Leah Krikun came to Canada six years ago. Thanks to the programs at Jewish Family Services, she has been able to learn English and become part of her community.
“Thanks to the courses and the trips we have made friends here,” she said. “We are no longer alone.”
Krikun said the tours across the city and the ability to meet with people who have similar backgrounds has really helped her integration into the city and the country.
Ottawa's Jewish community is volunteering to help young Somali-Canadians develop contacts in the city and break into professional fields.
The Canadian Somali Congress and the Canadian International Peace Project are holding an information and registration session this Saturday at Carleton University for Somali-Canadian university and college students and young professionals who might like to have a mentor.
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