Canadians Learn Arabic to Give Syrian Refugees a Warm Welcome
A timely reminder some real angels walk among us. Simple human angels of mercy for the distressed.
Canadian David Foster developed a passion for Arabic ten years ago, while he was working for an international company in Sudan. Now, he is using his love for the language to help his fellow countrymen welcome refugees.
As part of a national plan to resettle 25,000 Syrians, 17,862 refugees have arrived in Canada between Nov. 4, 2015 and Feb. 8, 2016.
Foster spearheads a program in the City of Owen Sound, Ontario, and together with Nabil al-Ramahy teaches Canadians Arabic words and numbers to help them communicate with refugees resettling in the country.
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