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Monday, May 12, 2008
SISO Settlement & Integration Services
SISO (Settlement and Integration Services Organization) opened its doors in 1993 to fill a void in essential services to facilitate the settlement of refugees and new immigrants into Hamilton. Since then, SISO has played a vital role in re-settling thousands of
new comers, ensuring their successful settlement into the Hamilton community. In doing so SISO, has built enormous credibility and earned widespread respect for its professionalism, high standards and strong commitment to community.
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New Dawn Reception House initiative represents the next critical stage needed in Hamilton as SISO continues to answer the ever-growing need to provide quality re-settlement services. Current existing resources are no longer adequate to meet the needs of refugees who often arrive from highly traumatic war-torn regions. Survivors of such horrific experiences, especially their children need more comprehensive and stable support.
FACT:
- Canada accepts 7,000-7,500 government assisted Refugees each year as part of it’s International humanitarian commitment
- Of this number, Hamilton receives 350-400 Refugees each year who are then assisted by SISO
- In addition, Hamilton receives over 5,000 new Immigrants each year
A solid 90% of new immigrants are able to integrate smoothly into Canadian society. The high levels of education and the useful skills they bring enable them to contribute almost immediately to their new homeland. In many cases, they have supportive family members already here who take responsibility for them and assist in the integration process.
The remaining 10%, of which 80% are children, have seen the horror of years in refugee camps and they have come to Canada through the humanitarian efforts of the United Nations and the Government of Canada, They come with energy and dreams for a better life but require considerable assistance.
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