Every day, refugees arrive in Alberta carrying hope, resilience, and the desire to build a new life in safety. But starting over isn’t easy, and integration is key to success.
Integration isn’t just about finding a job or learning English. It’s about: Feeling safe and accepted Accessing education and healthcare Being part of the community Having a voice in local life
At PROSDOMA, we work hand-in-hand with newcomers to support their journey, while also working with communities to create spaces of understanding, opportunity, and inclusion.
Together, we can build stronger, more vibrant communities where everyone feels at home.
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Starting a life in a new country isn’t just about finding a job or a home—it’s also about understanding how to access support in your new environment. But here’s the challenge: many newcomers struggle with what researchers now call Immigrant Settlement Services Literacy (ISSL)
What is ISSL? It’s the ability to know, understand, access, and navigate settlement services effectively—everything from healthcare to housing, education, and employment support.
A recent international review found that language barriers are the biggest obstacle for newcomers trying to access services. This affects their wellbeing and slows their integration.
The research grouped services into: Health services Settlement & legal support Language and information access Social support services
Only 32% of studies identified ways to enable access—meaning we still have a long way to go in making services more inclusive and easier to understand.
At PROSDOMA, we believe that increasing ISSL is essential to building a successful future in Canada. That’s why we: Provide basic computer training Connect newcomers to housing, food banks, and job support Help with legal aid and immigration paperwork Offer information in accessible, friendly ways
We’re committed to reducing structural barriers and empowering newcomers with the knowledge and tools they need to thrive.
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Africa contributes the least to global emissions yet its children bear the heaviest burden of the climate crisis.
According to the African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child, millions of children across the continent face hunger, displacement, disease, and loss of education due to floods, droughts, and extreme heat.
Climate change is not gender- or age-neutral. It affects the youngest and most vulnerable most severely especially girls, children with disabilities, and those in rural or conflict-prone regions.
At PROSDOMA, we believe climate justice must include child justice. The voices of Africa’s children are too often unheard. It’s time to center their rights in every climate policy, plan, and budget.
✅ What Can Be Done?
1️⃣ Child-Centered Climate Policies
Governments must align climate strategies with the African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child.
2️⃣ Education for Resilience
Equip schools with climate-resilient infrastructure and introduce climate education early in curricula.
3️⃣ Youth Engagement
Involve children and youth in climate dialogues and decision-making at all levels.
4️⃣ Protect the Most Vulnerable
Strengthen health systems, social protection, and food security for at-risk children.
Climate justice begins with child justice. Let’s fight for a future they can survive and thrive in.
African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child (2022). Continental Study on Climate Change and Children’s Rights in Africa.
Water is a Human Right But Not Yet a Reality in Africa
Over 300 million people in Africa still lack access to clean drinking water. As we approach 2025, the continent’s “African Water Vision” is more urgent than ever: equitable and sustainable water for all.
1 in 3 Africans lives without reliable access to safe water.
Poor governance and underinvestment deepen inequality.
Women and children walk for hours every day to fetch water.
Water is not just a need, it’s a right. Yet millions are left behind. This is a gendered issue, a climate challenge, and a development emergency.
At PROSDOMA, we echo the African Water Vision’s call to action.
✅ What Can Be Done?
1️⃣ Put Communities First
Empower local voices in decision-making. Water solutions must be owned by those they serve.
2️⃣ Invest in Climate-Resilient Infrastructure
Adapt water systems to changing weather, droughts, and floods especially in rural and marginalized regions.
3️⃣ Promote Gender Leadership
Train and uplift women as decision-makers in water governance and local resource planning.
4️⃣ Foster Regional Cooperation
Africa’s rivers cross borders. Strong cross-country coordination is vital for water justice.
Let’s turn the Vision into Action. The time is now.
African Development Bank & UN-Water Africa (2003). African Water Vision 2025: Equitable and Sustainable Use of Water for Socioeconomic Development.
2025 Climate & Sustainability Trends: A Tipping Point for Global Action
The year 2025 is shaping up to be a turning point in sustainability. According to the 2025 Sustainability and Climate Trends report, we are witnessing a simultaneous rise in climate awareness, regulatory pressure, and market demand for sustainable practices but also increasing climate risks and social inequality.
