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Mar 4, 20223 min

Reflections and Updates on the Ukraine Crisis

Written by Abraham Shepherd, CGR's President It’s heartbreaking to see an older man standing in front of his house that’s been bombed...

Jul 24, 20212 min

Refugees: Proof of Circumstance over Choice

Written by a volunteer ... a voice of CGR ATHENS— I returned from my second volunteer trip with Canadian Global Response (CGR) serving...

May 22, 20212 min

Talking to a Refugee – A Personal Experience

Written by a volunteer ... a voice of CGR My first volunteer trip with CGR involved helping refugees in various camps in and around...

Apr 17, 20212 min

Syria: Today's Issues Are What Make Up Tomorrow's History

Written by a volunteer ... a voice of CGR EDMONTON, AB—Syria has been swept into a storm of misfortune since the war began in 2011. I...

Mar 15, 20213 min

Where Refugees Call Home

Written by a volunteer ... a voice of CGR Athens — My time volunteering with CGR in Greece was eye-opening in more ways than one. There...

Feb 20, 20213 min

Former Refugee: "I just wanted a little guidance"

When I asked my mom what she wished had been different back then, she said, "I just wanted a little guidance. I knew life ...

Dec 22, 20203 min

Refugees are People, Just Like You and Me

In order to help refugees, we must strip away all assumptions and understand that refugees are people, just like you and me.

Dec 11, 20201 min

7 Tips for Working with Refugees

By Abraham Shepherd, President of CGR Abraham has worked "hands on" with refugees and refugee projects worldwide for over a decade. Below...

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