Clare
Welcome of Syria RefugeesCurrent Project: Welcoming of Syrian refugees
When Clare heard that a Syrian refugee family was arriving, she said to her husband and a small group of friends: "We are going to love them." And she does. (Sydney Mines, NS)
Kassim
Welcome of Syria RefugeesCurrent Project: Welcoming of Syrian refugees
Kassim’s health has improved greatly since arriving in Canada. So has his optimism. He now participates in a social integration program at Haley Street Adult Services Centre. In the woodworking…
Rami
Welcome of Syria RefugeesCurrent Project: Welcoming of Syrian refugees
After a few short seasonal jobs, Rami landed a job at a quarry of Northern Excavation Co. Rami is happy when he is working. (Sydney Mines, NS)
Rami and Alaf
Welcome of Syria RefugeesCurrent Project: Welcoming of Syrian refugees
Rami, his wife Afaf, their 3 children and Rame's brother Kassim, were sponsored by a private sponsorship group and are settled in Sydney Mines. (Sydney Mines, NS)
Carolyn
Welcome of Syria RefugeesCurrent Project: Welcoming of Syrian refugees
Carolyn gave Rahmeh a sewing machine. Carolyn has also involved Rahmeh in a women's group who do quilting and hooked rugs. Rahmeh is both enjoying doing this handiwork, is good at it, and…
Mahmoud
Welcome of Syria RefugeesCurrent Project: Welcoming of Syrian refugees
Rahmeh's husband Mahmoud gained the reputation of being a good worker when he worked at the fish processing plant during the 2016 fishing season. He was then offered a full-time job at the…
Al Nassan family
Welcome of Syria RefugeesCurrent Project: Welcoming of Syrian refugees
The Al Nassan family, sponsored by a collection of local people, businesses, organizations and Churches, is now well established in Cheticamp. For a second season, Rahmeh worked at the fish…
Sugaring-off
Welcome of Syria RefugeesCurrent Project: Welcoming of Syrian refugees
Newly arrived Syrian refugee children discover the Canadian Sugaring-off tradition. They are invited to the Sugar Shack by the Centre Social d'Aide aux Immigrants (CSAI). (De Lanaudière region,…
Rahaf
Welcome of Syria RefugeesCurrent Project: Welcoming of Syrian refugees
Fadi's daughter Rahaf ready to entertain dinner guests in her new home. (Montreal, QC)
Fadi
Welcome of Syria RefugeesCurrent Project: Welcoming of Syrian refugees
Fadi was a farmer in Syria. When the situation became too dangerous, he sent his wife and children to Lebanon. He stayed back to finish the harvest. He thought the war would soon end and he…