This paper describes how various community partners collaborated to design and implement a student‑centred, trauma‑informed educational program that addresses the personal and systemic barriers identified by refugees who are survivors of trauma as obstacles to accessing higher education, and consequently social inclusion, in Canada. This 14‑week program created a safe space where participants could rebuild identities, agency, and confidence and develop healthy relationships of trust and mutual respect. Measures of well‑being and qualitative interviews conducted at entry, mid, and exit points showed statistically significant improvements on measures of self‑esteem, resilience, and life satisfaction and overall satisfaction with the program.
A Systematic Review of Factors Affecting Mental Health and Well-Being of Asylum Seekers and Refugees in Germany
Background: Since the onset of the 2015 European refugee crisis, ~4. 46 million people have sought asylum in the European Union, with Germany logging the