From the Desk of the Community Engagement Coordinator

Who Are We? 

The Halifax Refugee Clinic does amazing work. For the past ten years the Clinic has offered no cost legal and settlement services to refugee claimants who are unable to afford a lawyer. Our core funding comes from the Law Foundation of Nova Scotia (Thank you!) and wonderful volunteer and community assistance and support (Thank you!)

The Clinic is more than a small office in downtown Halifax; it is a lifeline to the most vulnerable, and a place where hope for a new life is restored. Through tireless work of the volunteers, board members, legal counsel and dedicated staff, clients of the Clinic are treated with respect and dignity so social justice can be achieved.

Who Am I?

I fell in love with the Clinic when I started volunteering two years ago. This led to a opportunity to do my field placement 

at the Halifax Refugee Clinic.  As a social worker, I strongly believe in the power of community and am so pleased to have a position as a  "Community Engagement Coordinator" 

This role allows me to build partnerships, friendships, networks, make connections, inspire and be inspired.

If you would like to become involved in any way, please send me an e-mail halifaxrefugeeclinic@gmail.com

If you have a moment check out our website www.halifaxrefugeeclinic.org

Please stay tuned for events, stories, opportunities and ideas. 

Thank you for reading!

~Swantje Jahn

                                     

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