Making It Happen: John’s Refugee Journey
Arriving alone at 19, John earned his Canadian college diploma and is planning a university degree.
Read storyNoel’s Journey Across Canada
Noel landed at Pearson Airport in October 2023. A former accountant from Kenya, he arrived with professional skills but none of the pieces a newcomer needs — housing, references, a foothold.
Sojourn House helped with rent and household start-up costs as he made the leap from claimant to professional. Today Noel works in financial administration and contract management with the Territorial Government of the Northwest Territories.
He is now pursuing his CPA designation. His journey — from Pearson’s arrivals hall to a career in public finance — is one of the farthest-reaching we’ve had the privilege to support.
Note: We have used a false name and a stock photo to protect the individual’s privacy — as published by Sojourn House.
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