How five friends can change a refugees life

Published: July 13, 2021, 2:06 a.m.

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Dutch friends Evelien and Roel are part of a group sharing their social networks and local knowledge with Laila, a Syrian refugee, and her family. They\\u2019re taking part in a pilot project in the Netherlands called Samen Hier, which matches locals and newcomers. The idea is to help people who live nearby get to know one another and encourage integration. \\n \\nProduced and presented by Claire Bates\\n \\nPicture: Getty Images

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