U-RAAP Public Report
Ukrainian Rural Alberta Attraction Program (U-RAAP) Public Report
(Project timeline: April 2024 – June 2025)
This report highlights the role of Alberta Association of Immigrant Serving Agencies (AAISA) and the Calgary Catholic Immigration Society (CCIS) in implementing the Ukrainian Rural Alberta Attraction Program (U-RAAP), a project funded by the Government of Alberta.
The program supported the integration of Ukrainian newcomers into rural and smaller communities by:
- Assisting Ukrainians in securing employment with rural employers
- Providing support during their relocation process
- Helping Ukrainians connect with local resources, services, and social networks in their new communities
The report outlines how the program was developed and implemented, details its successes and challenges, and provides policy recommendations for future projects of a similar nature.