Supporting Refugee and Immigrant Children: Building Bridges Programme of the International Children's Institute in Canada and Overseas

Authors

  • Ester Cole Toronto District School Board and the Psychology Foundation of Canada

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.25071/1920-7336.22059

Keywords:

refugees, immigrants, children, service providers, school-based program, mental health, Building Bridges

Abstract

This article highlights factors concerning refugee school-aged children and their caregivers both in Canada and overseas. This article documents the impact of the International Children's Institute's Building Bridges programme, which has received validation from both qualitative and quantitative studies. It concludes with implications for authentic programmes which combine education, health and NGO (non-governmental organization) sector partnerships.

Metrics

Metrics Loading ...

Published

2000-03-01

How to Cite

Cole, E. (2000). Supporting Refugee and Immigrant Children: Building Bridges Programme of the International Children’s Institute in Canada and Overseas. Refuge: Canada’s Journal on Refugees, 18(6), 41–45. https://doi.org/10.25071/1920-7336.22059

Similar Articles

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 > >> 

You may also start an advanced similarity search for this article.