Blog : Your Language Connection, Lancaster, PA » CWS http://www.yourlanguageconnection.com/blog Mon, 06 Feb 2012 01:02:46 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.1 How much do you know about Church World Services (CWS) and Refugees in Lancaster County? http://www.yourlanguageconnection.com/blog/2010/05/20/how-much-do-you-know-about-church-world-services-cws-and-refugees-in-lancaster-county/ http://www.yourlanguageconnection.com/blog/2010/05/20/how-much-do-you-know-about-church-world-services-cws-and-refugees-in-lancaster-county/#comments Thu, 20 May 2010 14:40:19 +0000 mdsalinas http://www.yourlanguageconnection.com/blog/?p=466 Here are the answers to the last newsletter.

1. What are some programs that CWS does to help refugees?

CWS does a lot of programs such as the Crop Walk. However, they are always searching for volunteers to work one-on-one with a refugee as a mentor, English tutor, translator, employment advocate, etc.

2. How have the Iraqui refugees helped the United States?

Some of the Iraqui refugees work as interpreters for the United States Army.

3. Why did the Karen Burmese refugees come to the US?

The Karen Burmese refugees came to the US because they were experiencing persecution due to the fact that they were part of a minority ethnic group in Burma.

4. How many Karen Burmese families have moved to Lancaster since May 2007?

150 ethnic Karen Burmese families have moved to Lancaster since May 2007.

5. How many Bfutanese refugees have resettled in Lancaster County?

There have been over 120 Hindu, Buddhist, and Christian Bfutanese refugees that have resettled in Lancaster County.

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