How it works
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Canadians and refugees use the Haven platform to connect directly.
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You choose who you help and how. Helping starts with a 30 minute video call.
Ways to help
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Language
Help refugees build confidence in English or French through conversation practice.
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Network
Help refugees explore the Canadian job market—just by sharing your own experience.
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What our users say
Refugees rebuilding. Canadians reaching out. These are the voices behind the Haven community.
Camila
As a non-native English speaker who struggled to learn the language, I am happy to be able to support refugees in their journey to build a life in Canada. Language is at the core of what makes us human, and making myself available to others to practice has been my chance to give back and to build community.
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Iryna
I now talk with four Canadians on Haven. I’m so grateful to them for the opportunity to talk and for their patience with my English!
Barb
I had no expectations at all [when getting involved with Haven]. I've never really helped people learn English before, and I've never dealt with refugees, so I was totally open. I've been surprised by how easy it is to chat with them — it's truly appreciated.
From Mississauga
From Ukraine
From Toronto
Our supporters
As a registered Canadian charity, we are funded by Canadians and foundations.
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Our Frequently Asked Questions
Is Haven safe and trustworthy?
Haven Refugees is a Canadian charity registered with the Canada Revenue Agency. We have already helped thousands of refugees and Canadians match directly. We keep everyone on Haven safe by verifying the IDs of our users. You can do this instantly on the platform, or if you prefer, on a video call with a Haven staff member.
I’ve never done this before. Can I help?
Yes! Helping on Haven is easy. The best way to help is English conversation practice. That means a 30 minute video call where you are speaking to a refugee who is trying to improve their English. Take a look at our conversation guides to get a sense of what you could talk about.
How do I start to help?
Create an account, verify your ID, and reach out to a refugee. That’s it! Get started here by clicking sign-up .
Still have a question? Get in touch with our team at info@findhaven.org.