From climate-induced migration to food system disruption, the Global South faces intensified vulnerabilities. Meanwhile, businesses and governments are under mounting pressure to transition toward green economies, ethical supply chains, and inclusive innovation.
The report emphasizes that climate resilience is no longer optional. It’s a necessity — and must include marginalized communities in the solutions.
At PROSDOMA, we believe 2025 must be the year when climate ambition meets social justice. Sustainability isn’t only about emissions, it’s about equity, access, and survival.
✅ What Can Be Done?
1️⃣ Enforce Climate Accountability
Support policies that hold corporations and governments responsible for environmental and social impacts.
2️⃣ Invest in Climate-Resilient Infrastructure
Fund local, renewable, and adaptive systems in vulnerable regions.
3️⃣ Empower Civil Society
Promote grassroots advocacy and community-based climate solutions.
4️⃣ Prioritize Just Transition
Ensure green transitions include the voices and livelihoods of workers, farmers, and the underserved.
Join us in shaping a future that’s not only sustainable — but just.
United Nations Global Compact Network (2025). Sustainability and Climate Trends Paper.
Future-Proof Farming: Sustainable Agriculture in 2025
As the climate crisis deepens and global populations rise, 2025 marks a critical moment for transforming agriculture. The latest Sustainable Agriculture 2025 report emphasizes that conventional farming is no longer viable in the face of land degradation, water scarcity, and rising emissions.
But there is hope. The report showcases how sustainable practices such as regenerative farming, agroecology, and circular nutrient use are gaining ground globally, especially in regions vulnerable to climate stress.
Key to this transformation is local adaptation, technology transfer, and inclusive governance. Yet millions of smallholder farmers remain excluded from the shift, lacking access to finance, tools, and training.
At PROSDOMA, we believe food justice and climate justice go hand-in-hand. A sustainable future starts in the soil — but it grows with equity and inclusion.
✅ What Can Be Done?
1️⃣ Empower Smallholder Farmers
Provide access to training, markets, and finance tailored to local conditions.
2️⃣ Promote Nature-Based Solutions
Scale up agroforestry, composting, and low-input farming to restore ecosystems.
3️⃣ Support Inclusive Policy-Making
Ensure farmer voices especially women and youth — are at the table in climate and agri-policy discussions.
4️⃣ Fund Innovation with Equity
Invest in digital agriculture and climate-smart tools that are accessible to underserved communities.
Join us in growing a resilient, just, and sustainable future.
MIR (2025). Sustainable Agriculture in 2025: Opportunities for Climate Resilience and Equity.
Clean Water and Sanitation: A Global Injustice We Must End
2.2 billion people worldwide lack access to safely managed drinking water, and 4.2 billion are without safe sanitation. This isn’t just a development issue, it’s a human rights crisis.
The UN’s “Still One Earth” report highlights that despite global progress, water and sanitation inequalities persist, especially in low-income regions and conflict-affected areas.
Lack of clean water and sanitation increases disease, threatens education (especially for girls), and perpetuates poverty. Climate change only worsens this reality, leading to more floods, droughts, and displaced communities.
At PROSDOMA, we believe water is a right not a privilege. It’s time for action.
✅ What Can Be Done?
1️⃣ Scale Up Public Investment
Governments and donors must prioritize water and sanitation in national budgets and recovery plans.
2️⃣ Support Community-Based Solutions
Train local workers, empower grassroots organizations, and ensure services are affordable and culturally appropriate.
3️⃣ Innovate for Equity
Adopt inclusive technologies; solar pumps, smart sanitation, and low-cost filtration to reach marginalized communities.
4️⃣ Ensure Climate Resilience
Integrate water and sanitation into climate adaptation strategies. Future-proof infrastructure for rising risks.
Every drop counts but only if it’s safe and accessible to all.
Starting life in a new country can feel overwhelming—but it doesn’t have to be. That’s where settlement agencies come in!
These organizations, often supported by government funding, offer free or low-cost services to help newcomers like you:
Navigate job searches Access housing resources Understand the healthcare and education systems Evaluate foreign credentials Learn about career licensing and bridging programs Connect with others in your community
As Ruth Demeke, a newcomer turned community leader, shares: “Settlement agencies were vital to my success.” She now delivers info sessions at the same places that helped her family 30 years ago!
