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Syrian refugees arriving in new orleans12/18/2023 More Syrian women are working in their host countries than in Syria before the war. Host-country economies are also benefiting from the Syrians’ labor. The Syrian Civil War Has Displaced 60 Percent Of Syria's Population Of 23 MillionĮmployers find Syrians to be hardworking and willing to do work that locals do not want. RAND researchers conducted six surveys with Syrians and local firms and 36 focus groups of displaced Syrians and host communities to pinpoint which policies might help create new economic opportunities, both for the refugees and for host-nation workers. They need the self-sufficiency, dignity, opportunities, and hope that come from jobs. Syrian refugees in these countries need more than just ongoing humanitarian assistance. While host countries have generously received the Syrians, and many Syrians are working, their sheer numbers have strained local labor markets, public services, and social harmony. The largest number of refugees are living in three neighboring countries: Turkey, Lebanon, and Jordan. The Syrian Civil War has displaced about 12 million people, with Syrians both displaced internally inside Syria and having fled across Syria’s borders as refugees. As they continue to integrate into the economy, their language and cultural connections are still being formed.A technician explains how to use a grinder to a female trainee. “I see Canada like it’s all safety, very good, and the people, like you talk to the people and they like you,” he said.įor the Gneid family, they have seen much success, but there is still work ahead. His son Kamal Gneid, 21, who also works with him at Toyota, and helped buy the family’s first home, says he is very content with his new life. We are available for everyone who needs help, everyone looking for work, we are available to offer our services and facilitate the job search," said Abdula.Īlthough, Jalal his wife and three sons now live together under one roof, there is still a big part of his family that’s missing - his daughter, and four grandchildren are still in Syria. "Our services are actually for everyone, Londoners, newcomers and immigrants. Out of their current 1,116 clients per year, 41 per cent of those are immigrants or refugees. The LEHC says they see clients on a one-on-one basis to try to help them with their resumes, cover letters, and interview skills, eventually connecting them with employers to secure a job.Īccording to Abdula, LEHC has an 86-per-cent success rate with 71 per cent of their clients finding work and 15 per cent returning to school. "As a newcomer, everyone who is coming here, they want to put their feet at the door, so they try to find any positions,” said LEHC employment specialist Susan Abdula. One of the main organizations that assisted the Gneid family through the economic integration process is the London Employment Help Centre (LEHC). In the last two-and-a-half years, Gneid has been able to get his driver’s licence, secure employment and purchase his first family home. Gneid’s family fled from Syria to Lebanon in 2012, arriving in Canada in June 2017. "It’s good Canada now, we bought this house, and now me and son works at Toyota Boshko.” "So you have Syria war, no eat, no everything, so we went to Lebanon,” said government-sponsored refugee Jalal Gneid, who still struggles with English. To date, more than 50,000 have arrived in this country - 3,000 of those calling London home, according to the latest numbers from Statistics Canada.įor many of the newcomers, top of mind is to secure employment, despite the language barrier. This led to an election promise by the federal Liberals to bring 25,000 Syrian refugees to Canada by the end of 2016. It's been nearly four years since an image of a lifeless three-year-old Syrian boy, lying face down at water's edge after his migrant boat capsized in the Mediterranean Sea, sparked international outrage.
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