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?
Responding to the crisis in Afghanistan
For those of us watching this crisis unfold via news stories and on social media, it’s natural to feel a sense of despair. But we need to act now.
Edafe Okporo joins Talent Beyond Boundaries USA
Edafe Okporo joins Talent Beyond Boundaries to give refugees a fighting chance of rebuilding their lives and careers in the United States of America.
Refugees tell of the joys and challenges of moving
When you’re living displaced, moving for work is an exciting opportunity - but it can also be stressful. Advice from those who’ve done it.
The Australian Skilled Refugee Labour Agreement Pilot
The Australian Government has launched the Skilled Refugee Pilot, designed in collaboration with TBB.
The UK’s Displaced Talent Mobility Pilot
The pilot will give approximately 50-100 skilled people and their families the opportunity to move to the UK for work.
Meet our new Australia and New Zealand Director
TBB is thrilled to share the news that Sathya Gnanakaran has joined our team as Australia and New Zealand Director.
Meet our new Canada Director
Talent Beyond Boundaries is pleased to announce that Patrick O'Leary will join our team at the end of this month as our new Canada Director.
Connecting with the global mobility community
TBB Co-CEO Madeline Holland was recently a guest on LOVE + RELO, a broadcast interview series focused on the global mobility industry.
Welcoming and inclusive communities for all
It’s no secret that refugees and other displaced people who are given the opportunity to move internationally for work, benefit profoundly. But this positive outcome isn’t a one-way street!
My “beyond boundaries family”: Ali’s journey with TBB
“When I stepped off the plane, I saw TBB founder John Cameron waiting for me - just like a father would. What this showed me is that TBB is not just a program or an organization; it is an extension of my family”.
We’re ‘open sourcing’ our Talent Catalog software
By open sourcing the Talent Catalog software we are making the source code freely available to others to use and improve as a common resource.
Diala - taking one step at a time
When Diala’s plane finally touched down in Toronto she had goosebumps. The last year had been exhausting and exhilarating and she could barely believe she had made it to Canada. She was here alongside her new husband, Yehya, who she had unexpectedly met through this process. A brand new life, a new job and a new husband. The journey had been a whirlwind.
Hired by Shopify in Canada, Omar says getting a job “was like a dream came true”
The couple leave a worsening situation in Beirut for a new home with a livelihood, the space and peace to rebuild, and the services and rights to thrive. Shopify has become the new ground beneath Canadian business even more during the pandemic period of online-only exchange, and talented people like Omar are core to meeting the challenge.