Saint Johnners gathering in the Market Square Atrium learning about the refugee crisis in Syria.
11 million Syrians have been displaced in the civil war with 4 million refugees, half of whom are children. An Ecumenical Council of pastors is hoping to have more Syrian families settling in Saint John
Layla Rahmeh came to Saint John from Damascus to Saint John three and a half years ago. She says Syrians would be a boost to the community.
Rahmeh tells us most of the Syrian people are university educated and would want to work
She describes being in Syria unliveable and the worst of the worst.
Rahmeh’s name is pronounced Lie-la Ra-may.
