HISTORY
GENERAL INFO
Services
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Who is the founder?

Saint Andrew’s United Church in Cairo 

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what does StARS stand for?

Saint Andrew’s Refugee Services

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Who do they serve? 

People from many places, including Eritrea, Ethiopia, Iraq, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria, and Yemen.

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When was StARS founded?

In 1979

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what is their main goal?

enhance the quality of life for refugees and vulnerable migrants

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how many people do they serve?

more than 3,000 students and clients annually

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what does RLAP stand for?

refugee legal aid program

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what programs are provided ?

Education, psychosocial, legal, and community outreach