We are the primary provider of community refugee settlement programmes in New Zealand, supporting and empowering new Kiwis as they rebuild their lives here.
All across Aotearoa there are thousands of former refugees doing amazing things in their communities. These are just a few of those incredible stories.
Our Pathways to Settlement programme offers support to former refugees in New Zealand as they begin their settlement journey.
Finding employment is a key part of the settlement process. It gives former refugees financial independence and offers them the opportunity to use their skills and contribute back to their community.
Our Refugee Trauma Recovery service provides clinical and therapeutic support to former refugees who have experienced torture and/or trauma. Our service is available to children, young people and adults.
Our Refugee Support Volunteers do an extraordinary job and are a core part of the services we offer to former refugees.
At Red Cross, we're often asked about where refugees come from, how they're selected, and why we believe there's a place for them here. Read our most commonly asked questions about refugees.
Are you a student, media professional, volunteer or researcher looking for more information about former refugees? Our comprehensive list of website resources can help. Also meet our Refugee Advisory Group.
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