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Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) shares God's love and compassion for all in the name of Christ by responding to basic human needs and working for peace and justice.

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It's been 100 years since we first started responding to basic human needs in southern Russia (present-day Ukraine). Now, we continue to work for relief, development and peace all over the world. 

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MCC Canada
134 Plaza Dr.
Winnipeg, MB R3T 5K9
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Office: (204) 261-6381
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While Walls Are Being Built...Choose Welcome

Though the need is still great, the BVOR program is on temporary hold during the COVID-19 pandemic and BVOR profiles are not available at this time. 


The world is currently witnessing the highest level of refugees on record. Over 70.8 million people have been forcibly displaced from their homes and 25.9 million are refugees. Over half of them are children under the age of 18.

While Walls are Being Built...Choose Welcome

How can you help?

As Canadians, we have the opportunity to resettle refugees from crisis into community through the Blended Visa Office Referral (BVOR) Program! Learn how to choose welcome with us today!

What is the BVOR program?

This program is designed to match private sponsors in Canada to vulnerable refugees who have been selected and screened by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and the Canadian government. Key features of this program include:

  • The Canadian government provides financial support for six months of the one year commitment.
  • Fast processing: Refugees in the BVOR program have already been screened by the UNHCR and the Canadian government and are ready to travel, once you are matched, the family can arrive within 1-4 months.

All refugees resettled to Canada undergo rigorous security, legal, and health checks. Upon arrival, the refugees will be welcomed and supported through their settlement by their sponsorship group for a minimum of one year.

 

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How do I get started?

MCC supports diverse groups of sponsors all across Canada! Our staff will walk with you every step of this journey.

Click here to connect with MCC

 

While walls are being built…thank you for being willing to CHOOSE WELCOME.

 

Watch this video and follow a sponsoring group's #ChooseWelcome journey.

MCC works diligently to support the private sponsorship and resettlement of refugees. 5:41
MCC works diligently to support the private sponsorship and resettlement of refugees. 5:41

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The Power of Partnership - MCC and Refugee Sponsorship

MCC works diligently to support the private sponsorship and resettlement of refugees.

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