Awaiting Asylum in France, Iraqi Student’s Doctoral Plans Are On Hold

By Aida Alami. Many volunteers have been trying to make the country friendlier to refugees. A popular group, Singa France, has been pairing French citizens with migrants to encourage interaction and communication. The organization offers cooking and language courses, outings to concerts and other events, and socializing, with the aim of demonstrating how to integrate into French culture. In February, the group launched a platform that has helped thousands of refugees find people willing to host them in their homes. More...