Working Together to Help RefugeesAURA has over 30 years of experience assisting in the sponsorship and resettlement of refugees.
Refugees Need HelpAccording to the UNHCR there are currently over 26 million refugees around the world. AURA works to help refugees through the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program.
How AURA HelpsWorking through the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program, AURA offers:
• Expertise on all refugee matters
• Refugee sponsorship training • Settlement support throughout a sponsorship
You Can HelpThere are many ways you can get involved with AURA and make a difference in the lives of refugees. Get involved by becoming a sponsor, a donor, or a volunteer. Learn More
World Refugee DayOn Saturday, June 18th at 10am EST AURA invites you to commemorate the strength and courage of refugees around the world. We will be joined by Afghan-Canadian activist Farkhunda Muhtaj. Learn More
Welcome to AURA
AURA is a Canadian charitable organization assisting in the sponsorship and resettlement of refugees. Our mission is to provide support and expertise to groups involved in refugee sponsorship and resettlement.
***COVID-19 UPDATE ***
The AURA office remains closed to all visitors. All AURA staff continues working remotely, please do continue to communicate through email or phone. For your convenience we have collected a variety of COVID-19 Resources here.
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Are you looking for information about Refugee Sponsorship?
AURA is one of approximately 120 Sponsorship Agreement Holder (SAH) Organizations in Canada working in the Private Sponsorship of Refugees Program. AURA receives requests to sponsor between 12,000 and 15,000 refugees every year. Unfortunately the need for it is much greater than the capacity.
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Are you someone who cares about Refugees and wants to help?
There are many ways caring people can get involved with AURA in order to help refugees, this includes: Become a Donor, Become a Refugee Sponsor, or Become an AURA Volunteer. It is only through YOUR generous contributions and support can refugees begin their Canadian lives through AURA. Read More