Rebuilding a Healthcare Career and a New Life in Canada: Priya’s Story
When Priya left Sri Lanka, she had to make an impossible choice: stay and risk her safety, or leave behind everything she knew, including a medical career she had worked years to build. She arrived in Canada as a refugee with experience as a doctor, but no idea how to restart in a new system.
Like many newcomers, Priya faced a maze of information about credentials, exams, and licensing. She wanted to use her skills to help again, but the pathway felt overwhelming, and she did not know where to start.
That changed when she connected with Catholic Crosscultural Services (CCS). With your support, our team at CCS sat down with Priya, listened to her story, and began to map out a plan with her. They helped her understand the requirements for healthcare roles in Canada, supported her through applications, and prepared her for interviews. They also offered emotional support on the days when the process felt slow and discouraging.
Step by step, Priya moved forward. Eventually, she secured a position as a Physician Assistant, a role where she can use her training, care for patients, and contribute to the country that gave her safety.
Priya’s journey is about more than one job. It is about dignity, belonging, and knowing that the skills you bring as a newcomer are valued.
This is what your generosity makes possible. When you support CCS, you give refugees and asylum seekers the guidance, confidence, and community they need to rebuild their lives.
If you feel inspired by Priya’s story, please consider making a gift today. Your donation will help more newcomers find safety, restart their careers, and give back to their new communities, just like Priya.
