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SafeHarbor Project

About the Project

The SafeHarbor Project is an initiative led by a team of individuals deeply moved by their own experiences and the widespread issue of housing insecurity and hidden violence experienced by K-12 international students in homestay accommodations in Ontario, Canada. Recognizing that countless students face maltreatment and vulnerability due to their temporary resident status, young age, and minority backgrounds, the project aims to bring these pressing concerns to the forefront.

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Our goal is twofold:

Firstly, to amplify the voices of affected students, ensuring their stories and challenges are heard and acknowledged as a significant societal issue.

Secondly, we seek to engage with professionals and stakeholders in the field to explore effective strategies for support and intervention, ultimately fostering a safer and more supportive environment for these young individuals.

 

Through collaboration, research, and advocacy, SafeHabor is committed to creating meaningful change and promoting the well-being and security of K12 international students in homestay settings.

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Acknowledgement

We wish to acknowledge that the SafeHarbor Project is operating on the traditional territory of many nations, including the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishnaabe, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee and the Huron-Wendat peoples. Since the settlers built their nation on the stolen land, the neglect, displacement, abduction, and abuse against the Indigenous individuals also started. As settlers on other people's land, we have the responsibility to urge the Canadian government to reconcile with the Indigenous communities and to continue to advocate for Indigenous rights. 

We would like to thank Dr. Izumi Sakamoto at the Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work, University of Toronto for providing academic mentorship for this project.

The SafeHarbor Project is a recipient of the PopUp Grant 2023 from Laidlaw Foundation.

© 2024 by The SafeHarbor Project.

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