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Change Agent: Change and Syrian Refugees

change agent: These are the original change agents, according to Huffington Post Canada. Change agents are catalysts for social change. Fortunately, the buzzwords have a concrete meaning thanks to innovators in the not-for-profit world who implemented the approaches in the first place -- long before the jargon existed. They tackle health and social issues head-on by listening and responding to those who often don't have a voice. In addition to healthcare, the refugees received referrals to address any number of needs like clothing, housing, education, and jobs. In my previous article, I shared a change agent innovative approach of establishing a 'pop-up' clinic to help Syrian refugees. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.