Learn more about what community sponsorship is, which countries are developing, implementing and exploring community sponsorship, and how you can take part.
Guidance and resources to help public servants, civil society organizations, and community members research and design community-based refugee sponsorship programs in their countries.
The GRSI works to encourage and support the adoption and expansion of community sponsorship programs around the world. The GRSI began by sharing Canada’s history, experience, and leadership in community sponsorship, by supporting countries in designing new programs that meet their unique needs, and by sharing innovations emerging in community sponsorship around the world. In partnership with local community leaders and government policymakers, the GRSI aims to:
Increase refugee resettlement opportunities and improve refugee integration outcomes by engaging governments, community groups, individuals, philanthropists, and businesses in resettlement efforts;
Strengthen local host communities that come together to welcome newcomers; and
Promote welcoming and inclusive societies and improve the narrative about refugees and other newcomers.
UNHCR is grateful to our partners Canada, Germany, Portugal, Sweden, and the U.S. for support on community sponsorship programmes and to all of UNHCR’s donors of unearmarked and softly earmarked funds.
Learn more about what community sponsorship is, which countries are developing, implementing and exploring community sponsorship, and how you can take part.
Guidance and resources to help public servants, civil society organizations, and community members research and design community-based refugee sponsorship programs in their countries.
