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Volunteers who supported Syrian refugees reconnecting to help Afghan newcomers
Published: Oct 14, 2021
Updated: Oct 14, 2021
HalifaxToday.ca
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Volunteers who helped Syrian refugees settle in Canada six years ago are coming together once more to help Afghans who've recently arrived in the country.
Their efforts – which range from securing weather-appropriate clothing to helping the newcomers access medical services – are expected to ramp up as the federal government delivers on its commitment to settle 40,000 Afghan refugees.
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