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A Hope for Refugees International Initiative
Every voice has power. Every story can inspire change.
Amplifying voices. Challenging violence. Inspiring change.
Voices for Change is a Hope for Refugees International initiative that brings refugees, newcomers, survivors, service providers, advocates and allies together to challenge gender-based violence, amplify lived experience and build safer, more inclusive communities.
Why Voices for Change
Turning lived experience into knowledge, connection and action.
Gender-based violence affects people across communities, but refugees, newcomers and people navigating displacement can face additional barriers to safety, support and belonging. Voices for Change creates space for lived experience, community knowledge and frontline practice to be heard and valued.
Through learning, dialogue, partnerships, advocacy and community-led action, the initiative connects people and organizations working toward safer, stronger and more inclusive communities.
How We Create Change
From knowledge to community action
Six connected pillars guide the initiative from learning and relationship-building to practical support and lasting change.
Connect
Build partnerships and networks.
Amplify
Elevate community voices and lived experience.
Take Action
Advance practical solutions to prevent and respond to gender-based violence.
Support & Heal
Strengthen pathways to culturally responsive, survivor-centred support and healing.
Stronger Communities
Work together for safer, more inclusive communities.
Featured Initiative
Voices for Change in Action
Voices for Change comes to life through conferences, community conversations, knowledge-sharing, partnerships and opportunities for people with lived and living experience to help shape change.
Featured Initiative · 2026
Voices for Change Conference 2026
A two-day hybrid conference bringing refugees, newcomers, survivors, community organizations, service providers, researchers, practitioners, advocates and partners together for learning, dialogue and collective action to end gender-based violence and human trafficking.
November 27–28, 2026 · Toronto + Online Explore Conference 2026 →
Community Voices & Impact
Community voices shape the work
Voices for Change centres community knowledge, lived and living experience, and the expertise of people working directly with refugees and newcomers. As the initiative grows, this space can highlight stories, learning, resources and the impact of community-led action.
Stronger communities are built when every voice is heard, every experience is valued, and people come together to create meaningful change.
Partners & Collaboration
Building change together
Meaningful change requires collaboration. We welcome community organizations, service providers, researchers, advocates, funders, sponsors and other partners who share a commitment to preventing gender-based violence and strengthening support for refugees and newcomers.
Get Involved
Your voice can help create change.
Join the Voices for Change community through events, partnerships, volunteering, knowledge-sharing and support. Together, we can help build safer, stronger and more inclusive communities.