Canadian Life: Darweesh and Immigration Council

canadian life: Maysoun Darweesh Born and educated in Syria, Darweesh worked as a journalist before she fled the country, and uses her communication skills to make connections now, according to Metro News. Since arriving in Winnipeg, she been recruiting Canadian families to host government-sponsored refugee families with the Manitoba Interfaith Immigration Council Welcome Place. Although they come from different places, and fled for different reasons, a common link between them is how each one continues to support others like them in their new Canadian life. Darweesh said that her experiences leaving Syria and coming to Canada help give her a deep empathy for others going through the same process, something she can convey to potential hosts and recognize in newcomers. I thought this is the best way to help them, to support them, this is the best thing to do. Because I myself was a refugee, I know exactly what they need, she said. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.