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Putting compassion into practice
The name of Alan Kurdi, and the iconic image of his lifeless body, galvanized the Western world. The distant problems of Syria suddenly became more real, brought home by the tragic picture of a drowned migrant toddler with a Canadian connection. It sparked greater awareness and breathed life into […]
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I was a stranger and you invited me in
When refugees come to Canada, they typically bring almost nothing with them. Various government and private sponsorship programs help provide housing and food security for the first year, but the process of integrating into society is challenging. Often refugees face dire poverty. That’s where […]
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