At the Roxa Development Institute (RDI), we support individuals affected by trauma, including Veterans, Refugees, and marginalized communities impacted by global conflict. RDI provides psychological counselling, housing and transition assistance, education and employment support, and resettlement.
We bridge global expertise with local action, helping individuals, families and communities recover from conflict, rebuild their lives, and thrive in their next chapter.
Restoring hope, rebuilding lives
Counselling
Training
We offer trauma-informed counselling training for professionals working with Veterans, Refugees, and marginalized individuals affected by global conflict. Our curriculum emphasizes cross-cultural sensitivity, ethical practice, and practical tools to support reintegration and healing. Learn more.
International
Development
RDI collaborates with government agencies and global NGOs to deliver mental health support in conflict-affected regions. Through our partnerships, we contribute to programs that serve vulnerable communities in crisis and post-crisis settings. Our work spans diverse cultural contexts, focusing on long-term recovery and community resilience. Learn more.
Frontline
Support
RDI is supporting the development of two dedicated facilities to expand services for the communities we serve:
Veterans Transition Centre (VTC)
Refugees Transition Centre (RTC)
Opening in 2026, both centres will provide affordable housing, counselling, education, employment and resettlement assistance.
Our impact
Roxa Development Institute (RDI) helps Veterans, Refugees, and communities affected by conflict to rebuild their lives with stability and hope.
As a key partner in Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s Safe Passage of Afghans program, RDI has supported hundreds of skilled newcomers in securing meaningful employment across healthcare, education, and the skilled trades—laying the foundation for successful integration.
What’s ahead
In Vancouver, the Veterans Transition Centre (VTC) will offer 50 to 100 long-term rental units for Veterans transitioning out of service. The facility will include Veteran-specific counselling, community-building programs, and training placements for UBC counselling psychology students, creating a collaborative centre for healing and growth.
In Edmonton, the Refugees Transition Centre (RTC) will provide 50 to 100 affordable rental housing units for Refugee families, alongside trauma counselling, educational and employment support, and welcoming spaces that foster resettlement and recovery.
our core values
Wellbeing
Prioritizing the mental, emotional, and physical health of the communities we serve.
Empowerment
Enabling individuals and communities to take control of their futures.
Inclusivity
Ensuring all voices are heard and respected, embracing diversity and equity.
Integrity
Acting with honesty, transparency, and accountability in all we do.
Collaboration
Building strong partnerships and working together to create lasting impact.
Help us thrive
When you donate to the Roxa Development Institute, you are helping Veterans, Afghan Refugees, and communities affected by conflict heal from trauma and build safer, more stable futures. Your gift funds trauma-informed counselling, transitional housing, and life-changing support services. Every dollar restores hope for those rebuilding after crisis.
Help us restore hope and rebuild lives.
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