity](https://focascanada.org/1/programs/tackling-food-insecurity/) - One of the key initiatives launched by FOCAS in response to the COVID-19 pandemic was providing food hampers to support communities in need. Through the Canada Emergency Fund for COVID-19, we distributed food hampers to over 3,000 individuals over a period of 16 months, making a significant impact during the early stages of the pandemic.
- [Child and Parent Relationships](https://focascanada.org/1/programs/child-and-parent-relationships/) - We inspire children to develop selfconfidence, motivation, energy, and determination to overcome challenges and grow into confident individuals capable of shaping their futures. By collaborating closely with parents, we provide proper guidance and monitoring to help children achieve greater academic and social success. Our efforts encourage children to excel in the classroom while fostering leadership
- [Student Achievement](https://focascanada.org/1/programs/student-achievement/) - On September 4, 2017, we launched a tutoring program for 20 students ranging from Grade 4 to Grade 9. At the outset, only one student had achieved a grade of “B” in English Language Arts (ELA), while the remaining students had a grade of “C.” This reflected a common challenge faced by many immigrant children

## Product categories

- [MEMBERSHIP](https://focascanada.org/product-category/membership/)
- [ADMINISTRATION FEE](https://focascanada.org/product-category/administration-fee/)
- [SERVICE FEE](https://focascanada.org/product-category/service-fee/)

## Team Groups

- [Executive Team](https://focascanada.org/1/team-group/executive-team/)
- [Directors](https://focascanada.org/1/team-group/directors/)

## Year

- [2024](https://focascanada.org/1/year/2024/)
- [2023](https://focascanada.org/1/year/2023/)
- [2022](https://focascanada.org/1/year/2022/)
- [2021](https://focascanada.org/1/year/2021/)