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Syrian Women: Sherald Sanchez and Health Program

syrian women: Sanchez is graduate student in McMaster University's global health program, working on a thesis about better ways to integrate refugees, particularly Syrian women, into our community, according to Hamilton Spectator. As part of her work she will be starting a volunteer internship position working with Wesley Urban Ministry in May. But Sherald Sanchez says she also sees an unbelievable strength and resiliency that should be used to empower them and help them become contributing community members. She hopes to finish her thesis by August. This interview has been edited for length. Sanchez recently spoke with the Spectator about her ongoing work. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.