who we are

HER Startup is a joint venture between the Syrian Canadian Foundation and Jumpstart Refugee Talent. HER Startup aims to empower refugee women by providing them with the opportunity to own and operate their own business ventures. Participants are provided with training, access to mentors and business consultants, funding, as well as an incubation period in order to sustain their startups.
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Jumpstart Refugee Talent is a refugee-led organization that exclusively serves refugees seeking meaningful employment. Jumpstart began as an organization focused on working with Syrian newcomers in Toronto and has since grown into serving refugees from all backgrounds across Canada and works to address underemployment inclusion.
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SCF works to empower newcomers and people of diverse backgrounds through cross-cultural exchanges within Canadian society. SCF engages with partners and volunteers to build welcoming communities and culturally customized services for Syrian newcomers and other diverse communities.

A refugee-led organization that exclusively serves refugees seeking meaningful employment. JumpStart began as an organization focused on working with Syrian newcomers in Toronto and has since grown into serving refugees from all backgrounds across Canada and works to address underemployment inclusion.