Culture: Syrian and Refugees

culture: Every Tuesday evening, Shamrose for Syrian Culture organizes a Speak English Cafe, where newly arrived Syrian refugees can meet residents of Waterloo region and learn English and about Canadian culture, according to CBC. Syrian newcomer who refused social assistance, finds job in Cambridge Syrian refugees describe what it's like to start over in Waterloo Region Syrian refugees won't be left homeless in KW as federal financial support ends The Syrians who attend also share aspects of their own culture with the local volunteers. That is why a local Syrian settlement group is helping refugees in the region through that process. We want to introduce both communities, Helen Ala Rashi, an organizer with Shamrose, told CBC News. Ala Rashi said knowledge of the English language is hugely important for these newcomers because not knowing it can impede their ability to do things like make a basic appointment or even get a job interview. While they learn about each other, they use English as a tool. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.