Two days roundtable discussion for the leaders of the African communities in Edmonton


Haresso conducted two days roundtable discussion for the leaders of the African communities in Edmonton. The discussion was about raising awareness the challenges the new immigrants face when they arrive in Canada

The new immigrants face many challenges including language barrier, lack of employment opportunities, housing issues, cultural shock, accessing health services amping other things.

Haresso arranged the meeting with the leaders to share information on the best way we can help our respective communities to navigate the resources available and integrate in their host communities

Our organization provides new immigrants with interpreters on their respective language, connects them with their respective communities, orient them on the weather and cultural gap and show them around the city for easy access to local transportation.








 

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