From Afghanistan to the UK: Zahra’s journey
One year ago, Zahra was living in Afghanistan and working as a university teacher. Within weeks, her career was stolen away as the Taliban swept to power and forced women out of work.
Refugee Week through Nariman’s eyes
Refugee Week is a celebration of our resilience, adaptability, and our strength to carry on. It’s a time to be proud of our scars, our growth and healing. The best is yet to come.
TBB (Canada) launches Ambassador Program to mark World Refugee Day
World Refugee Day is an occasion to build empathy and understanding. We recognize the resilience of refugees to rebuild their lives. Whenever people are forced to flee, they have a right to be protected.
International Migration Review Forum 2022
TBB and Fragomen are proud to be co-hosting a virtual side-event on behalf of the core members of the Global Taskforce for Refugee Labour Mobility.
Refugee 500 Taskforce Launched in Canada
The Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot (EMPP) is a ground-breaking initiative of the Government of Canada to welcome displaced people through Canada's economic immigration pathways, while addressing chronic talent shortages across the country.
Innovating for Displaced Talent at the World’s Greatest Show
Last week marked the end of the Expo 2020 Dubai - also known as the World’s Greatest Show. Talent Beyond Boundaries is honored to have been part of it.
Talent Beyond Boundaries appoints USA Advisory Council
These ten esteemed advisors will support the development of our Labor Mobility Pathway Program and Afghan Talent initiative.
International leaders launch Global Task Force on Refugee Labour Mobility
Talent Beyond Boundaries is proud to join the governments of Canada and Australia, and leaders across the humanitarian and private sector, to launch the Global Task Force on Refugee Labour Mobility.
500 lives changed. Where to now for Talent Beyond Boundaries?
We are now a leader in a movement - well in train - to roll-out of talent mobility as a complementary pathway to safety and security for refugees globally.
Finding hope: where trust overcame fear of disappointment
“So we were two adults, in our 30s, jumping on a bed, laughing, because we were so over the moon when Shopify Canada told me they would send me a job offer.”
Responding to the crisis in the Ukraine
We’re working with governments and partners to explore how our job-matching technology and skilled visa pathways might be used to aid displaced Ukrainians.
Piloting cybersecurity training for skilled refugees
Talent Beyond Boundaries and Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst have announced the first-ever pilot program to offer remote cybersecurity training to displaced talent.
Celebrating Displaced Talent Mobility at the Houses of Parliament
Displaced Talent Mobility has received enthusiastic support in the UK. Late last month, the success of pilot programmes were celebrated at the Houses of Parliament.
Passion and persistence brought Maryam from Syria to Nova Scotia
“When I lost the first opportunity, it was a big motivation for me… I should improve myself to take another opportunity. And that's what happened.”
On Giving Tuesday, donate to help refugees thrive
With your support, we can help refugees move internationally for work to resume their careers and rebuild their lives.
Announcing the launch of Afghan Talent, proudly powered by TBB
TBB is proud to announce the launch of AfghanTalent.US—a platform to capture the skill profiles of Afghan evacuees, in an effort to facilitate their employment in the United States.
UNHCR encourages private sector to hire refugees through TBB
UNHCR, TBB, and Fragomen have hosted an online event for private sector leaders around the world. The purpose of the summit was to make the business case for hiring skilled refugees internationally.
Farewell Madeline: A new chapter for TBB
Madeline Holland, longtime staff member and Co-CEO of TBB since 2019 will step back from the organisation from this week, passing the baton to Steph Cousins, who will continue as sole CEO.
The Canadian election is over. What does it mean for skilled refugees?
The election is over and Canada must now respond to international humanitarian crises and an economic crisis at home. What is the best way forward?
How can I help Afghan refugees? Join Talent Beyond Boundaries.
We have a responsibility to act in times of crisis, and we at TBB are taking action to support Afghan refugees globally. What can you do to support?