“I thought that if I volunteered at places like that, it would be helpful for the newcomer but at the same time helpful for me because I would learn from the newcomer and Canadians as well,” said Hanen Nanaa.

For more of her volunteering experience, click below!

#TogetherHello (Photo: Hani Al- Moulia)

“I think that Together Project offers the gift of friendship and that’s a pretty amazing gift,” said Lisa Kannakko. “Everybody needs friends, everyone needs to be honoured and cherished. That’s what friendship is— it’s a group of people celebrating you for who you are.”

For more of our interview with Lisa, click below!

#TogetherHello (Photo: Derek Shapton)

Inspiring words from UNHCR’s Representative in Canada, Mr. Jean-Nicolas Beuze, at our Together Project event:

“Ready to make a difference in the life of refugees? Equally ready to change your own life by welcoming refugees? Get involved with Together Project. We can all make a difference and get engaged!”

Thank you to the Al-Khouly Family, and their Welcome Group volunteers, Alix, Jullian, Lisa, Andy, and John, for sharing stories of their match with CBC News, Toronto, on New Years Day.