The Blended Visa Office Referred (BVOR) Program is a cost-sharing arrangement between Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and private sponsors. During the 12-month sponsorship period, IRCC provides 6 months of income support for the refugees while sponsors cover the remaining 6 months. Sponsors are also responsible for start-up costs and all settlement support. BVOR refugees are approved for resettlement and are travel-ready, meaning they can arrive in Canada between 2 and 6 months after application submission.

Facts about Refugee Women and Girls in Need

1. Between 2018 and 2023, an estimated 980,000 girls were born into refugee life.
2. In 2023, women and girls made up 49% of the 117.3 million people who were forced to flee their homes.
3. Women and girls are forced to flee their home due to rape, sexual violence, physical and mental abuse, and marginalization.
4. While in countries of asylum, women and girls continue to face unique challenges such as:
   • Inadequate and unequal access to services such as health care and education
   • Marginalization and discrimination
   • Lack of legal systems that uphold their rights

You Can Make A Difference

While all refugees deserve dignity and protection, women and girl refugees are particularly vulnerable. Their stories are heartbreaking, but you can make a difference. Sponsoring groups have a unique opportunity to respond to the plight of refugee women and girls through the Blended Visa Office Referred Program. By participating, you can walk alongside these women and girls as they find safety, hope, and build new lives in Canada.

To learn more about the BVOR program or to participate, contact our Refugee Sponsorship and Resettlement Program at worldrenewrefugee@worldrenew.net.