Useful Web Links
Refugees
Canadian Council for Refugees:
A non-profit umbrella organization committed to the rights and protection of refugees in Canada and around the world and to the settlement of refugees and immigrants in Canada.
Citizenship and Immigration Canada:
Canada’s federal department responsible for refugee matters.
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR):
The United Nations refugee agency.
Church Organizations (Lutheran)
Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada (ELCIC):
A supporting partner of CLWR
Lutheran Church-Canada (LCC):
A supporting partner of CLWR
The Lutheran World Federation (LWF):
One of CLWR's international development implementation partners
Lutheran World Relief:
LWR acts on behalf of US Lutherans, the ELCA, and the LCMS as a common expression of our faith through international relief and development
Church Organizations (Other)
Canadian Churches’ Forum for Global Ministries:
Provides orientation to personnel embarking on CLWR International Volunteer Service opportunities
Mennonite Central Committee:
One of CLWR's partners in the Canadian Foodgrains Bank and an occasional partner in delivering material resources
Government Organizations
Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA):
The Canadian government’s agency responsible for development and relief programs
Non-Governmental Organizations
ACT Alliance:
CLWR's implementing partner in addressing emergency relief around the world (a global alliance of churches and related agencies)
Canadian Foodgrains Bank (CFGB):
CLWR’s food assistance agency
Manitoba Council for International Cooperation (MCIC):
A coalition of church and other voluntary NGOs which promote international development through overseas projects and development education
Saskatchewan Council for International Cooperation (SCIC):
A coalition of church and other voluntary NGOs which promote international development through overseas projects and development education
Other
AlertNet:
A news site focusing on humanitarian disasters