Whether you’re new to Alberta or arriving from halfway across the world, these agencies are your lifeline to smoother integration, better opportunities, and a real sense of belonging.
At PROSDOMA, we’re proud to be part of this network of support—linking newcomers to everything from job search help to food banks, basic computer training, and immigration aid. And we do more than that! We also promote climate action and sustainable agriculture in Africa.
Don’t navigate your new life alone. Reach out to your local settlement agency—or connect with PROSDOMA today and let’s build your future together.
Canada is welcoming more newcomers than ever, but how can we go beyond just helping and truly empowering them?
Four inspiring nonprofit leaders are showing the way:
Empowerment, not charity Joanne Owuor of the Uzima Network reminds us that newcomers bring rich experiences. Real support means recognizing their strengths, not just their needs.
Wraparound care works At Calgary’s Centre for Newcomers, Shamaila Akram implements holistic case management—addressing housing, mental health, food, employment, and culture, all at once.
Preserve dignity through innovation Suman Roy’s Feed Scarborough uses a points-based grocery system so families can choose their food with dignity—especially important for immigrants dealing with food insecurity.
Women at the table Uzma Bhutto’s Coalition of Muslim Women helps racialized women become leaders, entrepreneurs, and advocates—proving that community change starts with empowered women.
At PROSDOMA, we echo these values every day—from connecting newcomers in Alberta to food banks and housing, to providing computer training and supporting African farmers
Let’s learn from these changemakers and work together to build stronger, more inclusive communities
Want to support newcomer integration in Alberta or Cameroon? Get involved with PROSDOMA today!
Since 1973, this United Nations-led day has united over 150 countries to raise awareness and take bold action for the planet. This year’s theme? Ending plastic pollution — a crisis we can no longer ignore.
Every year, the world produces more than 430 million tonnes of plastic, two-thirds of which become waste. These plastics pollute our oceans, harm wildlife, and even enter our food chain. That’s why countries like South Korea are taking the lead to push for a global plastic treaty — and so are we.
At PROSDOMA, we believe that environmental justice starts at the community level. That’s why we: Support sustainable food systems Promote zero-waste practices Host tree-planting & reforestation projects Educate and advocate on climate-friendly policies Support newcomers in building eco-conscious communities
Whether you plant a tree, reduce single-use plastics, or share knowledge — your actions matter.
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Every 2 seconds, one person in the world is forced to flee their home — that’s over 68.5 million people globally. But what drives these urgent and heartbreaking decisions?
Here are the 6 major causes of forced migration — where people are displaced against their will, whether within their own country or across borders:
1. Drought – Prolonged dry seasons destroy crops and leave communities without water, food, or income.
2. Hunger – When harvests fail or food supplies are cut off due to conflict, families must migrate in search of survival.
3. Flooding – Devastating floods can wipe out entire villages and force residents to flee for safety, often with no belongings left.
4. Earthquakes – Sudden natural disasters, like the 2010 earthquake in Haiti or the 2015 Nepal quake, leave millions homeless.
5. War & Conflict – The leading cause of forced migration. From Syria to South Sudan, violence drives families into exile.
6. Economic instability – In places with high unemployment and rapid population growth, people migrate in search of opportunities to support their families.
At PROSDOMA, we work directly with newcomers in Alberta who have faced many of these challenges. From offering essential settlement services to raising awareness of climate and conflict-driven migration, we are here to help build resilience and hope. Together, we can support those seeking safety, dignity, and a better life
Climate change is not only about melting ice caps or rising sea levels—it’s also about people.
Every year, millions are forced to leave their homes because of floods, droughts, heatwaves, and storms. This global movement, known as climate migration, is not straightforward. Most people don’t cross borders or leave permanently. They try to stay, rebuild, and survive where they are.
In fact, in 2022 alone:
32.6 million people were displaced by disasters.
3.4 million were displaced in the U.S.—but most returned home within a year.
The UN predicts a 30% increase in droughts and 40% rise in disasters by 2030.
But here’s the challenge: climate migration isn’t always visible. People move due to a mix of reasons—economic hardship, lack of food, safety concerns—and climate change silently worsens all of them.
At PROSDOMA, we recognize the human face of climate change. That’s why we advocate for solutions that help people stay in place through sustainable practices and, when needed, support their safe relocation and integration into new communities—right here in Alberta and beyond.
