A New Beginning: Learn how CFEC is helping a large group of Syrian refugees become accustomed to life in Vancouver

In 2007, Margarita fled a dangerous situation in El Salvador, leaving behind her baby son without knowing when or if she would see him again. In 2013, the Canucks Family Education Centre played a prominent role in reuniting Margarita with her son Mariano in Canada.

CFEC’s PIE Plus program celebrates the outstanding achievement of four very special parent participants Read Burnaby NewsLeader article

Read Vancouver Sun article Appeal from CFEC Founder & Executive Director, Jean Rasmussen

THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO HAS SUPPORTED US OVER THE PAST 23 YEARS!! CFEC celebrated our 23rd birthday on October 3, 2025 ❤ We couldn’t do this without you. ❤

The mom didn’t attend school in Africa growing up and wants to get her high school diploma so she can train as a worker who helps in seniors homes. Her daughter was diagnosed earlier thanks to a private assessment. Read Vancouver Sun article

For most of her life, Razma Zafari’s biggest dream was something most Canadians take for granted: to go to school and learn English. And for more than two decades, the universe conspired to prevent it. Read Vancouver Sun article