Let’s be informed. Let’s be compassionate. Let’s be prepared.
Join PROSDOMA in building a future where everyone has the right to a safe and sustainable home—no matter where they come from.
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Climate change isn’t just about rising temperatures – it’s a migration crisis that affects millions worldwide. From droughts to floods, people are being forced to leave their homes in search of safety and stability.
Here are the facts you need to know: Climate Migration is on the Rise: Extreme weather events are causing massive displacement. In 2023 alone, 26 million people were displaced by climate change. And by 2050, 216 million people could be affected globally.
Vulnerable Areas Are Suffering: Countries in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East are facing severe climate challenges. From water stress in sub-Saharan Africa to the rising sea levels in low-lying regions, these areas are increasingly uninhabitable, forcing people to migrate.
The Need for Adaptation: Migration is not just a response to disasters; it’s also about securing livelihoods. People are leaving agricultural areas where crops no longer grow or livestock cannot survive. We need to support planned relocation and ensure there are resources available to help these migrants integrate and adapt.
Prosdoma’s Commitment: At Prosdoma, we believe in fostering resilience. Through our programs, we assist newcomers by providing access to job search assistance, legal aid, and community support to help them successfully integrate. We also advocate for sustainable agricultural practices to address food security in communities affected by climate change.
The climate migration crisis requires urgent action. We must advocate for climate resilience, support sustainable development, and ensure that vulnerable communities have the resources to adapt. Let’s stand together and build a more sustainable future for all.
Did you know that climate change is becoming one of the biggest drivers of migration around the world?
Rising temperatures
Sea-level rise
Extreme weather events like hurricanes, droughts, and floods
Crop failures and water shortages
These climate-related pressures are forcing millions to leave their homes, not by choice, but out of necessity. From small island nations sinking under rising seas to farmers in drought-stricken regions losing their livelihoods, people are on the move looking for safety and stability.
This isn’t just a future problem. It’s happening now.
Climate justice = human rights.
Migration should be a choice, not a survival strategy.
Integration isn’t just about finding a job or learning English. It’s about:
Feeling safe and accepted
Want to help? Volunteer or simply share this message to spread awareness.
What is ISSL?
A recent international review found that language barriers are the biggest obstacle for newcomers trying to access services. This affects their wellbeing and slows their integration.
The research grouped services into:
At PROSDOMA, we believe that increasing ISSL is essential to building a successful future in Canada. That’s why we:
Provide basic computer training
Connect newcomers to housing, food banks, and job support
Help with legal aid and immigration paperwork
Offer information in accessible, friendly ways
If you’re new to Alberta or supporting someone who is, let PROSDOMA be your guide to navigating life in Canada with confidence.
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Navigate job searches
As Ruth Demeke, a newcomer turned community leader, shares: “Settlement agencies were vital to my success.” She now delivers info sessions at the same places that helped her family 30 years ago!
Whether you’re new to Alberta or arriving from halfway across the world, these agencies are your lifeline to smoother integration, better opportunities, and a real sense of belonging.
Don’t navigate your new life alone. Reach out to your local settlement agency—or connect with PROSDOMA today and let’s build your future together.
Empowerment, not charity
Wraparound care works
Preserve dignity through innovation
Women at the table
Support sustainable food systems
1. Drought – Prolonged dry seasons destroy crops and leave communities without water, food, or income.
2. Hunger – When harvests fail or food supplies are cut off due to conflict, families must migrate in search of survival.
3. Flooding – Devastating floods can wipe out entire villages and force residents to flee for safety, often with no belongings left.
4. Earthquakes – Sudden natural disasters, like the 2010 earthquake in Haiti or the 2015 Nepal quake, leave millions homeless.
5. War & Conflict – The leading cause of forced migration. From Syria to South Sudan, violence drives families into exile.
6. Economic instability – In places with high unemployment and rapid population growth, people migrate in search of opportunities to support their families.
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Climate Migration is on the Rise: Extreme weather events are causing massive displacement. In 2023 alone, 26 million people were displaced by climate change. And by 2050, 216 million people could be affected globally.
The climate migration crisis requires urgent action. We must advocate for climate resilience, support sustainable development, and ensure that vulnerable communities have the resources to adapt. Let’s stand together and build a more sustainable future for all.